Kingsbarns Holidays from AU$4,560

This hotel was the perfect location for our first trip to Edinburgh as it was centrally located in the Old Town. All the staff we interacted with were very friendly and helpful. The only hiccup we had was they had turned on the heat for the season and because our first few days were unseasonably warm it made the room super uncomfortable. It also didn’t help that the windows barely opened although the concise staff did give us an extra fan. Also if you’re a light sleeper keep in mind that the pub below can get a little rowdy on weekends into the wee hours.

The property is very nice, in the heart of Edinburgh that is walkable to all the great sites. We knew there was no lift, however, the 49 steps to our second floor room was a bit much especially when having to lug our luggage up the flight of stairs. The washer in the room was great but the dryer was not efficient. The clothes never seemed to get dry and were damp. Perhaps written instructions could help instead of the QR code on the wall which didn't provide much detail on the functions of the appliances. Finally, while there was lots of detergent for the washer and the dishwasher as well as coffee/tea supplies, there was not a single item supplied for cooking. No salt, pepper, cooking oil, simple spices, etc - very disappointing!

The room was clean, nice and comfortable. I appreciate the front desk giving ear plugs since there is a bar on the side that does play music most evenings. The day staff was very friendly and had good recommendations around the area. It had a great location in the middle of the city and walkable to all the big things you want to see on your visit.

We had a fantastic stay here. The room was spacious and beautiful. There was tea and coffee supplied, plus a closet with some hangers and a really cute bathroom. The area was 8 mins walking distance from most things we wanted to see. One of the main streets was a little sketchy at night but we just took other routes. My only complaint/recommendation would be to add a mini fridge to the room. It would have saved us so much money and there’s more than enough space to have one. That and to add a dresser or furniture we could put our clothes away in as all the drawers present were pretty small and unusable.