Top 20 Bed & Breakfasts near Old Town, Edinburgh (2024)

Bed and Breakfast. Located in Edinburgh, near Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and Royal Mile, EdinB&B features free WiFi. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Popular points of interest near EdinB&B include The Real Mary King's Close, University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Playhouse. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.

Hotel rating: 6.9 (okay)

Rooms: 7

Distance: 230 m from central Old Town

Guest House. The Residence - NO 8 is situated in the Old Town district of Edinburgh, 400 metres from National Museum of Scotland, 1.3 km from EICC and 700 metres from University of Edinburgh. Among the facilities at this property are private check-in and check-out and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 200 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Royal Mile. At the guest house, units include a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units have private entrance. Popular points of interest near the guest house include The Real Mary King's Close, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and Edinburgh Waverley station. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from The Residence - NO 8.

Hotel rating: 7.1 (pleasant)

Rooms: 5

Distance: 228 m from central Old Town

Bed and Breakfast. Historic. Friendly staff. A family-run property set in a Victorian house, Castle Park Guest House is located 0.4 miles from the Bruntsfield Links Park and 1 mile from The National Museum of Scotland. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast each morning. The guest rooms have a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They either have an en suite bathroom with shower or offer access to a private bathroom. Edinburgh Castle is a 20-minute walk away, while the Royal Mile in the Old Town, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Scottish National gallery are just 1.2 miles away. Edinburgh Railway Station is 1.5 miles away.

An absolute gem of a hotel within walking distance of popular bars and restaurants. The rooms are nicely done with a mixture of traditional and modern styles, and they offer a typical Scottish breakfast with fresh pastries in the backyard garden.

Hotel rating: 9.7 (amazing)

Rooms: 7

Stars: 4

Distance: 1.6 km from central Old Town

Guest House. Central. Great location. Lantern Guest House is located just an 8-minute walk away from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom. A refrigerator, a coffee machine and a microwave are available in entrance area. Local attractions include Omni leisure and entertainment centre, Calton Hill, the City Art Centre, Edinburgh Playhouse theatre and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Hotel rating: 8.6 (fabulous)

Rooms: 3

Stars: 3

Distance: One km from central Old Town

Guest House. Super central. Great location. In Edinburgh’s central New Town just a minute’s walk from bustling Princes Street, this Georgian townhouse offers Wi-Fi. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is just 15 minutes’ walk away. Individually decorated and with classic Georgian features, each room at No. 53 Frederick Street includes an en suite shower room, tea/coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV/DVD player. St Andrew Square Bus Station is 0.5 miles from No. 53. Edinburgh Castle is just 400 metres away, and the historic Royal Mile is 15 minutes away on foot.

This is the most central and historic bed and breakfast in the area. It also has a central location.

Hotel rating: 8.7 (fabulous)

Rooms: 16

Distance: 878 m from central Old Town

Guest House. Close to beach front. Central. In Edinburgh’s New Town, the Elder York Guest House is 500 metres from Princes Street. Situated on the second floor, it offers easy access to the city’s sights and breakfasts. Accessed by stairs only, The Elder York bed and breakfast is located in a Grade-A Listed building so some rooms have period features. The dining room offers a continental or full Scottish breakfast. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, a TV and a private bathroom. Vegetarian and lighter options are available on request. The Elder York is located in the heart of Edinburgh. Waverly Railway Station is a 10-minute walk away and Edinburgh's main bus station is adjoining the guest house. Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument are all within 15 minutes’ walk while Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament and the Botanic Gardens are all less than 1 mile away.

This guest house has a great beach front location!

Hotel rating: 8.8 (fabulous)

Rooms: 12

Stars: 3

Distance: 747 m from central Old Town

Bed and Breakfast. Hip. Great breakfast. Located in Edinburgh, Six Brunton Place Guest House is a historic bed and breakfast that provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with DVD player. This 5-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, an iPod docking station, bathrobes and a CD player. All units include a private bathroom and kettle, while some rooms will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with garden views. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from Six Brunton Place Guest House.

I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest, most luxurious and relaxing bed and breakfasts in Edinburgh! WOW!

