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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Princes Street

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In the heart of Edinburgh, The Guards Hotel offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and free in-room WiFi. Guests have praised the hotel’s convenient location near Edinburgh Castle.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The current price is €99
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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4 poster Suite

4 poster Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
6.8 out of 10, 1,000 reviews
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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About the area

Map
1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dean Village - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 25 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 25 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Botanist - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Viet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

When you stay at The Guards Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Also, Dean Village and Grassmarket are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Haymarket Tram Station is 2 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Guards Hotel
Guards Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
The Guards Hotel Hotel
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Guards Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Guards Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Guards Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Guards Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Guards Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Guards Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What's the area around The Guards Hotel like?

The Guards Hotel is in West End, a short 2-minute walk from Haymarket Tram Station and 9 minutes' walk from Princes Street.

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Reviews

The Guards Hotel Reviews

6.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Central, spacious cosy room, friendly
Michael Finne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.
Iain, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I enjoyed my stay.. nice staff and in an excellent location. I would stay here again, would recommend to others. Ideal for a one or two nights stay.
Richard, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses
michael, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location!
Judi, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was nice but the mattress was too hard and it’s just too noisy being that close the main roads at Haymarket in an old building
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room and facilities were basic but good, other than a slow shower drain. Good job gaurds!
DAVID, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ideally Located

Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station. Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away.
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming.
Kelly, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, the room was huge. Can see its wearing down. Need update redecorate it. It doesn’t bother me. TV need update, unable to use it.
Sandra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

good value
Colin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very cute boutique hotel. Would stay there again.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service after a long journey very easy check in
STEWART, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

This property is an old property that needs renovating. In saying that it was clean and our king room was huge. Khaled checked us in and he was very helpful, friendly and explained everything about the property. It is in a great location but on a main road opposite Waterloo train station. This is why we chose it for 1 night prior to catching a train early the next morning. It’s very inexpensive for the area and needs updating hence the price. I’d recommend it as long as you are not expecting anymore that a 3 star hotel.
Pam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was central for every thing we needed
Martin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was good enough as a base, but the in-room cups weren't cleaned properly. The beds were made, and they gave us clean towels. They didn't remove the equivalent dirty towels, though. There was no back on the TV remote
Julie, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan.
Fahmida, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Lynne, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The property is shabby and needs painting. The room we had had a water stain on the ceiling. In the bathroom. Lino tiling was coming away from the wall. The bedroom was in need of decorating. It was not worth £494 for 4 nights
The wet patch
Sheila, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The room is relatively narrow and the light is not inconvenient. The shampoo bottle in the bathroom was partly broken.
Masaki, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The carpet is out dated with stains all over, the bathtub leaked, the windows are old with peeling paint. There are water stains on the ceiling and paint cracking around wall lamps etc. For the price we paid it is over priced in this condition. There was hair on the coffee cup saucers in the room and the bathroom door couldn’t be opened all the way for access to the sink. You had to close the door to get past the tub for the mirror and sink. The attendant was fabulous and helped us with information we asked for. He was extremely nice! Great job on him!
Karen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I loved the room. It was huge and beautiful. Just the sanitary facilities could use an update. We had fans and radiators/heaters to use. Close by (1 min walking) was the haymarket tram station. That was very useful and so we were fast in the center.
Romy, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken? Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed.
Yifei, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was lovely, and on our last evening we had a lovely visitor in our room upon our arrival home from dinner ... a cat! Most would be bothered by this, we saw it as a sign of good will.
Heather, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

They only take cash for Expedia bookings.
Cristian, 2-night trip