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 The Dunstane Houses

4 West Coates, Edinburgh, EH12 5JQ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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9.1
Superb
563 reviews

Comfortable, spotless accommodation. Very pleasant staff. Excellent shower and bathroom facilities.

Sharon United Kingdom

We loved everything about the hotel. The staff was outstanding. Very friendly and always smiling.

Yusuf United Kingdom

Beautiful hotel. Staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Food great, breakfast delicious.

Victoria United Kingdom

friendly and helpful staff, catered to our vegan needs. Lovely and cosy room

Daniela United Kingdom

beautiful decor, friendly staff, the restaurant has amazing food. loved the place.

Melanie United Kingdom

Lovely buildings and good location. The staff were friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfasts and good coffee!

Samantha South Africa

Excellent staff first and foremost in fantastic surroundings. The facilities were excellent, relaxing and comfortable. Enjoyed the taste of the Scottish haggish. Like every other Icelander of my generation that was raised on fish, lamb and the Icelandic version of the haggish, called slátur in Icelandic. The Scottish version was a little different but good nevertheless. I can remember in my youth participating in making slátur. When the Norse chiefs arrived in Iceland, bringing with them their language and overlordship, the country was previously settled by Gaelic-speaking people that brought with them their food culture, myths, literature and ways of surviving on the land. Thank you for an excellent stay! You made us feel very welcome.

Baldur Iceland

The hotel is lovely. The staff were so friendly and it was a really great location with a bus stop right outside that takes you straight to princes street within 10 mins. Also loved the beer garden and outside bar :)

Christopher United Kingdom

The service and room were exceptional! Transit to the city and airport via bus was very simple!

Leyton United States

Staff were very friendly and helpful, room was clean and compact. Interior design was very pleasant

Philip Switzerland
9.1
Superb
563 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Comfortable, spotless accommodation. Very pleasant staff. Excellent shower and bathroom facilities.”
    Sharon Sharon United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We loved everything about the hotel. The staff was outstanding. Very friendly and always smiling.”
    Yusuf Yusuf United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful hotel. Staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Food great, breakfast delicious.”
    Victoria Victoria United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “friendly and helpful staff, catered to our vegan needs. Lovely and cosy room”
    Daniela Daniela United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “beautiful decor, friendly staff, the restaurant has amazing food. loved the place.”
    Melanie Melanie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely buildings and good location. The staff were friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfasts and good coffee!”
    Samantha Samantha South Africa South Africa
  • “Excellent staff first and foremost in fantastic surroundings. The facilities were excellent, relaxing and comfortable. Enjoyed the taste of the Scottish haggish.”
    Baldur Baldur Iceland Iceland
  • “The hotel is lovely. The staff were so friendly and it was a really great location with a bus stop right outside that takes you straight to princes street within 10 mins.”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The service and room were exceptional! Transit to the city and airport via bus was very simple!”
    Leyton Leyton United States United States
  • “Staff were very friendly and helpful, room was clean and compact. Interior design was very pleasant”
    Philip Philip Switzerland Switzerland

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi9.1

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Offering stylish bedrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, The Dunstane is set over 2 Victorian townhouses, Dunstane House and Hampton House, on opposite sides of the road, in Edinburgh's West End. This recently awarded 5-star property is located within 550 yards of Haymarket Railway Station and 15 minutes’ walk from central Edinburgh. The rooms offer free WiFi and free private parking is available.

The Dunstane was built in 1852 and still has many original features, including open fireplaces. The individually decorated bedrooms have Egyptian cotton bed linen, an LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee trays with home-made shortbread and en-suite facilities with free toiletries. The Suites include features such as 4-poster beds, freestanding copper roll-top baths in the bedroom, or sweeping views over the Edinburgh cityscape.

The Ba' Bar & Lounge hosts all-day dining and daily afternoon tea, as well as gin and whisky tastings. It serves a great selection of ales from some of Scotland’s micro-brewers and has over 100 types of whiskies and over 30 different craft gins. It also has a food menu with local, seasonal Scottish produce.

