Abbotsford Guest House
7.2
Very Good(65 reviews)
36 Pilrig St, Edinburgh EH6 5AL, United Kingdom
+44 131 327 1140
Hotel Description
Abbotsford Guest House, nestled in a charming residential street of stone Victorian houses at 36 Pilrig St, Edinburgh EH6 5AL, United Kingdom, is a welcoming retreat offering guests comfort, convenience, and a taste of Edinburgh’s rich history. Located just 0.9 miles from the bustling Edinburgh city centre and 1.8 miles from the picturesque Inverleith Park, this classic guesthouse enjoys a prime position in a quiet, yet vibrant neighborhood. The building, with its timeless Victorian architecture, radiates a homely warmth, inviting travelers to unwind and enjoy a memorable stay.
The rooms at Abbotsford are airy and understated, providing a perfect balance of comfort and simplicity. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and tea and coffee-making facilities to ensure a relaxing and convenient stay. Most rooms feature en suite bathrooms with showers, while some have shared facilities, ideal for those seeking a more budget-friendly option. The overall ambiance is calm and peaceful, allowing guests to feel truly at home during their visit.
Abbotsford Guest House offers a full Scottish breakfast, served in a charming wood-panelled dining room on the ground floor. The breakfast is a highlight for many guests, providing a hearty start to the day and a chance to taste traditional Scottish fare. In addition to breakfast, the guesthouse provides essential services such as housekeeping, Wi-Fi in public areas, and self-parking. Though the property does not feature a fitness center, spa, or pool, the warm atmosphere and attentive service ensure a highly satisfying stay.
With easy access to public transportation, guests can conveniently explore Edinburgh and beyond. A 5-minute walk takes visitors to the nearest public transit stop, while Edinburgh Waverley station is just 8 minutes by taxi, providing a direct link to key destinations. Edinburgh Airport is a short 27-minute drive away, making the guesthouse easily accessible for international travelers.
Abbotsford’s proximity to numerous attractions makes it a fantastic base for sightseeing. The iconic Edinburgh Castle is only 14 minutes away by taxi, while the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Calton Hill are within 8-9 minutes’ reach. For nature lovers, Arthur's Seat, a stunning mountain offering panoramic views of the city, is a 16-minute drive away.
In addition to its central location, Abbotsford is surrounded by a range of delightful dining options. Popular nearby restaurants include MUMS Great Comfort Food, Fogg’s Restaurant, and Howies, offering a mix of hearty Scottish dishes and international cuisine. Guests are warmly invited to enjoy a comfortable, relaxing stay at Abbotsford Guest House, where excellent service, convenience, and a welcoming atmosphere await.
The rooms at Abbotsford are airy and understated, providing a perfect balance of comfort and simplicity. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and tea and coffee-making facilities to ensure a relaxing and convenient stay. Most rooms feature en suite bathrooms with showers, while some have shared facilities, ideal for those seeking a more budget-friendly option. The overall ambiance is calm and peaceful, allowing guests to feel truly at home during their visit.
Abbotsford Guest House offers a full Scottish breakfast, served in a charming wood-panelled dining room on the ground floor. The breakfast is a highlight for many guests, providing a hearty start to the day and a chance to taste traditional Scottish fare. In addition to breakfast, the guesthouse provides essential services such as housekeeping, Wi-Fi in public areas, and self-parking. Though the property does not feature a fitness center, spa, or pool, the warm atmosphere and attentive service ensure a highly satisfying stay.
With easy access to public transportation, guests can conveniently explore Edinburgh and beyond. A 5-minute walk takes visitors to the nearest public transit stop, while Edinburgh Waverley station is just 8 minutes by taxi, providing a direct link to key destinations. Edinburgh Airport is a short 27-minute drive away, making the guesthouse easily accessible for international travelers.
Abbotsford’s proximity to numerous attractions makes it a fantastic base for sightseeing. The iconic Edinburgh Castle is only 14 minutes away by taxi, while the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Calton Hill are within 8-9 minutes’ reach. For nature lovers, Arthur's Seat, a stunning mountain offering panoramic views of the city, is a 16-minute drive away.
