Elder York Guest House
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Elder York Guest House
The 3-star Elder York Guest House is situated in the heart of Edinburgh nearly a 10-minute ride from Arthur's Seat hike. This Edinburgh guest house provides guests with Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Located in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, the property is a 13-minute walk from Museum of Childhood and within close distance of such shopping venues as Stockbridge Market. Standing 0.6 km from Scott Monument, the Elder York Guest House Edinburgh is 19 minutes' walk from Palace of Holyroodhouse. Also, the accommodation is situated right near Edinburgh Playhouse. Edinburgh bus station can be found a mere 10 minutes' stroll from Elder York Guest House.
Some rooms provide tea and coffee making equipment as well as a television to help you enjoy your stay. A bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with a hairdryer and towels, are featured.
A full Scottish breakfast is served every day. Guests may find the bar The OX very close to the hotel.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Electric kettle
- Fax/Photocopying
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
Policy
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Lago Lomond (350 m)
- Sir John Hope Fourth Earl of Hopetoun Statue (200 m)
- Real Foods (250 m)
- General Register House (300 m)
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral (250 m)
- Melville's Monument (250 m)
- Calton Hill (550 m)
- ScotlandsPeople Centre (300 m)
- Omni Centre (350 m)
Airports
- Edinburgh (14 km)
Train stations
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station (500 m)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Hubert
2023-11-18
Helpful people working here, wonderful place. Variety of delicious food at breakfast time. Neat guest room with bathroom inside and comfy bed & good shower plus open windows. Unbeatable location - next to a bus station. Greatly enjoyed lively area.
Jim
2023-11-11
Delicious breakfasts with hot options and toast, for example provided by the very professional staff.
Laura
2023-10-11
Enjoyed Edinburgh, the hotel was good standard close enough to city centre to walk to. We were offered a delicious and astonishing breakfast with hot options and toast.
Gary
2023-10-08
Amazing location in the heart of Edinburgh and accommodating and amazingly nice staff. Situated only 1 km from a historic fortress.
Brian
2023-09-05
I greatly enjoyed this hotel and recommend it to all. Venue was wonderful, good services, and it had fantastic location close to everything.
Michael
2023-08-24
They serve delicious and absolutely superb breakfasts for all tastes with hot options and toast, as example. It has perfect location to see a spirelike Victorian memorial. The hotel is in lively area, near Playhouse theatre and the buses at Waverley station.
Kathleen
2023-08-01
The experience was very good, would definitely go back. The hotel's location was absolutely perfect right next to bus station which was great. Besides, a historic fortress was 2 km away from the property. The guest room was tidy, included shower facilities, a hairdryer, and bath sheets.
Chris
2023-07-26
The location minutes from a tram station was excellent, most places in Edinburgh were within reach. The personnel was very helpful as expected.
My room was actually way too small.
Alex
2023-07-22
Comfortable room with open windows, coffee, as example. Delicious and gorgeous breakfast with toast and hot options, for instance prepared by amiable staff.
Stuart
2023-07-16
It is a pretty standard and comfy place. The room is tidy and extremely pleasant in the loft space had to bend over to get to the bathroom. The breakfast is delicious and astonishing, offered with hot options and toast, as example.
Dorothy
2023-07-16
Marvellous and incredible location, we were right by the railway station, bus station, theatre, pubs and restaurants, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Waverley.
John
2023-07-11
We were offered delicious breakfast options with toast and hot options, for instance. This hotel was located in a central area close to into Old Town, the railway station, bus station, theatre, pubs and restaurants and castle, restaurants and other sights.
Jamie
2023-07-06
It was a useful base for a longer stay. We had delicious and lovely breakfast with toast and hot options, as for instance. The staff was accommodating and amicable, everything was good.
Roy
2023-06-29
Can recommend because I liked it and didn't feel like leaving. Hotel’s breakfast was delicious with toast and hot options, for example and could satisfy any taste. The location was prime and convenient - a short walk to everywhere I wanted to go.
Raymond
2023-06-22
The room was perfectly clean and airy for private bathroom, the bed was exceptionally comfortable. An electric kettle, central heating, an iron and ironing board were much appreciated. It was based in very good building in a great and incredible location, in the centre of town.
