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About the Hotel

38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3DX
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Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
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2 Single beds
Heating
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Single Room Private External Bathroom
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1 person
110 sq. feet 
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1 Single bed
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Double Room
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2 persons
205 sq. feet 
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1 Double bed
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Edinburgh2300 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 8.2 mi
Dundee (DND) 59.7 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3DX
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38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3DX
Nearby
Monument
Scott Monument
2000 ft
Picardy Place
Sherlock Holmes Statue
1200 ft
Restaurants
Burger King
400 ft
Fort Kinnaird
Papa johns leith walk
400 ft
77A - 79 Leith Walk
Fortitude Coffee Merchants
500 ft
3C York Place Midlothian
The Square
600 ft
17 North St. Andrew Street and 7 Dublin Street
Cafe Piccante
800 ft
19 Broughton Street
Artisan Roast
1200 ft
57 Broughton Street
Snax Cafe
1600 ft
West Register St
Fed Sandwich Bar
1100 ft
2A Forth Street
Cafe Rapido
1300 ft
79 Broughton Street
The Chippy By Spencer
1400 ft
79 Broughton Street Eh1 3rj

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
82%
enjoyed their stay & would return
friendly staff
great location
street noise
external bathroom
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
8.2
Location
8.8
Service
9.2
Dining
8.4
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 5 reviews
8.7
8.7/10 based on 1948 reviews
Walter
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.8/10

The hotel is ideally situated in an excellent location, close to major attractions and with a cozy atmosphere. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. However, the noise from passing traffic and trams can be disruptive at times. The dining experience offers a good variety of options and the rooms are spacious and comfortable, but there might be room for improvement in room soundproofing.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were good size and comfortable, but pretty noisy with traffic and trams passing.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly, providing useful sightseeing tips and being accommodating to requests.
Location
10.0
The hotel is excellently located near key attractions, including Princess Street and the Old Town, making it convenient for exploring the city.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was first class with a good variety of options to choose from.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided complemented the stay, offering all the necessary comforts for a pleasant visit.
Patricia
United States, April  2024
9.2/10

The hotel's location is perfect, near the city center, train and bus stops, and a variety of restaurants and shops. The rooms were spacious, clean, and had all the necessary facilities, making our stay very comfortable. The service was top-notch, with thoughtful details like an open window in our room showing the staff's care. The dining experience was fantastic, offering a fresh and plentiful selection to suit everyone's taste.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms had 2 single beds and a double bed, plenty of space, and an external bathroom that was very clean and well-equipped with all necessary facilities. Additionally, we had a kettle, a selection of teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and biscuits, which was more than sufficient.
Service
10.0
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay pleasurable. They were lovely, helpful, and considerate, even leaving a window open in our room for a fresh feel. Their care and attention made our experience exceptional.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is very nice and accessible, ideal for exploring all of Edinburgh's sites near the train and bus stops, restaurants, shops, co-ops, the Playhouse, and tourist attractions. While there was some expected street noise, the convenience of the location during the festival period made it worth it.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was absolutely brilliant. The food was freshly cooked, plentiful, and with a good range of choices to suit everyone. The wood-fired pizza was a standout for us.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay without any issues. The value for money was excellent considering the quality of service and amenities offered.
friendly staff
street noise
Margaret
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The room was perfect for a short stay, lovely and warm, clean, and tidy, although Room 12 was not the best choice. The service was very nice, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for exploring the center of Edinburgh, but the noise from a nearby street affected my sleep quality. The dining experience was good but had limited availability. Overall, a convenient place to stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms
8.0
The room was very clean and included a good selection of hot drinks, a hairdryer, TV, and free WiFi.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
Location
7.0
The location was perfect, very central and close to Edinburgh Waverley Station, but the nearby construction noise was a downside.
Dining
7.0
The breakfast was very filling, but the limited hours and portion size were a bit disappointing.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay.
Amanda
United States, February  2024
8.4/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms were comfortable and had all the necessary amenities, although they appeared a bit outdated. On the downside, there was some traffic noise in the room. The service was exceptional, with the staff being extremely helpful and informative about the local area. The location was superb, being close to major transportation hubs and attractions. The dining experience was delightful, setting me up for the day. However, a few Japanese dishes were missed in the menu. The facilities were convenient for my stay, and the hotel offered good value for the money.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable, equipped with a TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, providing valuable information about the area.
Location
10.0
The location was excellent, close to major transportation hubs and key attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very tasty and satisfying, ideal for starting the day.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were convenient for my needs during the stay.
Andrew
United Kingdom, June  2023
8.6/10

I had a fantastic stay at the hotel! The rooms were spotless, and the breakfast was served quickly and tasted amazing. The hosting skills were fantastic. However, the rooms could heat up on sunny days, and it was a bit worrying that the key to the private bathroom might be forgotten.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spotless, and breakfast was served quickly and tasted amazing. Hosting skills were fantastic. However, the rooms could heat up on sunny days, and it was a bit of a worry about forgetting the key to the private bathroom.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional! The staff were very friendly and helpful. They even went out of their way to ensure my comfort during my stay. However, there was a minor incident of passive-aggressiveness during breakfast service.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located in the middle of New Town, making it easy to reach all the tourist locations in Edinburgh with short walks. However, the noise levels could be a bit high at times due to traffic and other disturbances.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was superb! The food was tasty, generous, and delicious, exceeding my expectations. The staff at breakfast were wonderful. Additionally, there was a wide choice available for dining.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were great, with teas and coffees filled and fresh cups always available. However, it was a bit of a concern that one might forget the key to the private bathroom.
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