I stayed here with my boyfriend for two nights, enjoying a weekend in Edinburgh. The staff was very…read morefriendly and helpful, and David gave us a great quick explanation on the places to visit around the city, along with a handy city map. They had no problem with us checking in a bit earlier than expected. The location is a stone's throw away from the main attractions and has a nice choice of pubs and restaurants quite close (I personally recommend The Dogs, The Queens Arms and Eteaket). The bedroom was also lovely, the bed was comfortable and the boiler with tea and coffee to brew in the bedroom was a nice touch to warm our bones from the nice Edinburgh weather. There's a common living room with books and DVDs. You can take the DVDs to your room, where you have a DVD player. The breakfast was served at the next-door restaurant: Rick's, and while the food was good, the service on one of the days was a bit shabby. We had to wait a lot for our order and half of it was forgotten, the staff seemed like they were having a collective bad day. It's not the best choice if you want to grab something quickly and be on your way to explore the city. Anyway, I'd totally recommend this place and I'll definitely stay here again when going back to Edinburgh. It's very good value for money and a pleasant experience. A bit off-topic: If you love cats - like me - you'll be delighted to know Tessa has a beautiful big cat that you can sometimes spot at her office or around the reception.

This is a lovely B&B within a short walk of the main thoroughfares of Edinburgh - David & Katy were…read morereally nice friendly & welcoming hosts. The room was modern, clean & well kept - beds comfortable with good linen. We'll surely be back for future stays.

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.

What splendid company and breakfast! This is our first time staying in a B&B in Europe. The…read moreaccommodation was very roomy and comfortable. The bathroom was large and there were lots of nice natural light. Room had tv, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and biscuits. The building is stone and WiFi can be difficult (like any accommodation that is stone built). Once you sit in the dining room WiFi was fine. The location is fantastic, far enough from the crowd and close enough to walk to all the tours sites. We were suggested to walk through the gardens that sits parallel to the main Princess street. It's beautiful with all the flowers as we stroll through this garden to the National Gallery and to the Old City. The B& B is near the off and on bus line one short block away. We were situated in a lovely courtyard. Don't let the initial entry into the building fool you. We were a bit taken back with it too when we first got there. Once inside the B & B, all is well. It's spartan and clean. The conversation and knowledge from our hosts is what made our stay nice. Each breakfast (which sometimes linger for 2 hours because of our conversation) has really made our trip personal. We were there for 3 mornings. If you want to understand from a local perspective, this is the way to go. Take part of their history with you. Our host Duncan is fluent in at 3 to 4 languages and worked for many years as a tour guide all over Europe. His love for history is evident in his knowledge of all that he advises about what to see while in Scotland. His recommendations for sight seeing and schedule of when to get there as well as restaurants were dead one. Our other host Walter (pictured here) was a delight! He shared a local perspective and insight. Thank you for the wonderful company and for the scrumptious breakfast.

Inchgrove House is a fabulous, 4 guest room guest house on a quiet block near the center of…read moreEdinburgh. 2 friends and I were there for 1 night August, 2018 during Fringe Festival, and it's location was a welcome respite from the throngs of people in the city. Duncan and Walter were wonderful hosts, full of useful information and made us feel at home. The breakfast, cooked to order, was delicious. I HIGHLY recommend Inchgrove House, and I will always stay there when in Edinburgh.

Great little hotel built from an old four-story house. Very helpful staff. Lots of magnificent…read morewoodwork all about. There's one slow elevator. It's on the short list for the smallest elevator on earth. I took myself and two pieces of luggage: Full. Literally no room for even a small child. Breakfast had a wide variety of options. In fact, if you like cheese, breakfast featured a wide variety of cheese. There's a great selection of things to choose from, or you can order from the menu. I tend to be a toast or pastry guy for breakfast, so I didn't order anything special. They have a bar/lounge that I didn't get a chance to try as it's just a sitting room and closes early. Ten PM I think. My room was nice enough. The plumbing was easy to figure out (not a given in the UK, if you're a first time visitor). I didn't break my neck getting into the shower, and I didn't electrocute myself. So that's a solid star right there. When I arrived, I took an Uber. He went the wrong way around. But after that, I walked to Waverly Station, Hay Market, the castle, etc. If you're willing and able to walk a mile on pretty flat pavement, it's accessible to everywhere. There was a dragon on the stairwell nice enough to post. Overall, very nice. Good value. I'd stay here again.

