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Gifford House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile

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Located close to University of Edinburgh, Gifford House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Garden view

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About the neighborhood

Located in Prestonfield, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Gifford House is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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103 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AJ

What's nearby

  • Beautiful view of the Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, UK
    Holyrood Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
    University of Edinburgh
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Prestonfield Golf Club
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station
    9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Haldi
    9 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    10 min walk
  • Bar @ JMCC
    7 min walk
  • Southpour
  • The Salisbury Arms
    5 min walk

About this property

Gifford House

Guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
Close to Royal Mile, Gifford House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A nature reserve, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and free stocked minibars, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Jetted tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Gifford House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gifford House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gifford House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gifford House located?

Located in Prestonfield, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 29 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

Gifford House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Property conditions & facilities
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arghya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely adorable and perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025