Whether you are looking for boutiquey, historical of homely comfortable stays in Edinburgh, here are our top pics of the best B&Bs in the city for short and extended trips.
94DR
This contemporary little B&B set in a stunning Victorian town house offers beautifully furnished rooms in the heart of Edinburgh’s Southside area. The views from the rooms can be spectacular, offering panoramas of Salisbury Craggs, Arthurs Sea and the Pentland hills, the blustery landscapes which encircle the city. With a warm welcome from its family owners and a breakfast cooked to order, 94DR has many of the city’s major tourist attractions and shopping districts at its doorstep, providing comfort and convenience for visitors.
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23 Mayfield
Like a well aged whisky, this quaint Victorian B&B oozes heritage and character. Its location in the beautiful West End is a short walk from both Holyrood Park, The Meadows and The Old Town. The rooms feature a hodgepodge of old and antique furnishings which add to the overall charm of this cosy and historical B&B. To top it all off, a well provisioned Scottish breakfast featuring lovely old china, silver cutlery and accompaniments continues the delightful curio theme.
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Abercorn Guest House
Another Victorian guesthouse, the Abercorn is located by the seaside of Portobello. Although transport is required to reach the city centre in some 10 minutes, this beautiful B&B offers an alternative view of Edinburgh in a unique Victorian and Georgian conservation area. The stay itself is top class; the owners have crafted comfortable and appealing rooms from this former Manse house with a superb cooked breakfast. The local restaurants are noted for their fresh seafood and the wealth of seaside walks offer fresh perspectives on the Scottish capital.
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Millers 64
This family-run three bedroom B&B is situated in the quiet Pilrig area some 15-minutes walk from Princes Street. Its unique blend of modern and Southeast Asian decor coupled with its spacious and calming rooms make this a fantastic choice for a peaceful getaway. Each of the rooms are immaculately decorated with clear and crisp tones and they are complimented with organic toiletries. Add to that the guesthouse’s proximity to Leith’s fine dining and it makes for a very romantic choice.
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6 Brunton Place
Nestled above the Royal Terrace Gardens, Six Brunton Place is ideally set in a gorgeous Georgian house with a trademark sweeping staircase at its centre. With generous and well provisioned room space and tasteful period decor, 6 Brunton Place offers a classy and calming stay with an unbeatable cooked breakfast. The guesthouse itself exudes history, being the former residence of Frederick James Ritchie, a noted electronic clock maker from the eighteenth-century who furnished the nearby Nelson Monument with its “Time Ball”.
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Albyn Townhouse
This French and Scottish themed guesthouse — reflecting its owners — is situated in the leafy southwestern area of Edinburgh and occupies a large Victorian house. Home to a lived-in family, the house emanates comfort with its well decorated tartan rooms. The breakfast is cooked to order and there is far more than the standard full Scottish on offer. Although located out of the city centre, guests are a short five minute walk to the bustling bar and restaurant area of Bruntsfield.
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Ramsay’s B&B
Ramsay’s B&B occupies a lovely Georgian town house with four vibrant and homey rooms. Located on the eastern border of New Town near the hip and happening Broughton Street, Edinburgh’s many attractions, lively nightlife, bistros and shopping arcades are on its doorstep. The breakfast choice of fresh kippers adds a real Scottish flourish to your stay.
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The Hedges
With superb views over Calton Hill, this historically placed Victorian guesthouse is charmingly situated in a lush tree lined crescent which is archetypical of this heritage area. Just moments from the city centre, The Hedges offers comfort and convenience with clean and bright rooms and a warm Scottish welcome. A stellar breakfast menu featuring Scottish salmon, honey, kippers and haggis is both healthy and wholesome.
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Antler Guest House
Proudly located in the heart of the historical Pilrig Street area which was once part of the Balfour Estate, The Antler guesthouse is a dynamic, bright and modern guesthouse with unique and eccentric decor details. Whether its the oriental table lamps drawn from its “nabob” heritage or the mossy tartan blankets, each room is uniquely decorated and completed with the finest Scottish toiletries and amenities. The breakfast is simple but delicious with a divine cooked Scottish breakfast among all the other regulars.
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