Arrandale Guest House

3.0 star property

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A townhouse with a brick facade, a central entrance with a white door, and a small garden area with a bench and potted plants.
A neatly made bed with towels, a bedside lamp, and a patterned pillow.
A sign for Arrandale Guest House with a clear view of the building's facade, including a bay window and a door.
A sign for Arrandale Guest House with a simple outline of a building.
A room with a window seat featuring two chairs and a small table.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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28 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BZ
  • Place, National Library of Scotland
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 4)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 3)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 6)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor (Room 2)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Room 9)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room (Room 10)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Room 11)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Edinburgh

Arrandale Guest House puts you in the centre of Edinburgh, 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Royal Mile and 1.6 km (1 mi) from University of Edinburgh. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a computer station and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find express check-out, luggage storage and a reception hall. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .You'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Grassmarket and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Edinburgh Castle with a stay at this 3-property class Newington guest house.

What's nearby

  • National Library of Scotland - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Meadows - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Holyrood Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Haldi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Arrandale Guest House

There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Arrandale Guest House also features express check-in and express check-out.

This 3-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Arrandale Guest House offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arrandale Guest House?

Arrandale Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Arrandale Guest House?

As of 4 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arrandale Guest House on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$271, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Arrandale Guest House?

The closest beach to Arrandale Guest House is Portobello Beach (4.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arrandale Guest House?

No, Arrandale Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arrandale Guest House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Arrandale Guest House's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arrandale Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arrandale Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Arrandale Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 195 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, especially the en suite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very comfortable and quiet great shower and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Liked: Amenities
Spacious room and clean bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was great. The room was clean and pretty, in an area right next to a bus stop. It was exactly what we needed to enjoy our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly and helpful checking me in went the extra mile to make sure that my stay was the best. It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay , high standard of room , clean , excellent facilities, felt safe good check in system, no hesitation to go back for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, walkable to old town and surrounding area, rooms are quaint and it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

MURALIDHARAN

The room looks so attractive on the website pictures!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

mahdiya

It was so cold
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kevin J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was hard to find but over all a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good stay. It’s a 30 minute walk into city center and has great cafes in walking distance. There isn’t a restaurant at the location, but again a good choice of cafes near.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Auto check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaint and modern. Very spacious room. I did have a difficult time finding the place since I’ve never been to Scotland before though, and the parking was challenging as parking is very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and had everything you would need! On a nice quiet street! A little bit out of the way but there is a bus stop 20m away and very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gurdial

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spotless accommodation

Modern bedroom with a modern spotless bathroom. Very convenient for buses into the city centre. Easy check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
O K for short stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yamin Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a fantastic experience for us to stay. This is our second time staying at Arrandale and it is wonderful. Definitely will come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to old town and transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaner than some hotels I’ve been in. View is homely, beds are comfy and so many restaurants on the walk into the centre and back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice area

Bigger than expected bedroom and bathroom, easy check in and out, nuce area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yamin Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though the attractions are not in walking distance, the bus stop is nearby and the place is quiet, safe , and clean with lovely responsive staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Bright and fresh, nicely decorated. Bed was comfortable. Definitely well worth the money. Would highly recommend this property 5*
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We found this stay very convienient and appreciated the early check in! Coffee and tea was restocked while we were out for the day which was a happy surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall, happy with stay

Good, clean room, rather small, but ok for one night. Pleasant, modern decor, functional bathroom, good shower pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024