Kingsway Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Kingsway Guest House in Edinburgh is housed in a historic building, offering garden and city views. The property features a private garden and a seating area, providing a relaxing environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, work desks, and soundproofing. Guests enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Local specialties, warm dishes, and juice are served each morning. Convenient Location: Located 1.1 mi from the University of Edinburgh and 11 mi from Edinburgh Airport, the guest house is near attractions like Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Amtamt
United States United States
“Truly enjoyed our stay at Kingsway Guest House. The location is great for public transport or even walking into the city centre. The hosts were friendly and very helpful. We definitely enjoyed delicious breakfasts and haggis was first class. We...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful period property, well furnished, comfortable bed, and very clean. Lizzie is an excellent host, nothing was too much trouble, and she even allowed Gary out to the kitchen to say hello. Breakfast was superb.”
Meyase
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were really looking forward to staying here for months and we were not disappointed! The moment we entered our room, we were mind blown by the simple but beautiful design and layout. The beds were so soft and comfortable and there was no...”
István
Hungary Hungary
“Fantastic breakfast, friendly and helpfull staff. Cleaniness of the guesthouse.”
Andrew
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Gary and lizzie were excellent hosts - really helpful, friendly and informative. We really enjoyed our stay.”
Trefor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly. Sensational breakfast. Relaxing. Clean. Parking around the back. Extremely welcoming and helpful owners. Some great pubs and restaurants close by.”
Rita
Portugal Portugal
“Breakfast was delicious, with a different menu every day, and served in a very cozy room. Room for 3 was spacious and tastefully decorated. The hosts were wonderful, and gave us some very good tips on places to eat and things to do :)”
Sopida
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s cleaned good location and not far from University. Bed is so comfy! Easy to park just in front of Guesthouse. Breakfast was good. Highly recommend”
Camilla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was lovely, the room immaculate, with a super comfy bed, and Lizzie was the most wonderful hostess. This far surpassed any expectations I'd had, and I would definitely come again. Brilliant location, and they really did think of...”
Marek
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Very nice and charming guest house operated by lovely hosts. Excellent breakfast.”

Hosted by Lizzie and Gary

10
Host Review Score
Lizzie and Gary
Kingsway is a stylish, comfortable guest house offering the warmest of welcomes and help to ensure guests have a great stay in Edinburgh. The Kingsway is a beautiful Victorian home retaining many original features, maintained to modern standards of comfort and facility. Off street private parking and electric vehicle charge points are available to guests during their stay, charged per kWh.
Your hosts Lizzie and Gary Scott have both lived all their lives in their hometown of Edinburgh and look forward to sharing their expansive knowledge of Scotland's capital city with you.
Located one mile south of Edinburgh's famous Old Town, Newington is a beautiful Edinburgh neighbourhood next to Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. Within 5 to 10 minutes walk of Kingsway there are many excellent restaurants, traditional pubs and services including laundrette, vintage shops, post offices, cafes, theatres and much more. Restaurants include a number of the top rated in the city such as Michelin star Condita, The Apiary, The Old Bell and Verdo. Your hosts at Kingsway are happy to share recommendations and assist with reservations.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Kingsway Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
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

Must-know information for guests at this property

Kingsway Guest House kindly requests that you inform them of your expected time of arrival.

Payment Information:

The guesthouse does not accept checks.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: EH-70860-F

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