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Castle View Guest House
Family Room (6 Adults), Castle View Guest House in Edinburgh
Golf course [on-site], Castle View Guest House in Edinburgh
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Bathroom, Castle View Guest House in Edinburgh
Bathroom, Castle View Guest House in Edinburgh
Exterior view, Castle View Guest House in Edinburgh

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8.5

Excellent

266 reviews

266 reviews

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9.2

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Princes Street Gardens

60 m

Cruise Shop

80 m

Lulu

90 m

Whistles

90 m

Blues at Tiso

100 m

Popular landmarks
Edinburgh Castle

440 m

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

590 m

Royal Mile Street

630 m

The Real Mary King's Close

840 m

Edinburgh Old Town

910 m

Closest landmarks
Edinburgh Dental Specialists

70 m

Tonic

80 m

Kenilworth

100 m

Consulate General of Turkey

120 m

Floral Clock

170 m

Castle View Guest House

30 Castle Street, New Town,, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 3HT - 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 4-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

850 meters to public transportation

Check-in [24-hour]

Excellent breakfast

Excellent view

Inside city center

Announcements by hotel (1)
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) circumstances, the property is implementing additional measures to protect the safety of guests and staff. Some services and amenities may be limited (09:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday) or unavailable. Please contact the property for more information.
Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Check-in [24-hour]

Contactless check-in/out

Room service

Safety deposit boxes

Tours

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Edinburgh every 7 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.3
Location rating9.2
Nearest airportEdinburgh Airport (EDI)
Distance to airport9.8 km

Rooms available at Castle View Guest House

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.4

Family Room (6 Adults)
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  • Room size: 40 m²/431 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed and 1 semi dou...
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Triple Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Family Room (4 Adults)
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 double beds
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Double or Twin Room
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Non-smoking
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Single
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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Deluxe Double Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
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DOUBLE ROOM 2 BEDS DOUBLE BED
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    Room Assigned on Arrival
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      Apartment
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        Family Room (Large)
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          Frequently asked questions

          What time is check-in and check-out at Castle View Guest House?

          Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The hotel also offers 24-hour check-in.

          How do I get to Castle View Guest House?

          For those who wish to drive their own cars, Castle View Guest House has a car park on site, as well as additional parking nearby if the first car park is full.

          Is breakfast offered at Castle View Guest House?

          Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options offered at Castle View Guest House.

          What is the smoking policy at Castle View Guest House?

          Castle View Guest House does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

          What restaurants are nearby Castle View Guest House?

          Restaurants including Standing Order, The Guildford Arms and Amarone are popular in Castle View Guest House’s neighborhood which is known as New Town.

          What popular shopping places are close to Castle View Guest House?

          Shopping options in Castle View Guest House’s New Town neighborhood include Blues at Tiso, Robert Graham Ltd Est 1874 and Laing Edinburgh.

          What are popular attractions near Castle View Guest House?

          Guests at Castle View 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 Castle View Guest House?

          Castle View 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 Castle View Guest House

          • 9.6

            Exceptional
            Staff 

            "Clean room, spacious, great breakfast and friendly staff and owner."

            Edward

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            February 28, 2020

          • 9.6

            Exceptional
            Cleanliness

            "Clean comfortable room."

            Gwyneth

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            November 30, 2019

          • 7.6

            Very good
            Location

            "Good Location, prefer for weekend break."

            Evelyn

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            December 16, 2019

          Property ranking|Compared to 1,617 Edinburgh properties
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          Room comfort score
          8.4/10
          Location score
          9.2/10
          Service score
          8.6/10
          Cleanliness score
          8.7/10
          Better than
          98
          %
          of Edinburgh properties
          Better than
          97
          %
          of Edinburgh properties
          Better than
          95
          %
          of Edinburgh properties
          Better than
          95
          %
          of Edinburgh properties
          Overall rating:

          8.5

          Excellent
          266 reviews
          Cleanliness
          8.7
          Facilities
          7.6
          Location
          9.2
          Read all reviews >
          What travelers say they love:
          Nice spacious room with updated bathroom.
          Aimei from Australia
          Couple
          More about Castle View Guest House

