Castle Park Guest House
75 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NU, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 327 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great place to stay, very clean and well maintain. David and Ian were exceptional hosts, helped in every way.
United Arab EmiratesFriendly Inn Keepers - Ian and David. Very responsive to my questions in advance and during our stay. Plus they helped carry up and down our luggage up two flights! Much appreciated.
United States of AmericaOur hosts were lovely and the breakfast was delicious and abundant! The house was so charming and on a wonderful street away from the bustle of the city but only 5 minutes from shops, restaurants and bars not to mention the meadows!
United States of AmericaI loved how clean the entire place is. Ian and David are so nice and welcoming. The breakfast was great and the location was perfect. It was close enough to walk into Old Town and New Town but far away enough that it was quiet. The room and bathroom were clean and perfect for one person!
United States of Americathe hosts were the best part. very accommodating and friendly. the room was comfortable, the food was delicious.
CanadaVery clean and comfortable room with updated modern touches. Ian and David were very friendly and helpful and the location was ideal for sightseeing.
United States of Americait was very quaint and I loved that it had a clan theme.
United States of Americaconvenience , cleanliness, comfort and great hosts
CanadaIan and David were great. they were super helpful and accommodating. as a solo traveler, I appreciate the extra effort on their part to make sure I’m at ease.
United States of AmericaBeautiful renovation of this Victorian home, decor was beautiful and it was immaculate. Great service, breakfast was excellent. They called cabs for me.
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Nicholas
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Sondra
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Joanna
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Nasra
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Jennifer
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Gwyn
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Figiel
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Lesley
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Maribel
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Cynthia
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A family-run property set in a Victorian house, Castle Park Guest House is located 0.4 miles from the Bruntsfield Links Park and 1 mile from The National Museum of Scotland. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The guest rooms have a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They either have an private bathroom with shower or offer access to a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast each morning. Edinburgh Castle is a 20-minute walk away, while the Royal Mile in the Old Town, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Scottish National gallery are just 1.2 miles away. Edinburgh Railway Station is 1.5 miles away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Castle Park Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 15, 2014See what guests loved the most:
- Nicholas
United Arab Emirates
“Great place to stay, very clean and well maintain. David and Ian were exceptional hosts, helped in every way.” - Sondra
United States of America
“Friendly Inn Keepers - Ian and David. Very responsive to my questions in advance and during our stay. Plus they helped carry up and down our luggage up two flights! Much appreciated.” - JJoanna
United States of America
“Our hosts were lovely and the breakfast was delicious and abundant! The house was so charming and on a wonderful street away from the bustle of the city but only 5 minutes from shops, restaurants and bars not to mention the meadows!”
NasraUnited States of America
“I loved how clean the entire place is. Ian and David are so nice and welcoming. The breakfast was great and the location was perfect. It was close enough to walk into Old Town and New Town but far away enough that it was quiet. The room and...”
JenniferCanada
“the hosts were the best part. very accommodating and friendly. the room was comfortable, the food was delicious.”
GwynUnited States of America
“Very clean and comfortable room with updated modern touches. Ian and David were very friendly and helpful and the location was ideal for sightseeing.”- Figiel
United States of America
“it was very quaint and I loved that it had a clan theme.”
LesleyCanada
“convenience , cleanliness, comfort and great hosts”
MaribelUnited States of America
“Ian and David were great. they were super helpful and accommodating. as a solo traveler, I appreciate the extra effort on their part to make sure I’m at ease.”
CynthiaUnited States of America
“Beautiful renovation of this Victorian home, decor was beautiful and it was immaculate. Great service, breakfast was excellent. They called cabs for me.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Is there any chance to check in before 1pm? Also , can we come anytime at night if we’ll be a residents?
We're happy for people to come to the guest house earlier than the usual check-in time. If the room is ready they can go straight up, but if not we ca..Answered on 17 October 2019Hello, I am attending a wedding on Saturday, do you have a large mirror and good ironing facilities? Thank You, Rubina
Hi Rubina, all our guest rooms have a large mirror. We have an iron and ironing board that our guests can use.Answered on 1 April 2022Hi, we're flying to Edinburgh on 1st Dec & land at 18:30. I note your check in is until 19:00. Is there scope for us to arrive up to 20:00? Thanks
If we are given an estimated arrival time in advance, we may be able to arrange a check-in after 19:00. We encourage our guests to let us know at the ..Answered on 23 November 2021I NEED A ROOM WITH A BATHROOM ATTACHED, IS ONE AVAILABLE AND AT WHAT RATE?
You can check all our availability online. All rooms either have an en-suite shower room or a private shower room across the hall from the bedroom. Th..Answered on 18 March 2022Your Guest House is lovely! Can you please tell me what floors room options are located. Do you have any ground or first floor double rooms? Thank you.
Thank you, we're glad you like it! We do not have any guest rooms on the ground floor. On the first floor (up one flight of stairs) we have 3 doubles ..Answered on 7 February 2023Hi, Is it possible ton get two single beds instead of a double bed in the room? Tks John
Hi John. we are only able to put two single beds instead of a double bed in our double/twin rooms.Answered on 25 August 2022- Still looking?

Managed by Ian and David
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Languages Spoken
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Amenities of Castle Park Guest HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 9.8
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Game room
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safe
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
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.
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
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Castle Park Guest 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please inform Castle Park 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Castle Park Guest House
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Check-in at Castle Park Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Castle Park 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 Castle Park Guest House include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin/Double
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Castle Park Guest House is 0.8 miles from the center of Edinburgh.
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Castle Park Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Game room
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Guests staying at Castle Park Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free