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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Princes Street

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4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Breakfast area
4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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 WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance
$91 nightly
The total price is $109
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

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Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 poster Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

The Guards Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Also, Grassmarket and Murrayfield Stadium are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just 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
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite 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

  • Hair dryer
  • 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 does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Guards Edinburgh
Guards Hotel
Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Guards
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
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 to 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 onsite 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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The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

It was central for every thing we needed
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Lynne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The is no toilet paper holder The toilet seat is loose and can't be tightened by hand The fulcrum for the toilet flush is loose and need better tightening then the piece of paper currently jammed in place as it makes it incredible hard to flush and sometimes you have to stand on the toilet to pull the lever to flush The chain to the toilet is falling of as the top chain link is opening The downspout pipe from the cistern is fixed with tape. The shower cubicle is fixed with tape and the drain needs to be cleaned I found a previous guests bar soap on top of the shower One of the tap handles fell off There is missing at least 5 light bulbs, 3 in the wall lights by between the doors , 1 in the left side reading lamp by the bed and 1 by the bathroom mirror The pull string to turn on the lights by the other bathroom mirror is also missing The windows in the main room are stuck from paint, you can only open the window in the bathroom to air out the room. There missing several knobs on drawers. The daybed drawers are fixed with tape. The TV resets its settings when turned of. The kettle needs cleaning as something is burnt on the bottom The bed is very hard and needs a bed topper The top of the 4 poster bed looks like it has never been cleaned as there is a huge layer of dust The carpet is incredibly dirty and needs a thorough cleaning The lack of a credit card machine is not acceptable in this day and age. I had to get 540 pounds in cash just to get our room
Thomas, 6-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dont stay here

Looks nothing like the photos. Very dated looks really rough not very clean. Shower had part of the wall missing and was covered with a bit of black plastic and the flooring was coming up
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Guard’s Hotel review

Down for rugby. Hotel basic and a little tired in need of a facelift. Shower only warm at best. Extra heaters in room. Which were needed. Old windows bit draughty. Overall nae good and nae bad.
Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Guards hotel December 24

The front door was locked so waited over 5 mins to be answered. They asked for cash payment upon entry as they no longer deal with credit cards.water was cold for shower
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lauren, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The Guards

Very cheap to stay in Edinburgh so if you don’t mind absolute basic stay then this is for you.
Ian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Tim, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The shower was cold - not hot water and when we got to the room it was cold but I told the receptionist and he provided me with a heater but the hot water was not reported. No receptionist around at 6am for me to report the problem to. Room was comfy and clean. great value for a night in Edinburgh which is expensive.
Beverley, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Lorraine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok if all you wanted was a bed for the night. A little tired and needs some updating, but ok for the price paid.
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Ken, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel was dusty, not very secure needs updating and renovating
Lynne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I stayed here on the 15th aug 2022 the room didn't have curtains or blinds and the bed wasn't very good and its a shared bathroom the only best thing about the hotel is the location be aware if you book in their is no curtains or blinds
Jordan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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)
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic but brilliant location

The lady who welcomed me couldnt have been nicer.Gave me a choice of two rooms. Unfortunately the one i choose there was no tv remote. Its a good basic budget hotel,and i felt very safe there being a solo traveller. The haymarket station is just over the road so getting into city center not a problem.
Beverrley, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
David L, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff

Very friendly staff and ideally situated in the vicinity of Haymarket Station. Cosy room but the bed wasn't the best I've slept in. And the bathroom wasnt' very pretty either. But fully functional and at that rate I was content.
Mette, 1-night trip