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Abbotsford Guest House

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

36 Pilrig StreetView location

7.8/10Very good330 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort7.8/107.8
Condition7.6/107.6
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
Amenities6.6/106.6
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About Abbotsford Guest House

With a stay at Abbotsford Guest House, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. This guesthouse is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Princes Street.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
    • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Arabic

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Leith Links 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Calton Hill 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Easter Road Stadium 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Omni Centre Edinburgh 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
St James Quarter 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Multrees Walk 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Waterloo Place 1.5 km / 1 mi
Princes Street 1.6 km / 1 mi
Holyrood Park 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
St. Andrew Square 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Scott Monument 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Leith Docks 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
George Street 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • SUITE DELUXE KING BEDSUITE • DELUXE KING BEDSUI.DX-KG

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    SUITE DELUXE KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: SUI.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMDOUBLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMDBL.FH

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    DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: DBL.FH

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  • TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMTRIPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTPL.FH

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    TRIPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TPL.FH

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • TRIPLE DELUXE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • DELUXE TWO BEDSTPL.2B-DX

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    TRIPLE DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B-DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Abbotsford Guest House

7.8
Very good
330 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Amenities
6.6 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jun 2026
Mindy
The Abbotsford guest house was run down and in need of renovations. Did not know before I booked I would be sharing a shower and toilet with the whole floor. Very uncomfortable! There was also no breakfast available. It said it was being remodeled. I actually never saw a host on my visit. The location was good, but the lodging was poor.
Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Marian
Clean room and bathroom well equiped. There were only two of us in the room. I think three would have been too tight. The room had a single and double bed. Very quiet at night, close to lots of restaurants and the tram was only a minute or two away to get into the centre.
A good place to stay for a short visit and reasonably priced.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Lyne
The self check-in was really easy. However, I did not see any employee dying my stay. For the cleanliness of the room, the floor was kind of dirty. I could see crumbs that weren’t mine, which is pretty disgusting. Plus, my bed was not made well at all, it looks like it was done in a hurry. On the positive side, it was very calm and I slept well.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Vicki
What a lovely guest house!
Couldn’t have asked for more.
Rooms were immaculate, bright and light!
The location was perfect and the price fantastic. We stayed on the Easter weekend and everywhere was a fortune and this place saved the day. It’s only a two minute walk to leith walk, with shops and restaurants and bars. Then another 5-10 minutes walk up to princes street, if you can’t walk that the trams stop all the way along. This is an ideal place to stay for exploring Edinburgh.
We will definitely be back!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2026
Saba
We had really nice experience living there. The staff was really really good. And room was so warm and clean. Its just everything is tooo good
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Nurhat
Еverything is perfect
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2025
Peter
The room was great for our family of 5. The room was nice and warm for our arrival and was in a fantastic location for getting the tram/buses.
Plenty of eating places nearby. Would highly recommend to any families wanting to stay somewhere central.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
Sharon
Easy to find.Good area.We parked at omni Q car park which was easy enough to get too.Then we got tram to take us to a stop near B&B.5 minute walk from Tram.Tram took us to Princess street to Christmas market.The B&B was clean.beds where very comfortable.Had a great night sleep.thank you.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Dec 2025
Kelly
Can't complain for the price we paid, room was clean, shower worked well, tea, coffee and water provided.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
esme
Clean room, spacious with everything you need.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Hector
Nice
4/10
Poor
29 Oct 2025
roy
Parking only night time in the street
No breakfast
Property smell
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Gustavo R.
This property was a beautiful hidden gem for our family of four. We stayed in the family room. Instructions were clear and
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2025
Shelia
Good location. Everything fairly clean but very tired. Easy entry. Stains on white duvet and shower went from hot to cold to hot (no in between). Just ok
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 Oct 2025
Joy
We stayed 1 night for a quick visit to Edinburgh. Location was fine and cheaper than hotels more centrally located. Our room was on the top floor with many stairs to climb. Sharing a bathroom caused no issues and seemed to work well. However the room was tired and badly in need of maintenance. Tiles were loose, power sockets moved when using them, the blind, once down, could not be raised again and the tv worked intermittently (once we found the extension cable to turn it on). There were shops and cafes close by for breakfast. Overall not a great experience however it was clean and manageable for 1 night.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2025
Jo Ann

Edinburgh

Area location was perfect near trams/buses. Quiet. Room was tiny with slanted ceiling so not suitable for a tall person, but adequate for me and my daughter. Shared bathroom.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Claudia

Nice place and budget friendly!

