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.

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.

Located right in the heart of Bruntsfield is a delightful little guest house, Albyn Townhouse. You…read morecan find it right at the end of Hartington Gardens, which comes off Viewforth, meaning that it has a very quiet location. My parents stayed here last year when they came up to visit, and they spoke highly of it. The guest house itself has 10 en-suite rooms that includes singles, doubles and twin rooms. It offers a full Scottish breakfast that I remember hearing was much to my father's enjoyment! The female owner of the guest house was very pleasant, and I saw her a couple of times. She was always ready to engage in conversation, and taking great care to look after her guests. With a small capacity, and the quality of the guest house, this is bound to be a popular place to stay. It is well worth considering if you are thinking of visiting this area of Edinburgh. My parents would stay there again, and I count that to be as good a recommendation as any!

I was looking for a place to rest my head for a last minute, first visit to Edinburgh and the good…read morereviews tempted me to check out Albyn Townhouse. At first I was a bit disappointed that the only room free on my chosen dates was a single (I was travelling alone but an usually happy to pay the extra for a more comfortable room) but I needn't have worried. OK, there wasn't any 'cat swinging' room to spare, but there was an extremely comfy double bed and en suite shower room. The famously friendly owners were out of town when I visited but the lady left in charge was a treasure, full of helpful tips and just a few moments away if needed. There were a few good breakfast options available, from a 'right on' fruity granola to the 'full on' Scottish (like English with black pudding and haggis). The decor was very 'boutique', there were lovely finishing touches like cotton wool balls for the ladies, free wifi, the best welcoming info folder I have EVER seen in any establishment, and providing you book ahead there are a few private parking spots. It's not budget prices but you could get a lot worse for a lot more. This will definitely be my first choice for my next visit to Edinburgh.

We stayed at the 4KT for three nights and loved it. Clearly, David who runs the 4KT, is the major…read moreasset of the hotel. A really nice guy, always ready for a chat and paying attention to details. He serves a splendid breakfast and if you choose the full scottish breakfast option you are in for a really good start for the day. Don't miss the haggis on your plate btw! David has a bag full of stories to tell and lot's of useful hints for exploring the city. We found our room to be clean, comfortable and well equipped with a kettle, tea, coffee, water and bisquits. Very handy came the many AC outles and the free WiFi. The double glassing of the windows bannes the traffic noise pretty good and we slept perfectly well. Special mention for the powerful hairdryer, get's you dry in no time. Thank you Dave!

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.

Thank god we stayed at the Kew House. My husband got traveler's flu and without a B&B run so…read moreprofessionally and kept so clean, he would definitely have gotten worse. The proprietors were extremely helpful, not only in a tour-guide sense but in helping us get to hospital and explaining how things work. The room was very clean and modern, and while small was extremely comfortable (excellent bed). Sherry and chocolates upon arrival, a mini fridge, an excellent bathroom and shower, and a lovely fresh-cooked breakfast. Very accomodating and about a 20 minute walk into the center of town - even in winter it was no big deal as the walk took us past many fun shops and pubs and is very easy to manage for someone wanting to stay a bit outside the middle of the city, but not need to drive in and out.

I hesitate at writing this review as I don't want to find I can't get a room here next time I visit…read moreEdinburgh. 5 stars are not enough

Historically comfortable, a little worn around the edges. Small quiet rooms on upper floors,…read moreprivate baths, excellent breakfast and a very good location make this a fine place to stay at the right price. Was quite reasonable in October but will be dear during the Fringe festival! The Valentine is housed in the first three-door four-flat building in Edinburgh from about 1813 and sports a "B" conservation rating, which means the local council is consulted for nearly every repair, never mind alteration. Uneven floors and odd wiring can't be avoided, however I'm not entirely certain the council requires shower heads that fall randomly from their mounts! In the morning get the full Scottish of blood pudding, baked beans, eggs and bacon if you like, or stick to tea, toast & muesli. All the coffee you can drink. Extremely friendly and fast service in the beautiful front breakfast room too. Don't take the "city centre" part of the name too seriously, but there is plenty of life (pubs, restaurants & shops) close by. Walk 10+ min up to the castle or to the Grassmarket district. If you'd rather not walk, it's brilliantly served every 10-20 min by Lothian bus lines 10 and 27, a stop is literally at the front door of the guest house, for £1.50 you ride straight in to new town or old town as you like. Free wifi was occasionally fast, sometimes nonexistent, mostly usable. Reception is not staffed around the clock, but no worries bcos a key can be left in a lock box out front for late arrivals. Very much enjoyed talking with Rob the proprietor about his place, the council and the city. Beware any third-party web site that uses the word "king" in describing the beds here (you know who you are, hotels-dot-com). Any U.S. visitors should take note that a British "king" is only 20cm or so wider than a "double," and further that the double-twin-sized playground so often found in big hotels on those foreign shores is known as a "super king" in the (still) United Kingdom. Our room had a perfectly comfortable "double," we usual American-king snoozers just had to adapt and pretend we were 20 years younger and many pounds lighter lol. Plenty of towels but no washcloths. Our bathroom was unfortunately the least likable bit, obviously fairly recent work but had much painted wood (some rotten) where stone or plastic should have been used, a temperamental on-demand electric water heater with alarming cracks and holes in it, a failing clasp for the shower spray, and zero towel bars/hooks. We hopped in & out as briskly as possible. Credit accepted, or bring cash for a modest discount.