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Pillars House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Princes Street

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Exterior
Dining
Studio Suite
Family Studio Suite
Staircase

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Explore the area

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125 Constitution Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7AE
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (With Extra Bed)

Double Room (With Extra Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Pillars House you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Princes Street and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage and a front desk safe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and pet-sitting services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Leith guest house include Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • The Shore Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Printworks Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey The Shore - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tapa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Pillars House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Princes Street
As a guest of Pillars House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, express check-out, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Edinburgh guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1890
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Pillars House offers 6 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. 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

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Pillars House Edinburgh, Scotland
Pillars House Guesthouse Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pillars House?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pillars House?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pillars House on 26 Nov 2025 start from NZ$185.50, 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 parking available at Pillars House?

Yep, Pillars House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Pillars House?

The closest beach to Pillars House is Portobello Beach (4.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pillars House?

No, Pillars House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pillars House?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pillars House?

Furry friends are welcome at Pillars House, with pet-sitting services and food and water bowls on offer.

Pillars House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 483 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Craig is an excellent host and very welcoming. He spent quite some time explaining the area to me - restaurants and best routes to walk in Edinburgh. I loved my room! It had everything I needed and it’s so handy having the fridge with complimentary drinks available. The kitchen is so generous and a great addition for breakfast. You can cook your own meals as well. The tram into town and from the airport is a 2min walk from the property. I’d definitely stay here again! Thanks again, Craig!
Huge kitchen available 24/7
Some breakfast options
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get to this property via the tram after getting off our train from the train station. If you are arriving by plane, you can also easily access the tram to this property too. The proximity to a tram stop makes this property a standout. When we arrived, we were greeted by Edna and her son Craig. They were both really friendly and gave us a lot advice of where to eat and what to do. We managed to go to one of Craig’s many recommendations - Fishwater for fish and chips, which was located a couple of tram stops away. The price was so reasonable and the large fish and chips order was so huge that my daughter and I ended up sharing it. It was really fantastic! Pillars House offers a continental breakfast of wrapped granola bars and wrapped jam filled croissants to enjoy in the room. They also supply you with tasty cookies to enjoy with the generous tea/coffee/hot chocolate supplies in the room. In addition, guests have access to the kitchen at all times, where there are generous supplies of assorted fruit ie apples, oranges, grapes, plums and bananas and generous supply of wrapped large muffins to supplement your breakfast or to grab as snacks throughout the day. We were impressed with the daily cleaning and refreshing of our rooms. The beds and pillows were very comfortable and the room was really quiet. We never heard our neighbours in the rooms on either side of our room for our entire 3 night stay. We highly recommend Pillars!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older building and no lift but clean and comfortable. Tram stop close by. Loved the 12 noon check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were made to feel very welcome and at home. Nice touch having fruit on the dining table for anyone to use, and croissants in room. Great location for heading into the city centre (walk or tram) or a wander round Leith.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Beautiful Building

If you want to stay in authentic Edinburough, this is the place. This is a charming old world building with wonderful ambiance. The staff is very friendly and helped us find great places to visit during our time in the city. The hotel is located half a block from the tram station that takes you into the center of Edinburough and to the airport so it is very conveniently placed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and where willing to dog sit for us aswell. We can't express how wonderful the staff are . And it was very clean we can't thank them enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniy

Travelled with family

Very happy with this stay

We were very happy with our stay. The place is very conveniently located, in the quiet residential area with tram stop near by. The room equipped with everything you might need, small refrigerator, tv, tea maker. The different treats to compliment the tea and water in the refrigerator. You also can use well equipped kitchen downstairs and enjoy pastries and fruit for light breakfast. Everything is very clean and convenient. The owner gave us good advice about all local restaurants and more. The price is very reasonable. You can park your car in the back of the building and enjoy the town on your foot. Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Comfortable, Clean & friendly

Met the proprietor Craig who was very friendly & informative upon arrival. The building is currently under refurbishment externally but once inside is very cozy. Room was a little dated but spotlessly clean & comfortable. Plenty of goods on offer to make yourself a continental breakfast in a very well equipped & spacious communal kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pillar house is great for what you pay for. It was cheap but clean and the staff was great. It’s not upscale and amenities are basic. Think of an upscale hostal w/ your own clean bathroom. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is an old building, full of character, with free parking. It’s in a great area close to great restaurants and bars and handy for the tram to take you to the city centre. The rooms have been renovated and it is very comfortable. The bedding looks as though it’s been washed hundreds of times but that is not a problem as everything was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were very helpful and accommodating, There is a full kitchen for guests use and there were always snacks, coffee and tea available. Trams to town center and the docks are right outside the door with a stop a block away. No complaints from us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved this place great for my people on a budget large kitchen to use free milk tea coffee fruit and muffins vert clean and wat a bonus to have a fridge in your room Laundry parking Staff are really nice Looks old and dreary but it’s not when ya get in teammate right outside loads of shops pubs restaurants in walking distance Best hotel yet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The location is very good, with easy access to the center and public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is old and dated, but it was clean, comfortable, our host was great, and it offered more amenities than most of the high priced airbnbs we stayed in on this trip. And it's right on the tram line. Leith looked like a pretty cool area to explore if we'd had more time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cozy, the staff was very friendly. Very cute place, will hopefully visit again in the future! Incredibly aesthetic, very good for a couples getaway. Wonderful location, right on the tram line so very easy for exploring the city!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John-Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A fabulous stay and a great welcome. Enjoyed the fresh fruit every morning along with the availability of a well equipped kitchen to prepare our own meals. The room was serviced daily with plenty of towels and amenities. The tram stop is near by. The room was clean and the bed comfy. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place to stay in Edinburgh

Our stay was perfect. Craig is a warm and knowledgeable host who shared with us information on the history of the hotel as well as provided us with a map, restaurant recommendations (We took his recommendation and ate at The King's Wark which was great food) and gave us a tour of the room and the common space. Our room was perfect for our overnight stay. The room was in great shape and perfectly maintained (not an easy task with an older facility) Our stay was perfect and will book with Pillar House the next time we stay in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chia

Liked: Staff & service

convenient

Craig is very friendly when i check in The rm outdated n look old this place is near to city n tram is right at door step Parking is difficult to find
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

I was expecting a bigger room. I think I could hear what guests next door were saying . But the staff were really helpful and polite , the location is great ,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Edinburgh complimented with amazing hotel with nice staff. Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025