Balmore Guest House

Balmore Guest House Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

About this bed and breakfast

Located in Edinburgh, this attractive bed and breakfast for $159 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern en-suite rooms across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street can both be reached within 20 minutes’ walk.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.74 miles

Stirling Castle

31.14 miles

Royal Yacht Britannia

3.04 miles

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.68 miles

Balmore Guest House

3.4

Average(5,714 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.74 miles

Stirling Castle

31.14 miles

Royal Yacht Britannia

3.04 miles

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.68 miles

Reviews

3.4/5.0

Average(5,714 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

5.0

May 2024

Tiene que mejorar varias cosas.

Lejos del centro. Habitación con poco espacio. No tiene sabanas la cama. Carente algún pequeño electrodoméstico.

Calidad precio ( caro ) para lo que ofrecen

6.0

May 2024

Not good value.

Easy walk to buses and restaurants. Safe area . Staff kindly provided parking.

Number 50 flat was tiny. The shower was a cubicle that flooded. Towels and linen were threadbare.

10.0

May 2024

Great stay and definitely recommend!

It was such a good place to stay in for a weekend in Edinburgh, it’s a good walking distance from the Main Street and city centre! The room was so cozy and the beds were amazing, we had a great sleep every night! The facilities are also really good and we would definitely recommend to stay here if you ever visit Edinburgh!

N/a

4.0

May 2024

Chambre et salle de bain sales. Serviettes de bain tachées.

L’emplacement

La chambre, la salle de bain et trop d’escalier

8.0

Oct 2023

Great spot for short trips

Excellent room and staff, had everything I needed including a working shower. The location was near the castle plus there were convenience stores just a three minute walk away if I needed anything. Perfect for a short stay.

7.0

Oct 2023

Comfortable and convenient

The staff were very helpful including helping to carry luggage up the stairs, and booking a taxi for the early morning departure. The rooms were comfortable and clean. The location was great - only a 20 min walk to the city centre!

We were a little cold in the room and couldn't get the heating to turn up enough. While the shower was hot it was very weak... would love a bit more pressure!

10.0

Oct 2023

Excellent, 20 minute walk from centre and amazing value for money

Really roomy space and lovely shower

Nothing, it was perfect

1.0

Jul 2023

Bad

Location is perfect

The place did not have a fridge or a microwave. The curtains were torn at the hinges

5.0

Jul 2023

Ok for a place to sleep

Room was basic but clean. Have stayed in better places forvyhr money asked for.

Bsth room sepetate and no sink in room.

3.0

Jul 2023

How to ruin a beautiful Georgian house!

Well positioned for a walk into Edinburgh

Room was far too small for three people with next room’s en-suite built into it! Bathroom was dirty with toilet seat stained and hanging off. Generally rather dingy.

7.0

Jul 2023

Good

We liked the location, the host was very friendly.

Toilet door got stuck so we kept them a little bit open. You could hear your neighboors, room was small, but we didn't mind because we stayed One night.

7.0

Jul 2023

Perfectly acceptable value for money.

Clean, value for money. Staff friendly.

Website needs to reflect that breakfast is now not in the lovely conservatory but consists of a juice box, a piece of fruit and a small pastry left in your room in a paper bag. It’s adequate of course but not as advertised.

4.0

Jul 2023

Disappointing

Location

Not very clean

7.0

Jul 2023

We had a pleasant stay and found Balmore Guest House to be the perfect location for our days exploring the city.

Location was perfect to access all parts of Edinburgh

8.0

Jun 2023

great location and friendly helpful staff!

comfortable and cosy

N/A

5.0

Jun 2023

Passable

Not in the main building we were in a building over the road, roomsmall and overpriced for bed only accommodation. Selling itself as 4 star, maybe 2

7.0

Jun 2023

Good

The location is near to Edinburgh city centre although you still need to get a bus to get back to guest house. The receptionist is very accomodating and helpful in terms of asking about direction, bus, etc.

