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Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 5HL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 1250 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.4
Superb
1,250 reviews

The friendly reception .... even if I was blamed for bringing the rain 🌧 😉 The staff were excellent and the breakfast hit the spot.

Aidan Ireland

Very nice staff! A special like to Vala the lovely dog who played with my son in the garden while we were waiting for the cab.

Cendrine France

The property was charming and welcoming. The room was clean and cozy. The breakfast was great. Best of all were the hosts. Kevin and Susan were so hospitable and helpful like family.

John United States

Good location. Nice small hotel, with small bar and lounge so somewhere to sit in the evening. Good breakfast in bright room and service was fast.

Alison United Kingdom

Very quiet, lovely comfy bed, hot shower, great breakfast & friendly host

Paula Ireland

Staff was lovely. Breakfast was impressive. Valor was the highlight of Edinburgh.

Simão Portugal

Very friendly staff and very comfortable. Also very convenient for me as I was at the university.

Colleen South Africa

Comfortable room. Helpful & friendly owners. Good location.

Josephine United Kingdom

Kevin Susan are fabulous hosts, friendly chatty and helpful. The hotel is brilliant and we can't wait to go back next year for our breakfast 😀.

Andrew United Kingdom

The friendly staff. Great breakfast and beautiful white table cloths!

Mrs United Kingdom
9.4
Superb
1,250 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The friendly reception .... even if I was blamed for bringing the rain 🌧 😉 The staff were excellent and the breakfast hit the spot.”
    Aidan Aidan Ireland Ireland
  • “Very nice staff! A special like to Vala the lovely dog who played with my son in the garden while we were waiting for the cab.”
    Cendrine Cendrine France France
  • “The property was charming and welcoming. The room was clean and cozy. The breakfast was great. Best of all were the hosts. Kevin and Susan were so hospitable and helpful like family.”
    John John United States United States
  • “Good location. Nice small hotel, with small bar and lounge so somewhere to sit in the evening. Good breakfast in bright room and service was fast.”
    Alison Alison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very quiet, lovely comfy bed, hot shower, great breakfast & friendly host”
    Paula Paula Ireland Ireland
  • “Staff was lovely. Breakfast was impressive. Valor was the highlight of Edinburgh.”
    Simão Simão Portugal Portugal
  • “Very friendly staff and very comfortable. Also very convenient for me as I was at the university.”
    Colleen Colleen South Africa South Africa
  • “Comfortable room. Helpful & friendly owners. Good location.”
    Josephine Josephine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Kevin Susan are fabulous hosts, friendly chatty and helpful. The hotel is brilliant and we can't wait to go back next year for our breakfast 😀.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The friendly staff. Great breakfast and beautiful white table cloths!”
    Mrs Mrs United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money 9.5
  • Location9.0
High score for Edinburgh

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This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city centre, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, en-suite rooms and a bar.

The Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is in a quiet residential area, just off Dalkeith Road, a major route into Edinburgh. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, Edinburgh Castle and the shops of Princes Street are within a 15-minute bus ride.

The Victorian building mixes original character and modern comforts. The rooms all have a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can also enjoy hairdryers and modern en-suite power showers.

The bar offers a TV, bar snacks, DVDs, books, and a computer with printing facilities. There is also a guest lounge, which leads onto the gardens and decked terrace.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Ceilidh-Donia has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 20 Jul 2008.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
BBQ facilities
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

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4 reasons to choose Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

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  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

9.4
Superb · 1,250 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money 9.5
  • Location9.0
High score for Edinburgh

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aidan
    IrelandIreland
    “The friendly reception .... even if I was blamed for bringing the rain 🌧 😉 The staff were excellent and the breakfast hit the spot.”
  • Cendrine
    FranceFrance
    “Very nice staff! A special like to Vala the lovely dog who played with my son in the garden while we were waiting for the cab.”
  • John
    United StatesUnited States
    “The property was charming and welcoming. The room was clean and cozy. The breakfast was great. Best of all were the hosts. Kevin and Susan were so hospitable and helpful like family.”
  • Alison
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good location. Nice small hotel, with small bar and lounge so somewhere to sit in the evening. Good breakfast in bright room and service was fast.”
  • Paula
    IrelandIreland
    “Very quiet, lovely comfy bed, hot shower, great breakfast & friendly host”
  • Simão
    PortugalPortugal
    “Staff was lovely. Breakfast was impressive. Valor was the highlight of Edinburgh.”
  • Colleen
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Very friendly staff and very comfortable. Also very convenient for me as I was at the university.”
  • Josephine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Comfortable room. Helpful & friendly owners. Good location.”
  • Andrew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Kevin Susan are fabulous hosts, friendly chatty and helpful. The hotel is brilliant and we can't wait to go back next year for our breakfast 😀.”
  • Mrs
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The friendly staff. Great breakfast and beautiful white table cloths!”
Property questions and answers
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  • We need to book a twin room for 3 nights 31aug-03 sept - are you going to be offering a cooked breakfast at this time, a few places are only offering ...
    Yes we have a twin room available and we will be offering a cooked breakfast, gluten free is not a problem.
    Answered on 17 July 2020
  • Is it easy to take a tour to Scottish Highlands from Edinburg from your hotel?
    Yes, you can be in the Scottish Highlands in about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
    Answered on 5 January 2020
  • hello please could you let me know how we would get to you from wavererly train station would it be via tram or would the bus be better thankyou
    I would just get a taxi, easy from the train station- the cost will be around £8 to £10, you can also get a bus from the North Bridge, a number 30 or ...
    Answered on 2 August 2021
  • Hey, do you have any vegan options on the breakfast menu?
    Yes, we can cater for Vegan guests.
    Answered on 26 February 2022
  • How easy is parking please and how much is this. We plan to come 30/09 to 03/10. Thank you
    There is no charge for parking, we always advise our guests to come into reception and we will guide you to a parking space.
    Answered on 23 September 2021
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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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Facilities of Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
BBQ facilities
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
Activities
  • Cycling
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Parking options available
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules Hotel Ceilidh-Donia takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:30 hours

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Hotel Ceilidh-Donia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that all cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival, and must be in writing (by letter or email). Cancellations within 48 hours of arrival will be charged the first night's stay, and no-shows will be charged the total amount in full.

Check-in or check-out outside of the published times must be arranged with the hotel in advance.

Please note that this property has no lift but guests will be helped with their luggage.

Please note, when booking 3 rooms or more, or 5 nights or more, different policies and additional charges may apply.

Smoking is not permitted in any of the guest’s rooms. If a guest is found to have smoked in a room, a fee of GBP 250 will be charged.

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

Please inform Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 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.

FAQs about Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

  • Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is 1.3 miles from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Room options at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

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

  • Check-in at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Ceilidh-Donia by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 30min

  • Guests staying at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Hotel Ceilidh-Donia offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling