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Cruachan Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Edinburgh Castle

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Stylish corner house with a bay window and a smaller window, featuring a brick and white exterior.
Stunning city views from a peaceful urban setting.
Perched atop a fortified structure, this historic building boasts arched windows and a central tower.
Nestled near Edinburgh Castle, Cruachan Guest House offers a warm welcome with breakfast and an array of activities. Challenge your friends to a round of mini golf or billiards/pool table, then connect to WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
  • Multilingual staff

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Triple Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults 2 Children)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premier Double Room, Ensuite, City View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
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Aug 31 - Sep 1
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About the neighborhood

Map
53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NT

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grassmarket - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Princes Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 26 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 26 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 16 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 22 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Books N’ Cup Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bennets Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loudons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Golf Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cruachan Guest House

When you stay at Cruachan Guest House, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Other features include an indoor tennis court and an outdoor tennis court.

Languages

English, Polish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Indoor tennis courts
  • Outdoor tennis court

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Cruachan Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cruachan Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Cruachan Guest House and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts.

What's the area around Cruachan Guest House like?

Cruachan Guest House is a short 19-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 13 minutes' walk from Grassmarket.

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Cruachan Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great, with good options and friendly service. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Convenient property to explore Edinburgh. Walkable to area attractions.
Laura, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely proprietor, great stay, would stay again
Caitlin, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful little hotel. Great full breakfast and service on a nice patio area.
Steven, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice host, good breakfast, clean room with nice big windows.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cosy
Anke, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Mobin looked after us, and the breaky was very yummy! Little bit of a walk into town but not too bad. Lots of stairs inside, and the property is dated, but functional. Was perfectly fine for what we needed.
Jasmine, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

I will attempt to give a very honest review of The Cruachan: If you are exploring hotel options for Edinburgh, on a budget, you’ve probably noticed anything inner city is quite expensive and the more affordable options are farther out. The Cruachan Guest house gives you an affordable stay with an inner city location, removing costly taxis and/or parking fees. However, you may have to make some sacrifices based on your standards. The Cruachan is an older building. 180 years according to the owner. It has not been updated for quite some time which gives it a bit of a worn look. Cracked paint, squeaky floors, dirt embedded nooks and crannies and old smells are quite apparent. If your standards are newer with modern conveniences then this will not be for you. However, my wife, daughter and I loved it here. The beds were very comfortable, the free breakfast each morning was a nice start to each day and a bus ride to the Old Town took only minutes. Walking could also be an option, but would be about 20 mins minimum. Regardless, it was very convenient to get around. The older qualities of the house added to the experience and did not bother us at all. My wife usually has quite high standards and did seem to be bothered by aged building. I would definitely stay here again.
Robert, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

Poor breakfast options and very noisy rooms due to thin walls. Location was ok.
Jamie, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice, comfortable rooms for the price

The Cruachan House offers a decent and comfortable stay. The host is very nice and helpful, plus he makes a very nice breakfast. The house itself is a bit dated, and our bedroom was fairly small; however, our bathroom was quite spacious and recently renovated. The location is great and only about a 10 minute walk from the popular Grassmarket area. It might be about a 15 minute walk to the Royal Mile.
Kristina, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfy room in Edinburgh

I enjoyed staying at the guest house. Thank you for looking after me so well. The guest house is a 20 min walk from the city centre in a nice neighborhood with lots of nice restaurants close by. The room was simple but very comfy. Breakfast is served in 1st floor. Good value accommodation. I'll stay again if I come back to Edinburgh.
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Happy
Reginald, 4-night trip

4/10 Poor

Not recommended

Stayed one night with the family. Facilities are old but would have been ok if it had been properly cleaned. It had been cleaned but not to a high standard. Only visible areas had been cleaned. Toilet and sink not properly cleaned, so asked the host, who said they were clean, so asked for cloth and cleaning spray and cleaned myself. Lots of dust, mould in corners of ceiling and dirty windows. No wardrobe in the room. No luggage storage at all. Breakfast was very basic with low quality ingredients. Definitely not what I would have expected for the price nor from the reviews. Who wrote them?? They don’t reflect reality. Was very disappointed and would not recommend to anyone.
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Janet, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

La valutazione complessiva di 4 su 5 è una media che deriva da un 3 alle condizioni della struttura, che ho dovuto dare, a malincuore, per correttezza con chi leggerà la recensione. Servirebbe infatti un ammodernamento generale, però ci tengo a sottolineare che funzionava tutto e non abbiamo avuto nessun inconveniente. Ed un 5 al gestore che è stato gentilissimo ed attentissimo alle nostre esigenze, e si è rivelato anche un ottimo cuoco dato che le parti cucinate della colazione vengono preparate al momento con ottimi risultati. Posizione buona servita dai mezzi, ma in 15÷20 minuti di camminata tranquilla si arriva in royal mile.
MAURIZIO, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Guest house ligt op 15/20 min lopen van centrum/transport.Kamer is klein maar schoon,badkamer klein maar voldoende.Ontbijt was prima,wel voor 9.30! Prijs/kwaliteit was prima voor mij.
Jan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Es un lugar muy agradable! Alicia nos atendió como en casa! Desayuno rico!! La habitación super calida y agradable, fue mi cumpleaños y tuvo el maravilloso detalle de dejarme un presente en la habitación! Realmente nos hicieron sentir como en casa pero en Escocia! Gracias Alicia por todo! Great Place ! Puedes llegar al centro de Edimburgo caminando o en trasporte. Todo excelente!
MARIA DEL PILAR RINCÓN, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Mandy, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

The tv was unstable, the bed was saggy and the table lamp didn’t work otherwise I was warm and comfortable. I would stay here again.
Lynette Maree, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellant guest house very clean & comfortable ,easy access to city & sights.Breakfast was generous & fresh.Staff were very helpful .
Geraldine, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Cynthia, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Wir waren insgesamt 2 Nächte im Cruachan Guest House untergebracht. Die Unterkunft ist ruhig gelegen und von der Lage top, sodass man in ca. 15-20min zu Fuß in der Innenstadt bzw. am Castle. Das Zimmer war gut ausgestattet und von der Größe ausreichend. Die Betten waren angenehm und die Zimmer grundsätzlich sauber. Lediglich im Sanitärbereich war teilweise Schimmel, was zu beanstanden ist. Unser Gastgeber war zwar sehr ruhig und wortkarg, aber dennoch zuvorkommend und freundlich. Das Frühstück wurde selber von unserem Gastgeber vorbereitet und war lecker!
Sebastian, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Kevin William, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Posizione comodissima a 20 minuti a piedi da Prince Street. Il b&b è veramente confortevole, le camere sono attrezzate di tutto; dal bollitore per prepararsi un caffe o tea, asciugacapelli e tantissime prese!!! Colazione top preparata al momento dal proprietario del b&b.
Tiziana, 2-night trip