Kingsley Edinburgh

United Kingdom , Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, 30 Craigmillar Park
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8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2026

Donal

Very quiet and comfortable. Unfortunate that breakfast was not available for my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Jemima

Quiet, convenient location

We really enjoyed our stay with Alan and Alison (and Mr Tom). The room was the perfect size for us, with a modern bathroom, plenty of closet space, and a comfy bed. The breakfast options worked well for us, with Alan cooking breakfast items as requested. Several buses stop almost at the front door of the property; it was straightforward to get almost anywhere in the city. There were several restaurants and grocery stores a 10-15 walk from the B&B (also accessible by bus). We’d happily stay there again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2025

Jason

Nice B&B and convenient to the city with a bus stop a minute away.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Enjoyable stay

I very much enjoyed staying here. The room was perfectly clean and neatly decorated. The bed was incredibly comfortable and I slept well. Warm welcome and excellent breakfast too. Would be very happy to stay again.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2024

Luca

Perfect base to stay in Edinburgh

Lovely B&B, close to the city, friendly hosts with great recommendations and a fantastic breakfast. Just what we needed as a base for our stay in Edinburgh over Christmas!
Parking is free but it is on a nearby street parking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Jocelyn

The host is very kind and hands on.
The room is spotless.
Breakfast is freshly made.
Bus stop is so near.
Highly recommended!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Michael

Lovely place and very clean! Would highly recommend.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Samantha Jane Harbon

We had a wonderful stay, the room was clean and facilities just what we needed. Breakfast options were amazing. Alan is a lovely host , with Allison working hard behind the scenes. Tom is a friendly dog , lovely to be welcomed with a wagging tail, very well mannered. We most certainly will be returning. Thank you for a lovely stay.

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2023

Verified traveler

Good experience

I like the location. The bus is just next to the house. The responsable gave us some information about the famous attractions in Edinburgh. He has a dog called Tom. He's very friendly. It was the first time i wasn't scared of a dog. I noticed just that the room isn't warm enough. But in general i liked the experience

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

Victoria

The property was ideal for transport to all parts of Edinburgh and the various attractions. Our hosts Allan and Alison were very welcoming and helpful the food was very good and our room was clean and comfortable. we would recommend Kingsley Guest House.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2023

Sacha

A Beautiful B&B in a beautiful area, our room was lovely and very welcoming. Great location, just a quick bus ride into The Royal Mile. We loved our stay at Kingsley. Alan was a lovely host and cooks a beautiful breakfast. Also a special mention to Mr Tom, who is the sweetest house member.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2023

Sam

Allen was a very hospitable host. I was glad he was willing to help me understand new things that as a first time out of the US traveler had difficulty with. Breakfast was prepared in a timely manner, and filling. I highly recommend.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Lovely stay

My favorite part about this location was Tom, the springer spaniel. The place was nice, breakfast was lovely, and the location was only a 20-25 min walk from the city center. Alan was welcoming and helped get my suitcase up the stairs. All in all a very pleasant stay. I would recommend. (You may want to ask for a tutorial on the shower, I didn't and I ran out of water)

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2023

SCOTT

Well presented B&B with excellent rooms, service and great value.
My room was very well decorated, modern and extremely clean. Very comfy beds, good amenities and a first rate breakfast service. Cant go wrong. Highly recommended.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2022

Bryan

I can't say enough great things about The Kingsley. The location is amazing, with just a quick bus ride taking you all over Edinburgh. The hosts' hospitality and local knowledge was second to none and they saved us a lot of searching and time when it came to our day trips.

Breakfast was wonderful and offered a lot of high-quality options, all freshly prepared by Alan each day.

The room was comfy and clean, and the house itself had a lot of Victorian character and charm.