Anthony
2023-06-21
The hotel was pretty standard and in a central location short walk to the Playhouse theatre and the bus station, lovely Edinburgh and restaurants. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast, it was delicious with hot options and toast, for instance, had everything could need.
Max
2023-06-04
The staff were helpful, the breakfast was gorgeous and everything was fab. Excellent and stunning location in the crowded area and it was a bonus to be next to a bus station. You could walk to a market and shops. It was thoroughly enjoyable 1 day, would book again.
Edward
2023-05-30
The room was spotlessly clean and airy with a proper scottish breakfast, we had a good rest. The location was marvellous and incredible in a great area, close enough to main bus station, the center town, and most locations especially the Edinburgh Bus Station. The staff and the host were all exceptionally nice.
John
2023-05-26
The units are compact, bright with hot drinks available. The price is £ 71. I loved pretty friendly personnel that ensures guests have a really nice stay.
Tommy
2023-05-21
It has airy and compact rooms to offer with coffee and hot drinks available plus hot chocolate. The hotel has a perfect and excellent location minutes from a tram station. Good service and the food is lovely.
Percy
2023-05-13
The breakfast itself is gorgeous and the food is appetising! The hotel rooms are perfectly clean and airy with coffee, hot drinks available, hot chocolate.
The bathrooms are a bit small.
Mark
2023-05-10
Stayed for 1 night in this pretty standard place, loved that. Last time I stopped, had well-equipped room in the loft space had to bend over to get to the bathroom.
Oliver
2023-05-08
Its rooms are spotlessly clean with coffee and tea plus comfy bed & good shower for a very nice stay. The hotel offers variety of food that was lovely. Everyone is exceptionally nice and host too.
Bob
2023-04-24
Delicious breakfast with a great selection of options to choose from. Hospitable and caring stuff, early check in.
Maureen
2023-04-14
The breakfast was lovely with plenty of delicious options. The staff was amazingly nice providing the information.
John
2023-04-08
We stayed in a bright guest room with coffee, hot chocolate, for example. Had central location in the heart of Edinburgh. Great to be 100 metres away from Kfc, enjoyed our meal there.
Gary
2023-03-21
Prime location, next to Omni Centre Edinburgh, we thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff was flexible and welcoming, the breakfast offered was delicious with a good choice of food.
Alexander
2023-03-12
The staff were caring, made our stay thoroughly enjoyable. Our guest room was tidy with hot drinks available, coffee, for example. The food was delicious and there were a good choice of dishes in the menu. The place was pretty standard, no complains at all, would recommend.
Robert
2023-03-07
The location was incredible, within easy walking distance of a long - standing tower. And it was also near to Edinburgh as well as Princes Street.
Kenny
2023-02-25
Wonderful hotel, it has good service, incredible location in the centre of town. Hospitable staff, the rooms are airy and neat. Recommend this property to all.
Colin
2023-02-24
Recommend this accommodation to all. The hotel offers delicious and absolutely superb meal in the morning with hot options and toast, for example. The rooms are good-sized with tea, hot chocolate, for instance and the staff are caring.
David
2023-02-06
The location was incredible, not far from most locations and castle, restaurants and other sights.
Robin
2023-01-24
We came to Edinburgh for a longer stay, everything was great. The breakfast in the morning was astonishing and complete with hot options and toast, for instance. The staff were pleasant and accommodating and knew their area. Had brilliant location very close to the Busstation, near Harvey Nichols. Plus it was max 10 mins walk to the lake.
Chris
2023-01-22
Units with comfy bed & good shower.
Ronald
2023-01-17
Everything was perfectly fine, even so we stayed for 1 night only. Liked the compact double room with comfy bed & good shower and the way it was setup.
Jonathan
2023-01-13
Single room I stayed at was incredible with hot drinks available. The breakfast was sensational with hot options and toast, as for instance and had something for everyone.
Bob
2023-01-01
The room was airy and the staff was pleasant and polite! The bed was exceptionally comfortable; and there was a bathtub.
Christian
2022-12-29
Our location was unbeatable and awesome close to Edinburghs Old Town.
Matthew
2022-12-20
the bedroom was pretty nice, beds were comfy as well. this accommodation was in the central location close to centre. the hotel staff was flexible and superfriendly.
Hugh
2022-12-12
I had brilliant days staying at this central hotel. I have stayed in double room for 1 night, it was complete with tea and the bathroom. The location was prime and awesome, short walk to especially the Playhouse theatre, bus stop and most locations especially the Edinburgh Bus Station.
