Guest house Elder York Guest House
38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 1183 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
2nd time we have stayed here. Nothing to fault. Very attentive hosts
United KingdomThe guest house was great first time I've been for years murray was very friendly and made sure you we're well looked after and as usal greatt location. Will definitely be back.
United KingdomLocation Murray was an excellent host, kept checking on our arrival when we were late Nice clean room, comfortable bed
United KingdomFriendly host and they upgraded my room and were very helpful.
United KingdomA prime location with only 5-10 minutes walk from everything. The room was tidy and clean, facilities a little bit old-fashioned but enough for a short stay. Staff very nice and friendly, happy to help and recommend places to go.
ChinaExcellent location. Murray was perfect host. Roadworks bit noisy at night when we were there, but overall lovely stay.
United KingdomThe trip thoroughly exceeded my expectations. The location was perfect for our reasons for traveling as it sits just one street away from the OMNI center and a five-minute walk for Princes Street. The twin rooms were a perfect size and with breakfast included at such a low price, we just couldn't refuse.
United KingdomVery 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!
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Elder York Guest House
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Miranda
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Danielle
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Monojit
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Jemma
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Ziyu
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Gill
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Joshua
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Morag
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Dawn
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Elsa
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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.
Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish
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- Guests had a smooth check-in experience
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- Guests spoke highly of the breakfast
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- Some guests found the area noisy
- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Guests spoke highly of public transport
See what guests loved the most:
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Miranda
United Kingdom“2nd time we have stayed here. Nothing to fault. Very attentive hosts ”
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Danielle
United Kingdom
“The guest house was great first time I've been for years murray was very friendly and made sure you we're well looked after and as usal greatt location. Will definitely be back. ”
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Monojit
United Kingdom
“Location Murray was an excellent host, kept checking on our arrival when we were late Nice clean room, comfortable bed”
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Jemma
United Kingdom
“Friendly host and they upgraded my room and were very helpful.”
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Ziyu
China“A prime location with only 5-10 minutes walk from everything. The room was tidy and clean, facilities a little bit old-fashioned but enough for a short stay. Staff very nice and friendly, happy to help and recommend places to go. ”
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Gill
United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Murray was perfect host. Roadworks bit noisy at night when we were there, but overall lovely stay.”
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Joshua
United Kingdom
“The trip thoroughly exceeded my expectations. The location was perfect for our reasons for traveling as it sits just one street away from the OMNI center and a five-minute walk for Princes Street. The twin rooms were a perfect size and with breakfast included at such a low price, we just couldn't refuse.” Read more
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Morag
United Kingdom
“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. ”
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Dawn
United Kingdom
“greeting, info about the hotel and surrounding areas and what we wanted to see etc”
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Elsa
France“Nice 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!” Read more
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
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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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Calton Hill0.3 miles
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City Art Centre0.3 miles
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo0.4 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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Mountain Arthur's Seat2 miles
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Train Edinburgh Waverley station0.3 miles
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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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Facilities of Elder York Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- Invoice provided
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- 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
Child policies
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.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Free |
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.
FAQs about Elder York Guest House
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Check-in at Elder York Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Elder York Guest House by:
- Bus 45min
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The prices at Elder York Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Elder York Guest House is 1,000 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.
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Guests staying at Elder York Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Room options at Elder York Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin
- Quadruple
- Single
