What makes it 71% Kids-Friendly: Family rooms sleeping up to 4 and child-friendly live music offer space and entertainment. Princes Street Gardens playground is a 10-min walk, but no on-site play zone or pool for kids.
Edinburgh Airport: 12.5 km (24 min drive)
Taxi ride to the guest house with no shuttle service.
Haymarket Railway Station: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Walk to catch regional trains and trams across Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle: 940 m (12 min walk)
Historic fortress with Crown Jewels and panoramic city views.
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance to skip the line.
The Scotch Whisky Experience: 1.1 km (14 min walk)
Interactive whisky tour with guided tastings.
Tip: Upgrade to the cask sampling for extra pours.
Princes Street Gardens: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Scenic park beneath the Castle, featuring the Ross Fountain.
Tip: Visit at sunset for golden-hour photos.
Greyfriars Bobby Statue: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Famous loyal dog memorial near Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Tip: Go early to avoid tour-group crowds.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
Unlimited high-speed internet in all public areas.
Continental Breakfast:
Buffet of pastries, cereal, fruit, tea and coffee each morning.
Private Parking & EV Charging:
On-site car park with free spaces and electric vehicle charging.
Live Scottish Music Evenings:
Free nightly performances of traditional songs in the lounge.
In-Room Tea/Coffee:
Kettle and tea/coffee supplies provided in every room.
24-Hour Reception & Luggage Storage:
Flexible check-in/out and secure baggage hold at any hour.

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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Take a taxi from Edinburgh Airport for a 24-minute (12.5 km) ride directly to Averon Guest House. No airport shuttle is available.
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