Name: Hotel Ceilidh-Donia
Address: Marchhall Crescent, Newington, Edinburgh, EH16 5HL, United Kingdom, Marchhall Crescent, Lothian, EH16 5HL, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £76 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.3

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Hotel Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

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I really liked the breakfast and the staff friendliness - created great atmoshpere - and taking care on everybody. The check inn was perfect and fast like the check out also, the location is perfect, close to the OldTown but in a nice area what is calm and quiet by night, to take a bus was convenient ....

Zoltan, Hungary

Friendly and efficient. Clean and very comfortable rooms especially the beds. Locations great for the university and we walked down to princes street in a few minutes. The staff and owner were very helpful and friendly.

Iain, United Kingdom

The hosts couldn’t have been more helpful. I stayed at the Ceilidh-Donia Hotel as I had exams nearby so it was perfectly located for me. They kindly allowed me to stay in the lobby studying on the day of check out until my exam started. My room was clean and bright a perfect studying environment. I stayed there alone but not lonely as they were so kind. I didn’t have the opportunity to explore the area but it is well located with many buses nearby and restaurants within walking distance.

A, United Kingdom

Loved our room, very comfortable. Great breakfast and super friendly staff! There was easy access to the old town by bus.

Giugregoriis, Brazil

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and clean wih all the necessary facilities. Breakfast was supers.

Megi, United Kingdom

This hotel has gone the extra mile to provide a level of comfort and luxury beyond hotels of an equivalent type and price point. Big bath towels, face cloths and hand-cream in the shower room, a fat double mattress (not 2 singles pushed together), solid matching furniture. The shower in room 11 was wonderfully hot and powerful. Breakfast had extensive choice (including waffles!) and was freshly and quickly cooked to order. The breakfast buffet included fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee, juice, cereal and pastries. It was a lovely experience.

Kirsten, United Kingdom

The location the owners. The breakfast, everything

Margaret, United Kingdom

Fab breakfast Lovely staff Would return Spotless hotel

Fergal, Ireland

Lovely room. Owners and staff very helpful and friendly. Beautiful breakfast. Great location.

Deirdre, Ireland

The breakfast was excellent and the hot food was served at the table. You could find everything you wished for at breakfast. Nice rooms with comfortable beds. The location is quiet and about 25 minutes walk from city centre, but you can easily catch a bus to the centre. Kevin, the owner, is a great host and very helpful.

Britt-marie, Sweden

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What guests loved the most:
“I really liked the breakfast and the staff friendliness - created great atmoshpere - and taking care on everybody. ”

Zoltan Hungary
“Friendly and efficient. Clean and very comfortable rooms especially the beds. Locations great for the university and we walked down to princes street in a few minutes. ”

Iain United Kingdom
“The hosts couldn’t have been more helpful. I stayed at the Ceilidh-Donia Hotel as I had exams nearby so it was perfectly located for me. ”

A United Kingdom
“Loved our room, very comfortable. Great breakfast and super friendly staff! There was easy access to the old town by bus.”

Giugregoriis Brazil
“Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and clean wih all the necessary facilities. Breakfast was supers.”

Megi United Kingdom
“This hotel has gone the extra mile to provide a level of comfort and luxury beyond hotels of an equivalent type and price point. ”

Kirsten United Kingdom
“The location the owners. The breakfast, everything”

Margaret United Kingdom
“Fab breakfast Lovely staff Would return Spotless hotel”

Fergal Ireland
“Lovely room. Owners and staff very helpful and friendly. Beautiful breakfast. Great location.”

Deirdre Ireland
“The breakfast was excellent and the hot food was served at the table. You could find everything you wished for at breakfast. Nice rooms with comfortable beds. ”

Britt-marie Sweden

One of our top picks in Edinburgh.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.

Newington is a great choice for travellers interested in museums, scenery and history.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Edinburgh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

FREE parking!

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Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in museums, scenery and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Holyrood Park
0.3 miles
Arthurs Seat
0.6 miles
Queen's Hall
0.6 miles
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
1 miles
University of Edinburgh
1 miles
The Meadows
1 miles
Our Dynamic Earth
1 miles
Palace of Holyrood House
1 miles
Edinburgh Law School
1.1 miles
Museum of Scotland
1.1 miles

Restaurants and markets

Salisbury Arms Restaurant
0.3 miles
Old Bell Inn Cafe/bar
0.5 miles
Sainsburys Supermarket
0.7 miles

Natural beauty

Arthurs Seat Mountain
1.3 miles

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport
7.6 miles
Dundee Airport
36.1 miles
Glasgow Airport
49.1 miles

What travellers love about this location

“I really liked the breakfast and the staff friendliness - created great atmoshpere - and taking care on everybody. The check inn was perfect and fast like the c...”

Zoltan

Hungary

9.1

“It’s position was ideal, the staff were friendly and very helpful, breakfast was y”

Kat

Australia

9.5

“Such a lovely place to stay, with great breakfast and really clean, close to the city centre but also quite! Kevin and his wife are great, very friendly and hop...”

