Guesthouse Balmore Guest House
34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
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 continental breakfast served directly to the guest rooms. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 8.1!
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian
Private parking available
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Twin Room en suite
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Single Room - En Suite
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Double Room with Private External Bathroom
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| Max adults: 5. Max children: 3 |
Large Family Room
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Triple Room
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Quadruple Room
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Duplex Family Room (Adults Only)
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About Balmore Guest House
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King's Theater0.2 miles
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Scottish Widows Bank Plc0.3 miles
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Filmhouse Cinema0.3 miles
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Royal Lyceum Theater0.4 miles
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Usher Hall0.4 miles
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Traverse Theatre0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.6 miles
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Grassmarket0.6 miles
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The Meadows0.6 miles
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Saint Mary's Cathedral0.6 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.7 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.7 miles
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Royal Mile0.7 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.8 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.9 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium1.3 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse1.4 miles
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Arthur's Seat1.7 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo2.4 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia3 miles
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Mountain Arthur's Seat2 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.1 miles
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Dundee Airport36 miles
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Glasgow Airport47.7 miles
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Amenities of Balmore Guest House
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Private Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £15 per day.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Farsi
- French
- Italian
- Polish
- Romanian
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Groups
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
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.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform Balmore Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Balmore Guest House
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The prices at Balmore Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Balmore Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
- Family
- Triple
- Quad
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Check-in at Balmore Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Balmore Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
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Balmore Guest House is 0.7 miles from the center of Edinburgh.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Balmore Guest House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Balmore Guest House by:
- Bus 45min
