Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

2.9 / 5.0

Fair (548 Ratings)

Hotel in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

This 3-star guest house offers warm, stylish rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Edinburgh’s historic centre is just 5 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

2.4 mi

Stirling Castle

33.8 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

4.3 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

2.6 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Quadruple Room

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Standard Double Room

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

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2.9 / 5.0

Fair (548 Ratings)

Hotel in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking 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 hotel

This 3-star guest house offers warm, stylish rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Edinburgh’s historic centre is just 5 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

2.4 mi

Stirling Castle

33.8 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

4.3 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

2.6 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Quadruple Room

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Standard Double Room

1 Queen • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

2 Single • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

2.9 / 5.0

Fair (548 Ratings)

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0.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Horrendous

The beds were made

Mould, the hazards everywhere, the smell

3.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Comfortable and clean, but property needs some TLC (investment)

Location, price

State of the internal and external decor

3.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel. It is good for the price you pay

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.

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

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Disappointing

The staff was very pleasant

Outdated, not clean, needs repairs asap

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

About 45 mins bus from Edinburgh city centre. Good parking

We got to check in early, and the key was left for us.

We unfortunately didn't get breakfast due to the limited time available. Also the staff knocked on our door at 10am, to tell us check-out was 10:30am. We were still sleeping and would have preferred they wait until 10:30am to knock on our door.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

1 night was enough

Room was pleasant

Mouse traps in rooms and mould in bathroom and dirty walls and floor

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant

Close proximity to Edinburgh

Breakfast, size of room.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant stay, comfortable & clean room. Amazing staff

Great location & staff were amazing

Had to carry luggage upstairs - no lift/dumb waiter

0.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Devastated and disappointed and tired. Never again

Leaving

Not enough space here

1.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Very poor

I asked for a quiet room, room allocated was very noisy with traffic noise all night and people moving up and down, closing doors, couldn't sleep all night Staff not very friendly, poor customer service

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Friendly staff,Great location..Poor accommodation :(

Loads of emails, WhatsApp messages with updates, key entry WiFi etc, Friendly staff, excellent location, bus stop right outside for a short journey into Edinburgh.Small retail park a 10 minute walk away. Great location

We stayed in Room 1 which is literally just inside the main door. If other guests don't close the main door when leaving your room is literally a shoulder barge away from being burgled.Judging by the state of the lock this may have happened previously. Radiator at the bed was filthy, had an accumulation of years of dust inside in it - allergy sufferer's beware!. The radiator in the bathroom could only be described as disgusting! Yellow, stained,rusted - bogging! If you're not going to replace it at least give a paint FFS!. No blackout curtains fitted and the roller blind we did have was sitting propped up in the corner of the room by the TV!. Shower temperature was very temperamental, fortunately it was very warm outside when we visited but I wouldn't want to be having a shower in the winter!. Cushions on bed burst and lamp shades don't sit right. The place is really in desperate need of renovation.Parking for about 4 cars so if you arrive late expect to drive around the local streets to find a spot. A lot of these things are easy fixes but please temper your expectations if you're planning on staying

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Good place but would be so much better with some much needed renovatjon.

Good location for hospital appointment

The building badly needs renovation.There was deployable holding a broken part of the room door on.

1.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

please don't go here. it was overpriced and very poor

no attendant on arrival. couldn't find room. had to ring for further directions to room.staircae was dirty and worn. had to sleep with windows closed on a hot night to stop traffic noise. breakfast was adequate but a cooked breakfast on offer was not offered on our stay.

nothing. service was poor. cleanliness questionable . service non existent.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Nice quite stay, lovely host

Host is very friendly, great communication and very accommodating to request. Nice quite area, close to the city centre. Bus links from outside the accommodation straight to Edinburgh city centre which is very handy. Pictures true to what rooms are like. Lovely stay overall

Nothing

3.5 / 5.0

May 2023

it’s a nice place to stay, but far from Edinburgh

it was calm and clean

Way too many emails, whatsapps, messages via booking. way. too. many.

