What makes it 80% Solo-Friendly: Haymarket Station is 1.2 km away and Edinburgh Castle 10 min on foot, so solo guests can explore easily. A 24-hour desk, CCTV and free Wi-Fi add safety and convenience for independent travel.
Haymarket Railway Station: 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Walk to Haymarket for ScotRail services across Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle: 940m (12 min walk)
Historic fortress overlooking the city with Crown Jewels exhibit.
Tip: Book tickets online in advance to skip the line.
National War Museum: 900m (11 min walk)
Military history museum inside the castle grounds.
Tip: Combine with a castle visit for a full-day itinerary.
The Scotch Whisky Experience: 1.1 km (14 min walk)
Interactive tours and whisky tastings on the Royal Mile.
Tip: Try the cask tasting for a premium experience.
Complimentary Scottish Music Evenings:
Live traditional singing with video backdrops five nights a week.
Continental Breakfast:
Daily buffet with pastries, cereal, fruit, tea and coffee.
Wi-Fi in Public Areas:
Free throughout the guest house including the lounge and garden.
Private Parking and EV Charging:
Guaranteed parking for cars and vans with on-site electric car charging.
Tea and Coffee Facilities:
In-room kettles with supplies; enjoy in the front garden.
Tour Booking Service:
Front desk can arrange discounted day tours to the Highlands and city sights; additional fees apply.

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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From Edinburgh Airport, take a taxi for about 24 minutes (12.5 km).
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