In addition to its central location, Abbotsford is surrounded by a range of delightful dining options. Popular nearby restaurants include MUMS Great Comfort Food, Fogg’s Restaurant, and Howies, offering a mix of hearty Scottish dishes and international cuisine. Guests are warmly invited to enjoy a comfortable, relaxing stay at Abbotsford Guest House, where excellent service, convenience, and a welcoming atmosphere await.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 6-minute drive to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2. Quaint Victorian house located on a residential street
3. Full Scottish breakfast served in a cozy dining room
4. 5-minute walk to nearest public transit stop
5. Convenient self-parking and housekeeping services
6. Free Wi-Fi in public areas and guest rooms
7. Close to popular attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Holyroodhouse
8. Short 27-minute drive to Edinburgh Airport
9. Family-friendly, kid-friendly environment
10. Welcoming atmosphere with personalized guest service
7.8 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Edinburgh Castle
14 min
Palace of Holyroodhouse8 min
National Museum of Scotland12 min
Calton Hill9 min
Arthur's Seat16 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:30 |
| Location rating | 7.8 |
| Nearest airport | Edinburgh Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 27 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
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Location
36 Pilrig St, Edinburgh EH6 5AL, United Kingdom
Airports:
Edinburgh Airport
Taxi: 27 min
Transit: 47 min
Glasgow Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 26 min
Transit: 1 hr 38 min
Transit:
Haymarket
Taxi: 17 min
Walking: 52 min
Edinburgh Waverley
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 27 min
Edinburgh
Taxi: 9 min
Walking: 23 min
Balfour Street
Walking: 5 min
Pilrig Street
Walking: 4 min
Nearby locations
7.8
Very Good Location
On a residential street of stone Victorian houses, this classic guesthouse is 0.9 miles from Edinburgh city centre and 1.8 miles from Inverleith Park.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Self parking
Services
Housekeeping
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
Cash
Food & drink
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
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4.2
10 reviews
Wonderful
1
Excellent
1
Good
0
Below Average
4
Not Good
4
Krzysz Tof
2/5
Stayed in this establishment called B&B for 2 nights in middle of August 2024. This is just BED no BREAKFAST.Rooms, furniture are very tired, shower very low pressure- regardless hours , I tried multiple times, always same, barely enough water to make you wet, broken toilet flush.I would give 2 stars, but they’re deserving a star for fresh towels and setting up the bed everyday.There is no such a thing as free carpark during the day, unless 5:30pm-8pm on side streets .Nearest breakfast place opening at 9am, works for someone who don’t have to start a day before 9:30-10 am.Prices ? Well, Edinburgh during festivals season is dead expensive, in normal circumstances I would m not pay any money to stay there… I stayed in better places for £65 a night breakfast included. This room cost was around £180 a night without breakfast.You can hear absolutely everything happening on the hallway and rooms next to.The rest you can see on the pictures / videos. Pictures relating to room no. 1 .
Ashley Paice
1/5
Do not recommend! Stayed here for 2 nights with my family. We checked in the afternoon and where given room 3. This room no. was also given via message in the morning. At 1030pm we had another guest knocking on our door saying they had been allocated room 3 aswell. Apparently we had been given the wrong room (only communication from the other guest none directly from management). At 11pm we had to collect our belongings and move rooms. No apology or acknowledgement from management. Tried to talk with management in the morning (8.3am) no one in reception to talk with, no reply via messager. Also 7.30pm and no hot water for showers and the heater in the room not working, still no hot water in the morning. Room sleeps 3- pictures are misleading- barely enough free room to fit 2 small bags. The description regarding parking is misleading. There is no parking. Only parking is permit only (would only give us a permit long enough to unload our bags) street parking is limited, costly and only 4hrs at a time. Only free parking is 7.30pm - 0830am if you can find any.
Ashley Bawks
1/5
I don't normally leave reviews (especially not bad ones), but we had a terrible experience at this place. I travelled from Canada to Scotland with my mom and grandma and we stayed at this place near the end of our trip for two nights. Staff was unfriendly/unhelpful, TV in rooms did not work (my grandma wanted it on in the evening for noise), the bathroom was dirty and shared with staff. There was a dirty towel hanging in our room already when we arrived. The workers just sit in a little room and watch the cameras that they have all over the place, and at night they were loud and walking through the creaky halls while we were trying to sleep. There is also no breakfast or food offered at all at this place. The pictures online make this place look a lot better than it actually is in real life.
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Safari395391
2/5
The pictures look a lot better than the place. It was dirty, small, creepy (there was a small door in the room I stayed in that had cobwebs, garbage and some kind of animal trap). …
Jenn Lopez
2/5
Made a reservation through trivago only to find out when I arrived close to midnight from traveling all day that they were completely booked and didn’t have a room for me. The gentleman explained they didn’t work with trivago.Personally I feel it’s the property managers responsibility to be aware of where they are advertising. He said they stopped working with them before Covid. Again, it’s important to know who you do business with.I will say the staff was very friendly and even tried looking up hotels with me to help me find somewhere else to stay. They allowed me to use their wifi to search. My 3 are rating isn’t for the staff, it’s simply for the property owner for poor business skills.
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Rick C
1/5
This place is absolutely horrifying. We had a deluxe room. A deluxe room is apparently smaller than my childhood bedroom (I grew up poor). I couldn’t walk around it and I have never seen such a small hotel room. I couldn’t walk in it. …
Lucinda H
4/5
20min walk from downtown. No breakfast, and toilet didn’t work. Other than that a surprising clean and comfortable stay.
Room 4
Service 4
Location5
Roger Siddons
2/5
Although it is advertised as a bed and breakfast, no breakfast was available. Rooms were small and not very clean. Toilet did not work properly.
Room 2
Service 2
Location3
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MJ G
1/5
This run down, overpriced guesthouse is one to avoid. We had a ‘deluxe’ triple which essentially was a double room with a twin bed shoved in the corner. …
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Roving26471664594
5/5
The staff were good and attentive to our needs. The rooms were comfortable and cosy. Breakfast was good and the location is ideal for a short visit to Edinburgh especially as its a 15min bus ride to the centre. Free parking is available too. Excellent, 10/10 .👌👌