We had a great stay, reception staff was very attentive to our needs.
Place was clean, and we had quiet nights.
Would stay there again.
Breakfast was offered but we didn’t expect it to be. Price was right for our budget and that’s what was important to us.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
Karen
I liked that it was walkable, quiet, and safe.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
David
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Leisure
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2025
Chester
Nice clean property close to Edinburgh City and the waterfront. Quiet location.
2/10
Poor
17 Aug 2025
Natalia
The room was very small, different from what we saw in the pictures. One of the beds had stained sheets. It is self check-in, but they didn’t sent by room info in advanced, we were lucky that there was someone to ask, because there was almost no staff on the property. The bathroom was very small and had no space to put your belongings.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Manjinder
The location was great and service was good.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jul 2025
Arman
Shower was not working
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Aung

Nice, Safe and clean

This hotel is safe and very nice. Price is affordable and worth. Bus stop is nearby. Dinning room was supported and huge. I would give this hotel 5 stars.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Megha
Great experience! Very easy check in and check out
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Convenient location

The location is central to all the tourist sites. The employees are friendly. The hotel is clean. The main problem is insufficient water pressure in the shower.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2025
Shannon
A decent location and quiet, but a bit shabby and a tiny room and bathroom. No staff on site.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
24 Jun 2025
Carmen
Winding stairs, water gets hot then cold hard to adjust the water temperature.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Masarath
👍
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2025
Taryn
Worst experience I have had in many years. First, our toilet didn’t work - it gets no water flow - not a temporary issue. Rather than admitting this we spent the first night with waste stinking up the room and the rest of our stay using the shared toilet down the hall. Second, lights flickered and were literally falling out of the ceiling - had tape around one fixture that was an attempt to keep it on the ceiling at some point, felt very unsafe. Sheets had holes in them on both beds, aside from just pathetic quality of bedding to start. Mold growing in multiple places in the bathroom, tufts of hair in corners in bathroom and hall, stains on the walls. ZERO responsiveness to emails/voicemail. And to top it off, a stuffed animal was stolen from our room the last day which my son had purchased as a special souvenir.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2025
Angeline
Nice old house close to town. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
Aaron
Our family loved our stay at this wonderful property! It was easy and convenient with tram and bus stops nearby as well as many excellent restaurants and services. Edinburgh is magical and this house had real charm which added to our lovely stay. The only draw back is the WiFi was spotty. This can be a challenge when traveling because most cell plans charge by data use when going international. Having wifi at your hotel becomes crucial so you don’t use up all your data. Other than that everything was perfect! Thank you so much!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2025
ANDREA
Good location, early check in much appreciated
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
18 May 2025
Kirsten
Our room was very small, my 6’3 father could barely stand in it. Also the bathrooms are communal, I did not see that anywhere in the listing and would not have stayed as my parents are older and don’t enjoy that. The bathroom had no hand towel and they did not provide one (they also only gave us two towels not three). My bed was not made upon arrival with dirty sheets, however my parents bed was clean. We were pretty disappointed as this building has such good reviews and old architecture
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2025
chloe
This property does not have accessible laundry services for guests! Although they advertised twice that they have laundry, laundry is not an option for guests. Laundry availability was one of the reasons we booked this stay, so please keep in mind that they do not actually offer laundry services. We had to pay to use the laundromat down the street which was fine, but this stay did gasket advertise for laundry in my opinion. Also the wifi never worked, and they never provided use with a correct and working password. If traveling here in summer, remember that there is no AC. We were lucky to be able to keep our window open, but there is a skylight in both the bathroom and the stairway that heats up the entire building as you go higher up. When we arrived we went ahead and changed the sheets as they did not look clean, we also had to get new towels because there was only one and it seemed to be dirty. Maybe they forgot to change our room? We did check in right after check in time so it should have been enough time to clean the room but who knows. Anyway, area was nice and walkable about 30 minutes to the center with plenty do food and shops on the way. We enjoyed how it was not very crowded and felt safe as we were two younger women staying. Overall 3.5/5, would stay again in cooler weather and if the room was for sure changed before arrival!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2025
Bryce
Relatively clean and definitely quiet and walkable. About a 30 minute walk from touristy parts of Edinburgh, can’t beat the value if you just need a place to sleep.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2025
Andrew
Location is great, close to most and very close to trams, bed was comfortable.
Though the shower was a dribble, and a few bits and pieces didn’t work.
The communal area needs some work, don’t expect clean dishes to use or a breakfast included like we thought.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2025
Arlen
Beds are super comfy beds. Easily walk to downtown with easy transit options super clean and nice rooms would stay again
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
30 Apr 2025
Lisa
1. Architecture delightful. Not as advertised in supplying services.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
28 Apr 2025
Kara
I have previously been to the abbotsford when ut was under different owner who kept the BnB absolutely beautiful and was a brillant host and so peaceful place to lay your head.i would not receive this BnBs as its terribly dirty with used beds sheets still on and very noisey!! Thats been nice guys!!
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2025
Enrique
The staff was responsive and friendly. Overall the stay was nice, the only thing that made me not give them 5/5 is that we booked a triple room, upon arriving to the room only 2 bath towels where found, and even tho we asked for an extra towel through Expedia chat nobody provided it.