Very comfortable bed and room! The toilet needed some maintenance it was difficult to flush and…read morethere was no way to turn off the sink. Great location and friendly staff. Elevator was broken when we were there unfortunately but some of the staff helped me carry my suitcase down the 4 floors which was very kind as it was heavy!

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.

The location was absolutely fabulous: In the middle of everything, in the "new town" part of…read moreEdinburgh. The room--yes somewhat small, but I don't consider that a big deal especially given the beautiful Georgian building it is in, plus it had an awesomely super-high ceiling--was very tastefully decorated: quality curtains, Gustav Klimt reproduction hanging on the wall, lovely bedding, and bathroom was in great shape as well. The room faced North Castle St. The staff were polite. There were not a lot of hangers in the room (5 only, for a couple staying 4 nights) but provided me with 5 more upon request. The one issue are the windows, that let in a lot of draft. In the winter in Scotland, that's of course not very meaningless. This was in particular a matter because the hotel turns off the heater centrally overnight, and even if it goes on again later in the morning, it takes time to warm up, given the drafty windows. One has to keep the curtains drawn to not feel all the way cold. It would be great if they were either to invest in improving their windows, or else don't turn off the heat at night. Besides that though: Excellent experience.

This gem of a bed of breakfast is ideally situated at the hub of transport in the West End of…read moreEdinburgh. This establishment is in a quiet residential street and you are guaranteed an excellent nights' sleep, despite it's situatation so close to shops and transport. The rooms are warm and comfortable, with Freeview TV and good lighting. The breakfast room is bright and airy and the fresh home-cooked breakfasts set you up nicely for the day. You are given your own keys so you can come and go as you please, and the number 27 bus stop (which takes you right through the city to Silverknowles) is immediately outside the front door. Other bus routes round the corner take you to Princes Street and the main shopping centres. Tollcross nearby boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, pubs, cinemas and theatres as well as a handy convenience store. We return to the Armadillo again and again whenever we visit Edinburgh - such a lovely place and such a warm welcome.

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!

A great location, spotlessly clean, great breakfast, lovely host. Would love to go back and stay…read moreagain.

My sister and I enjoyed a two night stay at Clarence Street B&B. We were warmly greeted by Mike and…read moreAngela who were extremely accommodating and helpful. The morning breakfast was delicious and prepared exactly when we needed to fit our schedules (including a rather early day). Angela was even kind enough to offer to make me some Haggis with breakfast so could sample the local treat. The room was a decently large size for the price as well as being clean and comfortable. The B&B is a short 20 minutes to Princes Street and the train station, we had no issues finding it. The location is excellent. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!

Standing at the East End of Princes Street is the imposing building known today as The Balmoral…read moreHotel. Owned by Sir Rocco Forte since 1997, the building has been completely refurbished and now enjoys a worldwide reputation as a luxury hotel. The hotel is a well-loved landmark which has graced Edinburgh's skyline since 1902 when it began its life as a grand railway hotel. Of course the building has undergone many changes since then but even to this day it still holds a certain magic that has luckily been harnessed and maintained. The famous Balmoral hotel is an iconic feature in the Edinburgh city skyline. With its impressive architecture, famous clocktower, and Scottish flag flying patriotically - it's like a siren that makes you want to see what's inside its walls.

Check in was swift and courteous. Room is amazing with a great view. The spa is nice but a loud…read moreboy was running around unattended in the locker rooms, screaming in the pool and quiet areas. Limited gym but nicely decorated.