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Highfield Guest House

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

83 Mayfield RoadView location

9.8/10Excellent101 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.8/109.8
Location9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Highfield Guest House

Located in Edinburgh's Newington area, the Highfield Guest House offers comfortable guestrooms and convenient access to the city's main attractions. A short drive from the University of Edinburgh and the Royal Mile, this guest house provides wired internet access (surcharge) and a computer station.

It's also within easy reach of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

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With a stay at Highfield Guest House in Edinburgh (Newington), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and 6 minutes from Royal Mile. This guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Princes Street.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and a computer station.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    Guests will receive lockbox information. 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
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
    • Property Registration Number EH-70956-F
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

National Library of Scotland 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The Meadows 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Queen's Hall 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
University of Edinburgh 1.6 km / 1 mi
Royal Commonwealth Pool 1.6 km / 1 mi
Holyrood Park 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Potterrow Student Centre 2 km / 1.3 mi
Surgeon's Hall 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Festival Theatre 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Parliament House 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
City Chambers 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Real Mary King's Close 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
MacEwan Hall 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Greyfriar's Bobby 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • guest house
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wired InternetExtra charge
  • Wi-fi
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Room types

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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

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    DOUBLE
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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    TWO BEDS

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    TWIN
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    Room code: TWN.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Highfield Guest House

9.8
Excellent
101 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Location
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Carlie
super lovely staff and super clean. loved it! amazing price, and very accommodating. highly recommend!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
David

Tremendous value and a highly enjoyable stay

I spent quite a while looking for the best combination of location, reviews, appearance, price and convenience and must confess to having been a little sceptical of the high scores I found at such a modest cost. But I found that they are totally justified. I received an upgrade on arrival and my hosts could not have been more helpful, giving me information about places worth visiting, local transport and options of where to eat etc.

Walking into the house for the first time, it was clear what a nice place I'd entered. The room itself was meticulously presented each day, with an excellent eye for small details. I even had a view of Arthur's Seat out of the window. And if like me you go without a car, the bus services nearby are frequent and excellent.

If you're considering Highfield Guest House for a stay, trust the recommendations, including mine.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
Ashley
Kate was fantastic at check in and checked with me the next day to see if I needed anything. Great place to stay!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Julien
I was very happy with my stay in the end. The Guest House staff was very welcoming and helpful. I loved my room and would come back int he future.

There was some initial confusion around whether my 2-night stay included breakfast or not (as my Expedia booking clearly indicated it did). When I reached out to Expedia, the phone support was insufficient and inadequate. The Guest House did make up for it with some tea / coffee / fruit / biscuits available inside my room.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
Olivia
We stayed here for 2 nights and loved it! The BnB was beautiful and the host was so kind and helpful! I would most definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2024
Daniela

Best budget friendly choice for Edinburgh

Exceptionally clean and cozy,this guest house took me by surprise.There was nothing I didn’t like,even though I stayed in a single room with separate shower.The staff was very helpful and accommodating.They even had soya milk in the room,in addition to coffee,tea and creamer.Also a nice touch,a glass bottle of tap water,replenished every day.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2024
Jack
Gordon, Maggie, and Kate were amazing. Not only is their guest house beautiful, but the service was second to none and made our first stay in Edinburgh a great one. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet and well serviced stay a stones throw from downtown Edinburgh.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2024
LaRue
The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The room was well-appointed for guests and clean! It had usb ports, a hair dryer, make-up mirror...Highly recommend!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2023
Michael

One of the best Guest Houses in Edinburgh

The Highfield Guest House is just a little bit further from the centre of Edinburgh but you can easily get there in 20 minutes by bus. The premises are immaculate and I was given a very friendly welcome by Maggie. Breakfast is not provided but that is not a difficulty as a branch of Margiotta's supermarket is just opposite where good croissants and coffee are available. The ensuite facilities were very well kept.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2023
Sophie

Perfect weekend stay

The guest house was easy to find with ample nearby parking. A lovely warm welcome (and room upgrade!) was the start of a perfect stay. Beds were very comfortable, and the rooms were clean and well-appointed. We'd definitely stay again.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2023
Neil
Lovely stay. Ideal location with regular buses running into City very nearby.
The area was exceptionally quiet in the Event by with some great nearby cafes for breakfast.
Room was very clean and comfortable with a view of Arthur’s seat from our window. The host was super helpful with an informative welcome explaining all of the transport options and places to visit. Highly recommended
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2023
Stephen
Great person who runs it, she was knowledgeable and informative about this great city. Beautiful hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2023
Isabelle
Very comfortable accommodations!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2022
Beth
Lovely Guest house. Beautifully decorated. Comfortable bed. Located within walking distance to the old town.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2022
John
It had a welcome atmosphere
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2019
Guido

Great B&B near Royal Observatory

The Guest house is a 10min walk from the Royal Observatory and a 20min walk from old town. Ideally located for a business meeting at the Observatory. The Highfield has only a few rooms (5, I believe) and the owners are very welcoming and friendly. The rooms are not very large but very clean, comfortable and extremely well maintained. It is not a place where you want to work for hours but if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room, it is a great place to stay. If needed, I am sure you can use the breakfast room to work or read. The breakfast is cooked to order, very tasty and served starting at 8am. I keep on the top of my list for places to stay in Edinburgh.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Beautiful property. Rooms are lovely. The breakfasts were some of the best we have had.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Spotless throughout. Nothing I didn't like. Great hospitality from Maggie, Kate and Gordon.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Beautiful property. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful hosts. Delicious food. Convenient bus access to city centre or 35 minute walk.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
Iain

