Brae Guesthouse

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Royal Mile

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Suite, Ensuite (1 double 2 singles ) | Miscellaneous
Single Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom
Suite, Ensuite (1 double 2 singles ) | 1 bedroom
Suite, Ensuite (1 double 2 singles ) | 1 bedroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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119 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 7HN
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Ensuite (1 double 2 singles )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, Ensuite (1 double 1 single)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

In Edinburgh .You'll find Princes Street and Royal Mile within 3 miles (5 km) of this Edinburgh guesthouse. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Portobello Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 5 min drive
  • Foot of The Walk Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jock's Lodge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bellfield Brewery Taproom - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Brae Guesthouse

3.5-star guest house near Royal Mile
Brae Guesthouse offers its guests express check-out. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Brae Guesthouse offers 6 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
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 will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets 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 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.
    No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Brae Guesthouse Edinburgh
Brae Guesthouse Guesthouse
Brae Guesthouse Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Brae Guesthouse to the airport?

Brae Guesthouse is 18.1 mi (46-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Brae Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Brae Guesthouse.

How close is Brae Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.4 mi (8-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 12.2 mi (27-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Brae Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Brae Guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Brae Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Brae Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Brae Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Brae Guesthouse have a pool?

Brae Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Brae Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Brae Guesthouse to downtown Edinburgh?

Brae Guesthouse is 1.7 mi away from Edinburgh.

Reviews

Brae Guesthouse Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for us. Parking avaiilable in Abercorn Avenue. Morrisons close by. Good access to buses into town. Good walks nearby. Friendly manager. Clean. We were at the back of the guesthouse. Couldn’t hear any traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brae Guesthouse is a little ways out of downtown Edinburgh but just a 10-minute ride on a bus that goes by often. The owner was very nice and extremely helpful. I stayed there at the end of a trip in which numerous things had gone wrong, not least of which was having my wallet and phone stolen. The owner was more than kind and supportive, and made sure my stay was enjoyable. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Keia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It's quite a distance away from any activities if you are coming to Edinburgh for Fringe Festival. But the staff is responsive, it just wasn't an ideal location for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great option for our group and convenient to bus stops, stores and shops! Safe and just outside the city it was a great option and affordable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Guest House

Disappointed as reports saying Excellent ion my opinion it was very average, no mention of self check in, parking was on the street only. No breakfast available. Not sure that I like having a private Bathroom, I would prefer an ensuite to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

A wonderful B&B to stay and relax.

This was the second bed and breakfast my family stayed at in Scotland. Our first was a self catering, which means all food is your responsibility, so we were hoping for a better experience. I have to say that the Brae House was amazing. It’s a converted home to a B&B, but there was enough room for my family of four. The owner was super friendly and helpful. The check in was seamless and when we had any issues, my wife accidentally tripped a breaker, he fixed it without any frustration. The rooms are quiet and comfortable. It’s close to a bus stop, so getting to the city center was very easy. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

pauline

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

solo women friendly

Very comfortable and pleasant environment for a single woman visiting Edinburgh. Nice breakfast, great coffee. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is remarkably responsive and friendly. Quiet and easily able to get to old town Edinburgh by bus. Local restaurant, The Willow, is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stefania

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

Weekend stay

We booked the family room for a weekend. The host was very accommodating as we have arrived way earlier than expected and were allowed to check in and rest. Also, we had diet requirements and the host was happy to cater for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice short stay b&,b

The room we stayed in was a nice size and it had an extra single bed,very clean and tidy,I just wish it had a bedside lamp.The bathroom was lovely,nice shower.This is a nice B&B for a short stay and it's not too far from the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deep

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom clean and comfortable, breakfast fine - host worked to accommodate my dietary requirements but to say there is free parking is a bit crafty as there is no car park but find your own on-street parking somewhere nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Para la gente que, como yo, el alojamiento es sólo para dormir, un lugar idóneo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Linda estancia ✨

El lugar estaba bastante limpio, con suficientes toallas y buena calefacción. Tiene un aire bastante hogareño. Nosotros pasamos dos noches y un día entero allí debido a que llegó una tormenta a la ciudad y el host siempre se mostró muy amable, respondió a todas nuestras preguntas e incluso nos ayudó a calentar nuestra comida ya que no era recomendable salir. Está un poquito retirado del centro pero con transporte o caminando un ratito se llega bien. ¡Gracias por todo, nos gustó mucho!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Det man förväntar sig

Bra boende. Rent. Nära till buss. Supertrevlig personal. Bra kommunikation innan man kommer dit. Ok pris. Nära Arthur's seat vilket var kul. Absolut inget krångel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Einfache und ruhige Unterkunft, sehr freundlich

Der Besitzer war immer sehr hilfsbereit - sei es bei einer späten Ankunft oder als ich mein Gepäck nach dem Auschecken noch dort lassen wollte oder sonst etwas brauchte. Das Zimmer und Bad waren tadellos sauber bei meiner Ankunft. Sie wurden nicht jeden Tag gereinigt, aber das ist aus meiner Sicht auch nicht nötig. Die Unterkunft war sehr ruhig. Das Frühstück war für mich nicht ideal. Es gab zahlreiche süße Gebäckteile und gezuckertes Müsli sowie Marmelade. Aber wenn man etwas wollte, das nicht süß ist, blieb nur Toast mit Käse, und das 5 Tage lang.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022