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Blossom Guest House

3.0 star property
Escape into a peaceful retreat surrounded by Scotland’s rich history. Find your haven just steps from vibrant city life.

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Blossom Guest House offers a charming retreat near the Royal Mile. Unwind in the garden, connect with WiFi, and enjoy tour/ticket assistance to explore nearby University of Edinburgh.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pillow-top beds, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Newington, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Blossom Guest House is near a train station and near theme parks. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes 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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8 Minto Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1RG

What's nearby

  • National Library of Scotland showing signage and interior views
    National Library of Scotland
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Beautiful view of the Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, UK
    Holyrood Park
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
    University of Edinburgh
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Hut
    2 min walk
  • Southpour
    4 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms
    5 min walk
  • Leslie's Bar
    5 min walk
  • Brass Monkey Grange
    4 min walk

About this property

Blossom Guest House

Guest house near University of Edinburgh
Blossom Guest House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Blossom Guest House boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • 21-inch TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 30 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

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

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 15 per day
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 30 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blossom Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blossom Guest House?

Self-parking is available for GBP 15 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Blossom Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from 11:30 PM to 3:00 AM for a fee of GBP 30.

What time is check-out at Blossom Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Blossom Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 1 mile (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 29 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Blossom Guest House Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

Cute Guest House

It was a short 30 minute walk to the City Center in a great area with lots of nice restaurants and coffee shops nearby. The room had beautiful huge windows and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Good place to stay!

The check in and out was very handy no issues. The room was clean and very comfortable and had everything you needed. In a great location with a bus stop into town literally right across the road- the hosts were on site if needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guest house was great for what i needed. Location was perfect - lots of buses that stop right outside and take you directly up to the city centre, but also easily walkable as well. The guest house is also close to the start of trails for Arthur’s Seat. It was very easy to check in and check out, and the guest house was super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, in walkable distance to everything. Very friendly and helpful staff, would reccomend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very frondly & helpfull josts. nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very fast and easy. Host was very helpful and kind. Excellent location, near atttactions, transit, places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming people, cozy, quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a small room with an en-suite and it was perfect for my visit to Edinburgh. Clean, comfortable, and convenient! I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful proprietor allowed to check in earlier, Nice experience would use again, clean, tidy , comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot really put into words how perfect this guesthouse was. I came to Edinburgh to see the Fringe and i must say the Bloosom Guest House was fantastic and exactly what I needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for accomodating us! Your place is near to the city centre making it easier for us to go around Edinburgh. Your place is safe, quiet and clean! We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place exactly like the pictures, is in a convenient place as long as you dont mind walking a bit. Really nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice owners! It’s a bit out of the way but bus stops are very close. Mattress very firm. Small shower. Dated room. Overall we really enjoyed our stay because we were only needing a place to sleep and shower. I definitely would stay again. It feels very safe here. Restaurants are down the road about 5-10 minute walk. 30 minute walk to Royal mile/Princess. Bus is like 5 minutes from the main areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner was very helpful. The room was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Excellent Edinburgh

The hotel was ideally situated for us as we were travelling on a budget and don't mind walking or using public transport. The room was clean & tidy, and it had everything we needed. The host is welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jhane Kenneth

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

Had an excellent 4days 3 night

We had a great time staying here. It was clean, there were freebies like teas, coffee, shampoo and conditioner.. There towels and blow dryer as well and water heater. There were nice and accommodating I highly recommend it.. Also, they allowed us to leave out luggages for awhile after our check out time to enjoy the rest of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Nice room in guest house

We had a room that looked out over the main road. It gets a little stuffy at night, so we had to open the windows. This made it rather noisy, but otherwise it's a good place to stay. It's clean, comfortable, and walking distance from most things.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly host(ess) . Limited off street parking No en suite toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jim

The location of this place was very good. About a mile to the Royal Mile, Castle and Market. Good choices of restaurants in walking distance. 1 of the smallest places I've ever stayed at. I'm 6'0" and I barely fit in the shower. Hardly any room for our luggage without tripping over it. The people running the place were so great. So friendly. Always available for any issues we had. Their 1 son was even an Uber driver which made things very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Very good location, easy access to transportation, area safe and walkable. Would like to have had a shelf in the shower to hold shampoo/soap, etc. A chair in the room would have been nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

stay satisfactory, almost everything as expected

- Rooms were small as expected, bathroom even smaller (for some people definitely too small. - the location is excellent, to the Royal Mile 10 minutes by bus, 25 on foot . The landlord was very friendly, helpful and had good suggestions for activities, restaurants, etc. - parking on the ground available, not free - too expensive compared to other guest houses in the immediate vicinity
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This guest house was very nice, with a great position and a very good service! The room was cleaned everyday, which I didn't expect for a guest house, and it's very close to the most important attractions! With a 20 minute walk you can reach the Royal Mile. Also, the area is well served by buses, so you can go anywhere in the easiest way. The room was a little bit tight for three people, a closet or more room for our belongings would have been great, but overall it was a very nice staying. Thank you! Also, loved the window!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A pleasant and comfortable stay.

It's a little away from the city centre, about 25 minutes on foot, and I walked most days. The bus stop is right outside if you don't want to walk and buses run frequently so no problem there. The bathroom was small but clean and people were quiet helpful. No lifts, but they'll give you a hand with the luggage if you ask. They don't serve breakfast but there are plenty of shops nearby. I was a solo female traveller and sometimes left very early in the morning when it still dark and nobody was about, and i felt quite safe. All in all, no complaints, Edinburgh hotels are expensive and this place was good at the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Edinburgh is a relatively expensive city for accommodation, so I assume Blossom Guest House is in line with its cost. There was no breakfast. The room (family) was provided free, when I had booked an ordinary double room. My only negative concerns the provision of a small table and one chair, which was awkward for dining. The hosts were friendly, but I was surprised to be told shortly before checkout that the time to leave was between 10am to 11am.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great property and I highly recommend staying there. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025