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 $79 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.1

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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)

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

Breakfast was a typical full Scottish breakfast, but it also included fruit and several kinds of cereal. It was within walking distance (under a mile) of the National Museum and the Castle. We arrived early, grabbed a parking spot, and never had to drive anywhere for the duration of our stay in Edinburgh.

Carol

United States of America

location allowed to drop luggage off early in general a cute place

Joanne

United States of America

The location is ok and for what I wanted its a nice place

Anabela

Portugal

The wifi didn’t reach our room on the top floor. Room 26. They should work on this. Their website said they had wifi, when in fact we had to sit in the hallway to access wifi. Otherwise it was clean, quiet, spacious, comfy and the staff was accommodating. A cute place!

Blaine

Chile

The space was quiet. The breakfast was good. It included both hot items you could order the night before and a continental buffet. The sun room used for dining is very cute. The staff are courteous.

Jennifer

United States of America

The location is perfect for walking to all the sites and shopping. Edinburgh Castle and Princess street were just a few minutes away by foot.

Rennee

United States of America

7.8

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“Breakfast was a typical full Scottish breakfast, but it also included fruit and several kinds of cereal. It was within walking distance (under a mile) of the National Museum and the Castle.”

Carol United States of America
“location allowed to drop luggage off early in general a cute place”

Joanne United States of America
“The location is ok and for what I wanted its a nice place”

Anabela Portugal
“The wifi didn’t reach our room on the top floor. Room 26. They should work on this. Their website said they had wifi, when in fact we had to sit in the hallway to access wifi.”

Blaine Chile
“The space was quiet. The breakfast was good. It included both hot items you could order the night before and a continental buffet. The sun room used for dining is very cute. The staff are courteous.”

Jennifer United States of America
“The location is perfect for walking to all the sites and shopping. Edinburgh Castle and Princess street were just a few minutes away by foot.”

Rennee 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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Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh

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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

“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

“location was close to city, a gentle walk. big room, free cooked breakfast, parking, comfy bed ticked all the boxes for the price”

Symesez

Australia

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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.

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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: August 21, 2019

Stephanie
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My only tiny criticism was that we needed our shower mat washing and they were unable to replace it as the washing hadn’t come back. Shame or it would have got 10/10.
A very spacious triple room for 3 adults. Staff very friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Wanda
United Kingdom
10

“Friendly helpful staff. Premises clean and tidy”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Staff were friendly and helpful. When the light in the bathroom broke , it was replaced promptly. The room was clean and tidy and ideally situated walking distance from Princess Street
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Terry
United Kingdom
4.2

“Bed comfortable but bathroom and room needs a major paint”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom too small. Needs painting brackets falling off in bathroom
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Diane
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing we enjoyed the stay
The ambience
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Johnofderby
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
While some times they were eager to please there were those members of staff who, although by no means rude, gave the impression of being simply a bit matter of fact. On arrival we were let in by a member of staff who was also talking on his phone and disappeared into another room having let us in. He returned some minutes later, apologised for our having to wait, gave us our keys, told us our room was on the first floor and then immediately left us to our own devices. Hey ho! At breakfast service was very efficient to the point where cooked dishes were usually served before cereal dish finished ( waitresses didn't appear to have been trained to hold back). This was a general issue in the breakfast room. Generally staff were helpful and pleasant enough if I engaged them first. They just need to be more helpful and friendly ' up front' as it were. The room was let down by one of the curtains hanging off the curtain pole. It had obviously been in this state for a while. However the manager / owner promised to attend to the problem when I pointed the problem out (on check out).
Breakfast was especially good in terms of the menu and selection of cereals / fruit etc. Quality of food served was generally good. Perhaps they could consider adding yoghurt to their continental breakfast option. The bed linen and towels were clean and fresh. The en suite was clean and always smelled fresh. Warm water was quick to show. However the plumbing, in occasion, gave a good imitation of organ like noises. Bed was comfortable. Room 14 was warm and not affected by noise from the rest of the guest house or outside. Loads of storage in room 14. This room is a family room with a double and a single. We used as a double only so plenty of space. Tea and coffee and biscuits in room. Kept clean and well stocked. You may need to request decaff coffee. A 15 minute walk from city centre facilities and attractions. Not far (approx 200 metres) to bars cafes smaller shops.bAlso a bus service passes along the street. ( No 10 I think - we didn't use it, preferring to walk) Free off street car parking for 6 cars immediately outside the guest house.
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Janice
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room very small
Good location
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Ross
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The door to our room was quite heavy and slammed loudly when it was not closed softly By hand
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, would recommend to everyone!!
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Isabel
Spain
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Carmel
United Kingdom
5.4

“Friendly Staff, good location, adequate breakfast. Decor and furniture all very dated.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
Our room was very cramped and the bathroom small. If you have long legs you can not sit on the toilet properly, you have to sit sideways. (Rm 17) The pillows on my bed were rock hard, had to change with my friend who had softer ones. It was a small room with a double and a single, ok for a couple with a child. It was also a warm room so we had to sleep with the window open which meant as soon as they started cooking breakfast in the morning, the room became full of cooking smells.
The staff were friendly.
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit far out. Was a long walk but that was why the price was low.
Clean and basic but was only a base to sleep in.
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
4.6

“Very disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
The double bed was broken. The radiator in the bathroom was rusty. Nothing was explained about where the breakfast buffet was and the breakfast very disappointing. Too expensive.
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Towels, breakfast
Convenient
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

David
United Arab Emirates

3 helpful votes
4.6

“OK for one-night to attend a social function in the city centre.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
rather run-down property.
perfect location for centre of city
Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Wendy
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I was locked out of my room as the key wasnt turning in the lock ..... I couldn't get through on the number provided ... however I did get a replacement key the next day which worked fine
Breakfast was cooked perfectly
Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Arsenalfan
United Kingdom
5.4

“Okay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was uncomfortable and room small the one chair in the room we had to move around as the room was to small

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	Double Room Ensuite 1 full bed	Show prices
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	Twin Room en suite 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking These rooms are 86 ft². Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room - En Suite 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking These rooms are 86 ft². Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Private External Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking A private bathroom, a TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee-making facilities are in this room. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Large Family Room 1 twin bed and 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This spacious room with a bathroom has a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This triple room features a electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Dryer • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Quadruple Room 2 full beds	Show prices
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