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The Valentine Townhouse Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Georgian guest house near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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19-21 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NE
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, City View (4 Person)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, City View (4 Person)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, City View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (External Bathroom)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (External Bathroom)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Tollcross stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Tollcross guesthouse, you'll find Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princes Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cameo Picturehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Books N’ Cup - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Don't Tell Mama - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bennets Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bird - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Valentine Townhouse Hotel

3-star Georgian guest house near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of The Valentine Townhouse Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. A complete renovation of The Valentine Townhouse Hotel was completed in May 2020.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1813
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Valentine Townhouse Hotel offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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 The Valentine Townhouse Hotel to the airport?

The Valentine Townhouse Hotel is 8.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Valentine Townhouse Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Valentine Townhouse Hotel.

How close is The Valentine Townhouse Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.2 mi (20-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 18.9 mi (44-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Valentine Townhouse Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Valentine Townhouse Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Valentine Townhouse Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Valentine Townhouse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Valentine Townhouse Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Valentine Townhouse Hotel have a pool?

The Valentine Townhouse Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Valentine Townhouse Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Valentine Townhouse Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

The Valentine Townhouse Hotel is 1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Reviews

The Valentine Townhouse Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and comfortable to stay I
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access and go in and out whilst in the city. The room was nice and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is quaint and quiet. We had issue with the shower as the drain is barely working. we reported it to the staff and they tried to schedule a plumber but unfortunately it took longer and we left already. Staff are friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kjetil

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

Lovely rooms at a great price

Very friendly and helpful staff, close to transport, and walking distanse to major sights. Lovely view of the back garden (with cute cats). Will absolutely try to book again on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal for exploring. A fast walk to the castle and royal mile and bus stops a few feet from the door for any other exploring you may want to do. There are some great restaurants and a couple of groceries stores within a few hundred feet. The staff and the room itself were wonderful! Everything was very clean and everyone was so kind. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Colin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Like: good location and friendly service. Didn't like: room could be done up a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Lovely place to stay in Edinburgh

I highly recommend this hotel. Location is perfect. Our room on the first floor was spacious, comfortable, clean. (Our family members staying on the top floor had a much smaller room, though.) Had a great view of the back garden and church steeple from the window. Very quiet considering you are in the middle of the city. Self check-in was easy. Staff was friendly and helpful. Wifi works great. No breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Karim

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

Location

Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Great stay

Very welcoming, huge family room and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice place to stay, a walking distance to the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We left the property, it was dirty and the owner was rude
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good walking distance to Olde Town - fine for us. Monica and staff were always helpful. Breakfast was adequate with good timing. Room always clean - down side is it was quite small. But we managed and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to West Eng, good value for money, quiet, lovely view from room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a prime location, just 10/15 minute walks into the main stripe. Staff we're very friendly and happy to help and the breakfast was mighty! What more could you ask for in accommodation!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Norma, Glasgow

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

One night's stay

We find this a lovely stay but am glad it was only for one night as the description said private bathroom but this was shared. We only went in that evening and went out to our night out right away and were back late. I woke up at 4 p.m. having to go to toilet but I had to wake my husband up as I could not get in. It was locked. I think we must have woken other people up too. Don't know why a toilet has to be locked when no-one is in. The breakfast was very good with plenty of choice but the coffee seemed very weak, almost watery really.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Had a great stay!

We had a brilliant time. The staff at the hotel are friendly, the hotel itself is lovely, and it's conveniently located. This is the second time we've stayed here and we definitely would again. Breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Steve, Sylva NC

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay in dirty too small room

We booked this place for 3 adults. The room had barely room for the two beds so only one person could stand at a time. The shower was dirty, moldy, and did not drain. Hotel provided 3 tiny packets of shampoo on first day and nothing for next 2 days. The hotel was dated and dingy. Poor location and quite a walk to central Edinburgh. Not worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

a 20 minute walk into town

All what you would expect from a b&b

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service