Leith stay.Your stay at this Leith guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
The Shore Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - 5 min walk
Tapa - 4 min walk
Malones - 2 min walk
Printworks Coffee - 3 min walk
Brass Monkey The Shore - 7 min walk
About this property
Pillars House
3.5-star guest house near Royal Mile
As a guest of Pillars House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Edinburgh guesthouse.
6 guestrooms or units
Built in 1890
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Smoking in designated areas
Pillars House offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Pillars House Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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If you want to stay in authentic Edinburough, this is the place. This is a charming old world building with wonderful ambiance. The staff is very friendly and helped us find great places to visit during our time in the city.
The hotel is located half a block from the tram station that takes you into the center of Edinburough and to the airport so it is very conveniently placed.
The staff were very helpful and where willing to dog sit for us aswell. We can't express how wonderful the staff are . And it was very clean we can't thank them enough
We were very happy with our stay. The place is very conveniently located, in the quiet residential area with tram stop near by. The room equipped with everything you might need, small refrigerator, tv, tea maker. The different treats to compliment the tea and water in the refrigerator. You also can use well equipped kitchen downstairs and enjoy pastries and fruit for light breakfast. Everything is very clean and convenient. The owner gave us good advice about all local restaurants and more. The price is very reasonable. You can park your car in the back of the building and enjoy the town on your foot. Overall great stay!
Met the proprietor Craig who was very friendly & informative upon arrival. The building is currently under refurbishment externally but once inside is very cozy. Room was a little dated but spotlessly clean & comfortable. Plenty of goods on offer to make yourself a continental breakfast in a very well equipped & spacious communal kitchen
Tim
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Travelled with family
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pillar house is great for what you pay for. It was cheap but clean and the staff was great. It’s not upscale and amenities are basic. Think of an upscale hostal w/ your own clean bathroom. Great location.
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Mary
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is an old building, full of character, with free parking. It’s in a great area close to great restaurants and bars and handy for the tram to take you to the city centre. The rooms have been renovated and it is very comfortable. The bedding looks as though it’s been washed hundreds of times but that is not a problem as everything was clean.
Our hosts were very helpful and accommodating, There is a full kitchen for guests use and there were always snacks, coffee and tea available. Trams to town center and the docks are right outside the door with a stop a block away. No complaints from us!
I loved this place great for my people on a budget large kitchen to use free milk tea coffee fruit and muffins vert clean and wat a bonus to have a fridge in your room
Laundry parking
Staff are really nice
Looks old and dreary but it’s not when ya get in teammate right outside loads of shops pubs restaurants in walking distance
Best hotel yet
Elaine
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Mr Manuel
Travelled with family
Jun 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The location is very good, with easy access to the center and public transport.
It was very cozy, the staff was very friendly. Very cute place, will hopefully visit again in the future! Incredibly aesthetic, very good for a couples getaway. Wonderful location, right on the tram line so very easy for exploring the city!
Julia
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
John-Mark
May 27, 2025
John-Mark
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
judy
Travelled with partner
May 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A fabulous stay and a great welcome. Enjoyed the fresh fruit every morning along with the availability of a well equipped kitchen to prepare our own meals. The room was serviced daily with plenty of towels and amenities. The tram stop is near by.
The room was clean and the bed comfy. Thanks
Our stay was perfect. Craig is a warm and knowledgeable host who shared with us information on the history of the hotel as well as provided us with a map, restaurant recommendations (We took his recommendation and ate at The King's Wark which was great food) and gave us a tour of the room and the common space.
Our room was perfect for our overnight stay. The room was in great shape and perfectly maintained (not an easy task with an older facility)
Our stay was perfect and will book with Pillar House the next time we stay in Edinburgh
Paul
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Chia
May 20, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
convenient
Craig is very friendly when i check in
The rm outdated n look old
this place is near to city n tram is right at door step
Parking is difficult to find
Chia
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Mohammad
May 19, 2025
I was expecting a bigger room. I think I could hear what guests next door were saying . But the staff were really helpful and polite , the location is great ,
Beautiful Edinburgh complimented with amazing hotel with nice staff. Love it.
Ramesh
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Bonita
Travelled with partner
May 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is certainly dated but easy access to a large kitchen. Lots of snacks and coffee. Close to a grocery store. Right on the tram line so easy from airport.
One problem, it was very difficult to get the right temperature for the shower. In fact the water was scalding hot when we went to turn it off. We had to drop a bath towel in the tub to turn in off so we did not get burnt.