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Reviews of Balmore Guest House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ, United Kingdom

#135 of 150 B&Bs and inns in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 3173 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For 3 women staying in the one room there wasnt enough mirrors to all get ready at same time. Theres plenty wall space for a tall full length mirror

    Decent sized room, very comfortable would stay again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasnt as clean as expected

    Location is great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    7.0
    One of the most affordable options for a nice room in Edinburgh these days
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room - En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, 10 minutes away from Haymarket and 15 minutes away from the Old town (which is a lovely walk). The room was small but affordable (for Edinburgh standards anyway). The bed was really comfortable, and there was good shower pressure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    One can have a good stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They can improve on the cleanliness of bathroom mats . Better quality hangers in the closet would be better

    The room was of good size for 4 people with comfortable beds . Room heating is good . Checkin experience was very smooth and good . Staff is good . It is locate at mere 20 min walk to Edinburg castle which made our visit really comfortable. We could just walk to our destinations every time and explore the city easily . There are lots of cute cafes and nice indian restaurants at a distance of just 5 min walk .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    Close to the Royal Mile, but costing a bit less
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The host is off-site after 9pm, and they tell you that in their instructions. However, we met a man outside before 9 who wanted to check in, but the host was already gone and the man's phone couldn't call internationally to reach them. Luckily, we were able to call for him, and the host came over right away. But be aware, and check in plenty before 9, if that might be an issue for you.

    Nice house overlooking a quiet street, subdivided into rooms with bathrooms. Clean and cozy. Our room was up a couple flights of stairs, but you could probably request a ground level room if needed. Less than a mile walk to Edinburgh Castle with lots of shops to look at along the way, but ubers were a quick option, if that walk seems too long.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    7.0
    Great value and well organised accommodation.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient for university and town

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty towels, sheets, glasses, kettle and spoons. It looked as if it had not been cleaned after the previous guests.

    The location of the apartment was great. Very close to the center. We didn't have to use buses. The room was nice and had everything we expected.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a great experience to stay in this hotel. Everything was perfect. In particular, the hostel is especially comfortable. It is really close to the city center. You can walk everywhere. There are some nice shops around the hotel and also there is a bus stop near the hotel. The best thing about the hotel was that they allowed us to put our luggage in their room after check out. Thank you again for everything.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, accessible to all the markets you needed,homey ambience
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room en suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing so far

    Homey ambience

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    After staying in another room in Balmore earlier in the week ,I felt this room was small & pokey & the bed too small.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I’ve stayed here around 3 times now, each time the locks have been a bit difficult for the rooms

    Lovely place too stay, great location, not far to walk in to the town centre, warm and clean rooms

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not clean enough, hairs and dust in the room, closet dirty, but smelled good

    Location quite good, quiet and walkable distance from old town

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small bathroom

    Good location and clean room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was not very friendly, the furniture was old and not comfortable. The room was cold and drafty from the window. The bathroom was not very clean and there were old towels with stains

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    Rugby Break
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room en suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was at the top of very steep stairs, so beware when booking. It was probably a little too far from centre for us, although bus service was good.

    It was clean. Friendly staff on check in.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    7.0
    Great little place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Few spider webs on the ceiling. Just needed abit of a dust.

    Lovely little room, nice and warm. Shower was amazing!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very limited parking spaces. I think they are also a bit smaller compared to other ones. There was a range rover parked, It looked like the space left wouldn't be enough for another car. The parking spaces on the road also fill in quickly. I finished work at 20:30 so when I arrived there was only 1space available.

    It was close to where I was working.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Large Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfort and location were great.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Kind of noisy front doors. Luckily enough our room was in the back of the house, therefore we heard the noise just a remotely. But I can imagine it becomes kind of annoying, when your room is located right next to it.

    Walkable location to the city centre (10 minutes to the castle), no need to pay for buses. Nice and calm neighbourhood. Nice shops and restaurants 5 minutes down the road. There was no problem to be checked-in an hour earlier. We had a little garden connected to our room and we got a room for three though we payed for a double room and it was nicely heated - we travelled in February so the weather is kind of cool. The staff is not very talkative and I mean it in a good way. They tell you what you need to know and then leave you to your self. No need to make small talks, so if you are an introverted person as me, you will love this approach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    8.0
    it was a lovely stay and we really enjoyed it - we will stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    but dusty everywhere and a bit too much furniture in the room (we all kept stubbing our toes!)

    location was good, and was somewhat clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had to leave the room and walk through the corridor to go to our private bathroom

    It was near the city centre, the bed was very comfortable and staff friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Windows were almost impossible to open. Noise carries very well between rooms and hallway.

    Nice big rooms. Very clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money for a short overnight stay. Very comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No catering facilities and the additional fees (£10 per hour) for check-in after 9pm were not clearly signposted before booking.

    Very comfortable stay. Cute room with basic amenities in a lovely house. Good location close to Haymarket station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent value for money and quality. I could relax and sleep after a hard day. I was also pleased with the large numbe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room - En Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly outdated furniture and fixtures. Very good audibility behind the door in the corridor. Sometimes it was noisy

    Location, heating, price, facilities, powerful wi-fi and high speed of internet

    Stayed in February 2024

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