38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom
#45 of 148 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1201 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 April 2024
Claire
CanadaVery helpful staff. Good breakfast. Convenient location close to the bus station, which suited me since I was mainly passing through Edinburgh.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Georgina
United StatesI loved staying here! So comfy and Murray was wonderful. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomNothing to dislike. My only problem is I would like to come back with my husband but sadly he has MS so would not be able to manage all your steps and you don't have a lift.
Clean and comfy room. Great breakfast and Murray couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Dennis
SwitzerlandAwesome full Scottish breakfast, friendly and accommodating host, central location, comfortable room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Quentin
FranceGreat stay, very comfy and close to interesting spots. Murray was very kind and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Candice
United KingdomThe noise from the street
The location and the possibility to leave our luggage on sunday so we could visit the city and pick them up at night
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Alex
United KingdomWe couldn’t shut our bathroom door fully which was fine as we were all family but not ideal just for privacy.
The owner was excellent and worked hard to give us a good and professional experience. The breakfast was lovely and the breakfast room was welcoming. The room was clean and beds comfy. Location superb.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Katerine
PeruNothing
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Emin
AzerbaijanAmazing location. The best friendly staff I saw during my trips. Massive thanks for Murray.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomNothing at all
The property was in a great location! Very clean property and very pleasant owner very welcoming.lovely cooked breakfast and other choices too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
John
United KingdomOnly downside is there's quite a few stairs to climb up to the reception and rooms.
Manager called Murray an excellent host. Breakfast very good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Michael
United StatesIt's on the third level, so good for the legs. A bit of street noise from local bus station.
Wonderful cooked breakfast in generous breakfast space. Room was compact but tall ceilings [10 feet +], and a double with a small built-in window seat. Bath compact for a large person; step up to shower. Great view down main street. Close to train station, covered mall; walkable to New Town and Mile sites. Superior, cordial host. Great affordable accommodation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Yew
SingaporeThe overhead shower water spout wasn’t working well
Quaint, comfy
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Eeva
FinlandMaybe a little bit noisy as the traffic was quite heavy.
Central location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Hennessey
United KingdomBlack pudding , but porridge was lovely. Seriously, nothing to not like about the accommodation. .
Is close to city centre and is on tram route, so able to travel to other attractions very easily. Nice breakfast, plenty of choice. Plenty of literature available, to enable you to decide what to do.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Baird
United KingdomMurry was so helpful nothing was too muchtrouble direction to somewhere places to eat carried our cases up and down stairs etc
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Alexander
GermanySuper friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Ilmagobargnani
Italybed was not really big, but comfortable
Breakfast is really recommended
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
佳怡
BhutanPerfect room, perfect food
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Colin
United KingdomA lot of stairs for the street to the guest house but well worth it
Fantastic location very friendly staff breakfast was excellent great for bus tram and train links 🤓
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Kevin
IrelandDid pay a lot for a BndB but the rugby match was on that weekend.so prices were up everywhere. The toilet could do with a make over. Charging points were from an adapter on the other side of the room
Host was very informative. Breakfast was great. Location very central
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe location was excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Hack
United StatesThe room was somewhat tight to be shared by two adults - it would be a great rooms for kids or for a solo traveller.
The location and vibe were excellent -- the place was cozy, yet had everything you could need. It was an excellent location, and the staff, Murray, who checked us in was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He gave us suggestions on where to go, and made himself available for any issues / needs.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Iain
United KingdomNothing!
Everything, Murray,was perfect host.& so helpful. Really Nice Guy! Would highly recommended a stay at Elder York!
Stayed in February 2024
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