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Cruachan Guest House

3.0 star property
Guests start their day with breakfast before heading to the indoor tennis court or mini golf course for some friendly competition at Cruachan Guest House

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Located near Edinburgh Castle, Cruachan Guest House serves breakfast and offers plenty of ways to have fun. Visitors can challenge friends to mini golf or a game of billiards, with WiFi available in the public areas for staying connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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Double Room, Ensuite

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  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 20 sq m
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About the neighborhood

Tollcross, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Cruachan Guest House. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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53 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NT

What's nearby

  • A large, circular building with a modern design, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.
    Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.
    Princes Street Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A stone pathway leading to historic buildings with a castle in the background.
    Grassmarket
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station
    14 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station
    16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cameo Picturehouse
    4 min walk
  • The Coffee Cave
    6 min walk
  • Loudons Fountainbridge
    5 min walk
  • Hendersons
    6 min walk
  • Books N’ Cup
    5 min walk

About this property

Cruachan Guest House

  • Guesthouse near Grassmarket
  • Close to Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, Cruachan Guest House provides amenities like free breakfast. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An indoor tennis court, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
    • A billiards/pool table

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Cruachan Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cruachan Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cruachan Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cruachan Guest House located?

Located in Tollcross, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of The Meadows, Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and Grassmarket. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Haymarket Tram Station is 16 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

Cruachan Guest House Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay, breakfast was very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Th room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. We were on the ground floor which suited us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed Cruachan Guest House. The bedroom with ensuite was well appointed. The breakfast each morning was really well done. Mobeen and staff were fantastic. The location was really good as well. There were a couple of buses that you could ride to the castle area or you could take 25 minutes to walk. We felt the Cruachan Guest House was pretty good value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellant guest house very clean & comfortable ,easy access to city & sights.Breakfast was generous & fresh.Staff were very helpful .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The tv was unstable, the bed was saggy and the table lamp didn’t work otherwise I was warm and comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor breakfast options and very noisy rooms due to thin walls. Location was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I will attempt to give a very honest review of The Cruachan: If you are exploring hotel options for Edinburgh, on a budget, you’ve probably noticed anything inner city is quite expensive and the more affordable options are farther out. The Cruachan Guest house gives you an affordable stay with an inner city location, removing costly taxis and/or parking fees. However, you may have to make some sacrifices based on your standards. The Cruachan is an older building. 180 years according to the owner. It has not been updated for quite some time which gives it a bit of a worn look. Cracked paint, squeaky floors, dirt embedded nooks and crannies and old smells are quite apparent. If your standards are newer with modern conveniences then this will not be for you. However, my wife, daughter and I loved it here. The beds were very comfortable, the free breakfast each morning was a nice start to each day and a bus ride to the Old Town took only minutes. Walking could also be an option, but would be about 20 mins minimum. Regardless, it was very convenient to get around. The older qualities of the house added to the experience and did not bother us at all. My wife usually has quite high standards and did seem to be bothered by aged building. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not recommended

Stayed one night with the family. Facilities are old but would have been ok if it had been properly cleaned. It had been cleaned but not to a high standard. Only visible areas had been cleaned. Toilet and sink not properly cleaned, so asked the host, who said they were clean, so asked for cloth and cleaning spray and cleaned myself. Lots of dust, mould in corners of ceiling and dirty windows. No wardrobe in the room. No luggage storage at all. Breakfast was very basic with low quality ingredients. Definitely not what I would have expected for the price nor from the reviews. Who wrote them?? They don’t reflect reality. Was very disappointed and would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient property to explore Edinburgh. Walkable to area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely proprietor, great stay, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little hotel. Great full breakfast and service on a nice patio area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice host, good breakfast, clean room with nice big windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED our stay! The gracious host is outstanding, especially the made to order breakfasts! The room was spacious and great; the bathroom was a good size although the shower itself was a little small. We’d stay here again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Liked: Staff & service
Mobin looked after us, and the breaky was very yummy! Little bit of a walk into town but not too bad. Lots of stairs inside, and the property is dated, but functional. Was perfectly fine for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfy room in Edinburgh

I enjoyed staying at the guest house. Thank you for looking after me so well. The guest house is a 20 min walk from the city centre in a nice neighborhood with lots of nice restaurants close by. The room was simple but very comfy. Breakfast is served in 1st floor. Good value accommodation. I'll stay again if I come back to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina

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

Nice, comfortable rooms for the price

The Cruachan House offers a decent and comfortable stay. The host is very nice and helpful, plus he makes a very nice breakfast. The house itself is a bit dated, and our bedroom was fairly small; however, our bathroom was quite spacious and recently renovated. The location is great and only about a 10 minute walk from the popular Grassmarket area. It might be about a 15 minute walk to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Flavio

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

Muito conveniente!

Boa localização, permitindo a visita aos principais pontos, a pé. Cafe da manhã adequado que sustenta a manhã toda. Quarto limpo com arrumação diária. Único reparo é se a hospedagem for no último andar. Não tem elevador e a escada é perigosa.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MAURIZIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La valutazione complessiva di 4 su 5 è una media che deriva da un 3 alle condizioni della struttura, che ho dovuto dare, a malincuore, per correttezza con chi leggerà la recensione. Servirebbe infatti un ammodernamento generale, però ci tengo a sottolineare che funzionava tutto e non abbiamo avuto nessun inconveniente. Ed un 5 al gestore che è stato gentilissimo ed attentissimo alle nostre esigenze, e si è rivelato anche un ottimo cuoco dato che le parti cucinate della colazione vengono preparate al momento con ottimi risultati. Posizione buona servita dai mezzi, ma in 15÷20 minuti di camminata tranquilla si arriva in royal mile.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guest house ligt op 15/20 min lopen van centrum/transport.Kamer is klein maar schoon,badkamer klein maar voldoende.Ontbijt was prima,wel voor 9.30! Prijs/kwaliteit was prima voor mij.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA DEL PILAR RINCÓN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy agradable! Alicia nos atendió como en casa! Desayuno rico!! La habitación super calida y agradable, fue mi cumpleaños y tuvo el maravilloso detalle de dejarme un presente en la habitación! Realmente nos hicieron sentir como en casa pero en Escocia! Gracias Alicia por todo! Great Place ! Puedes llegar al centro de Edimburgo caminando o en trasporte. Todo excelente!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Wir waren insgesamt 2 Nächte im Cruachan Guest House untergebracht. Die Unterkunft ist ruhig gelegen und von der Lage top, sodass man in ca. 15-20min zu Fuß in der Innenstadt bzw. am Castle. Das Zimmer war gut ausgestattet und von der Größe ausreichend. Die Betten waren angenehm und die Zimmer grundsätzlich sauber. Lediglich im Sanitärbereich war teilweise Schimmel, was zu beanstanden ist. Unser Gastgeber war zwar sehr ruhig und wortkarg, aber dennoch zuvorkommend und freundlich. Das Frühstück wurde selber von unserem Gastgeber vorbereitet und war lecker!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiziana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizione comodissima a 20 minuti a piedi da Prince Street. Il b&b è veramente confortevole, le camere sono attrezzate di tutto; dal bollitore per prepararsi un caffe o tea, asciugacapelli e tantissime prese!!! Colazione top preparata al momento dal proprietario del b&b.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Waltraud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war sehr schön.Das Bad war neu renoviert.Es funktionierte alles.Der Hausherr war sehr freundlich und entgegenkommend.Das Frühstück war super, mehr als ausreichend,vielfältiges Angebot an Essen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022