We arrived for our 4 night stay at 9:50pm from a delayed flight and the manager graciously took our…read morefood order (the kitchen was closing at 10pm that night) as we got settled. Comfortable bed and pillows and high ceilings. The bar/restaurant area is elegant and romantic. We had 6 meals there: breakfast benedicts were 5/5, but something in the avocado dishes were not to our liking. Steak pie (3/5) had lots of meat in it but I would have preferred more vegetables. My wife enjoyed her gnocchi (5/5). Parties of 8-12 we saw were all having an great time at Black Ivy.

Formerly The Links and now The Black Ivy Hotel, this spot is a must visit while you are in…read moreEdinburgh. I cannot speak to the hotel itself but I can say the restaurant/lounge there is amazing. It is gorgeously decorated with the mixed vibes of a speakeasy and a botanical garden. We came here with friends. We were a little early so we enjoyed some drinks at the bar - I got a half pint of Guinness and a shot (that's name I have forgotten but is a mix of kahlua and baileys). Then we had dinner with our group. We were told we only had 2 hours for the table but stayed for longer, so take with that information what you will. My partner and I both got the steak pie and fries. I am not a huge fan of the steak fries that they have in the UK but these were nice and crispy. I had never had a steak pie before but this dish was absolutely delicious! Like a chicken pot pie but with pot roast instead of chicken. I was a bit of a lush at this dinner, so our bill was hefty from the drinks but the price felt very reasonable for the quality of food and surroundings.

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 very cute B&B that's a little off from the city center, but easily accessible via bus. You can…read morepurchase day bus passes from the B&B. Mrs. Dalby was very hospitable and the rooms are cozy. The Scottish breakfast is a nice touch- I tried black pudding for the first time here. I can't say I would eat it again, but it was a good experience. Tip: breakfast is only from 8:15-9. Checkout is at 10am. You must vacate your room at 10am daily for cleaning. If you take a cab from the airport, expect to pay roughly 25 pounds. We almost weren't allowed to check in because of a late (11:30pm) arrival- check first if they will accommodate your late arrival before booking. Overall a good stay with attentive hosts.

The happiest of stays in this hidden gem, a family friendly home away from home it really wasread more

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.

We stayed here for several nights in early March 2025. It was our first trip to Scotland, and we…read morewere looking for a place with some charm. My husband found this online. After some investigation, he declared this was where he wanted to stay. It was in a quiet neighborhood, across the street from a park, away from the noise of the city center, but not too far so that we could still easily call a cab to take us where we wanted to go within a few minutes. What was most surprising was that when we made our reservations, we found that it was actually part of the Best Western hotel chain! It's certainly several steps above most Best Western properties in the United States. The beds were very comfortable, and for an extra £12.50 per night you can get a full breakfast - you can opt for the generous buffet, and you can also order a hot meal made to order in addition to that. The front desk staff was always happy to call a cab for us (and that was our sole means of transportation throughout our stay, so we asked them to do so a great number of times). We never had to wait more than five minutes for one to arrive. We would definitely stay at this property again.

Had a wonderful stay here at the Bruntsfield Hotel, we had a great time! From the check in, to the…read morebreakfast, everyone was so kind and helpful. (The breakfast was delicious by the way.) The hotel itself was cozy, and the room was very large! It was incredibly clean, and the bed was SO comfortable. I liked how there was a throw blanket in addition to the comforter, and many pillow options. There were also terry robes, a fridge, and microwave in the room. We were happy to have space to spread out so we did not feel so confined (some hotels when traveling can be very small.) It was across the street from a park, and walking distance to many great restaurants, coffee shops, and of course the tourist attractions. That is what attracted us here, we were able to walk to the Prince's Street Gardens, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland National Museum, Surgeon's Hall Museum, Royal Mile, and they were all a safe/reasonable walk. The only complaint with the hotel was that we did not know there was no air conditioning, and no fan. The windows opened only a few inches, so the first night was incredibly hot and it was hard to sleep. I did not think to even ask if there was air or a fan when we booked... this is the first time I have encountered such a situation in my many years of travel. Everything else was fantastic though, and I would still stay here again, just during a cooler season than the summer. :)

This is the creme de la creme when it comes to Marchmont student accommodation. This is, of course,…read moresaying very little. But here's the deal: at Warrender Park Crescent, you'll get bigger rooms (though still single beds), bigger lounges and kitchens (sometimes even separate lounges and kitchens), and a way better view. My view from 108 WPR was of a school's basket ball court. Or maybe it was tennis. All I know is that little children used to run around and scream in it at 9am. The view from Warrender Park Crescent is of the Links, the Meadows, sometimes even the castle. I mean, c'mon! What a better deal. As all other student accommodation, I will repeat, all bills and cleaning is included in the price, and though during the year it's exclusively for students, throughout the summer and the festival, it's available to all sorts.

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.

This place is owned and operated by a very nice Chinese family. They let us check in early and were…read moreextremely pleasant. Their breakfast was well stocked and fabulous. A traditional "English Breakfast". The rate was reasonable. Unfortunately, the room was basically a large closet with a bathroom. The bed was too small for my girlfriend and I to sleep in comfortably and we are both quite small. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable. Air in the room consisted of opening the one window near the bed. I loved the location, the service, the people and the breakfast. The room itself was a dissapointment.

My mum and I stayed here when I first visited Edinburgh, and then my mum stayed here again when I…read moremoved here. It's a family run business and the owners are friendly, and weren't grumpy when we came back after their bedtime and had to ring the door bell. When it was the two of staying we got the top floor room. We had to share a bed which we didn't mind at all, and there was plenty of space including sofas etc. When my mum stayed here she stayed in a much smaller room. The whole place has a very homey feel, and we particularly liked our cooked breakfasts in the morning. It's clean and tidy and close to bus stops for rides into the city.