Hotel Ceilidh-Donia
Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 5HL, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1510 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Probably the most energetic and warm hotel staff I encountered in Scotland; very helpful with recommendations, arranging cabs. Affordable laundry service. Very good breakfast service that's included in the price. Right next to Arthur's Seat if you plan on climbing it, and near a university campus with good restaurants for the price.
United States of AmericaThe staff was wonderful, the building has a lot of character and the location is close to downtown but far enough away to be peaceful. Quick walk to restaurants and the bus into downtown.
United States of America- personal contact - beautifull, authentic rooms with enough space - good breakfast - nice, quiet location
BelgiumNice room at a good price! Lovely employees. Excellent breakfast as part of our stay.
United States of AmericaHotel Ceilidh-Donia was fabulous! It was everything we needed, wanted and much more…Kevin, Susan and their entire team pour their hearts into ensuring each guest is kindly kept and cared for. From the delightful breakfast each morning, to the social space they hold at night, to calling taxis and making recommendations…they literally saved us by providing critical laundry services to boot! Their beautiful Inn couldn’t be positioned more conveniently to public transport either-just WOW!
United States of AmericaOwners are very personable and incredibly helpful. Awesome shower pressure and hot water. Quality toiletries. Bed very comfortable. Free snacks available all day. Buses readly available near by to get to city centre. Located in quiet residential area.. Several of the neighboring homes are under renovation. Dumpsters were a little off putting at first but everything was quiet. Breakfast is cooked to order. Dinner and supper are no longer available so make sure you eat in the city.
United States of AmericaOur host, Kevin, is a master. Quick, accommodating, friendly and funny. We loved him. He clearly works hard to made his guests’ stays as enjoyable as possible.
United States of AmericaStaff were very informative and helpful at all times. Breakfast was great and the stay was brilliant.
United KingdomEverything!!!! The owner was very friendly and obviously loves what he does. The room and bathroom was clean and spacious.
United States of AmericaThis place is exceptional! The owners went out of their way to make our stay the best. They know what they are doing and pay personal attention to every detail.
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This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city center, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, rooms with attached bathroom 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.

See what guests loved the most:
DustinUnited States of America
“Probably the most energetic and warm hotel staff I encountered in Scotland; very helpful with recommendations, arranging cabs. Affordable laundry service. Very good breakfast service that's included in the price. Right next to Arthur's Seat if you...”
AmandaUnited States of America
“The staff was wonderful, the building has a lot of character and the location is close to downtown but far enough away to be peaceful. Quick walk to restaurants and the bus into downtown.”- Erik
Belgium
“- personal contact - beautifull, authentic rooms with enough space - good breakfast - nice, quiet location”
SteveUnited States of America
“Nice room at a good price! Lovely employees. Excellent breakfast as part of our stay.”
RachelUnited States of America
“Hotel Ceilidh-Donia was fabulous! It was everything we needed, wanted and much more…Kevin, Susan and their entire team pour their hearts into ensuring each guest is kindly kept and cared for. From the delightful breakfast each morning, to the...”
VickiUnited States of America
“Owners are very personable and incredibly helpful. Awesome shower pressure and hot water. Quality toiletries. Bed very comfortable. Free snacks available all day. Buses readly available near by to get to city centre. Located in quiet...”- MMolly
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“Our host, Kevin, is a master. Quick, accommodating, friendly and funny. We loved him. He clearly works hard to made his guests’ stays as enjoyable as possible.”
SebastianUnited Kingdom
“Staff were very informative and helpful at all times. Breakfast was great and the stay was brilliant.”
SangitaUnited States of America
“Everything!!!! The owner was very friendly and obviously loves what he does. The room and bathroom was clean and spacious.”
RuthCanada
“This place is exceptional! The owners went out of their way to make our stay the best. They know what they are doing and pay personal attention to every detail.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Sorry, I have a few questions. I would like too visit in August of 2022 during the Fringe, do you know at this time if they have scheduled the Fringe ..
The Fringe is usually from the 6th or 7th August until the 31st August. The Bus stop is a 2 minute walk from the hotel and is about 10 minutes from th..Answered on 18 May 2021We 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 2020Hi do all the rooms have ensuites
Yes, all our rooms are en-suite.Answered on 28 February 2023hello 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 2021Is 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 2020Hey, do you have any vegan options on the breakfast menu?
Yes, we can cater for Vegan guests.Answered on 26 February 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Amenities of Hotel Ceilidh-DoniaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Toilet paper
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- BBQ facilities
- Electric kettle
- Cycling
- Desk
- Telephone
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's 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.
Cash
Hotel Ceilidh-Donia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 elevator 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Please inform Hotel Ceilidh-Donia 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 Hotel Ceilidh-Donia
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Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is 1.3 miles from the center of Edinburgh.
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Check-in at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Hotel Ceilidh-Donia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
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The prices at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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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
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Room options at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Triple