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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
4 poster Suite
Interior
4 poster Suite
Breakfast area

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

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

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4 poster Suite

4 poster Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Guards Hotel places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and George Street. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class West End hotel include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.

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 Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

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

The Guards Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Edinburgh hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Guards Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 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 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 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Guards Hotel?

The Guards Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guards Hotel?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guards Hotel on 10 Jun 2026 start from NZ$196, 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 The Guards Hotel?

The closest beach to The Guards Hotel is Portobello Beach (6.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Guards Hotel?

No, The Guards Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Guards Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Guards Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 272 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrea, Paterson

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice but the mattress was too hard and it’s just too noisy being that close the main roads at Haymarket in an old building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and facilities were basic but good, other than a slow shower drain. Good job gaurds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Anh

The rooms were gross, paint peeling off the walls
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The carpet is out dated with stains all over, the bathtub leaked, the windows are old with peeling paint. There are water stains on the ceiling and paint cracking around wall lamps etc. For the price we paid it is over priced in this condition. There was hair on the coffee cup saucers in the room and the bathroom door couldn’t be opened all the way for access to the sink. You had to close the door to get past the tub for the mirror and sink. The attendant was fabulous and helped us with information we asked for. He was extremely nice! Great job on him!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judi

Travelled with group
Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katlyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service

Ideally Located

Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station. Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
The hotel was good enough as a base, but the in-room cups weren't cleaned properly. The beds were made, and they gave us clean towels. They didn't remove the equivalent dirty towels, though. There was no back on the TV remote
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.. nice staff and in an excellent location. I would stay here again, would recommend to others. Ideal for a one or two nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is shabby and needs painting. The room we had had a water stain on the ceiling. In the bathroom. Lino tiling was coming away from the wall. The bedroom was in need of decorating. It was not worth £494 for 4 nights
The wet patch
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fahmida

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025