Mark
2022-12-08
Spent our time lovely in this comfy hotel. The staff was caring and responsive to what we asked for. Loved the way our suite with hot drinks available was.
Brian
2022-12-07
Choose suite with good shower, a private bathroom and hot chocolate. Stunning location to a long - standing tower.
Steven
2022-11-18
I would say it's welcome base for staying and exploring Edinburgh. The room is reasonably priced. Nice touch to have coffee/tea making machines, a multi-channel TV and ironing facilities. The location of the hotel is brilliant, right by shops, the center and the tram.
James
2022-11-08
We had a thoroughly enjoyable time in this good central hotel in Edinburgh. We spent 1 night in double room with hot drinks and tea plus coffee. They offered ironing at no cost too. The location was fab, for example, The Writers' Museum was relatively near the property. Moreover, the area was lively.
Andrew
2022-11-06
Excellent central hotel, terrific for a longer stay. Amazing and cosy location, within walking distance of a walled garden. Set short walk to Playhouse theatre, restaurants, and Edinburgh in the great area.
Stephen
2022-09-12
The location was marvellous and fab, and we could reach a restored theatre by walking. The staff there were courteous and polite.
Thomas
2022-09-07
The location was marvellous and stunning, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. The hotel itself was in a great area. Stayed in compact single room with hot drinks available.
Ann
2022-08-09
The breakfast meal was astonishing with toast and hot options, as example.
Elsie
2022-07-12
Airy units for private bathroom and PLEASANT staff. Lots of astonishing breakfast options. Stunning location, within walking distance of everywhere. Good services.
John
2020-12-07
Can recommend this place. Breakfast was wonderful and the location was perfect. When we came, the host met us and was excellent. We loved the beautiful decor.
Karen
2020-09-30
Worth its 3 stars. Breakfast was perfect, we were provided with the twin room. Only 10 min walk to downtown. Stopped by Fortitude Coffee Merchants to get some coffee and treats, it's right next to the venue, recommend.
Johnny
2020-02-29
We enjoyed everything. Edinburgh castle was in close proximity to the hotel. Taste the food in Holy Cow, you only need to walk 100 metres to reach it. Perfect for city trip...
Frequently asked questions
- ❓What is the location of the 3-star Elder York Guest House?The 3-star Elder York Guest House is placed within 1 km from the city centre and is adjacent to Omni Centre.
- 🕌Which popular sights can we visit during the stay at the Elder York?You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, the Leith Princes Street, placed 0.9 km away from the Elder York. Other sights that are worth your while are the royal Holyrood Park (2.8 km) as well as the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" (1.5 km).
- ✈What is the distance between Elder York Guest House Edinburgh and Dundee airport?Dundee airport and Elder York Guest House Edinburgh are separated by 100 km distance.
- ❓Which railway station is the closest to the 3-star Elder York Guest House?The closest train station to the 3-star Elder York Guest House is Edinburgh Waverley, located within a 10-minute stroll.
- 🚎What transport stops are close to the guest house?The closest bus station to the guest house is York Place (150 metres).
- 🍹What are the best restaurants near the Edinburgh guest house?Within 200 metres from the Edinburgh guest house, guests will find The Place restaurant specializing in British cuisine.
- ❓Will we get breakfast along with our reservation at the 3-star Elder York Guest House Edinburgh?At the 3-star Elder York Guest House Edinburgh breakfast is included in the price. For more details, please contact the hotel.
- ❓What is the time of check-in and check-out at the 3-star Elder York?Guests can check in at the 3-star Elder York from 14:00, and check out until 10:00.
- 💵How much is the room at the 3-star Elder York Guest House?A room price at the 3-star Elder York Guest House starts at £77.
- ❓What are the payment methods used in the guest house?The guest house will only accept payment with cash.
- 🚪What are the room types in the 3-star Elder York Guest House?At the 3-star Elder York Guest House you can choose your room from the following options:
- Guest Room
- Twin Room
- Quadruple Room
- Double Room
- Small Double Room
- ❓What amenities are available in the rooms of the 3-star Elder York Guest House Edinburgh?Every room at the 3-star Elder York Guest House Edinburgh includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as smoke detectors for guests' security.