Guest house Elder York Guest House
38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 1291 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)
*8.5* Edinburgh Playhouse: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)
*8.4* Scott Monument: only 6 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)
Edinburgh Waverley station: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)
*8.0* Omni Centre: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)
Waterloo Place: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)
Very helpful host. Lovely clean and comfortable room. In better times if I was in Edinburgh I would stay here again, its really central and walking distance to many tourist attractions and amenities.
United Kingdomgreeting, info about the hotel and surrounding areas and what we wanted to see etc
United KingdomNice house, with a great location : few steps away from the tram station, close to the old town and every other "must see" in the city is less than 20 min walk away. Our room was clean, well equiped and comfortable and the breakfast was tasty and generous. The hosts (father and son) were absolutely lovely - to be honest, all the staff was lovely! Highly recommended!
FranceDelightful staff made me feel very welcome. The cooked breakfast was really beautifully cooked. Great location.
United KingdomComfy bed, great breakfast and loved all the art work on the walls
United KingdomThe location was very good. Excellent. Breakfast was really good and there was a selection of continental as well as full Scottish. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We were introduced to the city's most interesting visitor spots and hidden gems.
GermanyMurray was an excellent host who helped me out during my stay. was also kind enough to cook me some breakfast before the actual chef came in. He was happy and helpful with everything.
United KingdomMurray is a wonderful host, location is perfect, breakfast is fantastic, bed is comfortable, clean facilities !!!
AustraliaThe location of the guesthouse was perfect. It was within walking distance of the vast majority of the sights in Edinburgh. The staff were perfect (it was Murray that greeted us upon arrival and served us breakfast, he was lovely) and happy to help with anything.
United KingdomIdeal location for Bus Station & the Playhouse. Friendly welcome from owners.
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Elder York Guest House 3 stars
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One of our top picks in Edinburgh.In ’s , the is 550 yards from Princes Street. Situated on the second floor, it offers easy access to the city’s sights and breakfasts.
Accessed by stairs only, The Elder York bed and breakfast is located in a Grade-A Listed building so some rooms have period features. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, a TV and a private bathroom.
The dining room offers a continental or full Scottish breakfast. Vegetarian and lighter options are available on request.
The Elder York is located in the heart of Edinburgh. Waverly Railway Station is a 10-minute walk away and Edinburgh's main bus station is adjoining the guest house.
Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument are all within 15 minutes’ walk while Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament and the Botanic Gardens are all less than 1 miles away.
This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
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Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish
Very good coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
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Host Information
Elder York Guest House is run by proprieters Harry and Shirley Ogilvie and our wish is to make your visit to Edinburgh enjoyable. We have an extensive network of contacts in the city, and can help you with directions, local information, arranging reservations in restaurants and guidance on sightseeing, should you need it. We pride ourselves on our personal service and attention to detail. A home from home!
Languages spoken: English, Polish
Property surroundings
– Excellent location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!What's nearby *
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Multrees Walk0.1 miles
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Waterloo Place0.2 miles
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Omni Centre0.2 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.2 miles
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Waverley Mall0.2 miles
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Scott Monument0.3 miles
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Edinburgh Waverley station0.3 miles
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Calton Hill0.3 miles
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City Art Centre0.3 miles
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo0.4 miles
Natural beauty *
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Arthur's Seat Mountain2 miles
Closest airports *
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Edinburgh Airport6.7 miles
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Dundee Airport34.9 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.4 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.4 miles
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Royal Mile0.5 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.5 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.6 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.6 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.8 miles
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Arthurs Seat1.3 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia1.8 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium2.1 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo3.2 miles
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Facilities of Elder York Guest House Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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No parking available.
Services
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Polish
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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
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 3 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.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a cot
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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Elder York 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
Please note that the guest house is located on the second floor and accessed by stairs only. There is no elevator at the property.
Payment is taken on arrival.
Please inform Elder York Guest House 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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
