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Reviews of OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh 3 stars

126 Old Dalkieth Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4SD, United Kingdom

#161 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 436 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    7.2

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was in such a panic I accidentally booked the wrong night, and I wasn’t able to cancel my reservation/amend the booking without getting a refund or charged a fee so I ended up booking for 2 nights instead of 1

    I needed to book last minute to stay an extra night due to an emergency and my boyfriend was in hospital unexpectedly. It was very close to the hospital, the shower was great and the bed was very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    5.0
    Not very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was absolutely no staff. the place was not clean, the bed was basically broken. There was an extensive amount of mold in the bathroom shower.

    It was close to our first stop

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    6.0
    A little TlC wouldn't cost much
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wallpaper hanging off sink small couldn't fill kettle bed uncomfortable never slept much :very expensive for no b/fast . £50-£60 I think

    Location easy access

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom needed cleaning and updating

    Location was good, room was large

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    5.0
    It was a bed close to the hospital at very reasonable price wouldn’t of been able to find anything as cheap
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very poor quality .

    Very close to the hospital . Father was really ill so wanted to be as close as possible

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    7.0
    budget bnb with good access to the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    one of the beds seemed to dip quite a lot and the shower would cut out after a few minutes of hot water

    close to a bus stop so easy to get to the city

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the staff were friendly , although we didn't ask for anything apart from skimmed milk at breakfast and the girl did not understand what we were asking for . The radiator in the bathroom was rusty all over . The WIFI although free kept switching off so you had to keep logging on , but it worked fine . all in all it was a comfy place for us to sleep , NO nasty smells or anything unpleasent and not a bad price for near the city.

    shower was good but small radiator in the bathroom was quite rusty and a little cramped , bed was large and comfy breakfast was very basic continental plus tea / coffee and toast / , just what you would expect from a 3 *

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    6.0
    Comfortable and clean, but property needs some TLC (investment)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    State of the internal and external decor

    Location, price

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    7.0
    Nice comfortable. Definitely good for this price. Breakfast really great bonus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Need more comfort in the bedroom.

    Good location, good service, nice people. Warm and clean room

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    6.0
    This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel. It is good for the price you pay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedroom and the bathroom could be spruced up a bit, it is looking a bit worn and the hair dryer was very hot.

    The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The border biscuits in the room were yummy. An excellent location for the city centre just a short bus ride away or a 45 min walk. The garden at the back of the hotel was vey nice, there were tables and chairs if you were staying in warmer weather you could sit outside. The continental breakfast had a good selection of things to choose from. The lady in the breakfast room was polite and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor first impression walking into hallway. Dirty, stained and ripped carpet, particularly on the stairs. My friend's room was stinking of a damp smell, smelling like dirty floor mops or dirty drains. Carpets generally were poor, frayed at edges, thin and a bit worn looking in places. Curtains in my room weren't hanging properly with some hooks having fallen out. Paint work needs freshened up on some walls both in the bedroom and more so in the stairwell. I paid almost £90 more for my room than my friends and will need to find out why. Both booked through Booking.com. We booked at different times. We didn't see any staff until we were getting into the car to leave when a lady came to the door and smiled. There was no attempt made to come to speak to with us.

    Bed was comfortable enough and room was warm and reasonably clean. Amenities were okay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is nice, but it's very old and a bit dirty. The bathroom was small and also the shower very small.

    Breakfast and location are good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Good for price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a little far from city center.

    Really quite. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet too small. Unable to sit properly due to location of hand basin. Gluten free breakfast requested but no effort made. No contact with staff other than serving breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very tired looking and needs updating

    Good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updating

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    6.0
    Comfy beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For £110 a night, in the outskirts...I was expecting a little bit more; even simple things such as more options for breakfast would have left me with a better opinion. Overall is okay.

    The beds were very comfy and surely had a good night's rest. The property itself is a bit old and needs maintenance, the floors squeak a bit so in the morning you hear the people getting up in the nearby rooms -not a huge bother for me, but it would if you're a light sleeper. Overall it was a good place, although it was pricey for what you get. We meet the staff in the morning during breakfast and the lady that was around was lovely, although the breakfast was continental and quite basic.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    7.0
    Adequate for our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds weren’t very comfortable. We had to flip the mattresses because of sagging. The sheet protectors weren’t in the best shape

    Location, and breakfast was included. The staff was friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    7.0
    Clean and comfy but in need of tlc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet on stairs really worn

    It is clean and comfortable but a tad shabby needs updated and definitely needs a new carpet on stairs. Never saw any staff, so I couldn't comment on them. But on a whole would stay again. Bonus was car parking

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    7.0
    Welcoming staff, quite pleasant place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was a disappointment, being rather poor - English breakfast is not provided and apart from beverages and toasts there is not much choice - one kind of small cheese, one egg per person and some sweet bakeries, which may not suit to everybody.

    Staff is very kind and welcoming. Rooms are quite comfortable, tea making facilities are welcome.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    6.0
    All we required for one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Musty smell of corridor and room. Toilet seat hit you on the back when you sat down. Shower head was mouldy. Continental breakfast was very basic. Whole house needs modernised to 2023 standards.

    We had a quadruple room which suited three of us. Free parking and able to leave car all day after have checked out.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    5.0
    Basic and grubby
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very run down , carpets felt sticky underfoot , mould on the walls and shower . Needs a cost of paint and bit of a soft refurb

    Location and price

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    every thing

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    7.0
    Good price, good structure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility is a bit outdated, and could benefit from a bit of renovation

    The accommodation is perfect for those who want to spend some time in Edinburgh. Just outside the city centre. The facility is in a good state, maybe a bit outdated, the rooms are okay with kettle, tea and coffee. The breakfast is non-cooked, but it has a good assortment of choices. I found useful the WhatsApp assistance, for self check in and check out.

    Stayed in August 2023

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