About this property

Centrally located, just 19 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle, A Room in the City - West is set in a building dating back to 1700s. Princes Street is a 2-minute walk away and free WiFi access is available throughout the property. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, cable channels and a seating area. The rooms also have tea/coffee making facilities and an private bathroom with a power shower. Edinburgh Conference Center is a 10-minute walk away and the property is 1 mile from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is also just over 1 mile from the property and Edinburgh Airport is less than 7 miles away. Arthur's Seat is just 3 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

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


Availability

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Room Type
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Doreen
    United States United States
    Lovely accommodations so thoughtfully decorated and window to the private garden.
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    Lots to like: The people, the decorations, the shower, instant hot water at the tap, comfy bed,s, the cat (outside), everything
  • Iglesiasmarina
    Argentina Argentina
    The house is gorgeous, super clean and the owners are very kind. It's very well located and you cand find coffee, tea, milk and a kettle in the compartment next to the bed.
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    The host was very friendly, and had lots of tips about where to go for food and entertainment! Beds were comfortable, and bedding changed daily.
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautifully furnished and welcoming place. The bed was very comfortable and there were two nice seating areas outside. David is a friendly and charming man.
  • Lindsey
    United States Minor Outlying Islands United States Minor Outlying Islands
    This was our favorite stay on our trip. Fantastic location, wonderful host and we really loved the room and the property. Couldn’t have asked for anything more!
  • Naber
    United States United States
    We were incredibly impressed with our stay with David, his wife and A Room in the City! We were only in Edinburgh for 24 hours and were sad to leave the comfort and fabulousness this space provided. The location is extremely walkable and close to...
  • Monica
    United States United States
    The location was great and made the city very walkable. The room and bed were very conformable and gave us ample space to open up our larger luggage. The hosts were very nice and accommodating, allowing us to store our bags before and after checkout.
  • Kamran
    United States United States
    The location cannot be beat! A 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Castle but not in the thick of it like the major hotels. Lots of restaurants and shopping close by. Bus from the airport drops you right there. Jacuzzi was very nice, fits two people....
  • Natalia
    United States United States
    Everything was perfect! The place was spotless, the location was ideal, and the hosts were kind and attentive. I had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend staying here

Hosted by May and David

9.8
Host Review Score
May and David
Four great rooms set in Edinburgh city center, our property very much suits the independent traveler. Whilst we are always available, our guests can often enjoy the spaces we have to offer without interruption.
We welcome everyone in this safe space.
Great city center location. Close to all attractions, fantastic restaurants, bars, parks and open air spaces
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

A Room in the City - West takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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

Four great rooms set in Edinburgh city center, our property very much suits the independent traveler. While we are always available, our guests can often enjoy the spaces we have to offer without interruption. Everyone is welcome in this safe space. Close to all attractions, fantastic restaurants, bars, parks and open spaces.

Please note, if guests wish to check in after 19:00 the property must be notified ahead of time in the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please inform A Room in the City - West 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.

License number: 101002084506