23 Mayfield is a little hard to find. The GPS kept telling us we had arrived when it was actually 1…read moreblock down. Something to keep in mind in case your GPS had a mind of it's own as well. Once found , we were very pleased to see parking - rare in Edinburgh. The rooms were well appointed , a little small, and at first extremely noisy. We were on the first floor and could hear the clomping of guests on the exposed wood stairs. The breakfast room was also very near our door and I was thinking there was to be no sleeping - but I was wrong. Somehow , magically , the noise didn't wake us - I am a very light sleeper too. Whatever the sound dynamic was in the place - I slept very comfortably and quietly. If we were going to be spending time in our rooms , I would have found the space restrictive but for a good nights rest , it was great. The only other thing I felt was a head scratcher was the bathroom mirror. Very space age, 3-D type design that completely did not go with the decor. The breakfast room was lovely and the food was very good. The hosts are happy to accommodate your every need. They had umbrellas for the rain and a very nifty call button that summoned a cab in under 10 minutes ! It's location is walkable to some things but since you could have your car on property , it's easy to drive anywhere you want to go within a few minutes. Come and stay and enjoy this cozy gem in the midst of busting Edinburgh.

I would give a six-star rating if it were possible. The house is in beautiful luxurious…read moreold-Scotland condition. The drawing room has Classic movies running on the TV with classic tunes played in the background. The dining room is elegant as are the place settings at every table; complete with lit candle. Breakfast is large gourmet and cooked to order including eggs poached, grilled, or scrambled, black pudding, haggis, sausage, potato scone, bacon, beans, ham and far more options. Specials are prepared on the weekends. This meal is so hardy you won't need lunch. Bedrooms are comfortable, clean, and beautifully appointed. The beds are as comfortable as any top tier hotel. The rooms can be blacked out for a very quiet deep long sleep. I slept better here then I have in months anywhere else. Good free high speed internet that is fast enough to stream video. Ross and Kathleen have created a charming experience that we will return to with every visit to Edinburgh.

A most friendly, delightful and welcoming hostess, Katinka made our stay a delight! She's a artist,…read moreand has tastefully redone the interior with lots of artsy touches. The place is a converted farmhouse (the original for Holyrood), with comfortable beds, and a garden jungle outside. A great breakfast was server, including cereal, hot croissants, fruits, fresh orange juice and coffee. We'll try this place first for any future trips to Edinburgh.

Stayed at the place for four nights and could not be…read morehappier. Large rooms with high ceilings, huge windows, super clean. Great bathtab with shower. Owners are the nicest people. Breakfast is good, service is awesome. Just one word of advice: If you coming by train and think it is easy 12 min walk, think again. Google maps gives directions through Calton Hill, which is easy hiking trail but not walking street with luggage. At least walk around it or take a quick cab ride.

This B&B is absolutely gorgeous. Beautifully restored and maintained house - Eddie and Maria are…read moreboth so friendly and welcoming. They're happy to hold on to your luggage if you arrive before check-in or if you want to wander the city a bit more after check-out. English breakfast is great. You're right by Calton Hill, which is absolutely worth the climb. Still can't believe the price given the great location, beautiful accommodations, and delicious breakfast. Will definitely stay here next time I'm in Edinburgh.

Great little hotel, clean, tidy and the owners make you feel very welcome. Excellent location for…read morethe castle and central Edinburgh. Would definitely come back on my next trip back to Scotland.

