Leith stay.Your stay at this Leith guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Princes Street and Royal Mile. Leith Links and Edinburgh Port are also within half a mile (1 km).
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Edinburgh Castle - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
The Shore Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
The Foot of the Walk - 4 min walk
Printworks Coffee - 3 min walk
Brass Monkey the Shore - 7 min walk
The Lioness of Leith - 5 min walk
Malt & Hops - 5 min walk
About this property
Pillars House
3.5-star guest house near Princes Street
As a guest of Pillars House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Edinburgh guesthouse.
6 guestrooms or units
Built in 1890
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Smoking in designated areas
Pillars House offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Property is also known as
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Pillars House Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Cant fault it. Stayed here for New Years. Met a great guy called Craig who checked us all in and had great conversation and hints and tips. The room was warm and clean. Would definitely stay again.
Greatest hosts in a great city! Steps away from tram.
Steeves
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra
Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Amenities
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Location is amazing!
Loads of various coffees, snacks, waters etc on offer. They truly go above and beyond.
I will be coming back to stay again!
Dog friendly too, which was great for me and my pup. Couldn't be made to feel anymore comfortable!
Thanks so much! We will be back again
Does what it says on the tin.
Good simple value accomodation.
Really well equipped kitchen if looking to feed yourself or family, but yet close enough to cafes and such if not.
Thanks
Really friendly and helpful, lots of advice about local places, and transport. It felt very safe.
Good help yourself breakfast items, and nice selection in the room.
Located very near the tram stop to the centre and the airport which was useful
Pillars House is a hidden gem, which offers fantastic value for money in a very expensive city. I thought it would be a bit basic, but it offered much more than I expected and the en suite bathroom was a pleasant surprise. We were able to do an element of self-catering using the shared kitchen and everyone we met was very friendly.
Pillars House is located close to the tram line in Edinburgh, which opens up easy access to the city.
The place is close to public transportation-trams and buses which is the best thing about this place. The property manager, Craig was very helpful and friendly. He also provided some good travel tips. Room was clean and had basic amenities along with coffee and snacks. The only down side is that the walls are paper thin like many places in Europe so it is easy to disturb others and/or get disturbed by them. Caution: There are many steps to get to the room and there is no elevator so be mindful of that specially if you are carrying the heavy luggage.
Great host. Clean room and facilities. Location awesome with cafes /restaurants very close Port of Leith with Britannia and distillery were superb visits The trams were modern and went past front door into the heart of Edinburgh
Only negative were small rooms and small set of steep stairs and tv reception was rough.
But minor given all other factors