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Elder York Guest House
Elder York Guest House
Elder York Guest House
Elder York Guest House
Elder York Guest House
Elder York Guest House
Elder York Guest House

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8.9

Excellent

1,179 reviews

1,179 reviews

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10

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Genting Casino York Place

60 m

Mounted Gallery

100 m

Stand Comedy Club

130 m

National Portrait Gallery

140 m

John Lewis

160 m

Popular landmarks
Calton Hill

600 m

The Real Mary King's Close

680 m

Edinburgh Old Town

780 m

Royal Mile Street

810 m

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

830 m

Closest landmarks
Main post office

90 m

Holistic Health

100 m

Bank of Scotland

180 m

Store

250 m

Sherlock Holmes Statue

250 m

Elder York Guest House

38 Elder Street, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3DX - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in New Town, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Edinburgh Castle. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

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Highlights

Located in heart of Edinburgh

450 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

600 meters to Calton Hill

Complimentary WIFi in all rooms

Facilities

Complimentary WIFi in all rooms

Luggage storage

Wi-Fi in public areas

Family room

Smoke-free property

Xerox/fax in business center

Food delivery

Physical distancing of at least 1 meter

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Edinburgh every 14 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.0
Location rating10.0
Nearest airportEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
Distance to airport10.7 km

Rooms available at Elder York Guest House

Double Room
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Twin Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed
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Single Room with Private External Bathroom
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed
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Quadruple Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Small Double Room
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Elder York Guest House?

The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

What restaurants are nearby Elder York Guest House?

Restaurants including Blue, The Underground cafe and Vincaffè are popular in Elder York Guest House’s neighborhood which is known as New Town.

What popular shopping places are close to Elder York Guest House?

Shopping options in Elder York Guest House’s New Town neighborhood include Mounted Gallery, Multrees Walk and Emma Roy's.

What are popular attractions near Elder York Guest House?

Guests at Elder York Guest House can easily visit Princes Street Gardens, Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Princes Street located in the New Town area.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Elder York Guest House?

Elder York Guest House’s nearby natural sights include Edinburgh Run Tours - Tours located in the same New Town area.

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What people love about Elder York Guest House

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Breakfast

    "Lovely and friendly, breakfast was delicious,my grandson can be fussy but he throughly enjoyed his breakfast every morning."

    Christine

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    April 22, 2022

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Staff 

    "Lovely accommodation stayed with my oldest daughter, location is great, very clean staff were extremely helpful friendly and kind."

    Jonelle

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    June 23, 2019

  • 10

    Exceptional

    "This hotel exceeded our expectations."

    Karan

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    May 16, 2019

Property ranking|Compared to 1,407 Edinburgh properties
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Location score
10/10
Service score
10/10
Value for money score
8/10
Cleanliness score
7/10
Better than
99
%
of Edinburgh properties
Better than
99
%
of Edinburgh properties
Better than
93
%
of Edinburgh properties
Better than
90
%
of Edinburgh properties
Overall rating:

8.9

Excellent
1,179 reviews
Cleanliness
7.0
Facilities
7.0
Location
10.0
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More about Elder York Guest House

More about Elder York Guest House

Elder York Guest House

See the best of Edinburgh with a stay at Elder York Guest House, which puts you right in the city center amidst the many sights and landmarks. With its convenient location, you can easily access to the city's must-see destinations. Sampling the authentic culture of Edinburgh is easy with a stay at Elder York Guest House, just 1.0 km from Edinburgh Castle.
The range of services provided by Elder York Guest House ensures all travelers get the most out of their stay. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. The helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with services including luggage storage.
Guestrooms at Elder York Guest House are fitted with all the amenities travelers need. Keep your entertainment options wide, even in your room, with a range of facilities, including television available in select rooms. The hotel also provides guests with a coffee or tea maker in some rooms. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the hotel provides a hair dryer and towels in some select rooms.


Around the property

Visit the sights and local attractions of Edinburgh during your stay at the hotel. Engage in the city's best art at Royal Yacht Britannia located 3.0 km away, where you can learn about the local art scene and buy original works. The most well-known nearby local attraction is Arthur's Seat which is located just about 2.2 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms here are cheaper than 97% of accommodations in the city.
This hotel scores higher than 99% of accommodations in the city for its location.
This hotel stands out for its staff and service, scoring higher than 99% of the city's accommodation.

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Amenities and facilities
Very good
Facilities

7

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Polish

Internet access

  • Complimentary WIFi in all rooms
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas

Services and conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area

For the kids

  • Family room

Cleanliness and safety

  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items

Access

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed

Available in all rooms

  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Sleep comfort items
  • Smoke alarm
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • TV [flat screen]
Location
38 Elder Street, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3DX
Exceptional
Location

10

Airports

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    10.7 km
  • Perth Airport (PSL)
    54.5 km

Public transportation

  • Edinburgh Train Station
    450 m
  • Haymarket Train Station
    2.1 km

Hospital or clinic

  • Holistic Health
    100 m

Shopping

  • Ocean Terminal
    2.9 km

Convenience store

  • Tesco Express
    250 m

Cash withdrawal

  • ATM
    70 m
What's nearby

Popular landmarks

  • Calton Hill
    600 m
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    680 m
  • Edinburgh Old Town
    780 m
  • Royal Mile Street
    810 m
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    830 m
  • National Museum of Scotland
    960 m
  • Edinburgh Castle
    1.0 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
    1.2 km
  • Arthur's Seat
    2.2 km
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    3.1 km

Nearby landmarks

  • Genting Casino York Place
    60 m
  • Main post office
    90 m
  • Holistic Health
    100 m
  • Mounted Gallery
    100 m
  • Stand Comedy Club
    130 m
  • National Portrait Gallery
    140 m
  • John Lewis
    160 m
  • Basement
    180 m
  • Bank of Scotland
    180 m
  • Scottish National Portrait Gallery
    190 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
Property policies
Children and extra beds

Extra beds vary by room. Please check each room's capacity for details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-12 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking 6 or more rooms, special policies may apply.

Reviews of Elder York Guest House from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.4
/
10
Excellent
Cleanliness7.0
Facilities7.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
Value for money8.0
High score for Edinburgh
Rating
9+ Exceptional (1)
8-9 Excellent (0)
7-8 Very Good (0)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (0)
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9.6
Exceptional
Christine from United Kingdom
Family with young children
Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in April 2022

Exceptional”

Lovely and friendly, breakfast was delicious,my grandson can be fussy but he throughly enjoyed his breakfast every morning. Murray gave us directions to all the places we were visiting plus other places to see,he was so helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

Reviewed April 22, 2022

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