The room photos shown on the internet is not as spacious as it in the actual room. The hot water is not run with electric power so it not enough for 3 people when having a bath in the morning. The room is not regularly clean every morning and the free tea, coffee and milk has not been replaced.

7.0

May 2023

The bed was uncomfortable, but the location was nice.

Comfortable bedroom size.

The bed was old and soft, quite uncomfortable. We didn't get enough toiletries.

8.0

May 2023

Nicely furnished and equipped room in quiet location

The (smallish) room had high ceilings and was equipped with everything we needed. Very clean, seemed recently refurbished, good shower, comfortable bed, plenty of milk with tea and coffee selection, helpful host, quiet location, not too central but close to cafés / restaurants

I could hear people coming back during the night as the room was close to the front door, the pillows could have been more comfortable and one of the towels was rather threadbare.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Beds were very comfortable, the host was very accommodating!

6.0

May 2023

Pleasant

Staff were kind and helpful made us very welcome.The shower was great,room quite small though enjoyed our stay.

Letter on wall regarding having to replace linen if unable remove stains,as linen was quite old.

5.0

May 2023

Passable

Good location at walking distance from the city centre.

The room was small and noisy. There were several lightbulbs missing in the room.

6.0

May 2023

Pleasant

Its location is 15 mins away from old town. The staff was very polite and helpful. They allowed us to leave our luggage in a room there, so that we can continue our strolls without carrying them. The price was great but there shouldn't be discounts in matters of cleaning.

The bed wasn't that comfortable. The room could have been more thoroughly cleaned as there were some hair in the bathroom and onto the bed's sheets.

7.0

May 2023

Good

Basic but clean . Kettle provided with plenty tea/ coffee and milk . Good fir an overnight stay

Location a good 20-25 mins walk from city centre

9.0

Apr 2023

Great stay

Just a nice spot

Abit small and a small bit noisy at times

8.0

Apr 2023

great place for a great price. 100% recommend.

stayed with the child for a weekend away, little one absolutely loved it and can’t wait for the next time. nice clean room, good location, affordable prices. definitely recommend.

8.0

Feb 2023

Excellent for a short stay!

This guest house was great! really exceeded our expectations and we were actually very surprised it doesn’t have a higher rating. This room was excellent for 3 people and I believe it will still be comfortable for 5 people as well. It is very beautiful, well decorated and its location is great. The beds were very comfortable and soft, it had a spacious wardrobe and a nice bathroom, small but good enough.

We had 2 minor problems that might be important for some people, especially when booking the room for a longer stay. The bathroom is small and doesn’t have a window or a machine for aeration. Also, the walls are very thin so you can hear everything happening in the other room, we didn’t have a problem because we returned at night and everyone was probably sleeping, but in the morning we could hear people moving around. If you are a light sleeper you maybe wanna keep this in mind.

7.0

Feb 2023

It was cozy, but unfortunately I had to pay an extra £20 to check-in later which wasn’t clear from the beginning

It was comfortable & cozy!

You have to pay an extra £10 to check-in after 9 pm, but that information isn’t clear and available on the main page when you book it :(

10.0

Feb 2023

Great stay

Very nice stay, good location, clean room

Everything was great

5.0

Feb 2023

BREAKFAST NOT INCLUDED

It was clean , good location and very warm . The staff were pleasent .

This hotel was sold to us as "including breakfast" , however this was not the case. upon arrival we asked what time breakfast is served , and were told "we don't do breakfast" . This was extremely disappointing as we had chosen this hotel ,over others , specifically because it was listed as "breakfast included" . Furthermore , their website lists that breakfast is included, and there is a big sign outside stating "bed and breakfast" . Because of this , we had to spend an extra £30 per day to purchase breakfast at a cafe on the main road . This was very disappointing, from what otherwise was a satisfactory stay .

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $179 per night. This rental is $20 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Balmore Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Balmore Guest House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Balmore Guest House?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, tv, garden, and family friendly.

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3.9

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Balmore Guest House

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

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Balmore Guest House

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Balmore Guest House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Balmore Guest House?

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