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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh with a golf course

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Breakfast area
Hiking
Experience the charm of OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh, nestled near Royal Mile. Tee off on the 9-hole golf course or unwind in the garden with a good book; stay connected with WiFi and enjoy perks like free self parking and games. The helpful staff has earned top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SD

What's nearby

  • Royal Infirmary - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station - 7 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Haldi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

Guest house near University of Edinburgh
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh provides amenities, such as a golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and games
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, 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

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$182.00, 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.

How much is parking at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh located?

Located in The Inch, this golf guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Infirmary and within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location with easy bus access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed, lovely staff, and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

There was a very small parking area to the rear. The property entrance hall and stairwell need refurbishing - large stained areas on carpet. Room was adequate and beds were comfortable. No disturbance but a lingering smell in room, partly a drain smell from shower. Needed a spare key for my son butvthere wasn't one. Good, frequent bus system, into Edinbugh, from stops very close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Onsite parking was extremely limited. Busy road. Convenient for taking the bus. Bed was comfortable. Room needs some TLC (paint, dusting/mold in bathroom). Difficult checking in if you can’t phone to be let in (out of country phone didn’t have calling in UK).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cobwebs everywhere, dirty carpet, spiders, headboards shedding faux leather furniture n the pillows. Dirty walls, dirty throw pillows, mold in the shower. Would not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mathew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Massively overpriced, run down could clearly hear people in other rooms. Extremely disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andres

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property screams for some reparations and renovations. It has good potential, but the current owners must update the hotel like, NOW! And, I feel sorry for the staff. two kind ladies who can't even breath on how busy they are. I hope OYO hotels stop being so greedy and staff properly this hotel and renovate it as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine

The hotel is old and tired, the bathrooms need work. Linens are clean and the staff are lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small dirty and run down, bed are not very comfortable. location is nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

One nighter

Some beds were soft. Some were hard. The continental breakfast was good and had plenty to offer. The ladies were friendly! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not given an access code to get in the front door. The room was tiny and dirty. Throw the cushions in the bin-they are disgusting! Breakfast was ordinary. Very expensive and not worth it. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful & staff were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tameema

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst place I’ve ever stayed at. Incredibly old gross building that is not suitable for inhabiting. We had three nights booked but left and booked elsewhere after our first night, despite knowing we wouldn’t be refunded. I couldn’t stay there any longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place at Edinburgh

Good place and great choice for Edinburgh. Room is "brittish", so can´t really compare to "western" hotels. But it have it´straits. Eletric cattle on room with cofea and tee is great"
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Property is a bit tired but served out needs on this occasion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great, friendly, kind, awesome from management to housekeeping, I always have clean towels, new sheets, always help in our requests...quiet place to sleeo, affordable price, the room is big, and transportation is so clise, and smallnshopping center around 15 minutes walk...Thanks fir gave me your vest. Breakfast is a plus, love it.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew Alexander

Disliked: Staff & service

No where near castle cannot even see it

No where neat castle average room location ok you can do better
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Miss E

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely staff but room quite basic

Staff were nice but I would say it was very overpriced for the room itself, the bathroom smelt like damp and there was mould in the shower, I also wasn’t given a towel in my room. Nice addition to offer a continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is filthy. The room smelled like sour milk, dirty carpeting, dirty bathroom. You will have a better bang for your buck at a hostel. This place is not convenient - zero pubs, restaurants, stores around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Car park. Bus stop nearby to Edinburgh. Local shops nearby for fish and chips and snacks. Information pack in room and other leaflets were available
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location-average accommodation

Location was excellent with good bus connections to Edinburgh. The accommodation was comfortable enough although the TV screen was very small with a poor picture. Wallpaper was peeling from the walls which detracted from the ambience. Also the fsct that there was seldom someone on the property was not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not too bad with the price!

Overall it's not too bad with the price. Continental breakfast included, not too far from town centre with nearby bus stops (only 1-2 mins walk). Just the building is old with so much noises appearing from the floor whenever someone walks on upper floor or the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Maria

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

Would not stay there again.

Would not stay there again!The room which we stayed in was badly in need for attention,example sheets did not fit the mattress, lamp plug was loose, mattress was stained,carpet dirty,the whole room needed decoration redoing,chipped plaster,marks on walls.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Leandro

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bad experience

The room's floor makes a big noise, the wall does not avoid the noise that comes from outside. The bathroom is small. The room was not cleaned every day. The breakfast was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024