About this property

Located in Edinburgh's historic New Town and 15 minutes’ walk from the city center, the family-run McCrae's Bed and Breakfast is a traditional 19th-century property with a mix of period and modern features. The B&B also features free Wi-Fi and rooms with attached bathroom. A smart TV with free access to popular streaming services is provided in each room at McCrae’s, along with tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have garden views and a double-sized shower. All rooms are at ground level. All towels and bed linen are made from Organic or Fairtrade cotton and all laundry and cleaning products used are environmentally friendly. A complimentary continental breakfast is served in the elegant dining room, consisting of organic and locally sourced ingredients where possible. Cooked breakfast options are available at an additional price. A piano and small library of books are also featured in the room. The shopping district of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle can both be reached in a 20-minute walk. Edinburgh Airport is only a 25-minute drive from the B&B.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 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 9.4!

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

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gabrielle
    United States United States
    Absolutely wonderful! Perfect distance away from old town that it was an easy walk, but kept you out of the crazy busy traffic/crowds.
  • Melissa
    Thailand Thailand
    Beautiful, well taken care of, lots of notes about necessary information, great breakfast, friendly people!
  • Chapel
    United States United States
    Host was more than accommodating, the bed was comfy, and the "continental" breakfast was more than enough. It was a bit of a walk uphill to the the main attractions, but the neighborhood was nice and I would call it a great value.
  • Katelyn
    United States United States
    We would highly recommend this B&B to anyone! John was a great host, communicated well, and the rooms were lovely. The pictures online do not do them justice. The rooms are large, very clean, comfortable and stylish. It was a delicious breakfast....
  • Snow
    United States United States
    The property was clean and well appointed. Our host was welcoming and went above and beyond what we expected.
  • Alexander
    United States United States
    Our host for friendly and the place was absolutely lovely. John, our host, helped us get settled in and everything was exactly as explained when booking the room. Breakfast was lovely with all different options of pastries, fruit, etc. I loved the...
  • Claire
    United States United States
    The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful. Most of all, John was helpful and welcoming.
  • Gary
    United States United States
    Breakfast was excellent. Our location was just right with great access to restaurants and pubs.
  • Marshall
    United States United States
    Room was very quiet, clean,and comfortable, host was outstanding - thoughtful, hospitable, and friendly but not at all intrusive. Breakfast choices were excellent and the quality was very high.
  • Katherine
    United States United States
    Exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable hosts-- we only stayed for three nights but it really felt like home. Location is perfect to explore both major tourist attractions and also some more out of the way areas. Lovely healthy breakfast,...

Hosted by John

9.9
Host Review Score
John
We are a traditional New Town main-door garden flat in a quiet residential area of the city, close to many great non-touristy pubs and restaurants. You and the other guests in our 3 en-suite rooms will be sharing our home with us during your stay.
I'm an Irishman who has lived in Edinburgh for over 20 years and have made this fantastic city my home.
We live in a quiet residential area just a short walk from the city centre and all tourist attractions, where you'll get a feel for the real Edinburgh, with lots of good restaurants, bars and pubs nearby, mainly frequented by local people.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

McCrae's Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that late check-in is unavailable at this property.

Check-in is possible from 9:30 but rooms may not be ready until 13:00. Guests can drop off their bags and collect keys between 9:30 and 13:00.

Please note that the continental breakfast will only be available from 8:00 to 9:30.

Guests can order a cooked breakfast for GBP 5.00 per person at the property.

Please note, the lead guest must be 18 years or older. Guests younger than 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Please inform McCrae's Bed and Breakfast 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: C, EH-78077-F

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