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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Edinburgh, a short walk to Princes Street

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Exterior
4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Breakfast area
The Guards Hotel sits in Edinburgh's center, offering travelers a genuine welcome with its intimate bar and complimentary WiFi in every room. Its location earns consistent praise from guests who appreciate being just steps away from Edinburgh Castle.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 poster Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 poster Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in West End, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, The Guards Hotel is in a shopping district and near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle and George Street, The Guards Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Guards Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests under 25 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM

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 major credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Guards Edinburgh
Guards Hotel
Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Guards
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel
The Guards Hotel Edinburgh
The Guards Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guards Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Guards Hotel?

The Guards Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Guards Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM–1:30 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Guards Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Guards Hotel located?

Located in West End, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Edinburgh Haymarket Station is only a 2-minute walk and Haymarket Tram Station is 2 minutes.

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The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 251 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.. nice staff and in an excellent location. I would stay here again, would recommend to others. Ideal for a one or two nights stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The carpet is out dated with stains all over, the bathtub leaked, the windows are old with peeling paint. There are water stains on the ceiling and paint cracking around wall lamps etc. For the price we paid it is over priced in this condition. There was hair on the coffee cup saucers in the room and the bathroom door couldn’t be opened all the way for access to the sink. You had to close the door to get past the tub for the mirror and sink. The attendant was fabulous and helped us with information we asked for. He was extremely nice! Great job on him!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

The hotel was good enough as a base, but the in-room cups weren't cleaned properly. The beds were made, and they gave us clean towels. They didn't remove the equivalent dirty towels, though. There was no back on the TV remote
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sheila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is shabby and needs painting. The room we had had a water stain on the ceiling. In the bathroom. Lino tiling was coming away from the wall. The bedroom was in need of decorating. It was not worth £494 for 4 nights
The wet patch
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fahmida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Masaki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is relatively narrow and the light is not inconvenient. The shampoo bottle in the bathroom was partly broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yifei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken? Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Romy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the room. It was huge and beautiful. Just the sanitary facilities could use an update. We had fans and radiators/heaters to use. Close by (1 min walking) was the haymarket tram station. That was very useful and so we were fast in the center.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They only take cash for Expedia bookings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was central for every thing we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEWART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service after a long journey very easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute boutique hotel. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dont stay here

Looks nothing like the photos. Very dated looks really rough not very clean. Shower had part of the wall missing and was covered with a bit of black plastic and the flooring was coming up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness

Guard’s Hotel review

Down for rugby. Hotel basic and a little tired in need of a facelift. Shower only warm at best. Extra heaters in room. Which were needed. Old windows bit draughty. Overall nae good and nae bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guards hotel December 24

The front door was locked so waited over 5 mins to be answered. They asked for cash payment upon entry as they no longer deal with credit cards.water was cold for shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable, safe, great location

This hotel was worth the low price. Places in Edinburgh are generally super expensive, so this a great option if you're okay with staying somewhere a little less fancy but in a great location. It's a bit out-dated but has lots of character, and it's in a safe, central location (incredibly close to st Mary's Cathedral) and about 20 mins walking from the Royal Mile and all the action. There are good affordable food options nearby as well, and it's a minute from the tram station which was nice because we were hauling around luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Guards

Very cheap to stay in Edinburgh so if you don’t mind absolute basic stay then this is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

The Guards Hotel Edinburgh

Reception was great when they finally opened at 2pm. Room was large but dated. Trouble with flushing WC. Close to trains, buses and trams.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was cold - not hot water and when we got to the room it was cold but I told the receptionist and he provided me with a heater but the hot water was not reported. No receptionist around at 6am for me to report the problem to. Room was comfy and clean. great value for a night in Edinburgh which is expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Had to pay cash for the room. Their CC system had been compromised. Staff- friendly. Beds-Uncomfortable Location-convenient Good area for transportation and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Ok if all you wanted was a bed for the night. A little tired and needs some updating, but ok for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024