Elder York Guest House

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

In Edinburgh’s New Town, the Elder York Guest House is 500 metres from Princes Street. Situated on the second floor, it offers easy access to the city’s sights and breakfasts. Accessed by stairs only, The Elder York bed and breakfast is located in a Grade-A Listed building so some rooms have period features. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, a TV and a private bathroom. The dining room offers a continental or full Scottish breakfast. Vegetarian and lighter options are available on request. The Elder York is located in the heart of Edinburgh. Waverly Railway Station is a 10-minute walk away and Edinburgh's main bus station is adjoining the guest house. Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument are all within 15 minutes’ walk while Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament and the Botanic Gardens are all less than 1 mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was right for my onward journey. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and a very good breakfast was served.”
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is great - very near Waverley Station, Princes Street and St Andrews Square. The hotel was very quiet despite the city centre location. Very welcoming and helpful host - Murray. It's a 3 star guesthouse so it doesn't have all the...”
Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of Information from Murray who was very welcoming and friendly. Lovely room and comfy bed. Really nice room to eat breakfast in and good choices for food. Accommodating when it came to leaving bags before check in and after check out”
Adela
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The hotel was beautiful and very clean. The breakfast was excellent, and the location was perfect — close to everything we needed. Highly recommended!”
Suzanna
Sweden Sweden
“The staff was great, friendly and welcoming. The emplacement in the town was perfect, close to everything. The breakfast was very good ne served in a beautiful room.”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was perfect for us as within walking distance from Waverley Station - approx 5/10 mins. Lovely to explore the Old Town area. Warm welcome from Murray who gave us all the relevant information for our stay. We had our own front door key...”
Vania
Italy Italy
“Murray is an excellent host! The breakfast menu is extensive and entirely homemade by the host and staff. The location is right in the heart of Edinburgh, and our room was nice and cozy. Totally recommended for a stay in this beautiful city!”
Herbert
Austria Austria
“Loved the place. A bit noisy but the atmosphere and the host were amazing.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“From the moment we arrived, Ozzy (Murray) helped us with our cases and was very informative. The guest house was near absolutely everything - shops, restaurants and bars. The breakfast was spot on and such a lovely family. We will be back!”
Mette
Denmark Denmark
“The host Murray is such a nice guy. Very friendly and kind and helpful”

Managed by Murray

Company review score: 9.8Based on 1,792 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Elder York Guest House is run by proprietor Murray and his wish is to make your visit to Edinburgh enjoyable and memorable. We have an extensive network of contacts in the city, and can help you with directions, local information, arranging reservations in restaurants and guidance on sightseeing, should you need it. We pride ourselves on our personal service and attention to detail. A home from home!

Languages spoken

English,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Elder York Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

House rules

Elder York Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that the guest house is located on the second floor and accessed by stairs only. There is no elevator at the property.

Payment is taken on arrival.

Please inform Elder York Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: EH-69803-F, F