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Lantern Guest House

3.0 star property
This quaint retreat near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre offers a peaceful terrace and homey comforts just steps from the historic Royal Mile

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Lantern Guest House offers a warm, cozy atmosphere with practical amenities. Relax on the charming terrace, use in-room electric kettles, and enjoy heating and luggage storage. Wired internet keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1, Large)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1, Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
3 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5LA

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lantern Guest House

Guest house near Royal Mile
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street, Lantern Guest House provides amenities such as a terrace. Stay connected with free wired Internet.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lantern Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lantern Guest House?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Lantern Guest House?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lantern Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lantern Guest House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Balfour Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Lantern Guest House Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, host was extremely friendly, and the location was within walking distance to most all tourist spots in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall and decent place to stay. Great location for getting around the city, our room was very dark, with scaffolding outside our window blocking most of the natural light. The shower was very poor, a trickle of water coming out. On the positive side the room was clean, bed was very comfortable and the TV worked. Overall a good place to stay for exploring the city and sleeping for the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely convenient location. Room had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

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

I would stay here again

Great location, and very helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Our host Richard was very welcoming and very helpful.The location was superb and it was quiet. Our room downstairs was somewhat lacking fresh air, very small for our luggage and damp. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cozy place to stay near the city center of Edinburgh. Walkable from Waverly Station. Friendly and personable proprietors! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Milla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was great. Richard was a nice host. The room was quite tidy, but it smelled musty and damp. There was mold growing on the bathroom walls. We got symptoms (stuffiness and cough) caused by this damp indoor air.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our 3 nights stay in the Lantern Guest House. Accommodation is very centrally located within walking distances to main attractions (25-30 mins) and with plenty of dining options around it. Hosts were very responsive and provided all required information for check in. Room was clean and had everything we need for short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure, quiet, well located, owners trusted us to just get on with things, and are ever just a phone message away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

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

A great stay!

I had a really long weekend nice stay at Lantern Guesthouse! As a solo traveler, room 3 was big enough for me. The room was VERY clean and had everything I needed. The mattress was a bit hard for my liking and there was a dip on one side, but I was able to move over and sleep on the other side. Yes the room was a bit damp but that's just the reality of Scotland - there was a dehumidifier in the room and a heater that cut down the humidity level pretty quickly so I wasn't bothered. A note for other North American travelers: position the shower heater to about 9 o'clock for the perfect temperature! Lantern is conveniently located near multiple bus stops so it was very easy to get around. There were also great restaurants, pubs, and bars in the area. I'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lantern Guest House is a short walk from the main attractions of Edinburgh and very convenient! Also, the rooms are very clean and the owner is super helpful! i will definitely stay at the Lantern Guest House when i return to Edinburgh and I strongly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely, bed was comfortable and the room was just nice to be at! Richard was great in communicating with us, and was very friendly and thoughtful. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great Place and Great Location

Clean, comfortable, and spacious room. Great location as well. Right around the corner are many restaurants and cafes. Every morning I went to KUNA for excellent coffee and savory pastries. They also have sweets. The one thing you should know about the room is that the steps leading down to the room are steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location, the room was nice and came with a fridge. The host was also responsive and helpful. The only thing I didn't love was that since the room was in a "basement" it did smell a little damp.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The shower was small, making it difficult to shave my legs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Damp and over priced!

Room smells of damp - there’s a reason why there’s a dehumidifier plugged in 24/7. Room and bathroom need updating with mould on the tile grout. Shower is very tight - curtain smelling of damp. Only one small liquid soap for two of us over a three night stay. Unable to open the window and loads of electric adapters and wires plugged in. Room was cold as it’s below ground and the plug in heater was no good. Richard is friendly and responsive but £266 per night in August is rip off Britain at its worst…we know it’s the Fringe but not value for money given the state of the room. Avoid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a rowhouse type of housintypical of the city.our room was small with a bath..truth is we were gone q2 hours a day. Bus at corner could walk to old town and lots of little restaurants around fit the bill for us..clean and well located and safe neighorhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

makini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I liked a lot about the property, one thing that not enough hotels and guest stays offer is multiple outlets/surge protectors. At Guest Lantern there were at least four surge protectors in my room. It seems like a small thing but it matters and made my stay easier. Of note, the upstairs family has young kiddos who run/jump ~7-9am, so holiday sleep ins aren't possible, if that's something you're into.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

Great Stay - You'll like this one!

We loved our stay at the Lantern Inn Guest House! It was only 10 minutes from the bus station and 12 from Waverly Railway station, without a bunch of confusing turns. There are many places to eat within a block, and we found a 'favorite restaurant': Mama Roma. The room was so nice, clean, and roomy; and we loved the ensuite bathroom. We were very comfortable there. A small refrigerator was dedicated to our use, with cold water and milk supplied! There was a microwave available and even some dishes we could use. We didn't have those any other place we stayed so it was a great surprise. Richard, our host, was very friendly and anxious to help us. He gave good instructions and always seemed to be around when we had a question. We stayed 4 nights and would have been happy to be there longer if our plans had allowed. With such a good price, great features, comfortable room, and convenient location, we couldn't have done any better. I would definitely choose Lantern Guest House again if I return to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was fantastic. Close to town, shops, restaurants, and tourist locations. The owner represented the property accordingly in photos and did say it was a basement unit. Unfortunately, the room was extremely small with no room for luggage. Very musty smell and bathroom had mold on ceiling and tiles in shower. The comforter was not even long enough to reach to the bottom of the top mattress. Luckily, there was a wool blanket in the cabinet. A proper size comforter would be helpful. Taylor Swift had just left town and I feel that the price of the room was very overpriced for the first two days we were there. Room price Mon, Jun 10 £207.50 Tue, Jun 11 £207.50 Wed, Jun 12 £108.33 Taxes £104.67 With a little more attention to detail, this location could be a great spot for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We greatly enjoyed our stay at lantern guest house. The hosts were very kind and gave us some guide pamphlets to help us find our way around the city. The location was convenient and very walkable! Thank you so much for the lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konaklamamız gayet güzel geçti, Richard cok yardımsever biriydi. Konumu merkeze çok yakın olduğu için rahat ettik.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erskine

Liked: Staff & service
Het bed was voor net te klein (lengte 1.88) de douche is niet heel groot, maar voor de rest eigenaar was aardig centrum is 15-30 min lopen
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Au calme a 2 pas du centre

Séjour très agréable. Guest house très bien placée et au calme. Richard est très sympa et de bons conseils.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023