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Gifford House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile

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Deluxe Quadruple Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Standard Triple Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Hallway
Located close to University of Edinburgh, Gifford House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LED 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
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LED 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
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LED 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
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LED 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
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
103 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AJ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Haldi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬9 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, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
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:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

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

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 at Gifford House?

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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