Adam Drysdale House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Castle

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Front of property
Luxury Double Room | Bathroom
Basic Double Room | Bathroom
Basic Double Room
Comfort Double Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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42 Gilmore Pl, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NQ
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Adam Drysdale House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Tollcross guest house include Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

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 Haymarket Station - 14 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loudons Fountainbridge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Cave - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hula Juice Café - ‬6 min walk
  • Yamato
  • ‪The Treehouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Adam Drysdale House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of Adam Drysdale House, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
Adam Drysdale House offers 6 accommodations with a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Adam Drysdale House Edinburgh
Adam Drysdale House Guesthouse
Adam Drysdale House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Adam Drysdale House?

The closest beach to Adam Drysdale House is Portobello Beach (6.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Adam Drysdale House?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adam Drysdale House on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$305.08, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Adam Drysdale House?

No, Adam Drysdale House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Adam Drysdale House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Adam Drysdale House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Adam Drysdale House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was far from most sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room, full of character, clean and well equipped. Convenient location. No staff onsite but that wasn't a problem at all - there was good communication and regular updates.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and big room. The bathroom was clean. You can also find
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect. From customer service to facilities. The moment you enter the house you know that the property was well kept. Would definitely book again if given the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prima Lage für Erkundungen. Alles gut geregelt mit dem Aufenthalt. Zimmer ok, Bad gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitación acogedora y cómoda.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025