          More about Castle View Guest House

          Castle View Guest House

          Get the most from an urban escape in Edinburgh when you book a room at Castle View Guest House. Located right in the city center, Castle View Guest House saves you time and travel by letting you wake up right in the heart of the best neighborhood. Go beyond the touristy and get deeper into the offerings of Edinburgh with a stay at Castle View Guest House, located merely 440 m from Edinburgh Castle.
          Castle View Guest House provides a range services and amenities to help make your stay more comfortable. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's available parking, right on-site. The hotel provides front desk services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience.
          If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the hotel to allow cleaner air for all guests.
          Feel right at home during your stay at Castle View Guest House. In-room entertainment such as television and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms. The hotel also offers a coffee or tea maker in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. It's good to know that a hair dryer and toiletries are provided in some guest bathrooms.


          Dining and things to do

          Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Castle View Guest House. Castle View Guest House has vending machines that provide round-the-clock refreshment, at low cost.


          Around the property

          One doesn't need to look far as the hotel enjoys close proximity to sightseeing options and local attractions. An afternoon of browsing the works at Royal Yacht Britannia located 3.7 km away can familiarize you with the local art scene. The most popular local attraction is probably Arthur's Seat only 2.7 km away.


          Reasons to stay here

          Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 97% of the city's accommodation.
          Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 99% of the city's accommodation.
          This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 97% of other options in the city.

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          Amenities and facilities

          Very good
          Facilities

          7.6

          Most talked about facilities

          Breakfast

          38 mentions

          Housekeeping

          10 mentions

          View

          2 mentions

          Car Park

          1 mention

          Languages spoken
          • English
          • French
          • Italian
          • Lithuanian
          • Polish
          • Spanish
          Internet access
          • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
          • Internet
          • Wi-Fi in public areas
          Things to do, ways to relax
          • Ticket services
          • Tours
          Cleanliness and safety
          • Cashless payment service
          • Daily disinfection in all rooms
          • Daily disinfection in common areas
          • First aid kit
          • Free face masks
          • Hand sanitizer
          • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
          • Rooms sanitized between stays
          Dining, drinking, and snacking
          • Breakfast [buffet]
          • Breakfast [continental]
          • Room service
          • Vending machine
          Services and conveniences
          • Concierge
          • Contactless check-in/out
          • Daily housekeeping
          • Elevator
          • Luggage storage
          • Safety deposit boxes
          • Smoke-free property
          • Smoking area
          For the kids
          • Family room
          Access
          • Check-in [24-hour]
          • Fire extinguisher
          • Pets allowed
          Getting around
          • Car park [nearby]
          • Car park [on-site]
          Available in all rooms
          • Alarm clock
          • Coffee/tea maker
          • Desk
          • Fan
          • Free bottled water
          • Hair dryer
          • Heating
          • Ironing facilities
          • Non-smoking
          • Satellite/cable channels
          • Shower
          • Toiletries
          • Wi-Fi [free]

          Food and dining

          Breakfast options
          • Continental
          • Vegetarian
          • Vegan
          • Full English/Irish
          • Gluten-free

          Location

          30 Castle Street, New Town,, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 3HT
          Exceptional
          Location

          9.2

          Airports
          • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
            9.8 km
          • Perth Airport (PSL)
            54.8 km
          Public transportation
          • Edinburgh Train Station
            840 m
          • Haymarket Train Station
            1.2 km
          Hospital or clinic
          • Edinburgh Dental Specialists
            70 m
          Shopping
          • Ocean Terminal
            3.6 km
          Convenience store
          • Tesco Express
            270 m
          Cash withdrawal
          • ATM
            80 m

          What's nearby

          Popular landmarks
          • Edinburgh Castle
            440 m
          • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
            590 m
          • Royal Mile Street
            630 m
          • The Real Mary King's Close
            840 m
          • Edinburgh Old Town
            910 m
          • National Museum of Scotland
            1.0 km
          • Calton Hill
            1.3 km
          • Palace of Holyroodhouse
            1.9 km
          • Arthur's Seat
            2.7 km
          • Royal Yacht Britannia
            3.8 km
          Nearby landmarks
          • Princes Street Gardens
            60 m
          • Edinburgh Dental Specialists
            70 m
          • Tonic
            80 m
          • Cruise Shop
            80 m
          • Lulu
            90 m
          • Whistles
            90 m
          • Blues at Tiso
            100 m
          • Kenilworth
            100 m
          • Robert Graham Ltd Est 1874
            100 m
          • Jo Malone
            110 m
          Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

          Property policies

          Children and extra beds

          Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

          All children are welcome.

