Hotel Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

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

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 1244 reviews)

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9.4
Wonderful
1,244 reviews

Very welcoming place from the rooms and decor to the couple who own and run the place. Nice little sitting area to have a drink in the evenings and fantastic breakfast. Custom orders cooked and presented very nicely. Location is good as well. Within easy walking distance and bus routes to popular sites such as Arthur’s Seat, Hollyrood palace and E. castle. We highly recommend.

Glenn United States of America

it’s clear and the staff very friendly. Also the breakfast was good.

Abdulrahman Oman

Very welcoming and gracious proprietors and staff. Comfortable accommodations. Good food! Really nice view.

Michelle United States of America

The owners were amazingly friendly and welcoming! Kevin always seemed genuinely interested in what I’d done for the day and shared a lot of tips and insights. The space is charming and it has a beautiful breakfast room with made to order options. The location is in a nice quiet and convenient location. I didn’t mind the walk into the city center but the buses were also very easy and quick as well when I was tired of walking. I would stay again next time I come to Edinburgh and will recommend to my friends.

Jennifer Italy

Everything! And Kevin was the best! Just so personable.

Kathleen United States of America

The staff is lovely. The home-made breakfasts are tasty. The room is big with very comfy furniture.

Médérik Czech Republic

Great staff and breakfast. Lovely place to stay - would highly recommend.

Joshua United Kingdom

The hotel is lovely, Kevin and his wife are absolutely amazing! The breakfast is extraordinary and the room + shower are great! Definitely gonna go back soon!

Daphne United Kingdom

Breakfast was lovely and the location was brilliant for us a nice a walk into the city.

Lauren United Kingdom

The owners of this family hotel are just lovely human beings, and were helpful beyond the call of duty ... even driving us free of charge to the local Prestonfield House for a wedding. The room was spotless and comfortable, the cleaning lady was lovely, the breakfast was super-tasty, the location was quiet and safe, and the bus stop to go into town was just a couple of hundred yards away. If I were to stay in an Edinburgh hotel again, it would definitely be in this one. I highly recommend it.

Roy Ireland
9.4
Wonderful
1,244 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very welcoming place from the rooms and decor to the couple who own and run the place. Nice little sitting area to have a drink in the evenings and fantastic breakfast.”
    Glenn Glenn United States of America United States of America
  • “it’s clear and the staff very friendly. Also the breakfast was good.”
    Abdulrahman Abdulrahman Oman Oman
  • “Very welcoming and gracious proprietors and staff. Comfortable accommodations. Good food! Really nice view.”
    Michelle Michelle United States of America United States of America
  • “The owners were amazingly friendly and welcoming! Kevin always seemed genuinely interested in what I’d done for the day and shared a lot of tips and insights.”
    Jennifer Jennifer Italy Italy
  • “Everything! And Kevin was the best! Just so personable.”
    Kathleen Kathleen United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff is lovely. The home-made breakfasts are tasty. The room is big with very comfy furniture.”
    Médérik Médérik Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Great staff and breakfast. Lovely place to stay - would highly recommend.”
    Joshua Joshua United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel is lovely, Kevin and his wife are absolutely amazing! The breakfast is extraordinary and the room + shower are great! Definitely gonna go back soon!”
    Daphne Daphne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was lovely and the location was brilliant for us a nice a walk into the city.”
    Lauren Lauren United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The owners of this family hotel are just lovely human beings, and were helpful beyond the call of duty ... even driving us free of charge to the local Prestonfield House for a wedding.”
    Roy Roy Ireland Ireland

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money 9.5
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.2
High score for Edinburgh

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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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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

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Most popular amenities

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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Guest reviews

9.4
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  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money 9.5
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi9.2
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  • Glenn United States of America

    “Very welcoming place from the rooms and decor to the couple who own and run the place. Nice little sitting area to have a drink in the evenings and fantastic breakfast. Custom orders cooked and presented very nicely. Location is good as well. Within easy walking distance and bus routes to popular sites such as Arthur’s Seat, Hollyrood palace and E. castle. We highly recommend.”

  • Abdulrahman Oman

    “it’s clear and the staff very friendly. Also the breakfast was good.”

  • Michelle United States of America

    “Very welcoming and gracious proprietors and staff. Comfortable accommodations. Good food! Really nice view.”

  • Jennifer Italy

    “The owners were amazingly friendly and welcoming! Kevin always seemed genuinely interested in what I’d done for the day and shared a lot of tips and insights. The space is charming and it has a beautiful breakfast room with made to order options. The location is in a nice quiet and convenient location. I didn’t mind the walk into the city center but the buses were also very easy and quick as well when I was tired of walking. I would stay again next time I come to Edinburgh and will recommend to my friends.”

  • Kathleen United States of America

    “Everything! And Kevin was the best! Just so personable.”

  • Médérik Czech Republic

    “The staff is lovely. The home-made breakfasts are tasty. The room is big with very comfy furniture.”

  • Joshua United Kingdom

    “Great staff and breakfast. Lovely place to stay - would highly recommend.”

  • Daphne United Kingdom

    “The hotel is lovely, Kevin and his wife are absolutely amazing! The breakfast is extraordinary and the room + shower are great! Definitely gonna go back soon!”

  • Lauren United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was lovely and the location was brilliant for us a nice a walk into the city.”

  • Roy Ireland

    “The owners of this family hotel are just lovely human beings, and were helpful beyond the call of duty ... even driving us free of charge to the local Prestonfield House for a wedding. The room was spotless and comfortable, the cleaning lady was lovely, the breakfast was super-tasty, the location was quiet and safe, and the bus stop to go into town was just a couple of hundred yards away. If I were to stay in an Edinburgh hotel again, it would definitely be in this one. I highly recommend it.”

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 a breakfast in a box? and also would G/F be a problem. thankyou.
    Yes we have a twin room available and we will be offering a cooked breakfast, gluten free is not a problem.
    Answered on July 17, 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 January 5, 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 33 to Marchhall Place, we are a short walk from there.
    Answered on August 2, 2021
  • Hey, do you have any vegan options on the breakfast menu?
    Yes, we can cater for Vegan guests.
    Answered on February 26, 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 September 23, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Arthur's Seat
    0.6 miles
  • Queen's Hall
    0.6 miles
  • Holyrood Park
    0.7 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    1 miles
  • The Meadows
    1 miles
  • Edinburgh Festival Theatre
    1 miles
  • Our Dynamic Earth
    1 miles
  • Edinburgh Law School
    1.1 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    1.1 miles
  • Scottish Poetry Library
    1.1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Salisbury Arms
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Old Bell Inn
    0.5 miles
Top attractions
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    1.3 miles
  • Royal Mile
    1.4 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    1.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    1.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    1.6 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    2.8 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    3.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    4 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle
    6.2 miles
  • Forth Bridge
    10.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Arthurs Seat
    1.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    7.6 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    36.1 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    49.1 miles
How to get to Hotel Ceilidh-Donia from Edinburgh Airport
    Public shuttle
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Amenities of Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

Most popular amenities

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
  • Baggage storage
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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.

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 cancelations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival, and must be in writing (by letter or email). Cancelations 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 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

  • 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.

  • Room options at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • 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

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

  • Check-in at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia (subject to availability):

    • Street parking

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

    • Airport shuttle (public) 30min