Straven Guesthouse

Straven Guesthouse Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(122 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Straven Guesthouse provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property features quiet street views and is 100 metres from Portobello Beach and 5.7 km from Edinburgh Playhouse.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Beachfront or waterfront

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

5.5 mi

Stirling Castle

55.8 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

5.9 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

5.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 118 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Straven Guesthouse

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(122 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Beachfront or waterfront

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

5.5 mi

Stirling Castle

55.8 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

5.9 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

5.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 118 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(122 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Very enjoyable

Great welcome, comfortable room, superb breakfast

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Exceptional

This accommodation is excellent in every way. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and in the most convenient location. Sinead and Chris were extremely welcoming and provided a delicious breakfast. Highly recommended.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Very good

Location, clean, quiet, friendly

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Best bed and breakfast we have stopped at

Absolutely everything ... The hosts where welcoming, knowledgeable, very approachable nothing was to much trouble. The location is amazing and the bed and breakfast is spotless .. a credit to the bed and breakfast industry .

The fact we ad to leave . Wanted to stay longer

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Everything was great…!!! Thanks a lot to Sinead

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Exceptional host - very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

We really enjoyed staying at The Straven and Sinead is a wonderful host, so helpful and a very nice person.

Absolutely beautiful, It is a beautiful place to stay. *10*

Nothing, it’s well set up for there guests.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Tasty breakfast ( organic ingredients)

Everything

Non

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Location and breakfast were excellent.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Home from Home

It was an amazing experience to stay at Straven Guesthouse. I felt at home, the bed was very comfortable and the room was beautiful and warm. Breakfast was a whole variety of delicious dishes, home made and beautiful. The sea front is only a few steps away and I enjoyed walking along the sea promenade to the cafés - and walking along the sea shore. I felt looked after and cared for by Sinead and Chris. Thank you so much !!

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

lovely hosts

the location

the decor

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Great find, in great location

Such a gem of a place run by such lovely, friendly people. Very comfortable room, huge bed, homemade toiletries, lots of environmentally-friendly considerations. Great advice for first-time Edinburgh visitors. Lovely breakfast. We had deluxe room, which was on the pricey side but still good value compared to city centre prices. 30 seconds from a gorgeous beach, 30 min bus ride to city centre, and easy street parking. Many restaurants and cafes within 15 min walk.

Nothing. Can't really fault it!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

We like it lot

10 out of 10

Not a thing

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Great selection and service by Chris.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

everything lovely comfortable bed,excellent shower, great breakfast with plenty of choices, perfect location 2 minutes from the beach which is stunning and wonderful hosts made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them so thank you Sinead and Chris for a wonderful stay Maggie and Martin ❤️

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

We traveled nearly 4,000 miles for The Open Championship and found Straven to be a real hole-in-one.

Chris and Sinead were incredible hosts and made us feel at home from check-in. The breakfast each morning was something we looked forward to each day. It was restaurant quality (wife asked for a recipe) and the soft background music (personal note here) was spot on. Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The property is located near a bus stop, so getting around isn’t an issue. Lastly, it’s a 2 minute (max) skip down to the beach. It’s one block away.

N/A - Everything about this property was as advertised and in good order.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

fantastic break , hosts and food great

kept brilliant

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

Hosts were extremely kind

9.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

The owners went out of their way to help, give information and be welcoming and friendly

Excellent varied breakfast. Good choices with interesting options and home cooked. Location excellent. Near to the city on a bus route and within sight of the sea.

No complaints at all

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great hosts, great location.

Chris and Sinead were so welcoming. They were very knowledgeable when asked questions about the area. The breakfast was lovely too.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great B&B!

We booked the accommodation as a gift for our parents' silver wedding anniversary. They were very excited. Chris and Sinead were great hosts, the rooms are big and clean and the breakfast was great! The two also helped a lot with the loss of luggage. Big praise!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Fantastic, Highly recommended.

A really superb guest house. The location is amazing, very close to Portobello beach. I would definitely stay again

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great location, friendly hosts, best breakfast choice, lovely property. Recommend to anyone wanting an ideal base for Ed

Location

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

Lovely house, bed, breakfast, and owners! Definitely recommend!

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Superb

Delicious breakfast, very friendly staff, great location near Portobello beach.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Beautiful location, easy to go into the city and a luxurious place to stay

We loved this guest house. A beautifully furnished house with gorgeous decor. The bed was so comfortable and large you couldn't fail to have a good nights sleep. The ethos of the owner is organic which includes the shower gel. Sinead is an amazing host and nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast was amazing so much choice. A guest lounge upstairs is gorgeous and very comfortable. I cannot praise this guest house highly enough. I can't wait to go back.

Nothing it is perfect n every way

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

perfect

Tranquil location,beautiful beach at the end of the road and Edinburgh city within easy reach, al our needs were well catered for.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Breakfast was 1class could not fault it, superb breakfast.

nothing very good

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

a lovely bed and breakfast! it was exceptionally clean which I loved. the quality of the breakfast was very good. as we

it was very clean and comfortable and the owners were very friendly very central to the attractions we were visiting.

nothing I could mention which I was not happy with

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Wonderful weekend stay!

The hosts were super lovely and so welcoming. It was mine and my partner's first time in Edinburgh and they told us so many great hints and tips to make our trip better (and ensure we wouldn't get lost!). The location of the guest house is fantastic, right by the seafront and only a 3.5mile walk into the city centre. The breakfasts were incredible, and the hosts took the time to check for any dietary requirements and bought my partner oat milk before we arrived.

Only thing I'd note is there's no toilet brush in the bathrooms, but it's a very minor thing, and isn't an issue for everyone.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Fabulous Stay

This was our second stay at The Straven Guesthouse and just like the first stay, we thoroughly enjoyed it. The hosts are super friendly and the house is clean, warm and comfortable. The breakfast choices are yummy!

Nothing!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Great location by the beach seeing all dog walks and little coffee shops ,

Breakfast was amazing so much choice and served with a good chat about our previous day.room was lovely and so comfy bed

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Great stay, location was fab, close to different types of transport, staff couldn’t have been nicer. Had. great time.

loved how cosy it was, staff were amazing and will definitely be returning

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Exceptional

Lovely room with a great view of the sea. Hosts were really accommodating and friendly. Really nice breakfast served in the morning, excellent value for money. Will definitely be returning

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Wonderful little holiday in Edinburgh/Portobello

Very hearty and tasty breakfast with really good choices. Portobello is beautiful and so scenic. Sinead and Chris are lovely hosts. Really lovely stay.

Everything was perfect. Looking fwd to staying again.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

This is the best guesthouse I have stayed at without a doubt. a great location, excellent food, lovely host and heat val

Sinead the host was absolutely brilliant, she was so helpful and informative about the surrounding area and where to drink and eat. The breakfast was amazing with so much choice. Excellent would highly recommend.

Everything was excellent.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is R 2,230 per night. This rental is R 1,003 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Straven Guesthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Straven Guesthouse pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Straven Guesthouse?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, tv, and beachfront or waterfront.

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Straven Guesthouse

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Straven Guesthouse

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Straven Guesthouse pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Straven Guesthouse?

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