Bear in mind with this and bring your towels from home but after all, we enjoyed our stay. Thank you for hosting us :)

Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
Linda
We stayed only one night & it was good to get a room fair 3 walkable to both Leith & city centre.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Kathy
Close to bus and tram. No elevator. Very helpful staff!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Mark Oliver
Very good stay. Nice staff and responsive to chat.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
Simon
The room was clean, lovely and warm and had everything we needed. Cleaned daily with water, tea, coffee and biscuits replenished daily. Easy self check in and out. Great location, 2 minute walk from lots of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Nov 2024
Emma
Stayed for 1 night while in the city for a family event. Decor is dated in places but the room was comfortable and clean. We stayed in one of the rooms that had a shared bathroom. The bathroom was also very clean but the shower was poor (freezing cold or roasting hot, no middle ground).
Express check-in and check out was quick and very convenient. Staff were available and helpful via WhatsApp regarding the check in process.
Kettle with tea and coffee in room but didn't use and left before breakfast so can't comment on that.
House was very convenient and only a few minutes walk from the Balfour Street tram stop.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
13 Nov 2024
Nicolle
Terrible
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2024
Sidhant
Staff was amazing and truly helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Jane
Comfortable and convienent
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2024
Carole
Nice location, tram to the train station and airport a few minutes away, and if you like walking old town is 20 min away.
The room is nice, nothing fancy, but it was clean and had decent amenities
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2024
DAVID

Clean but small.

We booked a triple room which was very small but it was clean and comfortable. Our main issue was the 3pm check in. We were early arriving at 2:30 hoping the room might have been available. It wasn't so came back at 3:30 still wasn't quite ready. On a city break and only visiting for one night the last thing you want is to be kept hanging around waiting to dump your bag. Could have been better organised.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Jacqueline
Enjoyed stay
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
abdulaziz
Very good room fir family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Christian
Good
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Saud
Very good place and room
It is clean and the size is enough for 2 persons
I love it ,, if i will come to Edinburgh i will back reservations in same room
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jul 2024
La'Kendrick

Mistaken Identity

This was basically a Hostel. No reception, shared bathroom, no working tv, broken furniture, and inadequate check-in instructions. As a last minute booking on my part, I won’t go too hard, but would not book again.
Self
4/10
Poor
31 May 2024
Verified traveler

Only stay here if in a pinch

Edinburgh is a stunning and stormy city. I had a difficult time finding something in the city center so I was very pleased with the location. It is convenient for the trains and buses.