          Children 0-1 year(s)
          Stay for free if using existing bedding.
          If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
          Guests 2 years and older are considered as adults
          Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
          Others
          • The property does not have 24-hour reception. Guests are requested to contact the property directly prior to arrival so alternative arrangements can be made.
          • The property does not have an elevator. Guests wish to be accommodated on the lowest floor are requested to contact the property in advance. Special requests are subject to availability.
          • Guests arriving outside the mentioned check-in hours are requested to contact the property directly prior to arrival so alternative arrangements can be made.
          • Airport transfer is not available at this property. Please contact the property directly for transportation information.
          • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

          Some helpful facts

          Check-in/Check-out
          • Check-in from14:00
          • Check-in until23:00
          • Check-out from07:00
          • Check-out until10:30
          • Reception open until23:00
          Getting around
          • Travel time to airport (minutes)30
          Extras
          • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0.00 GBP
          The property
          • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
          • Number of bars/lounges0
          • Number of floors4
          • Number of restaurants0
          • Number of rooms 18

          Property announcements

          Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) circumstances, the property is implementing additional measures to protect the safety of guests and staff. Some services and amenities may be limited (09:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday) or unavailable. Please contact the property for more information.

          Reviews of Castle View Guest House from real guests

          Provided by verified guests of Agoda
          8.5
          /
          10
          Cleanliness8.7
          Facilities7.6
          Location9.2
          Room comfort and quality8.4
          Service8.6
          Value for money8.3
          High score for Edinburgh
          Rating
          9+ Exceptional (79)
          8-9 Excellent (35)
          7-8 Very Good (35)
          6-7 Good (11)
          <6 Below Expectation (17)
          Time of the year
          Mar - May (40)
          Jun - Aug (56)
          Sep - Nov (44)
          Dec - Feb (37)

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Kent from Singapore
          Couple
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 3 nights in March 2019

          Excellent stay”

          Nice and cosy room. The room was cleaned every day and Break fast was great! The location is also good as it is near most of the tourist attractions. Thank you to Magic for the magical experience. We had a tiring journey and he helped us with the luggage up a flight of steps! We will stay here again if we ever go back to Edinburgh!

          Reviewed March 29, 2019

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          claire from United Kingdom
          Couple
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 1 night in December 2019

          super but stairs!”

          Super guesthouse, central location yet quiet (Wednesday night in early Dec). Our room (sleeps 4) was on top floor, with over 80 stairs from pavement level. No lift, as it is a listed building. Very comfortable, with lovely linen&towels. Breakfast was varied and ample with personal service by lovely staff. Highly recommended if you are happy with stairs.

          Reviewed December 10, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Beverley from Canada
          Couple
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 6 nights in April 2019

          The Hewines from Canada ”

          The staff were very accommodating . Great view of the castle , lots of restaurants near by. Lots of shops near by. Had a great time! Great breakfast

          Reviewed April 27, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Sin from United Kingdom
          Solo traveler
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 1 night in January 2019

          Good memories ”

          It is our third time staying at CastleView . Everything are good and we love it’s big full Scottish breakfast ! Will be back again!

          Reviewed February 05, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Paula from United Kingdom
          Couple
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 1 night in June 2019

          Exceptional”

          Lovely clean room , shower room was huge , Very helpful staff, Great location

          Reviewed June 03, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Scott from United States
          Family with teens
          Family Room (6 Adults)
          Stayed 1 night in April 2019

          April trip”

          Stayed overnight wish we could stayed longer nice little shopping venue on street and a great pub 2 doors down

          Reviewed April 28, 2019

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Sandra from United States
          Family with teens
          Family Room (6 Adults)
          Stayed 1 night in May 2019

          Okay if you don’t have a car”

          The hotel was nice but we had a car and had to get up and out of hotel by 8:30 am or have someone go pay parking attendant (who is not there after hours) for two hours. So while the hotel was nice, we felt rushed to get out. And it is near the castle but no view from the window. You need to stand in the middle of the street out front to see the castle. The building itself is very old, charming. Beds were comfortable and breakfast was very generous. Staff was very friendly.

