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Abbotsford Guest House

3.0 star property
This charming guesthouse places travelers in Edinburgh's historic center with Royal Mile nearby and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre just a short stroll away.

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Abbotsford Guest House offers essentials for a smooth Edinburgh visit: in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a buffet breakfast. Enjoy express check-in, luggage storage, and tour assistance for easy city exploration. Guests praise its strategic location.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$60
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Hair dryer

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Hair dryer

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | Bathroom

Deluxe Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Bathroom

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Abbotsford Guest House is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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36 Pilrig street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AL

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill which includes heritage architecture, hiking or walking and a monument
    Calton Hill
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leith Sands an commercial / industrial part of Edinburgh - not very popular among visitors because of bad smell and loads of rubbish - most people don't go there at all, almost nobody is looking for a picture there. I decided to find it. #BVSBlue
    Edinburgh Port
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brass Monkey Leith
    2 min walk
  • Harp & Castle
    3 min walk
  • Origano
    3 min walk
  • Tepuy
    4 min walk
  • The Tourmalet
    4 min walk

About this property

Abbotsford Guest House

Guest house near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Abbotsford Guest House provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Abbotsford Guest House feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Local maps and sound-insulated walls
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and from GBP 9.95 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abbotsford Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Abbotsford Guest House?

As of 20 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Abbotsford Guest House on 21 Jan 2026 start from AU$59.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Abbotsford Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Abbotsford Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Abbotsford Guest House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Leith Links and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Abbotsford Guest House Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Can't complain for the price we paid, room was clean, shower worked well, tea, coffee and water provided.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was walkable, quiet, and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was great and service was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property close to Edinburgh City and the waterfront. Quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place and budget friendly!

We had a great stay, reception staff was very attentive to our needs. Place was clean, and we had quiet nights. Would stay there again. Breakfast was offered but we didn’t expect it to be. Price was right for our budget and that’s what was important to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Everything fairly clean but very tired. Easy entry. Stains on white duvet and shower went from hot to cold to hot (no in between). Just ok
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, early check in much appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Very easy check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice old house close to town. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Edinburgh

Area location was perfect near trams/buses. Quiet. Room was tiny with slanted ceiling so not suitable for a tall person, but adequate for me and my daughter. Shared bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, Safe and clean

This hotel is safe and very nice. Price is affordable and worth. Bus stop is nearby. Dinning room was supported and huge. I would give this hotel 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are super comfy beds. Easily walk to downtown with easy transit options super clean and nice rooms would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

The location is central to all the tourist sites. The employees are friendly. The hotel is clean. The main problem is insufficient water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relatively clean and definitely quiet and walkable. About a 30 minute walk from touristy parts of Edinburgh, can’t beat the value if you just need a place to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed 1 night for a quick visit to Edinburgh. Location was fine and cheaper than hotels more centrally located. Our room was on the top floor with many stairs to climb. Sharing a bathroom caused no issues and seemed to work well. However the room was tired and badly in need of maintenance. Tiles were loose, power sockets moved when using them, the blind, once down, could not be raised again and the tv worked intermittently (once we found the extension cable to turn it on). There were shops and cafes close by for breakfast. Overall not a great experience however it was clean and manageable for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

abdulaziz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good room fir family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sidhant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and truly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great, close to most and very close to trams, bed was comfortable. Though the shower was a dribble, and a few bits and pieces didn’t work. The communal area needs some work, don’t expect clean dishes to use or a breakfast included like we thought.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have previously been to the abbotsford when ut was under different owner who kept the BnB absolutely beautiful and was a brillant host and so peaceful place to lay your head.i would not receive this BnBs as its terribly dirty with used beds sheets still on and very noisey!! Thats been nice guys!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, tram to the train station and airport a few minutes away, and if you like walking old town is 20 min away. The room is nice, nothing fancy, but it was clean and had decent amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place and room It is clean and the size is enough for 2 persons I love it ,, if i will come to Edinburgh i will back reservations in same room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family loved our stay at this wonderful property! It was easy and convenient with tram and bus stops nearby as well as many excellent restaurants and services. Edinburgh is magical and this house had real charm which added to our lovely stay. The only draw back is the WiFi was spotty. This can be a challenge when traveling because most cell plans charge by data use when going international. Having wifi at your hotel becomes crucial so you don’t use up all your data. Other than that everything was perfect! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, lovely and warm and had everything we needed. Cleaned daily with water, tea, coffee and biscuits replenished daily. Easy self check in and out. Great location, 2 minute walk from lots of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Close to bus and tram. No elevator. Very helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was responsive and friendly. Overall the stay was nice, the only thing that made me not give them 5/5 is that we booked a triple room, upon arriving to the room only 2 bath towels where found, and even tho we asked for an extra towel through Expedia chat nobody provided it. Bear in mind with this and bring your towels from home but after all, we enjoyed our stay. Thank you for hosting us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025