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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 poster Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this West End hotel, you'll find Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Botanist - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
The Guards Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Edinburgh hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Guards Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests under 25 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM

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 major 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.
    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 major credit cards and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Guards Hotel to the airport?

The Guards Hotel is 6.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Guards Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Guards Hotel.

How close is The Guards Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.4 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 15.7 mi (39-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Guards Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Guards Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Guards Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Guards Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Guards Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Guards Hotel have a pool?

The Guards Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Guards Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Guards Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

The Guards Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 254 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Fahmida

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annemarie

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Payden

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yifei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken? Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cristian, Liberia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They only take cash for Expedia bookings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Natalia Ramirez

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very polite. However the place was quite dirty, peanuts on the floor, plenty of hairs on the carpet, the toilet was running water during the day and night. Difficult to sleep with the constant noise. The bed was also unsteady and noisy. There was some spider webs hanging on the ceiling.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dont stay here

Looks nothing like the photos. Very dated looks really rough not very clean. Shower had part of the wall missing and was covered with a bit of black plastic and the flooring was coming up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Crawford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Rugby stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness

Guard’s Hotel review

Down for rugby. Hotel basic and a little tired in need of a facelift. Shower only warm at best. Extra heaters in room. Which were needed. Old windows bit draughty. Overall nae good and nae bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

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

Guards hotel December 24

The front door was locked so waited over 5 mins to be answered. They asked for cash payment upon entry as they no longer deal with credit cards.water was cold for shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic

We were early for check-in and it took some time to find a member of staff to take our bags for storage. Check-in was smooth and we were forewarned that the hotel were unable to take card payments. The room smelled musty and was dated (in need of modernisation). It seemed that we were in a disabled room with a wet room shower, the position of the toilet meant that only a child could sit on it properly, very little space between it and dividing wall. Apart from tea/coffee making facilities in room the hotel didn't offer anything else The mattress was springy but nonetheless comfortable, Room was a bit noisy from passers by and trams. Overall however, for a one night stay in Edinburgh the location was excellent and it did represent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was cold - not hot water and when we got to the room it was cold but I told the receptionist and he provided me with a heater but the hot water was not reported. No receptionist around at 6am for me to report the problem to. Room was comfy and clean. great value for a night in Edinburgh which is expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

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

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was central for every thing we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Moira

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Price and good location, Just remember IT IS CASH ONLY
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not get an answer on the phone which was very frustraing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024