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Martin's Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh

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Front of property
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 12.50 per person)
Interior
Superior Twin or Double with Private Shower Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
Martin's Guesthouse combines Edinburgh's historic charm with modern comfort. Explore nearby Edinburgh Castle, then relax in the serene garden or on the picturesque terrace. Enjoy practical amenities like dry cleaning services and luggage storage for a stress-free stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Single Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Petite Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Petite Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Cottage, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Family Cottage, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin or Double with Private Shower Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Twin or Double with Private Shower Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
5 Granville Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4PQ

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Edinburgh Castle - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 16 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rice World - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kafe Kweer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Project Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop Edinburgh Fountain Park - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Martin's Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Grassmarket
Close to Edinburgh Castle, Martin's Guesthouse provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, free infant beds, and travel cribs
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 22-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1898
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Martin's Guesthouse
Martin's Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Martin's Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Martin's Guesthouse?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Martin's Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Martin's Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Martin's Guesthouse located?

Located in Merchiston, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of FountainPark, Grassmarket, and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 17 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 27 minutes.

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