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City Guest House

3.0 star property
Comfortable suburban guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
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City Guest House

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Property entrance
Triple Room
Dining
Lobby

Overview of City Guest House

Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
15 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh17 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)29 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, Ensuite with Shower, City View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, External Private Bathroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

City Guest House is located in Newington, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is in the suburbs. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Southpour - 9 min walk
  • Dehli Diner - 3 min walk
  • Old Bell Inn - 6 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms - 11 min walk
  • Leslie's Bar - 5 min walk

About this property

City Guest House

Guest house near University of Edinburgh
City Guest House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at City Guest House have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

McGregors Edinburgh
City Guest House Edinburgh
McGregors Guest House Edinburgh
McGregors Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
City Edinburgh
City Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh
McGregors Guest House
City Guest House Edinburgh
City Guest House Guesthouse
City Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is City Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at City Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at City Guest House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is City Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 30 minutes.

City Guest House Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 166 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please please please do not waste your money staying here! It is absolutely revolting. No amenities whatsoever. Half a diluted bottle of soap at the sink but no shower gel etc. Mould everywhere. Dust everywhere. I was over charged as the woman on reception said I needed to pay for the booking and after spending 8 hours in the car I paid it. Only realising when we got to the room that I had already pre paid through Expedia. Took 3 days to get them to refund me after threatening legal action the money appeared in my account immediately. Funny that! To top it all off we left with bed bug bites! Please whatever you do, don’t spend your money with this hotel. Currently still working through Resolver to try and get my money back for this shocking stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This property is like a student doss house - no service and you have to work out how to access your room. The good think was the bus service into Edinburgh and the WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

BARbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DON'T GOTHERE
One word sums the place up AWFUL. Inhospitable, dingy, the room was far from clean and the wallpaper was peeling in places. The bathroom was tiny and dirty and there was mould growing in the corners of the shower. I wouldn't touch the place a gain with a barge pole and would recommend that others keep away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
if you are anything but looking for the basics
The place appears ok. No toiletries whatsoever. Very dusty. Carpet on stairs out of rails and could cause an accident. Terrible handwritten notes everywhere. If this hadn’t been paid with 1 reward night I would complain more
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Traveler, New York

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEDBUGS!!!! Incompetent management. You had to go outside and ring them if you wanted to talk. Answer was: Give me 20 minutes. Window broken and they would not fix. It rained and got my stuff wet. NO furniture other than bed with lousy mattress. I felt every spring in it. A nightmare. THEY SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a nuce area. The room had dirty walls leaky toilet no plug in sink the tv arieal was faughty no milk yhe garden/smoking area grass was long with broken slabes broken beds rubbish in the corners gapping holes in doorway with large pipes sticking out
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good
Very tired, pictures don’t match up to reality. Spent 2 nights, room not serviced, had to ask for towels and bath mat. Not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet seat loose. Only one fixing. No bedside light, even after asking. Waste bin almost overflowing. When asked to empty NOT DONE!! On second day no provision of tea bags or coffee. Cups NOT CLEANED!!! Shower Cabinet NOT CLEAN!!!! General appearance of property run down with a lot of painting required. Our room not remotely like illustrated.Curtain rails required fixing. Only one pillow had pillowcase. The other spare pillows HAD NONE!! Would NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE. No provision for disabled. No handrail at front doorstep. POSITIVES: Lady( Owner? ) did carry our two bags up two flights of stairs which as a disabled person was appreciated. The bedding was clean and ironed. Will report these facts to the tourist board. Why was Expedia involved
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propert was a bit run down. Wall papers pealing from the wall. Windows not closing properly. No tea facilities on the toon. Fell more like a rundown hostel to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019