Name: Balmore Guest House
Address: 34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ, United Kingdom, 34, Gilmore Place, Lothian, EH3 9NQ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $50 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.2

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Guesthouse Balmore Guest House

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ, United Kingdom –

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*8.7* King's Theater: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

The room itself was on the second floor - so a bit of a climb. However, it was nice, the beds were very comfortable. Great nights sleep. Breakfast served from 7.30am- we went for ours just after 8.00am - it was very busy with guests coming in from additional Balmore accommodation across the street so we were to wait for a table for four, but the full English breakfast was lovely

James

United Kingdom

Breakfast was good and the sunroom dining was nice

Carol

United States of America

Good Customer service, delicious breakfast, clean room

Andrew

United States of America

Very friendly staff with good recommendations for local restaurants. Easy walking distance to castle and royal mile- 1 mile away. Has parking.

Susan

United States of America

I liked the room we came back to. The location is convenient. There are some nice restaurants one on the wharf round the corner and two past the Theatre. There is a laundry, pharmacy and post office 5 mins away. The supermarkets have plenty of take away food also. Breakfast is good.

Jeanette

Australia

The location was fine. The food was good. BUT having contacted property three times re not too many stairs they put us on the top floor up quite a few flights. We said No we told you about this so they unlocked a small door which they said was store room size on the ground floor. My husbands knees touched the wall in the toilet so he sat sideways. The beautiful breakfast room In the photo is out the back past the kitchen and the one in the front is where we thought we Had to sit. After three days we discovered the prettier room packed full and people waiting. We found a launderette and supermarket close by. Convenient.

Jeanette

Australia

Breakfast was included and served in a screen room that's lovely. There are some parking spaces provided by the hotel. The location is good.

Lin

United States of America

Booked only because of the property location as I had tickets to the Edinburgh tattoo.

Richard

United States of America

Breakfast was very nice and the staff was very helpful at breakfast time. Room was very large and was clean. It was not too far from a bus stop, meaning access to town was not too far away.

Adam

United States of America

The owner and staff were lovely and friendly and helpful.

Rebecca

United States of America

7.9

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What guests loved the most:
“The room itself was on the second floor - so a bit of a climb. However, it was nice, the beds were very comfortable. Great nights sleep.”

James United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good and the sunroom dining was nice”

Carol United States of America
“Good Customer service, delicious breakfast, clean room”

Andrew United States of America
“Very friendly staff with good recommendations for local restaurants. Easy walking distance to castle and royal mile- 1 mile away. Has parking.”

Susan United States of America
“I liked the room we came back to. The location is convenient. There are some nice restaurants one on the wharf round the corner and two past the Theatre.”

Jeanette Australia
“The location was fine. The food was good. BUT having contacted property three times re not too many stairs they put us on the top floor up quite a few flights.”

Jeanette Australia
“Breakfast was included and served in a screen room that's lovely. There are some parking spaces provided by the hotel. The location is good.”

Lin United States of America
“Booked only because of the property location as I had tickets to the Edinburgh tattoo.”

Richard United States of America
“Breakfast was very nice and the staff was very helpful at breakfast time. Room was very large and was clean. It was not too far from a bus stop, meaning access to town was not too far away.”

Adam United States of America
“The owner and staff were lovely and friendly and helpful.”

Rebecca United States of America

One of our top picks in Edinburgh.This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern rooms with attached bathroom across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street can both be reached within 20 minutes’ walk.

Balmore Guest House provides a superb inclusive breakfast, served in the conservatory. Nearby Union Canal features beautiful walks and waterside restaurants for guests to enjoy.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

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Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Private parking available

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Closest Landmarks *

King's Theater
0.2 miles
Scottish Widows Bank Plc
0.3 miles
Filmhouse Cinema
0.3 miles
Royal Lyceum Theater
0.4 miles
Traverse Theatre
0.4 miles
Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers
0.5 miles
Usher Hall
0.5 miles
Edinburgh Castle
0.6 miles
Grassmarket
0.6 miles
The Meadows
0.6 miles

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Arthur's Seat Mountain
2 miles

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Edinburgh Airport
6.1 miles
Dundee Airport
36 miles
Glasgow Airport
47.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Central, clean and good value ”

Shemain

United Kingdom

7.9

“It was in walking distance of the Grass market, it took us 15 mins. Value for money. Bed and pillows were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.”

Joanne

United Kingdom

8.3

“Great stay. Location excellent. Breakfast was great. Staff very obliging, worked hard to please.”