Edinburgh Airport can be reached after a 15-minute drive. There is also a bus stop opposite the property, which provides bus links to the airport and the city centre.

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

The Dunstane Houses has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 19 Aug 2005.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

9.1
Superb · 563 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi9.1

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  • Sharon
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Comfortable, spotless accommodation. Very pleasant staff. Excellent shower and bathroom facilities.”
  • Yusuf
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We loved everything about the hotel. The staff was outstanding. Very friendly and always smiling.”
  • Victoria
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful hotel. Staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Food great, breakfast delicious.”
  • Daniela
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “friendly and helpful staff, catered to our vegan needs. Lovely and cosy room”
  • Melanie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “beautiful decor, friendly staff, the restaurant has amazing food. loved the place.”
  • Samantha
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Lovely buildings and good location. The staff were friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfasts and good coffee!”
  • Baldur
    IcelandIceland
    “Excellent staff first and foremost in fantastic surroundings. The facilities were excellent, relaxing and comfortable. Enjoyed the taste of the Scottish haggish. Like every other Icelander of my generation that was raised on fish, lamb and the...”
  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The hotel is lovely. The staff were so friendly and it was a really great location with a bus stop right outside that takes you straight to princes street within 10 mins. Also loved the beer garden and outside bar :)”
  • L
    Leyton
    United StatesUnited States
    “The service and room were exceptional! Transit to the city and airport via bus was very simple!”
  • Philip
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Staff were very friendly and helpful, room was clean and compact. Interior design was very pleasant”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi do you have a parking at this hotel and is breakfast included in price . 
    Yes we have free parking at both our Houses and breakfast is included in the price if you book the B & B rate as we do offer a Room only rate as well.
    Answered on 4 March 2022
  • Do any rooms have a luxury bath?
    Dear guest, Our Luxury King Doubles/Twins have either a bath tub, a walk-in shower or a shower over bath combination.
    Asked about: Luxury King/ Twin in Either House • Answered on 1 August 2020
  • Is the hotel in walking distance from New Year’s festivities? Downtown?
    Hi there, Yes our hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the city centre. There are also buses directly outside the hotel which all go to the city centre as well
    Answered on 1 August 2022
  • are any of your wee cozy double rooms not on the ground floor?
    Yes our cosy wee doubles are available on all floors
    Answered on 4 March 2022
  • Hi, In your booking.com ad there’s a photo of a room with a copper stand alone bath next to a window. Can you tell me which room that is for booking?
    Hi There, That photo is of our Dunstane Suite, We also have a copper stand alone bath in our Scapa Suite
    Answered on 13 July 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
    0.4 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    0.5 miles
  • Saint Mary's Cathedral
    0.5 miles
  • Stewart's Melville College
    0.6 miles
  • Scottish Widows Bank Plc
    0.8 miles
  • Filmhouse Cinema
    0.9 miles
  • The Royal Bank of Scotland
    0.9 miles
  • The Georgian House
    0.9 miles
  • Charlotte Square
    0.9 miles
  • Usher Hall
    0.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/bar The Jolly Botanist
    0.5 miles
  • Restaurant Scran and Scallie
    1 miles
Top attractions
  • Edinburgh Castle
    1.1 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    1.3 miles
  • Royal Mile
    1.4 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    1.5 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    1.5 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    1.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    1.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    1.9 miles
  • Arthurs Seat
    2.6 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    3.2 miles
Closest airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    5.2 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    35.9 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    46.9 miles
How to get to The Dunstane Houses from Edinburgh Airport
    Public shuttle
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    The Ba Bar and Lounge

    Cuisine: Scottish, Seafood

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of The Dunstane Houses

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Secured parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules The Dunstane Houses takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 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.

Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB American Express The Dunstane Houses accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that guests must check in at 4 West Coates on arrival.

Please note that the rooms are set across 2 buildings, Dunstane House and Hampton House.

When booking an extra bed guests must confirm this directly with the hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

A valid credit or debit card needs to be presented on arrival at the hotel.

Smoking is not permitted at the property.

Parking is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Please inform The Dunstane Houses 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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.