We stayed in a room which was very hot when the sun was out and very cold when it rained. We shared one dirty bathroom with 3 rooms and some one had bad aim while tinkling. The first floor was stunning and since the sign said bed and breakfast and breakfast buffet available I was excited about some Scottish breakfast in the morning. Three other families said they chose the place for the breakfast included option. Initially the worker said he’d give a refund and then he decided to quarrel with everyone and say they didn’t have a chef. To climb stairs with luggage, unite sprinkles on the toilet and floor and no customer service made me uncomfortable and not worth the price. I imagine that he’ll omit this review.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2024
Janet
Disappointing - Had a room with a double and single bed but was by myself so not good value for one person. Bathroom was shared with other guests and pretty busy, shower was not very clean and bracket was broken. Room was small, fairly clean but needing redecorated (peeling paper, ill-fitting electrical socket) and couldn't get the TV to work (don't think the channels had been programmed in).
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Muhammad Usman
It was a nice stay there. Room and washroom was clean. But it was quite small room for 3 people. Just one cupboard given for 3 persons.
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2019
Dorothy

Good value and helpful hosts

Located about 20 mins walk from the centre of Edinburgh, and also a similar distance to the Royal Yacht at Leith, this guest house is very good value for money - considering the prices of hotels nearer the centre The room was clean and comfortable and the shower was hot and powerful. All the basic essentials were provided. The continental breakfast consisted of croissants, pain au chocolate, fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereal, toast, cold meat and cheese as well as tea, coffee and fruit juice, so it set us up well for the day.
The last word must go to the hosts, Mohammed and Khalid, who were both extremely amenable, helpful and polite, ensuring that each guest had all the information they needed to ensure they enjoyed their stay in Edinburgh, it was a pleasure to meet them.
This is not a luxury hotel, but it has all you need at a reasonable price.
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

UNCOMFORTABLE AND POKY

Room very small, one bathroom between whole load of rooms, towels weren’t changed, poky room, needs a good clean, single room has a low ceiling, I’m tall and is completely impractical. Didn’t try the continental breakfast. Guest room doors banging etc was commonplace, not a comfy experience, better places around for the same tariff.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2019
Karen-Anne

A guesthouse with character and wonderful hosts

An extremely clean and comfortable guesthouse with exceptional hosts who went out of their way to ensure l had everything l needed. They arranged taxis for me and even ensured l had breakfast when l woke up late one morning and missed the scheduled breakfast time. It's a bit of a walk from Princes Street (35 min or so) but that wasn't a big deal for me. Would highly recommend.
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2019
Verified traveler
The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. They booked us a taxi and got us out of the chaos of a marathon to get us to the airport. The breakfast was mediocre at best, but all in all, we were very satisfied with our accommodations.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2019
Ian
Very polite staff but no good for a business trip as I had to wait until 08.30 for breakfast so laid on my bed waiting. Really not ideal when I need to be on the road and in meetings. Everyone piled in at 08.30 for breakfast so not really practical to be honest. Also, breakfast was not clear. It didn’t state continental of full breakfast so would've been nice to know. Although pleasant and clean, the bed was like sleeping on a pillow so was way too soft for my liking but each to their own I suppose. I think it was ok for the price but wouldn’t stay again.
4/10
Poor
13 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
This is a pleasant property and generally very clean. Friendly, welcoming staff. However......the electric shower cut out twice on two separate occasions, and could only be re-set at the MCB, which is impossible to do whilst half-way through a shower. The property is warm whilst the heating is on, but it is off most of the day and the temperature falls significantly. When you call the manager’s number, you can hear the phone ringing downstairs, but there is no-one in attendance to help. For a little more, I would stay in a hotel next time. We chose this guesthouse due to close proximity to a relative.
Friends_and_family Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2019
Gasper
Lovely, older, real English like house, just 10-15 minutes walk distance from the center of Edinburgh. Very affordable price and friendly staff.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2018
Verified traveler

