Experience World-class Service at 23 Mayfield

Located just 1 mile from Edinburgh city center and the Royal Mile, the family-run 23 Mayfield offers free WiFi. This detached Victorian guest house features retains many original features. Dating back to 1868, the property also offers a Club Room with a selection of rare books, Chesterfield furniture, a Georgian chess board, and an oversize, handmade Connect Four game. The traditional rooms at 23 Mayfield boast solid, hand-carved mahogany furnishings, along with a large flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities with Borders biscuits. The private bathroom features a heated mirror and complimentary Penhalagon toiletries. In the mornings, 23 Mayfield serves an imaginative breakfast menu in the impressive dining room. The dishes are cooked to order using local produce. Home to Holyrood Palace, Princes Street, and the Royal Mile, the lively center of Edinburgh also offers the historic Edinburgh Castle, which is just 30 minutes’ walk from 23 Mayfield. The guest house is conveniently located along the main bus route into the city. Surcharge parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

23 Mayfield has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 28, 2013

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Hitchmough
    CanadaCanada
    This property was all about the details - every part of the experience had been thought through. Along with a beautiful guest lounge with high speed internet and an honesty bar for alcohol, our room was very clean and intentional. The shower was...
  • Richie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    This was a beautiful property, with gorgeous fittings and decor. The bed was really comfortable too. The owners were lovely and welcoming and the breakfast was possibly the best I’ve ever had in a hotel. being from Edinburgh originally and...
  • Yavuz
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    authentic building decorated with original and periodic art, were full of atmosphere that’s embellished with great traditional breakfast.
  • Annabelle
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    What a place! Absolutely incredible in every way. The food was amazing and so creative every breakfast time and it felt like a home from home with our hosts being so welcoming. Ross provided us with recommendations for fantastic places to eat and...
  • J
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    Great establishment, very nice people and fantastic breakfast for a good local price. Will most definitely come back!
  • Jonathan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    We spent a lovely 2 days in Edinburgh. 23 Mayfield is a wonderful guest house. From the moment we arrived until we left we were made to feel very welcome by Ross and Kathleen. The location is brilliant, the breakfast was excellent and the room we...
  • Holly
    AustraliaAustralia
    Beautifully decorated. Fantastic lounge and honesty bar. Breakfast was superb. Great location, hosts and recommendations.
  • Alison
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Faultless. Warm welcome from the hosts who were more than happy for us to arrive at 9am and leave the car to get the bus into the city centre for the day. Grounds and rooms spotless and smelled lovely with reed diffusers. Rooms all decorated...
  • Mikko
    FinlandFinland
    Good location, buses every few minutes to centrum 50m away from hotel. Clean, cosy, great place in general. Beautiful Victorian building and nice interior.
  • Andrew
    CanadaCanada
    very welcoming and breakfast was excellent. The team also accommodated my gluten intolerance and I felt like they went out of their way to provide for me.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi, Does the Double Deluxe Room have a bath? Can we get a bath and not just shower? Thanks

    Hi All our rooms have amazing power showers.
    Answered on 14 June 2021
  • Have you vacancies for November or December please?

    For full room details please check our website for further information. Many thanks
    Answered on 11 December 2021
  • Is it possible to check-in 9.45pm/10pm? We have already booked our flights from London and aren't able to arrive any earlier.

    Yes, that is no problem. For guests arriving after 7pm we provide simple self check in details.
    Answered on 13 February 2020
  • Could you please clarify what is meant by surcharge parking? Thank you

    Parking is an additional £5 per night.
    Answered on 29 August 2020

Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score

23 Mayfield was built in 1868 during the reign of Queen Victoria and is typical of the traditional architecture of its period. All rooms are uniquely decorated with handcrafted solid mahogany furniture according to the theme of the room. 23 Mayfield has a Club Room in which you can relax and unwind on our Chesterfield furniture, have a game of chess on a Georgian chess board ,or on our hand made oversized Connect Four and a selection of old and rare books some dating as far back as 1740s, cds and a laptop all for guest use.
Been working in the Catering industry for 30 years
Newington is an area of Edinburgh, Scotland, about 15 to 20 minutes walk south of the city centre, the Royal Mile and Princes Street. It is the easternmost district of the area formerly covered by the Burgh Muir, gifted to the City by David I in the 12th Century. It is bounded to the east by Dalkeith Rd, to the west by Causewayside, to the North by East and West Preston St, and to the south by East and West Mayfield. bEven after the 1586 consolidation of land rights over the Burgh Muir, the area remained largely rural. The Newington Estate was purchased sometime before 1672 by John Lauder, a Baillie and Treasurer of Edinburgh, who thereafter took the landed designation "of Newington", until he became Sir John Lauder, 1st Baronet of Fountainhall. This family later also became possessed, by marriage, of the estate of The Grange, Edinburgh. With overcrowding of the city centre being initially alleviated by migration to the north, to the New Town, via the North Bridge erected in 1772. However, many people felt that the New Town, elegant as it was, did not offer privacy and intimacy, and so, when the South Bridge was built in 1788, parts of Newington became available for develop
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info *

Amenities of 23 Mayfield
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Heating
Garden
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs £5 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    23 Mayfield takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 7 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 7 and up are allowed)

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Debit card 23 Mayfield 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 inform 23 Mayfield 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.

    FAQs about 23 Mayfield

    • Check-in at 23 Mayfield is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • 23 Mayfield offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • The prices at 23 Mayfield may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • 23 Mayfield is 1.4 miles from the center of Edinburgh.

    • Room options at 23 Mayfield include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double

    • Guests staying at 23 Mayfield can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish