Guest house Cambridge House

8Cambridge Ave, Edinburgh, EH6 5AP, United Kingdom – Good location - show map

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7.6
Good
395 reviews

The place is very clean and confortable. Excellent shower

Bruno Brazil

Good size room, clean and comfortable bed. Good shower.

Kelly United Kingdom

Super lovely and cosy guest house. Even better than I expected!

Demoer United Kingdom

its really handy for Carlton hill. May be basic but nice and handy and clean. tea coffee provided and toiletries

Diane United Kingdom

Great value for money and great location between lieth and the centre

Harriet Spain

An unassuming but perfectly comfy, clean and quiet place. I tried to book again a week later but it was fully booked then.

Ann United Kingdom

Great room, comfy bed, chill location, plenty of privacy.

Ashvin United Kingdom

No fuss , come and go as you please. No noise and peaceful.

Rosemary United Kingdom

Simple small ensuite room at a budget hotel. Slightly dated furnishing and could do with a deep clean but it was overall ok. Everyday housekeeping was nice: restocking of coffee and tea, clean towels when needed. Within walking distance to shops and Leith Walk. Great warm shower with rain head and hairdryer provided.

Anna Czech Republic

The room was very big and very close to the center

Ilaria United Kingdom
7.6
Good
395 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The place is very clean and confortable. Excellent shower”
    Bruno Bruno Brazil Brazil
  • “Good size room, clean and comfortable bed. Good shower.”
    Kelly Kelly United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Super lovely and cosy guest house. Even better than I expected!”
    Demoer Demoer United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “its really handy for Carlton hill. May be basic but nice and handy and clean. tea coffee provided and toiletries”
    Diane Diane United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great value for money and great location between lieth and the centre”
    Harriet Harriet Spain Spain
  • “An unassuming but perfectly comfy, clean and quiet place. I tried to book again a week later but it was fully booked then.”
    Ann Ann United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great room, comfy bed, chill location, plenty of privacy.”
    Ashvin Ashvin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “No fuss , come and go as you please. No noise and peaceful.”
    Rosemary Rosemary United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Simple small ensuite room at a budget hotel. Slightly dated furnishing and could do with a deep clean but it was overall ok.”
    Anna Anna Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “The room was very big and very close to the center”
    Ilaria Ilaria United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.1
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location7.9
  • Free WiFi7.5

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Dating back to 1880, Cambridge House is set 1 miles from both the historic city centre and the Leith docks area of Edinburgh.

The well-equipped bedrooms feature a flat-screen TV and a DVD player, each room also has a modern private bathroom. Guests also have free tea/coffee, a work desk, luxury toiletries and a hairdryer in the room.

There are various bars and restaurants within walking distance, and guests can find local information in the lounge.

Vibrant Princes Street is a 5-minute drive from the house, and the Royal Botanic Gardens are just over 2 miles away. Edinburgh Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Cambridge House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 14 Feb 2011.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating

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Continental

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Guest reviews

7.6
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Categories:
  • Staff8.1
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location7.9
  • Free WiFi7.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Bruno Brazil

    “The place is very clean and confortable. Excellent shower”

  • Kelly United Kingdom

    “Good size room, clean and comfortable bed. Good shower.”

  • Demoer United Kingdom

    “Super lovely and cosy guest house. Even better than I expected!”

  • Diane United Kingdom

    “its really handy for Carlton hill. May be basic but nice and handy and clean. tea coffee provided and toiletries”

  • Harriet Spain

    “Great value for money and great location between lieth and the centre”

  • Ann United Kingdom

    “An unassuming but perfectly comfy, clean and quiet place. I tried to book again a week later but it was fully booked then.”

  • Ashvin United Kingdom

    “Great room, comfy bed, chill location, plenty of privacy.”

  • Rosemary United Kingdom

    “No fuss , come and go as you please. No noise and peaceful.”

  • Anna Czech Republic

    “Simple small ensuite room at a budget hotel. Slightly dated furnishing and could do with a deep clean but it was overall ok. Everyday housekeeping was nice: restocking of coffee and tea, clean towels when needed. Within walking distance to shops and Leith Walk. Great warm shower with rain head and hairdryer provided.”

  • Ilaria United Kingdom

    “The room was very big and very close to the center”

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Are towels supplied plz
    Yes
    Answered on 7 February 2020
  • would it be ok to have my day 2 covid test delivered to the hotel? would order it now but i wouldnt arrive till december 9
    Yes, that's fine.
    Answered on 9 October 2021
  • Hi, do you have parking?
    There is free public parking outside the guest house.
    Answered on 19 August 2021
  • Hi how far is public transportation to Edunburgh? Is there a public bustop close to the property I have to be in Edinburgh daily so need to get back
    Bus stop to the city centre is 1 minute walk from the guest house.
    Answered on 19 August 2021
  • Is there a kitchen to prepare food? I don’t see it in the pictures and the parking around is possible to find? Thanks
    There is no kitchen provided. Though there is a microwave at the reception area to heat up food.
    Answered on 19 August 2021

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    0.7 miles
  • Omni Centre
    0.7 miles
  • Calton Hill
    0.7 miles
  • Nelson Monument
    0.8 miles
  • Multrees Walk
    0.9 miles
  • Waterloo Place
    0.9 miles
  • Palace of Holyrood House
    0.9 miles
  • The City of Edinburgh Council
    1 miles
  • Scottish Poetry Library
    1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar Boda Bar
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    1.1 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    1.2 miles
  • Royal Mile
    1.3 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    1.3 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    1.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    1.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    1.6 miles
  • Arthurs Seat
    1.6 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    2.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    3.8 miles
Public transport
  • Train Edinburgh Waverley station
    1 miles
Closest airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    7.2 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    34.2 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48.9 miles
How to get to Cambridge House from Edinburgh Airport
    Public transport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Cambridge House

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
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House rules Cambridge House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

07:00 - 10:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cambridge House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that if you check-in after 22:00, there is a GBP 10.00 surcharge per booking.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Cambridge House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Cambridge House

  • Check-in at Cambridge House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Cambridge House include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Cambridge House by:

    • Taxi 25min
    • Bus 30min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Cambridge House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Cambridge House is 1.3 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • The prices at Cambridge House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Cambridge House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 4.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Cambridge House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):