About this property

Historic Setting: Highfield Guest House in Edinburgh is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, work desks, and flat-screen TVs. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from free WiFi, housekeeping service, luggage storage, and an outdoor seating area. Prime Location: Located 7.5 mi from Edinburgh Airport and 1.2 mi from the University of Edinburgh, the guest house is close to attractions like Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland. Local Activities: The surrounding area offers boating, kayaking, and canoeing, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    United States United States
    The room was a double and two twins, plenty of room to spread out and a bow window making the space light-filled. The bathroom was pristine with everything one could need. Maggie worked through the map and bus routes with us, so we were all set...
  • Yilin
    United States United States
    Friendly and passionate owner, comfortable room, convenient location
  • Angela
    United States United States
    Gracious property with elegant furnishings. Very comfortable great location bus lines run within eight minutes to the center. Kate and Maggie are fabulous people you’ll feel at home.
  • Julie
    United States United States
    The staff was amazing. Tha room was adorable. The towels smelled great. Very nice, quiet and walking distance from food and beveraages
  • Leake
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean room, comfy beds with quality bedding. Well replenished coffee, tea & biscuits. Helpful owners who had taken the trouble to highlight nearby attractions. Great location 20/25 minute walk into Edinburgh with a few nice pubs...
  • Brian
    United States United States
    In a nutshell.. Everything. It was superb. For the entirety of my stay, arriving back at the Highfield Guest House every being after exploring and enjoying the new year’s festivities was like coming back to a warm, comfortable home. The bed...
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    gorgeous home! extremely clean. and only 2 blocks from a bus stop with frequent buses. late night convenience store right across the street!
  • Lynn
    United States United States
    Kate and her property are lovely in every sense of the word. Amazing experience, lovely location and welcoming. I am so thankful I found this property but most importantly met Kate and her team. Thank you Kate.
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent warm friendly hosts. Maggie and Kate are very approachable and informative. Felt very Safe, homely, comfortable bed, gorgeous decor, super clean, easy access to buses
  • Penelope
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Had everything provided for our stay. Room and ensuite excellent.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 191 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We moved to the Highfield Guest House in March 2008 and began to renovate this elegant Victorian house to enhance its original features and create a home for us and our guests to enjoy. We were awarded our Visit Scotland 4 star rating and were delighted when this was raised to a 4 star gold rating in 2014. Our aim is to ensure our guests have a comfortable stay in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Highfield Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are requested to inform the property of their expected arrival time. This can be noted in the Special Request box when booking.

Please note the property is accessed by a set of stairs at the entrance therefore not suitable for wheelchairs or those with limited mobility.

Please inform Highfield 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.

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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