Highly recommended.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2022

Andrey

The hotel was very clean, cosy and comfortable! We enjoyed the time that we've spend there! Alan and Allison were very kind and friendly - they can provide very good tips about what you can visit in the city.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2022

Sasha

The bus stops right outside every few mins for easy transport into town center (about 2 miles away). Nearest pub for food/drink is about a 15 min walk away.
Staff were lovely and very helpful and made us feel very welcome - would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2021

John

We both enjoyed our stay with you all good food and pleasant company.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Good place to stay

Very friendly owner. We had a great experience, let down only by having to park in a nearby road.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2021

Raul

Clean and comfortable B&B with good breakfast

Clean and comfortable B&B with good cooked to order breakfast and attentive hosts. Walking distance (25 mins +) to the city centre, also serviced by main bus routes with easy access to restaurants/cafes and located in a nice and safe area.

I wouldn’t recommend for business the room I booked (single room) as it did not have a desk or a place to work and I had a two hour meeting sitting in bed in an uncomfortable position. There was electrical work during my stay which meant the Internet wasn’t working and I couldn’t charge my laptop but the hosts kept me informed and tried to rectify as soon as possible. Internet speed was ok, I think more charging points would have been beneficial. Check-in times are restricted, please check if you are arriving late (after 10 pm) as there is a surcharge. Free parking is available off-site, in adjacent streets to the B&B.

Business

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2020

Kay

Very warm welcome and given a lovely large double room. Beautifully clean with a smart bathroom. Breakfast was very tasty with good quality food and really nice coffee.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent guest house close to centre. Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Would stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Very welcoming and helpful. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable bed.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Spacious room, comfortable bed, helpful and friendly host.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very personalized service and friendly staff. The rooms were nice, I really appreciated the usb charge ports because I travel with a lot of electronics.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2019

Laura

This was our first stop and night in Edinburgh. Our wonderful host let us check in early. This sure helped us as we were tired and stressed from travel and trying to drive in Edinburgh. lol We had a wonderful stay at their home and they provided us with 2 wonderful Scottish breakfast to start our day with. If you run across my review and you are trying to decide...let this help you...stay here, they are the best, you will feel at home and be treated great!

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2019

Verified traveler

Location was not far from town and all the sights. The accomadation met all expectations except maybe an outside sitting area.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2018

queenie

Comfortable room and delicious breakfast
Easy walk into the centre of Edinburgh, also convenient for buses

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Cleanly space

The room & ensuite were very clean and you could see the owners cared about their guest feeling comfortable

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2018

Gillian

Pleasant family B+B

Superb Scottish family welcome. Help with ordering taxi

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Perfect guest house stay

A lovely guest hose just a short ride from he centre of town by bus, it’s a convenient and comfortable place from which to explore the city. The hosts were lovely and provided a full cooked breakfast as well as tips on how to get around. Would certainly stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2018

Jason

One of the best hotels in Scotland

I love the atmosphere, the hospitality and the room was great

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel close to the centre

Lovely, homely hotel, close to the centre, with friendly staff, very accommodating.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Lovely people and a really comfortable and clean place to stay. Recommend the cooked breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay

Great location,easy access to town centre...around 20 min bus ride,took bus 31 straight from town,then all the way to the zoo as well.
Overall pleasant and clean,happy with a big jug of fresh coffee in the morning.Tips for improvement:would be good to have an iron and a fan over warm days as could not open window due to health and safety.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2017

Patrick

Great Stay!!

Allen (Alan?) does an excellent job at making you feel comfortable and welcome! I'll stay there again next time without a doubt.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Edinburgh Kingsley

We had a very pleasant - if brief - stay. The breakfast was good - nice to have the choice of haggis and potato scones although it might have been helpful to have seen a menu to see if there were other things we could have ordered! My back is a little dodgy at the moment and the bed was fairly hard but other than that a very good stay. Thank you.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2017

Raul

Good value. No parking. Problem in summer.

The location is good and quiet. A short ride to the shops and diners further down the street.
Breakfast was adequate.
The hotel has no airconditioning and the room can get hot during sunny days.
The landlord could not provide electric fans for us to use when the room was hot so when we got back to the room in the afternoon, we could not rest because the room was hot.

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2016

Jo Anna

Lovely guesthouse in quiet, convenient location!

