Name: Elder York Guest House
Address: 38 Elder Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom, 38 Elder Street, Lothian, EH1 3DX, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £86 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Guest house Elder York Guest House

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*8.5* Edinburgh Playhouse: 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)

*8.4* Camera Obscura and World of Illusions: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

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The location was excellent, 5 min from Waverly Station and 10 min fron the old town.

Claudia, Argentina

Hospitality, bed, personal attention and the truly brilliant breakfast.

John, United Kingdom

Very convenient for the tram line from the airport to the last stop at York place....the guest house is 30yrds up the road. Just slightly out from the centre which is great. The owners were happy to look after our luggage before our check in time and the same after checkout. Nice choice of breakfast from cereals, fruit to Cooked breakfast. Just the right size portions.

Clare, United Kingdom

Its location, close to the center town is practicle. Nice people (Harry gives accurate information about surroundings, points of interests, busses etc...) ; nice breakfast.

Daniel, Belgium

Very nice stuff, helpful owner, comfortable rooms, location in the centre

Kinga, Poland

The breakfasts were excellent. On two mornings of our stay, we had booked early tours. We were able sit down to breakfast right at 8 o'clock. The location of the guest house is ideal for most Edinburgh sites and transportation. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Tom, Canada

A family owned and run hotel. Very friendly people. Excellent breakfast and a perfect central location. They really made you feel welcome and valued and were a very useful source of information. Thank you.

Simon, United Kingdom

The location is good, close to the centre. Breakfast was good with several options.

Paul, United Kingdom

the breakfast was great got everything we asked for & excellent service & very friendly ,cant wait for an excuse to go back. Location is central to all amenities in the city.

Janet, United Kingdom

Great location, lovely breakfasts and friendly staff. Really enjoyed our stay.

Gary, United Kingdom

9.2

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“The location was excellent, 5 min from Waverly Station and 10 min fron the old town.”

Claudia Argentina
“Hospitality, bed, personal attention and the truly brilliant breakfast.”

John United Kingdom
“Very convenient for the tram line from the airport to the last stop at York place....the guest house is 30yrds up the road. Just slightly out from the centre which is great. ”

Clare United Kingdom
“Its location, close to the center town is practicle. Nice people (Harry gives accurate information about surroundings, points of interests, busses etc...) ; nice breakfast.”

Daniel Belgium
“Very nice stuff, helpful owner, comfortable rooms, location in the centre”

Kinga Poland
“The breakfasts were excellent. On two mornings of our stay, we had booked early tours. We were able sit down to breakfast right at 8 o'clock. ”

Tom Canada
“A family owned and run hotel. Very friendly people. Excellent breakfast and a perfect central location. They really made you feel welcome and valued and were a very useful source of information. ”

Simon United Kingdom
“The location is good, close to the centre. Breakfast was good with several options.”

Paul United Kingdom
“the breakfast was great got everything we asked for & excellent service & very friendly ,cant wait for an excuse to go back. Location is central to all amenities in the city.”

Janet United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely breakfasts and friendly staff. Really enjoyed our stay.”

Gary United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Edinburgh.In Edinburgh’s New Town, the Elder York Guest House 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.

New Town is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and culture.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Continental, Full English/Irish

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Multrees Walk
0.1 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
0.1 miles
Waterloo Place
0.2 miles
Omni Centre
0.2 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse
0.3 miles
Edinburgh Waverley station
0.3 miles
Calton Hill
0.3 miles
City Art Centre
0.3 miles
Hanover Fine Arts
0.3 miles
The City of Edinburgh Council
0.4 miles

Natural beauty

Arthur's Seat Mountain
2 miles

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport
6.7 miles
Dundee Airport
34.9 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.4 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m!

Multrees Walk Luxury
Popular brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton
St James Shopping Mall Shopping centre
Harvey Nichols Department store
Popular brands like: Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Chanel, Armani
John Lewis Department store
Popular brands like: Apple, Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Burberry

What travellers love about this location

“Proximity to walking destinations. Personal service ”

Sandy

USA

“Helpful & friendly staffs Harry & Sons, Monica. They allowed us to leave our luggage in their care when we left for a 2 day trip. Very near to Waverle...”

Cristal931

Singapore

“Breakfast was brilliant, family room had 2 single beds and a doh le with plenty of space too! Very central and great for us going to the playhouse x”

Cat

United Kingdom

8.3

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Check-in

14:00 - 23:00

Check-out

Until 10:30 hours

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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 extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All children from 4 to 12 years are charged 50 % of the room stay per night per person for extra beds.

All older children or adults are charged 100 % of the room stay per night per person for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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

Elder York Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

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.

