Guesthouse
 Kingsway Guest House

5 East Mayfield, Newington, Edinburgh, EH9 1SD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 110 reviews)

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9.5
Exceptional
110 reviews

This was a lovely place to stay for 3 nights and close enough to old town to walk but far enough away to feel like your in a quiet neighborhood which it is. Free parking was key for us and that worked out great. The most outstanding feature though is the breakfast served each morning. Extremely delicious and lots of choices. Try the Haggis it's just amazing. Also, Lizzie and Gary were always friendly and are great hosts.

Michael United States of America

The location is excellent, and Lizzie and Gary are great hosts. The rooms are clean and comfy. Great shower. The house is really cool. We stayed on the top floor and our room was large.

Anonymous United States of America

Great owners. Good location. I can recommend it with all my heart.

Paweł United Kingdom

Loved the building, the room the bedroom and location but mostly the welcoming of the owners. Gary fixes the tv for us within no time. Very friendly, professional and very attentive. Thoroughly recommend it! Many thanks for the great breakfast also and all. Our best regards xo

Pierre Canada

Liked everything except TV was cheap.If TV was smart TV I would rate this hotel 5 star not 4 star. Staff was very friendly. 10 out of 10.

Tony United Kingdom

We stayed at Kingsway Guesthouse for two nights for a weekend break and for the Six Nations. Lizzie and Gary were so friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast in the morning was excellent with good choice! We really enjoyed our stay!

Ross United Kingdom

Breakfast excellent and location suited our purpose.

Donald United Kingdom

Location was great. You could quickly go to the city centre and walk back. The staff were really nice. As well as the breakfast. We were late for check in times but the lady call and arranged everything for us, so we didn't have any problems. As we were in the city during the weekend we parked on the street just outside the house for free. However there was a free parking at the back if we wanted to use it as well.

Galina United Kingdom

Breakfast was excellent, sets you up for the day. Lizzie and Garry are really hospitable hosts. Walking distance from guest house to the Royal Mile (approx 30 mins)

Lisa United Kingdom

clean and lovely owners ! the breakfasts are delicious!

Zoe United Kingdom
9.5
Exceptional
110 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “This was a lovely place to stay for 3 nights and close enough to old town to walk but far enough away to feel like your in a quiet neighborhood which it is.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is excellent, and Lizzie and Gary are great hosts. The rooms are clean and comfy. Great shower. The house is really cool. We stayed on the top floor and our room was large.”
    United States of America United States of America
  • “Great owners. Good location. I can recommend it with all my heart.”
    Paweł Paweł United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Loved the building, the room the bedroom and location but mostly the welcoming of the owners. Gary fixes the tv for us within no time. Very friendly, professional and very attentive.”
    Pierre Pierre Canada Canada
  • “Liked everything except TV was cheap.If TV was smart TV I would rate this hotel 5 star not 4 star. Staff was very friendly. 10 out of 10.”
    Tony Tony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We stayed at Kingsway Guesthouse for two nights for a weekend break and for the Six Nations. Lizzie and Gary were so friendly and welcoming.”
    Ross Ross United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast excellent and location suited our purpose.”
    Donald Donald United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was great. You could quickly go to the city centre and walk back. The staff were really nice. As well as the breakfast.”
    Galina Galina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was excellent, sets you up for the day. Lizzie and Garry are really hospitable hosts. Walking distance from guest house to the Royal Mile (approx 30 mins)”
    Lisa Lisa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “clean and lovely owners ! the breakfasts are delicious!”
    Zoe Zoe United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 10
High score for Edinburgh

Kingsway Guest House is set in Newington and one mile from Edinburgh's Royal Mile and old town. This guest house offers free Wi-Fi, Free private parking, We also two electric vehicle charge points
Award-winning cooked and continental breakfasts.

Guests can easily reach Edinburgh city center by bus or on foot. An airport shuttle bus departs from Waverley Train Station, which is just a short taxi journey or bus ride from the Kingsway Guest House.

Close to Holyrood Park, Kingsway Guest House offers friendly and helpful Scottish hospitality in a Victorian house with original features. Kingsway has been awarded a Green Tourism rating due to its ongoing commitment to the environment, as well as a four-star rating from the AA.

