Guest houses in Edinburgh
29 properties in Edinburgh are guest houses and homestays, starting at € 97 per night for two adults with a typical price of € 138. That is about 24% below the city median of € 181.
How guest houses in Edinburgh compare
Of everything we can book in Edinburgh at the moment, roughly 12% is guest houses and homestays — 29 properties out of 234. Half of what is bookable sits between € 97 and € 176 a night, with the midpoint at € 138. That is about 24% below the Edinburgh median of € 181, so choosing on this filter does not cost you anything here. Among the best-reviewed the star ratings run from 3 to 4, so this is not one class of property. The highest-rated right now is Fraoch House at 9.8/10 from 589 reviews, around € 163 a night. The six best-reviewed in this group average 9.4 out of 10 between them.
Highly rated
What to look for in guest houses in Edinburgh
Small, owner-run properties: more personal than a hotel, more serviced than an apartment. You usually get local knowledge you cannot get anywhere else, and you usually give up the things a chain guarantees — a 24-hour desk, a lift, air conditioning in every room.
Before you book, check
- Reception hours. Many guest houses have no night staff and need an arrival time in advance.
- Whether breakfast is served and at what time, which can be a single fixed sitting.
- Whether there is a lift, if you have heavy luggage or stairs are difficult.
- Whether cards are accepted. Smaller properties in some countries still prefer cash.
Tell the owner your arrival time and keep them updated if it changes. At this size there is often literally one person with the key, and turning up unannounced at 23:00 can mean a locked door.
Worth it for: Travellers who want a place with a character, and destinations where the hotels are all chains.
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Frequently asked
How much do guest houses in Edinburgh cost?
Starting from €97 per night for two adults, with a typical price of €138. That is about 24% below the city median of €181.
How many are there?
We can currently book 29 properties guest houses and homestays in Edinburgh. The list is built from live availability, so it changes with the season and your dates.