Mia

Greece

9.5

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Check-in

14:00 - 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:30 hours

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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 extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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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.

“I really liked the breakfast and the staff friendliness - created great atmoshpere - and taking care on everybody. The check inn was perfect and fast like the check out also, the location is perfect, close to the OldTown but in a nice area what is calm and quiet by night, to take a bus was convenient ....”

“Friendly and efficient. Clean and very comfortable rooms especially the beds. Locations great for the university and we walked down to princes street in a few minutes. The staff and owner were very helpful and friendly. ”

Iain

United Kingdom

“The hosts couldn’t have been more helpful. I stayed at the Ceilidh-Donia Hotel as I had exams nearby so it was perfectly located for me. They kindly allowed me to stay in the lobby studying on the day of check out until my exam started. My room was clean and bright a perfect studying environment. I stayed there alone but not lonely as they were so kind. I didn’t have the opportunity to explore the area but it is well located with many buses nearby and restaurants within walking distance.”

“This hotel has gone the extra mile to provide a level of comfort and luxury beyond hotels of an equivalent type and price point. Big bath towels, face cloths and hand-cream in the shower room, a fat double mattress (not 2 singles pushed together), solid matching furniture. The shower in room 11 was wonderfully hot and powerful. Breakfast had extensive choice (including waffles!) and was freshly and quickly cooked to order. The breakfast buffet included fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee, juice, cereal and pastries. It was a lovely experience.”

Kirsten

“The breakfast was excellent and the hot food was served at the table. You could find everything you wished for at breakfast. Nice rooms with comfortable beds. The location is quiet and about 25 minutes walk from city centre, but you can easily catch a bus to the centre. Kevin, the owner, is a great host and very helpful.”

Britt-marie

Sweden

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Reviewed: 19 May 2019

Zoltan
Hungary

3 helpful votes
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I really liked the breakfast and the staff friendliness - created great atmoshpere - and taking care on everybody. The check inn was perfect and fast like the check out also, the location is perfect, close to the OldTown but in a nice area what is calm and quiet by night, to take a bus was convenient ....

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 19 May 2019

Duan
Singapore
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wifi is intermittent
value for money

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 12 May 2019

Iain
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike, has some character and we all need a bit more of that.
Friendly and efficient. Clean and very comfortable rooms especially the beds. Locations great for the university and we walked down to princes street in a few minutes. The staff and owner were very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 12 May 2019

Christina
USA
10

“Great stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Comfortable, friendly staff and great breakfast. Would stay again

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 11 May 2019

Natasha
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
10

“Good location, near Arthur’s Seat and walking distance from center, very pleasant hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Welcoming, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 9 May 2019

A
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely hotel with lovely hosts”
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hosts couldn’t have been more helpful. I stayed at the Ceilidh-Donia Hotel as I had exams nearby so it was perfectly located for me. They kindly allowed me to stay in the lobby studying on the day of check out until my exam started. My room was clean and bright a perfect studying environment. I stayed there alone but not lonely as they were so kind. I didn’t have the opportunity to explore the area but it is well located with many buses nearby and restaurants within walking distance.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 5 May 2019

Free4All
USA
10

“Comfy Beds and Wonderful Hosts”
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Traveled from the US with my son to look at universities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia! The beds were extremely comfortable, and the owners and staff were friendly and accommodating, contributing significantly to our wonderful experience and positive first impressions of Edinburgh. We throughly enjoyed the morning breakfast and being off the beaten path, removed from the tourist area. Importantly, a short 3-4 minute walk gave us access to the efficient and easy to learn Edinburgh bus system. After our visit, my son has decided to attend the University of Edinburgh! Looking forward to many return visits to Hotel Ceilidh-Donia!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 5 May 2019

giugregoriis
Brazil
9.6

“Lovely stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved our room, very comfortable. Great breakfast and super friendly staff! There was easy access to the old town by bus.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 4 May 2019

Panagiotis
Greece

2 helpful votes
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Very clean and perfect room.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 27 April 2019

Berk
Turkey
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect! Appreciated for the lovely atmosphere.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 24 April 2019

Anonymous
South Africa

11 helpful votes
8.3

“Perfect for a short stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
As an old building, it has some features that may be considered 'flaws', e.g. lack of noise insulation between the rooms, steep stairs and no lift, but these are minor things.
Friendly and hospitable staff, a warm and comfortable room, not too far from the city centre.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 20 April 2019

Megi
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and clean wih all the necessary facilities. Breakfast was supers.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 19 April 2019

Catrine
USA
10

“Absolutely highly recommend! Amazing staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing!
I can not imagine finding anything negative to say! The staff was so lovely - they moved their car to give us a space in front of the hotel. Great restaurant recommendations. Kind, lovely, wonderful!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 17 April 2019

Vin
Singapore

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great stay

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 14 April 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great WiFi, very amenable for late check out and storing bags until later in the day.

Stayed in April 2019

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	Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
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	Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
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Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in museums, scenery and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of Hotel Ceilidh-Donia Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

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