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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
4 poster Suite
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    6 min walk
  • Princes Street
    9 min walk
  • Princes Street Gardens
    11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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4 poster Suite

4 poster Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The price is CA $63
per night
CA $75 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Your stay at this Haymarket hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malone’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Haymarket Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Viet Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
The Guards Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Edinburgh hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Guards Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests under 25 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 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 credit card, debit card, or 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash.

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The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 214 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Moira

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Price and good location, Just remember IT IS CASH ONLY
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not get an answer on the phone which was very frustraing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Reception was great when they finally opened at 2pm. Room was large but dated. Trouble with flushing WC. Close to trains, buses and trams.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable, safe, great location
This hotel was worth the low price. Places in Edinburgh are generally super expensive, so this a great option if you're okay with staying somewhere a little less fancy but in a great location. It's a bit out-dated but has lots of character, and it's in a safe, central location (incredibly close to st Mary's Cathedral) and about 20 mins walking from the Royal Mile and all the action. There are good affordable food options nearby as well, and it's a minute from the tram station which was nice because we were hauling around luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David L

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable but not to standard
Dusty in places, bed frame broken, chair legs loose, lock on bathroom door was loose, carpet filthy. Celing had marks on it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Had to pay cash for the room. Their CC system had been compromised. Staff- friendly. Beds-Uncomfortable Location-convenient Good area for transportation and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tired and run down
Cheap crash pad in very rundown order. If you want a one night sleep and shower in a great location, crack on. If you're looking for anything even remotely salubrious, look elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I am so glad we only had 1 night here. We arrived to be told that our toilet had a leak and that a handyman was on their way. I explained until this was sorted o wouldnt pay for the room. 3 hours later while i was out i was advised we could change room (had been told earlier there were no more rooms) this meant i had to come back to the hotel and move room which was £10 cheaper but tiny. The staff were decent but a very poor service for a hotel in central Edinburgh. On top of this i had to pay by cash but if i had boomed through another provider i could have paid in card.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEWART

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service after a long journey very easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in serious need of renovating. Really run down. The reception person was very helpful amiable and accommodating. The room was clean enough but dilapidated. Really old stained carpet and bed supports and broken okd lamshades. Ripped worn stair carpets just really okd and worn in general. It was quiet though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Deidre

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One star for location…very easy access to the city. One star for room size and beautiful ceiling. Otherwise disappointing plumbing, tv and drainage on bathroom floor which was non existent. Needs some attention to maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom facilities were sub par - the toilet did not flush easily and the shower was lukewarm The bedroom was spacious and lovely, but the bed was not very comfortable. Noisy for sure, but to be expected given its proximity to the tram and train station. City noises - we could definitely live with them (and sleep through them)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Ok if all you wanted was a bed for the night. A little tired and needs some updating, but ok for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sakhawat

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I stayed at the property last weekend only for one night and thank god I only stayed for one night. Don’t think I could have the mental and physical resilience for two. When I arrived at the property the man on the front. Desk was super nice. However he told me that they only take cash. Not a an issue, just slightly inconvenient. It seemed nice at first inside the main hall, like someone’s old living room. In my head I was just thinking it was only one night I can survive that. He told me the key card was for the room called “the guards room”. Sounded fancy in my head and I was hopeful. When I got upstairs to my room I was very please. There was dust everywhere, the painted was crooked to one side, the lamp next to the bed didn’t work and it was cold inside the room. The only highlight was the bathroom but the was a hole in the floorboard and a random drown on the middle of it. I looked around the bed and dust all over skirting boards and the bed was very old and seemed like it was manually fixed with a wooden plank just nailed into it. The mattress itself was painful as it was super soft, which sounds great but not when you have old springs digging into your break. Also it made a lot of noise . It was freezing. The heater didn’t work , there was electric fan heaters which were layered with dust that I did not want to put on. Absolute disgusting. I managed to get a few hours sleep cold and uncomfortable. Worst was yet to come, half way through the night the power went…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not a good experience.
The central heating was not working. The hotel was freezing cold. A heater was provided but the room took a long time to warm because of the temperature. The bed was very old, creaky and uncomfortable. There was no bedside light to read. I was moved to another room. Once again the bed was extremely old, creaky and uncomfortable. The power socket for the kettle was faulty and the nearest one had to be used with a two metre extension cable across the room. The carpets on the stairway were worn through and threadbare. On arrival, I was advised that payment could only be made in cash which I was not prepared for. I had to leave to find a cash machine. Overall, a really uncomfortable night with broken sleep due to the bed and the cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Annalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We adored the location and the building was beautiful with a helpful and kind staff but there was a great deal of mold in our room and it felt as though the heat was not on despite the winter weather. Definitely would stay again given the convenience but I may think twice about staying for more than a night or two
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heating didnt work, bed too soft, tv signal not working. Wouldn’t go back as this hotel needs a good refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Iain

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed before and knew it was basic (and cheap) but unlike previous rooms this room was not really in a suitable state to be let out. It was like staying in a down and out hostel. Bare boards on the floor, damp on the walls and ceiling, no curtain at the window only shutters which closed to reveal insulation cladding on the wall, multiple wires plugged into extension, radiator broken (had to ask for some type of portable heating), no headboard on bed, taped up basin in the sink, muck on bed clothes, really disappointing and not ideal having to go to work the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023