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Arrandale Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Royal Mile

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Double Room (Room 9) | Free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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28 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BZ
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room 2) | Free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room 2)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 6) | Free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 6)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 3) | Free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 4) | Free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room (Room 10)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room1) | Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Free WiFi

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Room 9) | Free WiFi

Double Room (Room 9)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Room 8) | Free WiFi

Double Room (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Room 11)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Your stay at this Newington guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Leslie's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Isola - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Arrandale Guest House

3-star guest house near Royal Mile
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Arrandale Guest House also features express check-in and express check-out.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Arrandale Guest House offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arrandale Guest House to the airport?

Arrandale Guest House is 13.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arrandale Guest House?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arrandale Guest House on Sep 14, 2025 start from $104.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Arrandale Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arrandale Guest House.

How close is Arrandale Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.2 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 12.9 mi (34-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arrandale Guest House offer free breakfast?

Arrandale Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Arrandale Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Arrandale Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Arrandale Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Arrandale Guest House have a pool?

Arrandale Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Arrandale Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arrandale Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Arrandale Guest House to downtown Edinburgh?

Arrandale Guest House is 1.6 mi away from Edinburgh.

Arrandale Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 181 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gurdial

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spotless accommodation

Modern bedroom with a modern spotless bathroom. Very convenient for buses into the city centre. Easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, Banchory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay , high standard of room , clean , excellent facilities, felt safe good check in system, no hesitation to go back for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean but no personal touch at all - only difficult communications through an intercom when we had questions and difficulty entering the building. Clean and reasonably safe and quiet, but NO space to set anything down or hang anything up. Plus, their listing said they have a restaurant: they used to offer breakfast but don't any more which presented problems for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice, but for some reason room always hot- the floor was warm sometimes and we had to open the window/door to let some cooler air in. Could have used an extra couple pillows or thicker ones.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
On a bus route - but about a 10min ride into town - so that’s a down side - £11 taxi each way or £2 bus each time you want to go to town. Place itself is fairly clean and our room was clean and tidy with lovely white sheets and towels. Our room was not en-suite - but had a private bathroom with a key just for us, so was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, Torrance

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Auto check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelita

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel for a 3 night stay and I had to ask for a refund and find lodging last minute as the conditions pf this property where very unsafe to stay in. The hotel itself at a glance outside will show you that the hotel hasn’t had a proper update since the late 90s. Balcony outside crumbling, half of the railing missing. Broken glass covered over with plastic. Thorn fitted carpet mended with duct tape. Surfaces covered in years of neglect. The hallways smell, the room is dark and has florescent bulb fixture. The bathroom is like a long corridor ( small that you cannot open your arms on the sides fully) with the toilet on one end and a shower on another with mold creeping on every nook and cranny of it. And the corners with years and years of improper cleaning. I was traveling with my husband and my 6 month old I asked for a refund as I didn’t want to have my baby exposed to this health hazard. The staff was very apologetic and understanding and helped with the refund. Spend the extra ££ and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet. Check-in is collecting keys from a box. There is no reception. I missed having interaction with a human
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Those dam crows

Great facility for our 1 night stop over great information on bus and taxi services
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Bright and fresh, nicely decorated. Bed was comfortable. Definitely well worth the money. Would highly recommend this property 5*
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
When we arrived our room had been double booked. It was late evening. No staff at the premises. When I called they realised their error. They gave us a different room but we had to wait 45 minutes, and go to their sister property (nice but under development).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice garden view. On good bus route. Comfy beds, lovely shower and toilet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very modern clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

David and Ana

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The Guesthouse looked new or it has been recently refurbished. Very powerful shower with a lot of water pressure, which I liked. Comfy bed and good size room and bathroom. The location is convenient and there are lots of bus connection links to the centre, which is not far anyway, someone could also walk if they fancy it! Only downside it was the complete lack of responses from the hosts that I tried to contact repeatedly beforehand. Even Expedia tried to contact them unsuccessfully. This should be improved, it's not good to ask questions and being completely ignored, especially because I was supposed to arrive in the evening and it was uncomfortable to think that nobody might not be there since there isn't a front desk at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

October half term

Stayed in Room 6 for 3 nights. As expected room did not have en-suite bathroom but has a separate private bathroom just for this room. Not a problem at all except the toilet got blocked but this was on the last day, and we have had a prompt response that it will be sorted shortly. Check in was smooth even with no front desk at the property. Overlooking a busy street but noise was from the traffic mainly which, again, was expected. Pillows are a bit uncomfortable but a minor issue. All in all decent stay at affordable rate (for Edinburgh in half term) at a walkable distance to the centre. 30 min walk or 10 min on bus. Well recommend it. Only one parking spot but there is a notice on the front door with guidance where to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

MD golam

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not a bad place to stay. Very helpful staff. Only downside was the room (6) needs redecorating, water stains on the ceiling and the tiling finish on the walls makes it look like a big bathroom! Has a separate, private bathroom, which was very nice, tho we prefer ensuite as it's a pain getting up in the night and creeping about trying not to disturb other guests. Had to be careful not to leave the keys in the bathroom as you need them to get back into the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhaskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Curt

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is in poor condition, communication w managment poor. No email introduction as to what to expect on arriving. Rm 6, poor condition and very noisy. Rm 8 was in the back, quiet, worth the stay. Biilding is in poor condition, windows bad doors bad. Etc. No services close by, had to take a bus down town for coffee. No food on site. Thos prop does not deserve a 7 rating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John, Bristol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were hard as a slab of granite and very uncomfortable. Small bathroom was ok even though door wouldn’t open all the way for the bed and no restaurant as advertised on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too hot. No way to open a window. One flat pillow per person. Street parking only except for two cars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024