Gifford House

Guesthouse within easy reach of Royal Mile

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Gifford House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Also, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within a short drive.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Digital TV service
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Limited onsite parking
CA $158
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
A view of a residential area with stone buildings, a hill in the background, and a tree in the foreground.
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A neatly made bed with white and red pillows, a wooden headboard, and a floral wallpaper pattern.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Twin Room - Self Served

Excellent
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a wooden door, a marble-tiled wall, a white sink with a chrome faucet, and a glass shelf with toiletries.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser with a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room - Self Served

Very good
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern shower stall with a glass door, beige tiles, and a handheld showerhead.
A hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, and red and beige bedding.
A bedroom with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, and a view of the bathroom.
A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a chandelier, a large bed, two armchairs, and a wooden dresser.

Deluxe Quadruple Room - Self Served

Good
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
A bathroom with a white sink, a soap dispenser, and a toilet paper holder on the wall.
A view through curtains of a townhouse with a well-maintained lawn and a red car parked on the street.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a mirror, and a wall-mounted shelf with a vase.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room - Self Served

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and glass shelf.
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a TV.
A bedroom with a floral wallpaper, a large bed with two pillows, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and floral-patterned pillows.

Standard Triple Room - Self Served

Exceptional
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
A bathroom with a marble shower enclosure, a shelf with toiletries, and a visible showerhead.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a chandelier.
Room
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a door, and a window with curtains.

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace - Self Served

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
A bathroom with a marble sink and a faucet labeled "Burlington London."
A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a painting, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a bathroom with a marble floor.

Premium Double Room - Self Served

Exceptional
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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103 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AJ

What's nearby

  • Prestonfield Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holyrood Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 27 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Gifford House

  • Gifford House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Also, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking within 3281 ft
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Gifford House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gifford House?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gifford House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in is available.

What's the area around Gifford House like?

Gifford House is a short 16-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 14 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

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Gifford House Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet location (if using bedroom at the back away from the road.) easily accessible to City Centre by frequent buses from across the road. Clean and comfortable room. Would happily stay again.
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8/10 Very good

AI was a nuisance at times rather than dealing with an individual person. Room was clean and cosy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, easy to get hold of staff when I had a problem with checking in!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and good communication with the host. Highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

The Gifford House was clean, well located, and a decent value
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8/10 Very good

This was our first stop on a 2 week Scotland vacation. The location was prime as we could walk to all of the Edinburgh highlights. The room was as expected. The only hiccup was at check in where we were unable to get our room key and struggled with the self checking. We had to wait 15-20 minutes in the lobby for a call and to get the issue resolved. We enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

There is parking available if you get lucky, but it is street parking. The shower produced either scalding water or frigid water and nothing in between more than a few seconds. The rooms were nice and comfortable and the host was accommodating. Overall it was a nice stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent. Check in self service was easy. Room was very spacious, clean and tidy. Will stay there again next time I visit edinburgh.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean with comfortable beds. The bathroom had been redone at some point and was nice. There was a slight problem with our room before we got there, but the staff had it all worked out before we arrived. It was also right on the bus route which was convenient.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel and friendly staff. Quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable nice staff very helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, spacious room set in a grand home on the outskirts of the city. Very convenient to the local bus stop. As long as you are comfortable with technology it’s a great place to stay - no staff on site, so you check in on the iPad in the foyer and create your own room key.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so kind and helpful, and my friends and I loved the room!
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4/10 Fair

Looked like and old house that was turned into apartments. One big room with a bathroom box added. Beds were comfortable.
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6/10 Good

Very small room, although immaculate. Barely enough room for one adult. Fridge was not operational. Good location to bus stop. No parking. No staff on site. Easy entry with clear instructions
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8/10 Very good

This is a lovely hotel, well situated and very clean and well maintained. I was expecting a cosy room and was not disappointed. The room I had had a flight of stairs from the entrance door to the bedroom which were a bit steep and could be a struggle for some, so if that was a problem I’d ask about it when booking. The automated check in was very smooth. Parking is relatively easy in the street at weekends but more limited at other times.
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6/10 Good

