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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Princes Street

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In the heart of Edinburgh, The Guards Hotel offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and free in-room WiFi. Guests have praised the hotel’s convenient location near Edinburgh Castle.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The current price is CNY650
CNY781 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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4 poster Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 poster Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dean Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 25 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 25 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Viet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

  • When you stay at The Guards Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Also, Grassmarket and Murrayfield Stadium are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Haymarket Tram Station is 2 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests under 25 years old

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Guards Edinburgh
Guards Hotel
Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Guards
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Guards Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Guards Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Guards Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Guards Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Guards Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guards Hotel?

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

What's the area around The Guards Hotel like?

The Guards Hotel is in West End, a short 2-minute walk from Haymarket Tram Station and 9 minutes' walk from Princes Street.

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Reviews

The Guards Hotel Reviews

6.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, within walking distance for the rugby at Murrayfield. Also on tram route to city centre, train station and airport. Spacious room and friendly staff.
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Central, spacious cosy room, friendly
Michael Finne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.
Iain, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses
michael, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location!
Judi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming.
Kelly, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, the room was huge. Can see its wearing down. Need update redecorate it. It doesn’t bother me. TV need update, unable to use it.
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service after a long journey very easy check in
STEWART, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was central for every thing we needed
Martin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Lynne, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

This property is an old property that needs renovating. In saying that it was clean and our king room was huge. Khaled checked us in and he was very helpful, friendly and explained everything about the property. It is in a great location but on a main road opposite Waterloo train station. This is why we chose it for 1 night prior to catching a train early the next morning. It’s very inexpensive for the area and needs updating hence the price. I’d recommend it as long as you are not expecting anymore that a 3 star hotel.
Pam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I loved the room. It was huge and beautiful. Just the sanitary facilities could use an update. We had fans and radiators/heaters to use. Close by (1 min walking) was the haymarket tram station. That was very useful and so we were fast in the center.
Romy, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken? Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed.
Yifei, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will.
Heather, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Affordable, safe, great location

This hotel was worth the low price. Places in Edinburgh are generally super expensive, so this a great option if you're okay with staying somewhere a little less fancy but in a great location. It's a bit out-dated but has lots of character, and it's in a safe, central location (incredibly close to st Mary's Cathedral) and about 20 mins walking from the Royal Mile and all the action. There are good affordable food options nearby as well, and it's a minute from the tram station which was nice because we were hauling around luggage.
Lauren, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We adored the location and the building was beautiful with a helpful and kind staff but there was a great deal of mold in our room and it felt as though the heat was not on despite the winter weather. Definitely would stay again given the convenience but I may think twice about staying for more than a night or two
Annalie, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Staff was very polite. However the place was quite dirty, peanuts on the floor, plenty of hairs on the carpet, the toilet was running water during the day and night. Difficult to sleep with the constant noise. The bed was also unsteady and noisy. There was some spider webs hanging on the ceiling.
Natalia Ramirez, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

One star for location…very easy access to the city. One star for room size and beautiful ceiling. Otherwise disappointing plumbing, tv and drainage on bathroom floor which was non existent. Needs some attention to maintenance.
Deidre, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Had to pay cash for the room. Their CC system had been compromised. Staff- friendly. Beds-Uncomfortable Location-convenient Good area for transportation and dining options.
Lorraine, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The shower was cold - not hot water and when we got to the room it was cold but I told the receptionist and he provided me with a heater but the hot water was not reported. No receptionist around at 6am for me to report the problem to. Room was comfy and clean. great value for a night in Edinburgh which is expensive.
Beverley, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The bathroom facilities were sub par - the toilet did not flush easily and the shower was lukewarm The bedroom was spacious and lovely, but the bed was not very comfortable. Noisy for sure, but to be expected given its proximity to the tram and train station. City noises - we could definitely live with them (and sleep through them)
Jessica, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not too bad, but for sure not good hotel

Very nice building but it calls for renovation. Hair on the shower from previous visitors. Good location. Would not let us in the room, before paying, which was necessarily in cash. No elevator.
Georgios, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An absolute bargain for August!!

For the price we paid during The Fringe Festival it was fantastic value for money. Yes the hotel is tired and in need of refurbishment but it was clean and comfortable enough and was perfect for us to lay our head down after 2 busy Festival days. Only a 15/20 minute walk from the Royal Mile and directly opposite Haymarket Train Station. Lots of shops, pubs and restaurants minutes away from the property. We were able to park 2 minutes away in Distillery Lane using Just Park app. The surrounding area seemed very safe day or night. Finally we were that happy with the hotel and its fantastic price during Fringe month we have booked again for next year already!
Craig, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It was in serious need of renovating. Really run down. The reception person was very helpful amiable and accommodating. The room was clean enough but dilapidated. Really old stained carpet and bed supports and broken okd lamshades. Ripped worn stair carpets just really okd and worn in general. It was quiet though.
Anna, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

My 1 night stay in Guards Hotels - St James Palace

It was not so good, except clean bed, soap, clean bathtub and towels rest are below average. Bathroom door remains open as the lock is jammed. Electric kettle was cleaned ages before. No drinking water, Toothbrush/Paste, shampoos, available in the facility. Heater was not working. Other than the above, its big, quite, cosy heritage palace in the heart of Edinburgh. Few steps away from Tram station, Bus stops, Bars, Indian Restaurants, Edinburgh Haymarket Station, etc.
Sathiyam, 1-night trip