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Lantern Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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3 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5LA
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1, Large)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1, Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Leith stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Leith guesthouse, you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lantern Guest House

3-star guest house near Edinburgh Castle
Lantern Guest House offers its guests a terrace. Wired Internet is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Lantern Guest House offers 4 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lantern Guest House to the airport?

Lantern Guest House is 8.5 mi (40-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lantern Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lantern Guest House.

How close is Lantern Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.7 mi (16-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14 mi (34-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lantern Guest House offer free breakfast?

Lantern Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lantern Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Lantern Guest House?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Lantern Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Lantern Guest House have a pool?

Lantern Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Lantern Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Lantern Guest House to downtown Edinburgh?

Lantern Guest House is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

Lantern Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 158 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall and decent place to stay. Great location for getting around the city, our room was very dark, with scaffolding outside our window blocking most of the natural light. The shower was very poor, a trickle of water coming out. On the positive side the room was clean, bed was very comfortable and the TV worked. Overall a good place to stay for exploring the city and sleeping for the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, host was extremely friendly, and the location was within walking distance to most all tourist spots in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Damp and over priced!

Room smells of damp - there’s a reason why there’s a dehumidifier plugged in 24/7. Room and bathroom need updating with mould on the tile grout. Shower is very tight - curtain smelling of damp. Only one small liquid soap for two of us over a three night stay. Unable to open the window and loads of electric adapters and wires plugged in. Room was cold as it’s below ground and the plug in heater was no good. Richard is friendly and responsive but £266 per night in August is rip off Britain at its worst…we know it’s the Fringe but not value for money given the state of the room. Avoid.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyla

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

A great stay!

I had a really long weekend nice stay at Lantern Guesthouse! As a solo traveler, room 3 was big enough for me. The room was VERY clean and had everything I needed. The mattress was a bit hard for my liking and there was a dip on one side, but I was able to move over and sleep on the other side. Yes the room was a bit damp but that's just the reality of Scotland - there was a dehumidifier in the room and a heater that cut down the humidity level pretty quickly so I wasn't bothered. A note for other North American travelers: position the shower heater to about 9 o'clock for the perfect temperature! Lantern is conveniently located near multiple bus stops so it was very easy to get around. There were also great restaurants, pubs, and bars in the area. I'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We greatly enjoyed our stay at lantern guest house. The hosts were very kind and gave us some guide pamphlets to help us find our way around the city. The location was convenient and very walkable! Thank you so much for the lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Our host Richard was very welcoming and very helpful.The location was superb and it was quiet. Our room downstairs was somewhat lacking fresh air, very small for our luggage and damp. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely convenient location. Room had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely, bed was comfortable and the room was just nice to be at! Richard was great in communicating with us, and was very friendly and thoughtful. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was fantastic. Close to town, shops, restaurants, and tourist locations. The owner represented the property accordingly in photos and did say it was a basement unit. Unfortunately, the room was extremely small with no room for luggage. Very musty smell and bathroom had mold on ceiling and tiles in shower. The comforter was not even long enough to reach to the bottom of the top mattress. Luckily, there was a wool blanket in the cabinet. A proper size comforter would be helpful. Taylor Swift had just left town and I feel that the price of the room was very overpriced for the first two days we were there. Room price Mon, Jun 10 £207.50 Tue, Jun 11 £207.50 Wed, Jun 12 £108.33 Taxes £104.67 With a little more attention to detail, this location could be a great spot for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cozy place to stay near the city center of Edinburgh. Walkable from Waverly Station. Friendly and personable proprietors! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great Place and Great Location

Clean, comfortable, and spacious room. Great location as well. Right around the corner are many restaurants and cafes. Every morning I went to KUNA for excellent coffee and savory pastries. They also have sweets. The one thing you should know about the room is that the steps leading down to the room are steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our 3 nights stay in the Lantern Guest House. Accommodation is very centrally located within walking distances to main attractions (25-30 mins) and with plenty of dining options around it. Hosts were very responsive and provided all required information for check in. Room was clean and had everything we need for short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

Great Stay - You'll like this one!

We loved our stay at the Lantern Inn Guest House! It was only 10 minutes from the bus station and 12 from Waverly Railway station, without a bunch of confusing turns. There are many places to eat within a block, and we found a 'favorite restaurant': Mama Roma. The room was so nice, clean, and roomy; and we loved the ensuite bathroom. We were very comfortable there. A small refrigerator was dedicated to our use, with cold water and milk supplied! There was a microwave available and even some dishes we could use. We didn't have those any other place we stayed so it was a great surprise. Richard, our host, was very friendly and anxious to help us. He gave good instructions and always seemed to be around when we had a question. We stayed 4 nights and would have been happy to be there longer if our plans had allowed. With such a good price, great features, comfortable room, and convenient location, we couldn't have done any better. I would definitely choose Lantern Guest House again if I return to Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lantern Guest House is a short walk from the main attractions of Edinburgh and very convenient! Also, the rooms are very clean and the owner is super helpful! i will definitely stay at the Lantern Guest House when i return to Edinburgh and I strongly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a rowhouse type of housintypical of the city.our room was small with a bath..truth is we were gone q2 hours a day. Bus at corner could walk to old town and lots of little restaurants around fit the bill for us..clean and well located and safe neighorhood
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great location, the room was nice and came with a fridge. The host was also responsive and helpful. The only thing I didn't love was that since the room was in a "basement" it did smell a little damp.

4/10 Poor

FRANK

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The shower was small, making it difficult to shave my legs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

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

I would stay here again

Great location, and very helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023