Hotel rating: 9.4 (amazing)

Rooms: 4

Stars: 5

Distance: 1.3 km from central Old Town

Guest House. Delightful property. Great location. Centrally located, just 19 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle, A Room in the City - West is set in a building dating back to 1700s. Princes Street is a 2-minute walk away and free WiFi access is available throughout the property. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, cable channels and a seating area. The rooms also have tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom with a power shower. Edinburgh Conference Centre is a 10-minute walk away and the property is 1 mile from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is also just over 1 mile from the property and Edinburgh Airport is less than 7 miles away. Arthur's Seat is just 3 miles away.

Hotel rating: 9.6 (amazing)

Rooms: 3

Distance: 1.4 km from central Old Town

Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile, Ben Cruachan Guest House features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. The property is around 2.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 2.4 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Every unit is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom, while certain rooms have a patio and some have garden views. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. University of Edinburgh is 2.7 km from the guest house, while Royal Yacht Britannia is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from Ben Cruachan Guest House.

A beautiful guest house with a garden and delicious breakfast in a fantastic location. The bed and bedding are of very high quality and the en-suite and shower are amazing. Note that the porridge with whisky, cream, and honey is to die for!

Hotel rating: 9.5 (amazing)

Rooms: 12

Distance: 1.5 km from central Old Town

Bed and Breakfast. Boasting a shared lounge, West End Townhouse is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in the centre of Edinburgh, close to EICC. The property has city views and is 1.8 km from The Real Mary King's Close and 1.7 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Edinburgh Playhouse is 2.2 km from the bed and breakfast, while Murrayfield Stadium is 2.3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 8 km from West End Townhouse.

Hotel rating: 9.9 (amazing)

Rooms: 2

Distance: 1.5 km from central Old Town

Guest House. Newly opened, February 2024. Well situated in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, Queen Charlotte Guesthouse is set 1.2 km from The Real Mary King's Close, 1.2 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1.2 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. The property is situated 1.6 km from Royal Mile, 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh and 3 km from Murrayfield Stadium. The property is 500 metres from the city centre and 1 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The units in the guest house are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the guest house include EICC, Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Queen Charlotte Guesthouse.

Hotel rating: 8.6 (fabulous)

Rooms: 13

Distance: 978 m from central Old Town

Guest House. Offering a garden and city view, EDI b&b is set in Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and a 15-minute walk from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The property is located 1.2 km from Edinburgh Playhouse, 1.6 km from Edinburgh Castle and 2.9 km from EICC. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 11 km from EDI b&b. The property is 1.1 km from the city centre and 500 metres from Royal Mile. Featuring a shared bathroom, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a balcony. Popular points of interest near the guest house include The Real Mary King's Close, National Museum of Scotland and University of Edinburgh.

Hotel rating: 7.4 (pleasant)

Rooms: 5

Distance: 826 m from central Old Town

Guest House. Trendy. Cosy rooms. Overlooking St Mary’s Cathedral, 22 Chester Street is situated in Edinburgh’s Georgian West End and features a garden area, Georgian furnishings and free WiFi in public areas. Edinburgh city centre can be reached in a 10-minute walk. Rooms at Chester Street come with either a private or an en suite bathroom, as well as an iPhone docking station, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. A large drawing room is provided for guests to watch TV and relax. A wide selection of restaurants and bars are within walking distance of the accommodation. Dean Gallery, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Haymarket Railway Station are both a 10-minute walk away, as well as the historical Dean Village.

Hotel rating: 8.8 (fabulous)

Rooms: 5

Distance: 1.7 km from central Old Town

Guest House. On a quiet, cobbled street just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street, the family-run Regent House Hotel is set in a restored Georgian building. It offers free WiFi and is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station. The bright and colourful rooms all feature a TV and free tea and coffee facilities. Most rooms include a private bathroom, while others have access to shared facilities. Edinburgh Castle and the historic Royal Mile can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, and Holyrood Park is a 10-minute walk away. The Edinburgh Playhouse and The Stand Comedy Club are 5 minutes’ walk away. The tram going to the airport stops just 1 minute walk away from the property.

Hotel rating: 7.5 (pleasant)

Rooms: 18

Stars: 3

Distance: 921 m from central Old Town

Guest House. Very central. Comfortable beds. Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 700 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, the historic Hanover 71 Suites features accommodation with free WiFi and a bar. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Full English/Irish and American breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available each morning at the guest house. The guest house has family rooms. All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a walk-in shower. The guest house provides some units with city views, and each unit includes a kettle. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Scottish cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Popular points of interest near Hanover 71 Suites include The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh Waverley station and Edinburgh Playhouse. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.

