A stay at The Guards Hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from George Street and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
What's nearby
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Malone’s - 3 min walk
Wee Vault Edinburgh - 1 min walk
The Haymarket Bar - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
Pho Viet Restaurant - 1 min walk
About this property
The Guards Hotel
Hotel in Edinburgh, a short walk to Princes Street
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets 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
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests under 25 years old
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Guards Edinburgh
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Guards Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Guards
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The Guards Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The front door was locked so waited over 5 mins to be answered. They asked for cash payment upon entry as they no longer deal with credit cards.water was cold for shower
We were early for check-in and it took some time to find a member of staff to take our bags for storage. Check-in was smooth and we were forewarned that the hotel were unable to take card payments. The room smelled musty and was dated (in need of modernisation). It seemed that we were in a disabled room with a wet room shower, the position of the toilet meant that only a child could sit on it properly, very little space between it and dividing wall. Apart from tea/coffee making facilities in room the hotel didn't offer anything else The mattress was springy but nonetheless comfortable, Room was a bit noisy from passers by and trams. Overall however, for a one night stay in Edinburgh the location was excellent and it did represent value for money.
The shower was cold - not hot water and when we got to the room it was cold but I told the receptionist and he provided me with a heater but the hot water was not reported. No receptionist around at 6am for me to report the problem to. Room was comfy and clean. great value for a night in Edinburgh which is expensive.
This hotel was worth the low price. Places in Edinburgh are generally super expensive, so this a great option if you're okay with staying somewhere a little less fancy but in a great location. It's a bit out-dated but has lots of character, and it's in a safe, central location (incredibly close to st Mary's Cathedral) and about 20 mins walking from the Royal Mile and all the action. There are good affordable food options nearby as well, and it's a minute from the tram station which was nice because we were hauling around luggage.
Dusty in places, bed frame broken, chair legs loose, lock on bathroom door was loose, carpet filthy.
Celing had marks on it.
David L
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Lorraine
Travelled with group
17 Jul 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Had to pay cash for the room. Their CC system had been compromised.
Staff- friendly.
Beds-Uncomfortable
Location-convenient
Good area for transportation and dining options.
Cheap crash pad in very rundown order.
If you want a one night sleep and shower in a great location, crack on.
If you're looking for anything even remotely salubrious, look elsewhere.
I am so glad we only had 1 night here. We arrived to be told that our toilet had a leak and that a handyman was on their way. I explained until this was sorted o wouldnt pay for the room. 3 hours later while i was out i was advised we could change room (had been told earlier there were no more rooms) this meant i had to come back to the hotel and move room which was £10 cheaper but tiny. The staff were decent but a very poor service for a hotel in central Edinburgh. On top of this i had to pay by cash but if i had boomed through another provider i could have paid in card.
It was in serious need of renovating. Really run down. The reception person was very helpful amiable and accommodating. The room was clean enough but dilapidated. Really old stained carpet and bed supports and broken okd lamshades. Ripped worn stair carpets just really okd and worn in general. It was quiet though.
One star for location…very easy access to the city. One star for room size and beautiful ceiling. Otherwise disappointing plumbing, tv and drainage on bathroom floor which was non existent. Needs some attention to maintenance.
Deidre
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Jessica
Travelled with partner
24 Apr 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom facilities were sub par - the toilet did not flush easily and the shower was lukewarm
The bedroom was spacious and lovely, but the bed was not very comfortable.
Noisy for sure, but to be expected given its proximity to the tram and train station. City noises - we could definitely live with them (and sleep through them)
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
David
23 Apr 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Ok if all you wanted was a bed for the night. A little tired and needs some updating, but ok for the price paid.