The space is located close to some good restaurants and tourist attractions and was cheaper than several other options in the area. It was not clear to us when we booked that “free self parking” meant that we would be looking for parking on the streets nearby, but we found a spot easy enough. The iPad self-check-in was not functioning when we arrived. After about a half-hour in the lobby, we were able to have someone call us and check us in. The room was nice enough, but it was extremely warm inside even with the fan running and the coffee maker didn’t seem to function.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, very welcoming. room was perfect and very clean. Thanks again
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8/10 Very good

Room was great and clean. Pre check-in wasn't working so that bit was confusing. Would come back though!
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2/10 Poor

The location was about 15-20 walking distance from the Royal mile. It lacked a lift. We had moths in our room. No staff was present.
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4/10 Fair

We booked what was described as the deluxe apartment, that slept four. The sofa bed was only suitable for one adult. Above the sofa bed was a sky light with no blind. The advert in Expedia referred to a shower and separate bathtub and the advert for amenities led us to believe there were two bathrooms. Neither was the case, there was a shower room only. There was no instruction for the heating system- when we arrived at 6.30pm the heating was on. Then the following morning there was no heating and we were unable to find out why? Two hours after we left we got a Whatapp message to say it was being looked into. At the self service check in we needed a room number which we did not have in our booking confirmation. We were able to ring the number provided and speak to someone to obtain this. Whilst it was clean and well decorated we found several screws found on the floor. The apartment is in a nice area with good transport links to the city. Disappointing experience
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6/10 Good

This was a hard one to rate because the property itself was good and in a good location. However I was very put off about the lie about parking. Here is what it says on their Hotels.com listing: Self-parking included Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location. Here is what it says when you actually check in: WHERE CAN I PARK? If you're travelling south on Dalkeith Road, turn left at the traffic lights onto Priestfield Road. You find limited free on-street parking behind the hotel -look for spaces without white or yellow lines. You may also use permit spaces outside of restricted hours (9:30am-1lam), but please check signage carefully before parking. In other words, you can park on the street if you can find it. We arrived at about 5pm and the closest spot was 1km away. So we lugged our bags that far. Needless to say my wife was not too impressed with having to do that. We drove up from London in a rental car and I specifically booked a location that (I thought) would have parking. I find this unacceptable. If they said "street parking available near by" that might be a bit of an exaggeration but at least more honest. I would likely have looked for somewhere that actually had parking. So if you don’t need parking this is a good spot. But I find it unacceptable that Hotels.com allows them to say free self parking when there definitely is not a single spot for hotel guests.
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4/10 Fair

Photos of this place are mainly of larger rooms. I booked a single standard room but ultimately stayed in two different rooms. The first room's bathroom was down a winding staircase from the bedroom. The room itself was very tiny. Because I have arthritis in my leg, I requested a different room. The staff deserve praise for their helpfulness and friendliness in helping me switch rooms. The second room was larger and bathroom was in the same room (the good). Unfortunately the pillows on the bed smelled faintly of urine. I pointed this out to the cleaning staff, and the second night this improved somewhat. However the smell was still detectable. I wonder if the mattress itself is the problem. This is not the only review to point this out and needs to be addressed. This room is also fronting a busy road so if you're a light sleeper this may not be for you. Other things to note: the luggage room is on the second floor of the house and there is no elevator. So you must be prepared to lug it up there. If you're not so strong or older, this may pose problems. Some of the reviews suggest there is breakfast served here. This is incorrect. Overall, I'd say the staff try hard but the facilities are not so nice, especially if you're booking a smaller room and/or if you have physical challenges. I don't think I'd stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was in a good location, parking available over the weekend outside the hotel so easy to access (restrictions midweek). The room was spacious, clean and cutely decorated. Not a criticism but just a recommendation: still water available as opposed to sparkling. Another mirror in the room (preferably full length) as there were 4 of us in the room. Would definitely recommend to others and would consider coming back. Despite it being a self check in service, the process was straightforward and we had no issues.
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here; clean, quiet, beautiful decor, beds were comfortable. Water pressure out of the shower was great! The decor was elegant but unique and not overdone. Location was great, just enough outside of city center to be quiet. Check in process was smooth and easy; the host was so available and so quick to respond with any questions! If I come back to Edinburgh, I’d definitely stay here again!