The Kingsley Guesthouse was a wonderful place to stay while visiting Edinburgh with our adult son. The appeal for us was the quiet location (after a long flight), the chance to have a more authentic Scottish experience than staying in a hotel would afford, and the included breakfast. We weren't disappointed. The guesthouse is very well maintained and Alan, the owner, was gracious and accommodating. He allowed us early access to our room when we showed up tired and flight weary, and even though we had checked out, he kindly held our excess baggage for several days when we left Edinburgh for a three-day excursion to the Highlands. Our room, though cozy for three adults, was sufficient, clean and comfortable for our needs. The breakfast was continental and then some--cereal yogurt, fruit, coffee and juice FOLLOWED by Alan's hot eggs, bacon and beans. Plus, lots of tips on where to go and what to do in Edinburgh. Bus access is right outside the guesthouse and an easy ride to Edinburgh center. Nice bonus was Archie, the friendly canine member of the welcome committee! Highly recommend for travelers looking for something more homey than a hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2016

Amanda

Amazing service and really good price

As a student, the price for this guest house was pretty ideal. The guest house is beautiful and in an easily accessible place along a main road. This means a bit of road traffic can be heard from the guest house, but it's rather faint. The rooms were well stocked with towels, blankets and tea. And the beds--so comfy! Best of all, in my experience, were the guest house owners. They were absolutely amiable and helpful, calling a taxi for us when needed, and giving travel advice for public transport. I loved meeting them and their dog; it was a much more personal touch than a standard hotel. All in all, I would definitely recommend this guest house.

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Single mom travelling with two young teens. Bus route maps would have been nice.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2016

Stig

Overall very good.

Very good room but not best bed. Great location and very good hospitality and service.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Lovely and Accommodating

This was our first trip to Scotland.
A \"Row House\" We found the front yard to be better kept than the majority-lovely small green space with beautiful florals. Nice neighborhood and convenient bus access. Alan and Allison were cordial and breakfasts were very good. Overall very nice housing...except that we were placed on the top floor which meant three flights of stairs which were challenging after a long day of sightseeing. No lift available. The cost was a bit high after we were able to compare prices locally. We were given a \"family Suite\" with a double bed and two single beds with a small bathroom when we asked for accommodations for two seniors-- Which may be why it was costly. So be specific when requesting your room. \"Archer\" the family dog was no problem...well behaved and the host family members were all very kind and helpful. The hot tea and crumpets in the room were a delight at the end of a busy day!! Room service given daily...would have appreciated at least one sitting chair in the room to be able to sit and read or write. Improvements being made as they have only had the Guest House for a year. Alan and Allison -great host couple.

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2016

gary

Value BnB good for short stay.

Nice BnB, average size room but with a vey small bathroom, and noisy water pump. Good location with bus stop right outside front door. No parking as such, advised to park on street down the road and around the corner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2016

Jessica

Perfect for visiting Edinburgh

We loved the Kingsley Guest House. Great location, welcoming hosts, delicious breakfasts, comfortable room with tea/coffee maker. Would stay there again if we return to Edinburgh!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2016

Jennifer

Terrific B and B!

Very welcoming hosts! Perfect stay in Edinburgh. They pay attention to detail and want to make everything just right. Close to everything you want to see. Very clean and possibly the most comfortable bed in any hotel I've been in. Breakfast made to order. Wonderful stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2016

pat

Perfect B&B

I really enjoyed staying at the Kingsley and have a ton of respect for the owners. It's nice to enjoy a tradition bed and breakfast and have a proper breakfast served in the morning. Well worth the rate, the staff was very accommodating and kind. I wish I stayed there longer!

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Matthieu

Chambre charmante et propre. Hôte à l'écoute.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Mauricio Alves

Quarto limpo e organizado, Wi-Fi funciona bem e o café da manhã suficiente.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2023

Céline

Guest house tres agréable

Séjour très agréable dans cette maison d’hôte typique victorienne …quartier calme résidentiel à 1/2 heure à pied du centre ville …desserte de bus à 30 mètres
Petit déjeuner correct avec du sans gluten pour notre fille .
Informations données d’Allan qui est très serviable , à recommander