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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh with a golf course

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Experience the charm of OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh, nestled near Royal Mile. Tee off on the 9-hole golf course or unwind in the garden with a good book; stay connected with WiFi and enjoy perks like free self parking and games. The helpful staff has earned top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$3,902
NT$5,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 111 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 119 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SD

What's nearby

  • Royal Infirmary - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station - 7 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nucleus Eat Drink Gather - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Robin's Nest - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

Guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh provides amenities like a golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and games
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

As of 2025/9/5, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh on 2025/9/17 start from NT$3,902, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh located?

Located in The Inch, this golf guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Infirmary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 307 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed, lovely staff, and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok staff was excellent location was way to far from anything if you didn't have your own car public spaces need to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Onsite parking was extremely limited. Busy road. Convenient for taking the bus. Bed was comfortable. Room needs some TLC (paint, dusting/mold in bathroom). Difficult checking in if you can’t phone to be let in (out of country phone didn’t have calling in UK).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cobwebs everywhere, dirty carpet, spiders, headboards shedding faux leather furniture n the pillows. Dirty walls, dirty throw pillows, mold in the shower. Would not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mathew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Massively overpriced, run down could clearly hear people in other rooms. Extremely disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andres

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property screams for some reparations and renovations. It has good potential, but the current owners must update the hotel like, NOW! And, I feel sorry for the staff. two kind ladies who can't even breath on how busy they are. I hope OYO hotels stop being so greedy and staff properly this hotel and renovate it as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No staff on premise. Phoned and was unable to talk to an actual person, only automatic responses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property? It was clean and felt like I was staying in friends house as far as comfort. Host was polite and welcomed us upon arrival. Would recommend this if staying in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine

The hotel is old and tired, the bathrooms need work. Linens are clean and the staff are lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small dirty and run down, bed are not very comfortable. location is nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

One nighter

Some beds were soft. Some were hard. The continental breakfast was good and had plenty to offer. The ladies were friendly! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not given an access code to get in the front door. The room was tiny and dirty. Throw the cushions in the bin-they are disgusting! Breakfast was ordinary. Very expensive and not worth it. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
......
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property advertises being on the grounds of Craigmillar Castle. The castle is no where near this property. We didn’t even see the castle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dominika

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

A fine old house

People are complaining about house being old, well, it is and that’s fine. You are only sleeping in there to enjoy city. Parking was fine, close to supermarket if you need anything. Check up possible direct with the owner. No problem what's whatever.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tameema

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst place I’ve ever stayed at. Incredibly old gross building that is not suitable for inhabiting. We had three nights booked but left and booked elsewhere after our first night, despite knowing we wouldn’t be refunded. I couldn’t stay there any longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was value for money but furnishings and shower were fairly basic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful & staff were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and the women serving breakfast were the best part. Then it is a steep decline to the rest. The worst is the cleanliness and disrepair. Like another reviewer I saw spiders and their webs. There was mold in the bathroom and bedroom. The carpet was disgusting. The walls were dirty and scuffed. The internals of the heater in the bathroom is covered in caked on dust. Finally the title of the listing is misleading. Yes it is near the castle but as a description of the area not the property. The castle park is across the road but the castle is not in sight. Arden house has a lot to offer but it needs some TLC and updated descriptions.
Scuffs on the wall and dirty carpet edges.
Rusty heater
Mold in shower pan. Also at the handle and ceiling.
Mold on ceiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel did not respond to messages before I arrived when I was considering an extra night. I completed check in online well in advance and gave a check in time of 15.00. When I arrived at 14.50 I had still received no info re door codes, room key etc. The door was locked. I rang the doorbell which said leave a message. I sent several messages on the chat app. All showed as seen by receiver. No response. I rang the phone number. Answerphone.A few minutes later I received a text asking me what I wanted. I replied I had been waiting outside for nearly an hour. A text came through with entry instructions and I was able to access my room. Breakfast was included but read the small print...cooked breakfast extra and needed to be ordered in advance. Next day I checked in to Travel Lodge. Not much more expensive and far better value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stefania

Loved how close this was to Craigmillar castle and proximity to the bus stop.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place at Edinburgh

Good place and great choice for Edinburgh. Room is "brittish", so can´t really compare to "western" hotels. But it have it´straits. Eletric cattle on room with cofea and tee is great"
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the fact you can grab a bus to take you into the city, so close. The wonderful lady in the morning got to know us and confirmed our coffee and toast order. She knew us and was so warm and friendly . This place is perfect to sleep, grab your breakfast before you head out for the day to explore Edinburgh. When you are on vacation it hits the spot and I would come back again in a heart beat and stay with you all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nightmare with spiders

this was one of the priciest properties that we had during our 10 day trip and location wasn’t even very good. No other property that we stayed at including ones with better locations and lower prices had conditions like this. There were spiders and spider webs in the shower and on our towels. The bathroom had grime around the bottom. Room items were rusty, threadbare, and in general disrepair. The carpet had a greasy feeling. The mattresses were stained and literally flattened with age. The towels were ragged and the blankets were pilled and matted and weren’t long enough to cover our feet. We didn’t see a single staff member the entire time and I imagine it’s because they wouldn’t be able to look their “guests” in the eye with the conditions they provided at their ridiculous price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025