Mike and Annie run part of their home as a bed and breakfast and take pride in the quality of their…read morerooms and the food they serve for breakfast. For traintravellers as myself staying for several days Mike gladly and punctually picks guests up at Waverley station for no extra charge. Zugreisende, welche mehrere Tage gebucht haben holt Mike gerne an der Waverley Station ab. Mike und Annie betreiben einen Teil ihres Heims als Bett und Frühstücks Pension. Mit Stolz pflegen sie die Qualität der Zimmer und die Qualität der servierten Lebensmittel beim Frühstück. During our 5 day stay last August we were guests in the large bedroom with en suite generous shower on the first floor. The room was equipped with an ultra comfortable kingsizebed, sitting and writing seats and table and a generous cabinet to store our clothes and things in. The huge window doused the room in lovely light. Während unseres 5 tägigen Aufenthaltes im letzten August bewohnten wir das grosse Schlafzimmer im ersten Stock, welches mit einem grosszügigen Dusch WC Raum ausgestattet ist. Das überdimensionale Bett entspricht genau unseren Komforterwartungen, gute Sitz und Schreibgelegenheiten und ein grosser Schrank gehören ebenso zu diesem Zimmer. Mike and Annie are the most gracious hosts showing an engaged interest in the wellbeing of their guest. No question is too much for them, they certainly love Scotland and are an immense fount of knowledge about Scotland, Edinburgh and certainly Loch Lomond where they spend their spare free time fishing and boating. Mike und Annie sind die grosszügigsten Gastgeber, und zeigen ein wirkliches Interesse für ihre Gäste. Keine Frage ist ihnen zuviel, sie sind eine immense Wissensquelle über Schottland, Edinburgh und Loch Lomond wo sie ihre allzu seltene Freizeit als Fischer auf ihrem Boot verbringen. Breakfast is their common domain of excellence, Mike takes immense pride in the daily preparation of his fresh fruit salad often supported with the biological fresh fruit coming out of their or their daughters gardens. Annie whacks out fantastic accoutrements of traditional scottish breakfast. Their bread is organic produced by their one daughter, who has left banking to take up the trade of organic bakery. Das Frühstück ist ihr gemeinsames Interesse. Mike ist stolz auf seinen täglich zubereiteten Fruchtsalat mit frischen Früchten, oft ergänzt mit biologischen Früchten aus dem Garten oder den Gärten der Töchter. Annie steht in der Küche und bereitet die üblichen Köstlichkeiten des traditionellen schottischen Frühstücks. Das handwerklich hergestellte Brot kommt von der einen Tochter, welche das Bankgewerbe zugunsten einer Ausbildung als Bäckerin aufgegeben hat. As a last Word Dear Annie and Mike ever again! Als letztes Wort Gerne immer wieder!

In Edinburgh for a conference, I had been advised by a friend to book a room at Smiths Guest House…read more I'm so glad I followed his recommendation! The place is lovely, the room warm and comfortable and endowed with all the basics items and facilities that you would require. The hosts are adorable as well, always very kind; they made sure that I would be able to get to my room even though I arrived very late in the evening. They have been extraordinarily available during the booking process, since I got replies to my emails within few minutes. The place is well connected to both the city centre and the university by several buses lines passing very frequently. I'll definitely come back here if I will have another conference to attend in Edinburgh.

Nice B&B in Edinburgh. Neil was a gracious host and made a mean breakfast. He was quick to give a…read morerecommendation for a place to go and how to get there. Room was a little small for the four of us, but the rate was excellent! Free wi-fi, too.

Such a wonderful way to experience Edinburgh! The staff was wonderfully flexible with check in and…read morecheck out times as my friend and I were traveling at odd times by bus. The house and the rooms are beautiful, centrally located to everything, and the traditional Scottish breakfast was delicious! Any time I'm in the area I'll stay here!

I highly recommend this Six Brunton Place. I visited Scotland in 2016 with my family. I will never…read moreforget how incredible Sue was to us and was always there for us. I myself enjoyed her homemade scones and I loved my Scottish Breakfast! Everything is fresh and from local markets. The location Six Brunton Place is convenient and is very close to the Royal Mile , Old Town and Edinburgh Castle. I loved my trip to Scotland and I want to come back. I especially would love to come back to Six Brunton Street. Thank you again Sue I hope to see you in the near future.

We recently stayed in this warm and friendly home away from home. Sue, the owner, is a gracious…read morehost with the kindest heart. Our stay in Six Brunton Place was a pleasure. Each morning we woke to a made-to-order breakfast created by Sue and served by her as well. Make sure to try her homemade muffins... they are spectacular! The location of this B&B is quite convenient. She is very close to the Royal Mile. There are many restaurants in the area. If you are traveling to this part of the world, you should give Sue a try. You will definitely enjoy the experience!

94DR is a modern boutique hotel with excellent service. John…read moreand Paul of 94DR are the best hosts! They are so accommodating and friendly. We adored Paul and my hubby admitted he had a man-crush on him. The rooms come in three styles, Couture, Bespoke and Tailored. We stayed in the Lagavulin room on the top floor with a window view of the back garden and hills in the distance. The room was a bit small but comfortable. The bed is probably a full size which might not be ideal for two persons if you are use to more space. The spacious bathroom was sleek and modern and the heated floors were perfect for chilly mornings. The location is a little away from town but you can easily catch a bus in front of the B&B. DO NOT miss the breakfast here! This is truly a gourmet breakfast served in a most beautiful breakfast room. I had for the first time the traditional Scottish breakfast that came with a poached egg, bacon, sausage haggis and blood sausage. I have to say that I quite enjoyed the haggis. The porridge there is also very good unlike the kind you get in the states.

