What makes it 78% Couple-Friendly: Cosy Georgian house, front garden seating and free evening Scottish-song sessions create a pleasant, intimate atmosphere. Ensuite double rooms and central walkable sights suit a city break for two.
Haymarket Railway Station: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Frequent trains to Glasgow, Inverness and beyond.
Edinburgh Castle: 940 m (12 min walk)
Historic fortress overlooking the city with daily guided tours.
Tip: Visit later in the afternoon for smaller crowds and golden light.
Princes Street Gardens: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Public park beneath the Castle with fountains, lawns, and monuments.
Tip: Grab a coffee from a nearby café and picnic on the Ross Fountain lawn.
National Museum of Scotland: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Free-entry museum with world-class collections on Scottish history and science.
Tip: Head straight to the rooftop terrace for panoramic city views.
Continental Breakfast:
Daily buffet of pastries, cereal, fruit, tea and coffee.
Live Scottish Music Evenings:
Free nightly performances of traditional songs by the owner.
Wi-Fi in Public Areas:
Unlimited high-speed internet in the lounge and garden.
Tea/Coffee Facilities:
Kettle, tea and coffee supplies provided in each room.
Private Parking & EV Charging:
Free on-site parking suitable for cars and large vans, with electric car charger.
24-Hour Front Desk:
Staff available around the clock for check-in, luggage storage and taxi bookings.

letizia aquila
Our stay was improved by our host who entertained us by playing guitar and singing old scottish songs in a lovely and cozy atmosphere. Thank you Alan for the beautiful experience!
YGsTom
We had such a wonderful stay here! The breakfast was absolutely delicious, with plenty of choice and everything freshly prepared. In the evening we enjoyed the live Scottish music — it was such a unique and heartwarming experience, accompanied by beautiful videos of Scotland. The host (the lovely gentleman) was incredibly kind, welcoming and attentive, which made us feel right at home. Thank you ...
Andrea Asbun
Unfortunately lots of spiders and did not seem clean at all. The shared bathroom is extremely small. Owner was only nice on our way out when he asked for a review mentioning his music. Music was okay, but it’d be nicer if the rooms were cleaner.
Ivan Vorchakov
A very nice place. We definitely recommend it. We were a family of four visiting Edinburgh for both business and sightseeing. The advantages include friendly and welcoming staff, free parking, a very good location close to the city center, and breakfasts that were included in the price of our stay. We were very satisfied with our stay here.
Giselle Wong
We had such a great stay at this guest house! One of the highlights was the host singing traditional Scottish songs in the evening—such a cool and unexpected experience. They also played short videos alont with the songs and sharing fun facts and stories about Scotland, which really added to the vibe. The house itself is over 200 years old, which we didn’t know going in, and that historic charm r...
Address: 44 Gilmore Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9NQ, UK
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No airport shuttle available. From Edinburgh Airport, take the tram or a taxi to the city centre, then walk 10 min to 44 Gilmore Place.
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