An excellent value guest house

Although our flight was delayed the owner waited up for our arrival.A good situation- about 20 minutes walk to Waverley station area.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2018
Ze'ev

great stay with great staff, light breakfast with

great stay with great staff, light breakfast with shops a minute walk from the place. 10/10
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2018
Patti

Good option

The bathroom was spotless, bed comfortable and room adequate. Carpet was older and stained so I was really unable to judge how clean it really was (which isn’t unusual). The only complaint I would have is this particular room had a strange odor which they tried to mask with a plug in air scent that I had to unplug because it gave us a headache. Our friends room did not have the odor. We did not request another room, but my guess would be they would have switched it if asked and able.
Parking was a challenge especially after 5 pm so try to get there before people get off work. Streets will still be crowded, but you’ll have a better shot at getting a spot close.
People were friendly and accommodating and area was close to restaurants and attractions. The continental breakfast was lovely with plenty of options.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2018
kathy
Rooms were a little small but very functional. I wish it had a lift but based on the age of the building I wasn't surprised it was unavailable, that being said the staff were very willing to take out luggage up and down the stairs for us.
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2018
Verified traveler

Nice but...

Nice stay but an overwhelming smell of air freshner
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2018
Diana

You Owe it to Yourself to Stay Here

The place is great and the area perfect, between city center and the shore. Can't say enough about how helpful and gracious our host Kaled is, absolutely top notch, above and beyond. The rooms are very clean and the beds are incredibly comfortable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2018
Egon

Great but could do a bit better.

Good place to stay, nice and friendly staff. It would only be better if you preheat the room before guests are coming when the weather outside is so cold because it took us 2 days to get this massive room to a decent temperature. Also, lack of meat options (ham, salami, pâté) for breakfast, only good selection of cheese an cereal.
Partner
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2017
Connell

Never Again

Staff were horrible. Our TV wasn't working, we mentioned this on day one and was advised it would be repaired the next day. The next day a different person advised it would be the following day. On the third day another person at reception said it hadn't worked for weeks and they thought it didn't matter. This seems trivial but when you are in once place for 4 nights and pay for a room with a TV you expect a room with a TV that works.
It was the way this was handled and the way we were treated that is most disappointing. The third person was rude and obnoxious and told us if we didn't like it we could 'get out'. It was in such a threatening tone we felt unsafe and checked out forgoing the rest of our booking.
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2017
Keith

Would stay there again

Would stay there again
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
Good location to city centre. Only a continental breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Close to city

Good hotel. Older building but kept clean. Nice beds with newer bedding. Nice little breakfast. Owner was very nice and helpful.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2017
Polly

Nice little B&B

The Abbotsford is located in a quiet residential area and the tram (York Place stop) was only a 1/2 mile walk, with a grocery, a Starbucks and several dining places on the way. Run by a father and son, their hospitality is excellent. I wanted just a basic little room for 2 nights. Furnished with a twin bed, closet, sink, hot water pot, coffee and tea, desk and TV, it met my needs. I arrived early yet the room was ready. When the son was briefing me on breakfast hours and such, I told him I wouldn't be there as I would be venturing out early each morning. He offered to make a 'breakfast bag' for me to take away. How sweet! The bed was comfortable and I slept like a rock. If I travel to Edinburgh again, I would likely stay there.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2017
Katy

First stay Edinburgh

Our stay was lovely, the guesthouse was really nice, very clean and well presented the room was perfect for a couple and beautifully presented. The manager and other staff where really friendly polite and helpful. The Continental Breakfast was lovely everything was fresh and if you needed anything else they would provide. We would defiantly stay here again.
Partner
4/10
Poor
03 Jun 2017
SB

