The Ship Inn
184 N High St, Musselburgh, EH21 6BH, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Better than expected, lovely big room, very comfy bed, great bar.

Located in Musselburgh, within 1.9 km of Portobello Beach and 8.7 km of Edinburgh Playhouse, The Ship Inn provides accommodation with a shared lounge and a bar, and free WiFi. The property is situated 8.9 km from Royal Mile, 9.3 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 10 km from University of Edinburgh. Arthurs Seat is 10 km from the inn and The Real Mary King's Close is 10 km away. At the inn, each room is fitted with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms at The Ship Inn are equipped with a seating area. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 10 km from The Ship Inn, while Royal Yacht Britannia is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 24 km from the inn.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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- David
United Kingdom
“Better than expected, lovely big room, very comfy bed, great bar.” - John
United Kingdom
“It was immaculate & finished to a very high standard. Very comfy beds. Lovely friendly staff. The little seating area & kitchen was an added bonus” - Rosie
Ireland
“We enjoyed our stay very much, the room was clean and very comfortable and the shower was super. We ate in the restaurant downstairs which was very convenient and the food was very good. We liked the little tray of breakfast things and the ample...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Ship Inn
- CuisineScottish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of The Ship InnGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Shared kitchen
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Seating Area
- TV
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Sustainable initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
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 beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
The Ship Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform The Ship Inn 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.
FAQs about The Ship Inn
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The nearest beach is just 400 yards from The Ship Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Ship Inn is 850 yards from the centre of Musselburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Ship Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Ship Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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The Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:
- The Ship Inn
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Room options at The Ship Inn include:
- Twin/Double
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The prices at The Ship Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.