          Reviewed May 30, 2019

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Gwyneth from United Kingdom
          Group
          Stayed 3 nights in November 2019

          Exceptional”

          Friendly, helpful staff. Clean comfortable room. Good choice of breakfast. Intermittent wifi which the manager said was being fixed. I would recommend this guest house.

          Reviewed December 01, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Sri from Indonesia
          Family with teens
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 2 nights in January 2019

          Nice guest house”

          No lift, be prepare for many stairs ☺️

          Reviewed January 05, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Jose from Brazil
          Family with young children
          Family Room (6 Adults)
          Stayed 3 nights in February 2020

          PERFECT!”

          Perfect, perfect, perfect! Just perfectly splendid!

          Reviewed November 19, 2020

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Hazel from United Kingdom
          Solo traveler
          Single
          Stayed 2 nights in January 2019

          Great value. Great location.”

          Plenty of places to eat in close proximity. Quiet. A lot of stairs and no lift but staff are willing to help with luggage. Pleasant atmosphere.

          Reviewed January 18, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Catriona from United Kingdom
          Family with teens
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 1 night in June 2019

          Exceptional”

          Great little hotel in a great location. Fabulous breakfast!

          Reviewed June 11, 2019

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Arielle from United States
          Couple
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 1 night in December 2019

          Great basic accommodations”

          Great location, fantastic staff (thank you Magic!), and large rooms! The furnishings were a bit basic/slightly outdated, but not too bad, especially for the price!

          Reviewed December 06, 2019

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Edward from South Korea
          Solo traveler
          Single
          Stayed 2 nights in February 2020

          Great location in heart of Edinburgh ”

          Clean room, spacious, great breakfast and friendly staff and owner. Excellent option in Edinburgh.

          Reviewed February 29, 2020

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Rosalind from United Kingdom
          Family with teens
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 2 nights in July 2019

          Very well situated, clean and excellent staff. The breakfast was very good. Needs a lift!!”

          Location but it really needs a lift for luggage

          Reviewed July 15, 2019

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Sin from United Kingdom
          Solo traveler
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

          It’s always good!”

          It’s the fifth time I stay at Castle View in this three years. It is our Edinburgh home now. It’s always good to stay here .

          Reviewed March 17, 2019

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Gisela from France
          Couple
          Double or Twin Room
          Stayed 1 night in December 2019

          Otima localização ”

          Localizacao Comodidade Falta de elevador

          Reviewed December 06, 2019

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Timothy from United States
          Couple
          Triple Room
          Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

          Perfect location!”

          The lack of an elevator was a challenge, but the staff was very helpful and carried our bags when we checked in and out.

          Reviewed September 08, 2019

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          8.4
          Excellent
          Andrea
          Couple
          Family Room (4 Adults)
          Stayed 1 night in April 2019

          visiting Edinburgh Castle ”

          Visiting Edinburgh castle and surrounding areas, it was a good location for a base. Very close to the castle and tram links to the train station and airport. The hotel had no lifts so a little climb to the very top floor. The rooms had large beds, decent shower and was very clean. Tea making facilities were very well stocked with nice selection of short bread biscuits. The breakfast was first class. The staff were warm, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for them. If you fancy a good laugh, would strongly recommend visiting the Stand comedy club ( not for under 18’s ) just around the corner. Will hold about 100 people, if you want a seat / table must get there early.

          Reviewed April 20, 2019

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          8.4
          Excellent
          Chenkun from United Kingdom
          Group
          Triple Room
          Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

          Great room”

          the rooms is very clean, breakfast staff are vdry friendly, the beds are comfortable. a little bit far from the train station.

          Reviewed September 30, 2019

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