Each bedroom is clean and comfortable. All rooms have an en suite shower room. All guest bedrooms are located on the first and second floors, accessed by stairs. There is no elevator to rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Kingsway Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

9.5
Exceptional · 110 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 10
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  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This was a lovely place to stay for 3 nights and close enough to old town to walk but far enough away to feel like your in a quiet neighborhood which it is. Free parking was key for us and that worked out great. The most outstanding feature though...”
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    Anonymous
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location is excellent, and Lizzie and Gary are great hosts. The rooms are clean and comfy. Great shower. The house is really cool. We stayed on the top floor and our room was large.”
  • Paweł
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great owners. Good location. I can recommend it with all my heart.”
  • Pierre
    CanadaCanada
    “Loved the building, the room the bedroom and location but mostly the welcoming of the owners. Gary fixes the tv for us within no time. Very friendly, professional and very attentive. Thoroughly recommend it! Many thanks for the great breakfast also...”
  • Tony
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Liked everything except TV was cheap.If TV was smart TV I would rate this hotel 5 star not 4 star. Staff was very friendly. 10 out of 10.”
  • Ross
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We stayed at Kingsway Guesthouse for two nights for a weekend break and for the Six Nations. Lizzie and Gary were so friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast in the morning was excellent with good choice! We...”
  • Donald
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast excellent and location suited our purpose.”
  • Galina
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was great. You could quickly go to the city centre and walk back. The staff were really nice. As well as the breakfast. We were late for check in times but the lady call and arranged everything for us, so we didn't have any problems. As we...”
  • Lisa
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was excellent, sets you up for the day. Lizzie and Garry are really hospitable hosts. Walking distance from guest house to the Royal Mile (approx 30 mins)”
  • Zoe
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “clean and lovely owners ! the breakfasts are delicious!”

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Hosted by Lizzie and Gary

9.9
Host Review Score
Lizzie and Gary
Kingsway is a stylish, comfortable guest house offering the warmest of welcomes and help to ensure guests have a great stay in Edinburgh. The Kingsway is a beautiful Victorian home retaining many original features, maintained to modern standards of comfort and facility. Off street private parking and electric vehicle charge points are available to guests during their stay, charged per kWh.
Your hosts Lizzie and Gary Scott have both lived all their lives in their hometown of Edinburgh and look forward to sharing their expansive knowledge of Scotland's capital city with you.
Located one mile south of Edinburgh's famous Old Town, Newington is a beautiful Edinburgh neighbourhood next to Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. Within 5 to 10 minutes walk of Kingsway there are many excellent restaurants, traditional pubs and services including laundrette, vintage shops, post offices, cafes, theatres and much more. Restaurants include a number of the top rated in the city such as Michelin star Condita, The Apiary, The Old Bell and Verdo. Your hosts at Kingsway are happy to share recommendations and assist with reservations.
Language spoken: English
Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Queen's Hall
    0.6 miles
  • Arthur's Seat
    0.8 miles
  • The Meadows
    0.9 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    0.9 miles
  • Holyrood Park
    1 miles
  • Edinburgh Festival Theatre
    1 miles
  • Edinburgh Law School
    1.1 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland
    1.1 miles
  • Our Dynamic Earth
    1.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Sheriff Court
    1.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Beetroot Sauvage cafe and market
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Leslies Traditional Bar
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Isola Italian
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Voujon Indian
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Salisbury Arms
    0.3 miles
  • Restaurant Hanedans Turkish
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    1.3 miles
  • Royal Mile
    1.3 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    1.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    1.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    1.6 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    2.7 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    3.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    3.8 miles
  • Dalhousie Castle
    6.2 miles
  • Forth Bridge
    10.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Duddingston Loch
    1 miles
  • River Water of Leith river
    2 miles
  • Mountain Arthurs Seat in Holyrood Park
    0.4 miles
Ski lifts
  • Midlothian Snowsports Centre
    5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    7.5 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    36.3 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48.9 miles
How to get to Kingsway Guest House from Edinburgh Airport
    Taxi
    Public shuttle
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Kingsway Guest House

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Kingsway Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

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prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Kingsway Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Kingsway Guest House kindly requests that you inform them of your expected time of arrival.

Payment Information:
The guesthouse does not accept checks.

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

Please inform Kingsway Guest House 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Kingsway Guest House

  • The prices at Kingsway Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kingsway Guest House by:

    • Taxi 30min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 30min

  • Room options at Kingsway Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Kingsway Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Kingsway Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Guests staying at Kingsway Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Kingsway Guest House is 1.3 miles from the center of Edinburgh.