Super guest house on the south side of Edinburgh

Fabulous guest house within easy walking distance of the City Centre. Well connected to bus routes too, and close to most of the Fringe venues. Maggie and Kate were great hosts, with Maggie in particular giving loads of advice on travel and dining options. The single room is a little on the small side but comfortable, bright and clean. I hadn't realised the bathroom was not ensuite but it is very close to the bedroom and not a major inconvenience. Breakfast was amazing!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Very attractive period home, tastefully decorated + great breakfasts. Location was walkable to city core but good bus service as well. Friendly, helpful hosts.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
NO parking! Must circle this large city area and grab in-road parking if it becomes available.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Clean, bathroom supplies, incredibly welcoming and helpful staff, great breakfast. Convenient to bus lines.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2019
Amalia

Totally recommended

The location of the accommodation is brilliant, not too far away from the city centre, in a quiet location, with a lovely view towards Arthur’s Seat and plenty of shops and pubs near by.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2018
Verified traveler

Convenient location

Friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. Sorry, don't have time to write more.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2018
Andrew

Nice stay and welcoming

Them room was spacious and clean, the staffs were great, breakfast was tasty had a lovely view from my window.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2018
Lee
Delightful overnight stay
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2018
Roger

Excellent

A clean, quiet, comfortable, room,with a separate good shower facility.
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2017
Paolo

Location is good and the room was good

Great location, great B&B,
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2017
james

Fabulous guest house

We only stayed one night but it was a pleasure ! A lovely warm welcome from Maggie and all the bus information needed to get us started on our short visit to Edinburgh. It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. Kate and Gordon were also very friendly. We will stay ther again and recommend to all our friends and family. Excellent value for money.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2017
Paul

Great hosts and breakfast!

The hosts are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and gave us lots of tips about what to do and where to go. The breakfast was one of the best we'd ever had and the room was very clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend this B&B to anyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2017
Verified traveler
Very pleasant stay,can only recommend.From start to finish an enjoyable experience !!!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2017
Susan

Very nice stay

Very nice little guest house. Great breakfast. Great service. Clean rooms. Would definitely recommend it.
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2016
Elli

If they had a better shower, I'd stay again.

It was a lovely clean room. You can feel that the owner has thought about all the details to make sure your stay is comfortable.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2016
Russell

Lovely staff and breakfast.

Friendly staff, and Kate has an excellent knowledge of the area and things to do and see.
Rooms are all ensuite, but I stayed in the single room which has it's own private bathroom along the landing. Everything was clean and tidy.
Breakfast was plentiful and really nice.
A 5 minute walk away, there's a road that runs parallel to the B&B's road, and has all the buses in to town, including the Night buses.

I also noticed local street parking, where a permit was only required for an hour or so at lunchtime, so if you're up and out for the day, parking wouldn't be a problem.

Would definitely stay again.
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2016
Gail

Excellent but..

All was excellent except the room was VERY tiny. A tight squeeze for 2 adults with full size suitcases. Location was a long walk from downtown area.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2016
Mark

Exploring Edinburgh

Only wish it was for 7 days instead of two.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2016
Marg

nice area and close for visiiting relations

Was very impressed with the welcomealsobrakfast next day . n excellent B&B
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2016
Verified traveler

Good B+B

Great b+b. Didn't have a breakfast as was hung over. Breakfast only served between 8 and 9 and single room 4 was not on suite private bathroom but around the corner. Apart from these small issues had a pleasant stay good wifi and only a 30 min walk to city centre
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2016
Karl
This hotel was perfect for our trip up to Edinburgh would highly recommend.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2015
Sarah

Lovely B & B

Whilst we were there just for an overnight, this was a LOVELY B & B in Edinburgh, beautifully appointed, with a very gracious host. It's a bit far from the city center, but it is easily accessed by bus. We wished we could have stayed longer!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2015
David
Couldn't have been better
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2015
Dominic

Brilliant guesthouse fully recommend

Perfect
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2015
Laura

Highly recommended

I would highly recommend this Guest House, it is a very warm and friendly guest house with so much attention to the guest and their stay.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2015
Verified traveler

Good location

First time at Highfield but won't be last excellent through out great breakfast 5*
Thanks Ian
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2015
John

Terrific accommodation

Excellent
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2015
alessandro

i love this guest house

All is ok. Breakfast is better then in 5 star hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2014
Luis

One place like home !!!

I would like say Thank you for all, Never felt so good with hospitality for...
Thank you very much.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2014
Trevor

Great B & B

Only stayed one night but very hospitable hosts who made us feel very welcome and we will definitely stay again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2014
fiona

Ideal

We stayed in the spacious family room whilst visiting relatives in Edinburgh. The guest house was immaculately clean and the hospitality tray in the room was well stocked. The beds were super comfortable with crisp white bedding. The toiletries provided were luxurious and we all had a great nights sleep and awoke refreshed. Breakfast was delicious with a wide choice both of cooked items and buffet goods. As we were dashing to the theatre in the evening we didnt get a chance to try out any if the nice looking restaurants within walking distance of the property. The hosts were very welcoming and have thought if everything you might need to make a comfortable stay. This is a fabulous stylish hotel with perfect hosts. We will definately return.
Family

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Highfield Guest House
83 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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