“Very convenient for the tram line from the airport to the last stop at York place....the guest house is 30yrds up the road. Just slightly out from the centre which is great. The owners were happy to look after our luggage before our check in time and the same after checkout. Nice choice of breakfast from cereals, fruit to Cooked breakfast. Just the right size portions. ”

Clare

“The breakfasts were excellent. On two mornings of our stay, we had booked early tours. We were able sit down to breakfast right at 8 o'clock. The location of the guest house is ideal for most Edinburgh sites and transportation. Staff is very helpful and friendly.”

Tom

Canada

“A family owned and run hotel. Very friendly people. Excellent breakfast and a perfect central location. They really made you feel welcome and valued and were a very useful source of information. Thank you.”

Simon

“the breakfast was great got everything we asked for & excellent service & very friendly ,cant wait for an excuse to go back. Location is central to all amenities in the city.”

Janet

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Reviewed: 25 May 2019

Anonymous
USA
Age group: 25 – 34
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds were slightly uncomfortable for us but not too bad. However, the shower was not very clean at all. It appeared as though mold was growing and it just downright needed a very thorough cleaning. We left the sign on the room for cleaning but came back to the room the same as it was except our beds had been made and the rubbish had been removed. In addition, our window was broken and would not latch to close at night although this didn’t create a problem for us due to the decent temperatures outside.
It was in a good area of town with easy access to tram for airport and also about 10min walk to Waverley for train transport. Staff was friendly.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 25 May 2019

Maw
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Private External Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some noise from the street, but what else would you expect in a city centre so no real complaint.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 24 May 2019

Ethel
Canada
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The stairs to get to the reception area and the room
Breakfast choices were excellent

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 24 May 2019

Susan
Canada
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
You can’t open the windows very much. We found our room hot. Very noisy due to nearby construction
Location is great. Nice restaurants nearby

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 23 May 2019

Amelia
Australia
10

“This is a fantastic place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very warm and hospitable staff!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 23 May 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Efficient and well run

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 22 May 2019

Claudia
Argentina
10

“Very confortable room, scotish breakfast availabble, great location and kind staff. We would go back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There were some stair to reach the reception and the room, but a person from the staff, kinding took the laggage upstairs.
The location was excellent, 5 min from Waverly Station and 10 min fron the old town.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 22 May 2019

John
United Kingdom
9.6

“Would definitely use this place again”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower pressure and temperature was only adequate
Hospitality, bed, personal attention and the truly brilliant breakfast.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 21 May 2019

Kami
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It's a bit smaller, up 3 flights of stairs, but with all that you get it's a wonderful value, definitely recommend for minimalists.
Very comfortable stay in a good location, clean and wonderful management! Also provide a nice breakfast.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 21 May 2019

Clare
United Kingdom
8.3

“Perfect Base..”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Would give better ratings but it needs to be updated.. Had problem with the shower, very little water coming through it was reported and problem sorted by the time we came back later that day.
Very convenient for the tram line from the airport to the last stop at York place....the guest house is 30yrds up the road. Just slightly out from the centre which is great. The owners were happy to look after our luggage before our check in time and the same after checkout. Nice choice of breakfast from cereals, fruit to Cooked breakfast. Just the right size portions.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 20 May 2019

Daniel
Belgium

2 helpful votes
7.5

“Nice B&B close to the center.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Room 10 bathroom's bathroom has a window that needs urgent replacement (obvious risks to have it falling 4 floors lower)... A new window would possibly help to isolate from the streets' rumour: two good raisons to do this investment.
Its location, close to the center town is practicle. Nice people (Harry gives accurate information about surroundings, points of interests, busses etc...) ; nice breakfast.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 19 May 2019

Carol
United Kingdom
5.8

“Good location, but very basic and not too clean”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Needs an overhaul of furniture and bathroom was dirty, particularly the shower.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 19 May 2019

Jitsiri
Thailand
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
high steps, no lift
good location, breakfast , cleanliness,

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 17 May 2019

Kinga
Poland

5 helpful votes
8.3

Very good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There were some problems with internet, but everything else was great
Very nice stuff, helpful owner, comfortable rooms, location in the centre

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 17 May 2019

Tom
Canada

2 helpful votes
9.6

“We enjoyed staying at the Elder Guest House and would definitely stay there again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfasts were excellent. On two mornings of our stay, we had booked early tours. We were able sit down to breakfast right at 8 o'clock. The location of the guest house is ideal for most Edinburgh sites and transportation. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in May 2019

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Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of Elder York Guest House Great facilities! Review score, 8.0

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