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The Guards Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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The exterior of The Guards Hotel with a sign reading "Clifton Terrace" above the entrance.
A grand staircase with ornate white railings and a red carpeted landing area.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a canopy. There is a chair and a small table in the room.
A bar area with wooden chairs and a counter displaying various bottles.
A formal dining room with high-backed booths, rectangular tables, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a white duvet and a dark green throw blanket. There is a wooden nightstand between the beds with a lamp and a small table.

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

A view of a courtyard with a stone wall, a small garden, and a building with multiple windows.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with towels, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark blue pillow, a bedside table with a cup and saucer, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 4 poster Suite

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a fireplace, and a television on a stand.

4 poster Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a dresser, a mirror, a painting, a television, and a radiator.

Basic Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this West End hotel, you'll find Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dean Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • George Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ryrie’s Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pho Viet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nømad - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

3-star hotel near Royal Mile
The Guards Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Edinburgh hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Guards Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 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 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 cash
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Guards Hotel to the airport?

The Guards Hotel is 6.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guards Hotel?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guards Hotel on Nov 16, 2026 start from CA $142, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Guards Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Guards Hotel.

How close is The Guards Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.4 mi (18-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 4.6 mi (22-min drive) from Cramond Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Guards Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Guards Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Guards Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Guards Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Guards Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Guards Hotel have a pool?

The Guards Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Guards Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Guards Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

The Guards Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 311 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Basic hotel, great location but no thrills
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, within walking distance for the rugby at Murrayfield. Also on tram route to city centre, train station and airport. Spacious room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for tourists, the rooms are good value for money. It isn’t the Ritz but what can you expect for 230 for 4 days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpsam staff. We came early, but was welcome to store our luggage in the office. Same when we left, as we left late. The bed was magnificient!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel cost over 300 for 2 nights and was not worth 50 a night - even in Edinburgh , staff were not around , the hotel is dated and not reflective on their website
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near train station. Clean and basic. The room was huge!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here again. The location is great, however, the property is old and needs MUCH work. Our room had a bathroom in the middle of the room with a dirty shower curtain as the door. I was literally sleeping 2 feet away from the toilet. Maybe it was my imagination, but I could smell sewer all night long. We were booked for a se and night, but cancelled it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lady who checked us in was wonderful! The place was clean. It’s an old building and needs some TLC. The bed was springy. The shower didn’t have a curtain and the water pressure was low. Good location not too far from tourist attractions. Decent for one night stay to explore the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to city centre, kind and helpful staff. Opposite the hotel, there are Haymarket station and the stop for airport bus (airlink 100). The structure is old, the room was without window and the slighest noise could be heard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was in the front of the building and right on the busy traffic intersection with buses and trams constantly coming and going making sleeping difficult. This on top of a room that was sub standard with a terrible fold out bed, dirty carpet, mold on the walls and ceiling of what appeared to be a hashed up wheelchair accessible room was not what we were expecting at all. The demand for cash as payment was very surprising and seems very odd to me. Would I recommend this apparent hotel to anyone….No!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Central, spacious cosy room, friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owner likes cash payments for the rooms and sends a notice to people making reservations that the credit card machine isn't working right and you need to bring cash. The card machine works just fine. The person at check in was very helpful and took my card as payment. The hotel is a converted Victorian home, so the rooms are odd shaped and small. There were a few maintenance issues, but in general, things worked and we had a good stay. The staff was helpful and friendly. This is a good "budget" hotel where you don't expect a large room with a view and great amenities. It's a place to sleep while you explore Edinburgh. (The bed was comfortable.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute boutique hotel. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok. Decent for a night. Emphasis on a night. Beds were clean but a little dusty. Toilet needs serious refurbishing the water pressure was abysmal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whilst the staff there were incredibly helpful, genuinely one of the nicest members of staff I've met at a hotel, the hotel itself is very poor. For some reason they insist on only taking cash due to a scam with cards, which feels far more like them trying to scam the taxman. The rooms themselves are very old, with no bathroom door, just a curtain. The shower door was hanging off and it looked like someone had tried to screw it back on, and was an absolute nightmare to open and close. The bedding also didn't seem clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed on the top floor. Problems with the shower. Was told to run the water for 10mins, was a bit better. Can only be provided with one key card. Will only accept cash, so FYI those coming from overseas who don't use pounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Ideally Located

Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station. Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and facilities were basic but good, other than a slow shower drain. Good job gaurds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025