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Cruachan Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NT
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults 2 Children)

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

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Premier Double Room, Ensuite, City View

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grassmarket - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princes Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 14 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loudons Fountainbridge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hula Juice Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hendersons - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Don't Tell Mama - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk: Indian Street Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cruachan Guest House

3-star guest house near Edinburgh Castle
Cruachan Guest House offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor tennis court. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
Cruachan Guest House offers 8 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cruachan Guest House to the airport?

Cruachan Guest House is 11.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cruachan Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cruachan Guest House.

How close is Cruachan Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 5 mi (26-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 15.1 mi (42-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cruachan Guest House offer free breakfast?

Yes, Cruachan Guest House offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cruachan Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Cruachan Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cruachan Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Cruachan Guest House have a pool?

Cruachan Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Cruachan Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Cruachan Guest House to downtown Edinburgh?

Cruachan Guest House is 1.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Cruachan Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay, breakfast was very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Th room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. We were on the ground floor which suited us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed Cruachan Guest House. The bedroom with ensuite was well appointed. The breakfast each morning was really well done. Mobeen and staff were fantastic. The location was really good as well. There were a couple of buses that you could ride to the castle area or you could take 25 minutes to walk. We felt the Cruachan Guest House was pretty good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura, Baltimore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient property to explore Edinburgh. Walkable to area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I will attempt to give a very honest review of The Cruachan: If you are exploring hotel options for Edinburgh, on a budget, you’ve probably noticed anything inner city is quite expensive and the more affordable options are farther out. The Cruachan Guest house gives you an affordable stay with an inner city location, removing costly taxis and/or parking fees. However, you may have to make some sacrifices based on your standards. The Cruachan is an older building. 180 years according to the owner. It has not been updated for quite some time which gives it a bit of a worn look. Cracked paint, squeaky floors, dirt embedded nooks and crannies and old smells are quite apparent. If your standards are newer with modern conveniences then this will not be for you. However, my wife, daughter and I loved it here. The beds were very comfortable, the free breakfast each morning was a nice start to each day and a bus ride to the Old Town took only minutes. Walking could also be an option, but would be about 20 mins minimum. Regardless, it was very convenient to get around. The older qualities of the house added to the experience and did not bother us at all. My wife usually has quite high standards and did seem to be bothered by aged building. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

8/10 Good

Lynette Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The tv was unstable, the bed was saggy and the table lamp didn’t work otherwise I was warm and comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant guest house very clean & comfortable ,easy access to city & sights.Breakfast was generous & fresh.Staff were very helpful .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely proprietor, great stay, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not recommended

Stayed one night with the family. Facilities are old but would have been ok if it had been properly cleaned. It had been cleaned but not to a high standard. Only visible areas had been cleaned. Toilet and sink not properly cleaned, so asked the host, who said they were clean, so asked for cloth and cleaning spray and cleaned myself. Lots of dust, mould in corners of ceiling and dirty windows. No wardrobe in the room. No luggage storage at all. Breakfast was very basic with low quality ingredients. Definitely not what I would have expected for the price nor from the reviews. Who wrote them?? They don’t reflect reality. Was very disappointed and would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin William

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Mobin looked after us, and the breaky was very yummy! Little bit of a walk into town but not too bad. Lots of stairs inside, and the property is dated, but functional. Was perfectly fine for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor breakfast options and very noisy rooms due to thin walls. Location was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela, Tucson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED our stay! The gracious host is outstanding, especially the made to order breakfasts! The room was spacious and great; the bathroom was a good size although the shower itself was a little small. We’d stay here again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina

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

Nice, comfortable rooms for the price

The Cruachan House offers a decent and comfortable stay. The host is very nice and helpful, plus he makes a very nice breakfast. The house itself is a bit dated, and our bedroom was fairly small; however, our bathroom was quite spacious and recently renovated. The location is great and only about a 10 minute walk from the popular Grassmarket area. It might be about a 15 minute walk to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little hotel. Great full breakfast and service on a nice patio area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice host, good breakfast, clean room with nice big windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quiet and convenient

Room was small and needed updating but was quiet, clean and convenient. Breakfasts were included and good and host was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner is a lovely guy. Very clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022