Good location but poor facilities

The good was the location for Edinburgh marathon and not that far a walk to the town centre. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good. There was also free wi fi. The bad was the room was quite small. There is no safe and the door felt quite rickety. The toilet didn't work for the majority of the stay. There was another toilet on the top floor but not ideal especially given tired legs following a marathon to climb up and down. Also the continental breakfast is really really basic. Other b&b that I have stayed in
Scotland have decent b&b. Although on marathon day they did get up early - but that's nothing new and what I have experience at other b@b. Service was ok - but The toilet issue never got resolved and on the last day the owner didn't even have the courtesy to apologise. To sum up my experience in the past when I have stayed in b&b the owners have made me welcome and it feels like you are staying in somebody's house. This felt more like a penny pinching save as much money experience. There are far many better b&b then this one.
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2017
Todd

Good location, nice guest house

Very nice owner with a nice guest house in a good location. Street parking wasn't the easiest and it sounds like it can get a lot harder. There was a funky odor in our room.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2017
Jean

Close to city centre

A wonderful stay, the staff are really friendly and most helpful with directions. The city centre was only a few minutes walk and there is on street parking. The room was very warm and comfortable, lovely place, will recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2017
mr and mrs J

B & B is in a good location

The bed-and-breakfast was in a good location about 20 minutes walk from the centre.
The staff were welcoming and friendly.
The rooms were clean.
there was free parking on the roadside nearby.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2017
Brian

Edinburgh Weekend

Good location, reasonable breakfast, okay room.
8/10
Excellent
19 Dec 2016
Verified traveler

Tidy little B&B

We had a 2 night stay at the Abbotsford in December. The proprietor, Poula was extremely helpful and kept the B&B very clean and tidy.
The room we stayed in (no. 4) was on the 1st floor at the front and we found the noise from traffic and people walking past disturbed our sleep even with the window closed. The room was also very small and we were glad we only had 1 suitcase. The room size was probably a fair reflection of the price but I would definitely request a room at the rear if I was to stay again. Breakfast was very nice. It took us about 20 minutes to walk to Princes Street, so fairly central.
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2016
Verified traveler
Comfy bed and very clean Enjoyed breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2016
Karen

Lovely Hosts

Very Warm Welcome and very clean room, lovely breakfast room and breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2016
Elizabeth

Clean friendly and convenient

very welcoming and friendly.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2016
Steven

Very convenient parking a problem all street

Great landlady very nice
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2016
Peter

Great B&B with a great breakfast

A great stopover in a nice and convenient part of town...
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2016
Ruth

Nice guest House in Edinburgh

The room had a bit of a smell, and the bed was a bit hard, but overall had a good stay and found the price to be quite competitive for Edinburgh
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2016
Tim

Great value stay during the Edinburgh Fringe

I didn't intend to stay in Edinburgh during the Fringe and I got a shock when I saw the prices of the more centrally located B&Bs; however, Abbotsford Guesthouse came to the rescue. It's a beautifully-presented Victorian-era townhouse only a mile towards Leith from Waverley station, and though I took a room with a shared bathroom, it was worth every penny.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Excellent B&B in good location.

A great B&B in Edinburgh. Convenient to lots of bus lines. Lovely and caring hostess. Quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2016
Kevin

Nice hotel close to the Fringe

Staff very friendly
Food excellent
Hotel room very comfortable
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2016
roshnee
Everything was good part from showe. My husband had hot shower when I had shower water was cold.
We call house kipping she offered to use another bathroom. But I all ready had cold shower. Didn't want to go in another room.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2016
Verified traveler

Cozy stay in Edinburgh

Comfortable room, shared bathroom. Ceiling slopes into room so just watch your head.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2016
Verified traveler

Nice hotel, not far from the town center.

The breakfast schedule is too tight. We had an early flight and we could not have it, although we had paid for it.
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2016
amy

Paula very friendly and helpful\n\n

Beautiful old house, close to many places of interest, public bus just outside front door. Wonderful location at a good price
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2016
micky
Manager very accommodating, commenced breakfast an hour early because we had an early start, much appreciated.
location very handy
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2016
Verified traveler
Very friendly helpful owner, room comfortable and very clean and breakfast very nice and service was very efficient. Would definitely go back.
Partner

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Abbotsford Guest House
36 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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