Marilyn

Australia

9.1

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2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Balmore Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Fine Print

Only guests checked into the guesthouse may sleep there. Guests cannot allow others to stay in their room overnight.

Rooms are cleaned between 10 am and 3 pm.

If you arrive after 9 pm, Balmore House will add an additional fee to your bill.

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Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Anna
Norway
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfriendly staff, no service and unhelpful staff. Wouldnt recommend this to any one.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 14, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

“Very pleasant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
The room was clean, bright and had plenty of room for us (2 double beds with memory foam mattresses/pillows). The ensuite was a good size and had an excellent shower. Breakfast was well made and the staff very attentive and helpful. Depending on the house you are in, you may have to go outside/cross a road to get to breakfast but this was not an issue. There is a walk into town and being Edinburgh the hills are steep, but you can be at the castle in about 20 minutes steady pace. Would stay there again on another visit.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.8

“Value for money for a very central accommodation. Lovely staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Television in an odd place high up on a wall, no chairs, large glass fronted cabinet above the wash basin which didn't allow you to bend over to clean your teeth.
We had an issue with a leaking ceiling, when we eventually got through to someone it was quickly remedied with a change of room which was much better. Fantastic staff, breakfast run like a very well oiled machine. Everyone friendly. Good value for money for a well positioned property within walking distance of the centre.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 13, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
5.0

“Just one night so just ok”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The overall size of the room and bathroom were smaller than expected. Also the early checkout.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Urisa
United Kingdom
7.5

“Breakfast is good.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's just a little bit too small.
It's walking distance to city centre.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Michael
Australia
3.0

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
After reading a number of adverse comments, that were not online when I made the booking, I was mentally adapting for issues. In fact, the only adverse comments we had were : pillows uncomfortable (too high / hard; Space a bit lacking especially bathroom, and breakfast chaotic..
see below

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 10, 2019

James
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.9

“Balmore Guest House ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As regular visitors, we have stayed in a number of Hotels and Apartments in Edinburgh, all booked through Booking.Com. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Balmore but the room, beds or bathroom wasn't cleaned on a daily basis, the bath towels were changed but were not of a decent size. The room bin had litter in it when we arrived and remained un- emptied till we left. Also we expected an iron as part of the facilities. On asking the staff for one we were told they couldn't provide one. A bit dissapointing when all other accommodation we have stayed at provided one - plus an ironing board.
The room itself was on the second floor - so a bit of a climb. However, it was nice, the beds were very comfortable. Great nights sleep. Breakfast served from 7.30am- we went for ours just after 8.00am - it was very busy with guests coming in from additional Balmore accommodation across the street so we were to wait for a table for four, but the full English breakfast was lovely

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 10, 2019

Anonymous
Slovenia
8.3

“Friendly host”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom had the damaged door and it was small.
It is in a great location. Breakfast was great. Staff were very kind. It is great place to stay, I reccommend it.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 10, 2019

Elizabeth
New Zealand
9.2

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- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Street a bit noisey through the night
Clean,spacious, great great breakfast. Staff great, Polski and Lucas both very helpful.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 9, 2019

Rodger
United Kingdom
10

“would stay again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
a longer period for breakfast
good location, friendly staff. good breakfast and car parking.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 9, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There were issues with the room, such curtains not being able to close properly which was largely to do with the gaffer tape holding the pole together. The toilet was to close to the shower which made things a awkward. The shower was fine accept for the slightly larger would struggle to fit through the door. Oh and the rail that held the shower head had a large crack through it which meant it could be adjusted for height as we were fearful that it would fall off.
The breakfast was fine and the staff were friendly and attentive. Given some of my issues I have listed below I was very surprised that there was plenty of hot water when if was required.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Fiona
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cooked breakfast served before finishing cereal and thus potential for it to be cold.Only two teabags in room for three- need at least 6. Mattress seen better days. Otherwise good.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Cecilia
Chile
5.0

Fair
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food was not good.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Mary
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
For me, the beds were too soft
Staff very friendly and welcoming Good breakfasts

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“Generally an ok stay good location to get bus.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was a little small. But adequate. The poorest point being that they served a nice breakfast on cold plates!! And when you sat down didn’t give us a chance to have our cereal in relaxing time, both mornings brought our cooked breakfast far to soon, ended up one of the mornings ate cooked breakfast first then had cereal.
Service was fine for checkin

Stayed in August 2019

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	Double Room Ensuite 1 full bed	Show prices
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	Single Room - En Suite 1 twin bed	Show prices
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	Double Room with Private External Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
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× 5	Large Family Room 1 twin bed and 2 full beds	Show prices
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	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
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