This guest house is one of the most popular in Edinburgh for people travelling with friends!

Hotel rating: 8 (very good)

Rooms: 7

Distance: 723 m from central Old Town

Guest House. Cruachan is the war cry of the ancient and royal clan Campbell whose motto reads 'Ne Obliviscaris' (Do Not Forget). You are promised a warm welcome to this very homely, non-smoking guest house in the heart of Edinburgh. A very select breakfast is served in a bright conservatory dining room, which offers full Scottish Breakfast, porridge, local kippers plus a range of homemade salmon fish cakes, tatties, scones and cheese, onion and potato grills. All rooms have central heating, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is a pay phone for residents' use and a comfortable residents lounge with TV. Cruachan is only a 10-minute walk from Princes Street. Buses frequently pass the front door, and Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) are just a mile away.

Hotel rating: 8.1 (very good)

Rooms: 6

Stars: 3

Distance: 1.4 km from central Old Town

Guest House. Popular among families. Located in Edinburgh, less than 1 km from University of Edinburgh and a 19-minute walk from EICC, Sheen's House provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property has city views and is 1.2 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.8 km from Royal Mile. The guest house features family rooms. Some units include a fireplace. At the guest house, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. Popular points of interest near the guest house include The Real Mary King's Close, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Sheen's House.

Hotel rating: 8.8 (fabulous)

Rooms: 5

Distance: 1.2 km from central Old Town

Guest House. Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. The Hedges features accommodation situated 1.4 km from the centre of Edinburgh and offers a garden and a terrace. This 5-star guest house offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The property is close to popular attractions like Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and The Real Mary King's Close. With a private bathroom, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, some units are fitted with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from The Hedges.

This guest house has beautiful surroundings. And it is one of the most popular bed and breakfasts in Edinburgh, among couples!

Hotel rating: 9.3 (superb)

Rooms: 4

Stars: 5

Distance: One km from central Old Town

Guest House. Charming. Good breakfast. Situated just 1 mile from Edinburgh city centre and the Royal Mile, the family-run 23 Mayfield offers free WiFi. This detached Victorian guest house boasts retains many original features. In the mornings, 23 Mayfield serves an imaginative breakfast menu in the impressive dining room. Dating back to 1868, the property also offers a Club Room with a selection of rare books, Chesterfield furniture, a Georgian chess board, and an oversized, handmade Connect Four game. The traditional rooms at 23 Mayfield boast solid, hand-carved mahogany furnishings, along with a large flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities with Borders biscuits. The en suite bathroom features a heated mirror and complimentary Penhalagon toiletries. The dishes are cooked to order using local produce. Home to Holyrood Palace, Princes Street, and the Royal Mile, the lively centre of Edinburgh also offers the historic Edinburgh Castle, which is just 30 minutes’ walk from 23 Mayfield. The guest house is conveniently located along the main bus route into the city. Surcharge parking is available.

The most elegant and lively bed and breakfast in the area.

Hotel rating: 9.8 (amazing)

Rooms: 6

Stars: 5

Distance: 2.1 km from central Old Town

Guest House. Very cosy. Comfortable beds. The Albyn Townhouse is a generous 4-storey, 19th-century traditional town house. Decorated to high standard and much loved by your host, Albyn is a heaven of calm & peace in a leafy cul-de-sac in Bruntsfield. We are just 20 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Medieval City. All rooms at The Albyn offer flat-screen TVs, free and fast business Wi-Fi, and the option of king-size beds in all rooms. Toiletries, hairdryers, tea facilities, coffee pod machines & mini safes are all on offer in your room. Edinburgh’s Haymarket Rail Station is 20 minutes’ walk away.The centre of Edinburgh, along with the famed Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town, is less than 20 minutes’ walk away, or 10 minutes by bus. Private gated car park at an extra fee is available.

I would describe this as the most COSY bed and breakfast in the area. It also has super comfortable beds and outstanding views.

Hotel rating: 9.6 (amazing)

Rooms: 8

Stars: 4

Distance: 1.9 km from central Old Town