94DR was an excellent experience for our trip to Edinburgh. We stayed a week and took advantage of…read morethe delicious breakfast everyday. And on days we couldn't, Paul made sure to send us out with a breakfast bag (that was the envy of others on our tours who had been given modest breakfast bags of their own). John and Paul were knowledgable and accommodating. We couldn't have asked for better hosts! And it is only a short bus or cab ride away to the center of the city. Instead of staying at the heart of Edinburgh, I loved this authentic experience and the chance to rest and relax away from the busyness that is Edinburgh.

I had a lovely stay at Fraoch House this past October! I stayed for two nights in one of their…read moresingle rooms and it was perfect. The room is cozy and decorated with pretty, modern accents. The bed was very comfortable and had lots of pillows. This was my first time staying in a guest house, but for other Americans, it's essentially a bed and breakfast. My room had a separate, private bathroom across the hall that I had a key to lock and unlock to ensure that only I was using it. The bathroom had a heated towel rack, lots of toiletries, and a standard size shower for the UK (smaller than what you're probably used to if you're American). Breakfast consists of things like pastries, cereal, coffee, and other smaller items, but they also have a menu of hot breakfasts that you can order from. I didn't end up doing a hot breakfast, but the other foods were more than enough to fill me up. The service is great and friendly. The location is great -- only about a mile from the Edinburgh city center and from Leith in the opposite direction. I enjoyed walking through New Town to get to Old Town Edinburgh and taking in all of the sights. There are tons of restaurants, cafes, and shops along the way to stop in. I enjoyed being separate from the city center, as it was a bit quieter at night. Fraoch House is also close to a bus stop if you want to use public transportation to get around. I had a fantastic stay here and would highly recommend Fraoch House to anyone visiting Edinburgh! My room was comfortable and modern and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

I found Fraoch House through LateRooms.com and Pinterest. We needed a nice place with a decent…read moreprice relatively close to the train station for 2 separate nights with Edinburgh as our transit center, and it seemed pleasant enough from the online descriptions. We arrived around 7pm on a Sunday, and Gareth and Kat had arranged for us to use the key safe. With detailed instructions, we were able to get in and get to our room with no problem. We greatly appreciated the sweet treats and Alice-in-Wonderland-esque note (EAT ME) that were waiting on the entryway table. We stayed in room 5 our first night, all the way at the top. The staircases are narrow and steep, but well-lighted. The rooms are small but not cramped, and very tastefully appointed. I'm no interior designer, but I watch a lot of HGTV, so I'd call the decor transitional - some modern, some historic, with comforting wood and warm tones balanced with clean white linens and touches of Asia. The bed was comfortable, the linens crisp, the plugs easily accessed, the bathroom large and bright, the toiletries sufficient, and water, tea, and snacks laid out in the room. Our first night was the last night of the Festival, so we didn't spend much time in the room other than preparation and sleep. We did need to leave the window cracked to let the air circulate, and there was a wee bit of traffic noise from the street. The first morning, we had to catch our tour, so we just had some eggs with the lovely spread of fresh fruit, breads, cereals, and teas. We admired the lovely front room with its traditional bones and colorful pictures of what I assumed to be festival goers/performers along the wall. Gareth brought out the credit card machine for us to pay, called us a taxi, and gave us a hearty send off, along with keys for our return on the Wednesday after. For our return transit night, we stayed in Room 6, just across the hall from 5. Same lovely decor and set up, only this time the window opened onto the back, giving us a few of some lovely trees that had some song birds worth seeing the next morning. The following morning, we had the full Scottish breakfast, including bacon, eggs, mushrooms, sausage, and tomatoes. You could taste the freshness and high quality of the ingredients, not too mention Gareth's enthusiasm. This day, we left our luggage in the breakfast room, so that we could get it easily on our way to the train station that afternoon. All in all, a great experience with such warmth and personality. We highly recommend!

Angela is a wonderful host. She cooked us a delicious breakfast each morning which we enjoyed in a…read morebright and beautiful dinning room. She has a beautiful Georgian home, in the perfect area of Edinburgh. All the sights are within walking distance as well as great assess to public transport and plenty of amazing eateries. The home is beautifully furnished, very clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is very quiet, yet a 5 minute walk into old town. We would definitely stay again.

We stayed at 14 Hart Street on the 31st Oct and 1st Nov. The twin bedroom was excellent also the…read moreshower. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Angela is a superb host, and we all enjoyed the great Breakfast each morning. We would certainly return. Teresa, Pauline and Wendy