0.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Filthy

Good location

Looks like it's never been cleaned

1.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Very poor

location

dirty towels with stains, breakfast delayed, plates taken away while eating, fruit not fresh with black spots

1.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Definitely not good

There is a bus stop very nearby

Our rooms were never cleaned, only once when we went to the reception to ask for it. When I told the woman at the reception I did not have a hanger to show I wanted my room cleaned, she had no idea what I was talking about. When the cleaners came, they only gave one new towel while leaving the other towels in the room. We also never received any new bedsheets. We had to survive on two rolls of toiletpaper, and when we went to ask for more, there was no one at the reception. The room itself is reasonable enough, but it just seems like it almost never gets cleaned. There is mold on the ceilings and floors, the carpet is very dusty, and the bathroom has a very foul smell. The ventilator in the bathroom is extremely dusty, and turning it on didn't prove to be very helpful. The toilet also did not flush, unless trying it 5 times in a row, and even then it would not always work (this was not your average toilet, you had to pull a lever to flush, which would release some water, but not nearly enough to actually flush away anything). If you are sensitive to noise, this room is also not for you. You can hear any noise from people marching through the corridors to hearing the snorting of other guests, which was not very pleasant to say the least. On the website it said there would be a flat-screen TV in the room. While there was indeed a TV, it turned out to be the size of a large iPad, and it was lagging so bad that watching anything was basically impossible.

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Good

Good value for money

Very small bathroom

0.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Disgusting.

Nothing.

It was filthy, mould ridden and stains all over the room. Pretty certain it was blood stains all over the lampshades, curtains and carpets. Shower is full of mould. Carpets ripped. Didn’t see a single staff member the entire time to be able to complain. I tried to complain to booking.com but no-one cares. I wouldn’t spend £5 a night to stay here neverMind £188. It was only booked to be close to the children’s hospital due to an emergency but basic cleanliness was not met. Absolutely vile and disgusting place.

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Ideal location

It was close to the centre of Edinburgh, parking was easy access.

There was no hot water in the shower. The room was very cold and even with the heating turned up at its highest, the room still remained cold. The room we were assigned was at the front of the building, our room didn’t have blackout blinds and when cars went past their lights shone into our room. Didn’t have a good nights sleep at all.

0.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Disgusting!!!! Didn’t even stay!!

Absolutely nothing!!!!!

it was filthy, threadbare stair carpet, definitely a trip hazard, stains on bedroom carpet, woodwork was filthy in all areas, black mouldy shower cubicle and dirty! wet towel lying in bathroom floor. (that was the room that was ‘ready’ for guests. curtains hanging of rails. smells were awful as you walked in front door, musky, damp and just disgusting! No way was I staying here after my Dad recovered overnight after heart procedure before we came home again!! I went in to look after arriving early and on seeing outside I felt the need to look further…..I’m glad I did!!! I’m now fighting to get £311 back from guest house as it was pay up front!!! Booking.com seriously need to pay a visit!! I will be fighting this as it’s not acceptable to keep someone’s money when property wasn’t liveable!! Cleaner and a young girl from reception were aware I wasn’t happy but young girl not even admitting to speaking to me or showing me rooms!!! guest house accepted my money from Booking.com the day after we were meant to depart……..knowing fine well we didn’t stay!!!

1.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Won't be going back there...

Location for the purpose of our trip... We were 5 minutes from our venue.

The room was dusty, the decor was drab and tired. The radiators were rusty and dirty. There was mould on the windows of one room. Thin quilts on beds. The breakfast area was just as bad decor and cleanliness wise as the bedrooms and it was cold. The housekeeper kept clearing our table while we were still eating. She then hovered by our room door waiting for us to leave, even though we were leaving within the check out time frame...

2.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Wont be returning in a hurry

its proximity to my destination ( Royal Infirmary Hospital)

the room was very tired and in need of a redecorate/refurnish. bed wasn’t comfortable. no remote control for tv

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

clean comfortable stay breakfast embarcing very poor

nice clean room and comfortable

breakfast was a terrible could not get a cup of tea all the food had been eaten by 2 greedy German familys.Complained to waitress but made out she did not understand and gave me apot of hot water?

3.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Pleasant

closeness to hospital

small room, no cooked breakfast

0.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

worst stay ever

nothing

their was no one their when got their

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Good

good host lady and good location

The beds are too small and not very comfortable

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Bathroom a bit on the small side but a minor problem

1.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

glad we only stayed one night.

it is on a bus route.

the shower cubicle silicon sealant black with mould hot water in shower only warm, had to ask for towels. entrance and stair carpet dirty and badly worn with holes on the stairs. did not have breakfast as had no confidence in the hygiene of the kitchen.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $121 per night. This rental is $20 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

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

Is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, tv, garden, and family friendly.

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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

Hotel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

Hotel in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

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