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Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm.

Historic B&B in Old Town Edinburgh puts travelers steps away from Greyfriars Kirkyard and other hidden gems of Scotland's storied capital

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This B&B in Old Town Edinburgh near Royal Mile offers a full Scottish breakfast with Haggis. Warm up by the log fire in the living room and explore nearby Grassmarket and St. Giles' Cathedral.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this bed & breakfast. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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What's nearby

  • The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is well worth a visit. Lots of hands on activities if wanted a family day out. #lifeatexpedia #museums
    National Museum of Scotland
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
    University of Edinburgh
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    10 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greyfriars Bobby's Bar
    1 min walk
  • Frankenstein
    1 min walk
  • Nando's
    1 min walk
  • Doctors Bar
    2 min walk
  • Vittoria
    2 min walk

About this property

Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm.

Bed & breakfast near University of Edinburgh
A short walk from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm. has plenty to offer.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm. include comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like internet access.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm. located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Greyfriar's Bobby, University of Edinburgh, and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm. Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

liz e.

Old, central flat, with exceptional hostess!

We had a wonderful time in a quirky setup, near entertainment and history with an amazing hostess.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Christopher v.

Cosy and Quaint home in a great Location

Upon arrival Sophie met us in person and welcomed us to her appartment. The space was very homely with beautiful artwork displayed through the home. Conveniently located 10 minutes walk from Waverley station and on the doorstep of many famous Edinburgh attractions this was a lovely place to stay while in edinburgh!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Davina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

Overnight stay in July 2020. Excellent location, perfect property for myself and my partner as we looked to explore a little bit of Edinburgh. Lovely hostess, GREAT breakfast. Arty, bohemian, chic and just a quaint and quirky little flat which was perfect for us. Will return definitely!! Ps the Poltergeist may in fact just be true as it would appear the artwork had all been skewed slightly in the morning! Lol. Great experience all round!

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Position was very convenient for the Royal Mile Area and our host, Sophie, was very friendly and most helpful. Extremely comfortable bed in an eclectic flat with a friendly cat, Sam.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hollie M., Okinawa, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edinburgh flat

Perfect location, cozy quarters, resident cat was a plus. Sophie was great!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Adeline K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very cosy cottage-like appartment with a great view. Location is great, many shops and restaurants around. Sophie is very helpful.

6/10 Okay

John A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bohemian

Meget venligt og varmt værtsskab. Katten er sød og færdes stille omkring. Sophie skifter kattebakken hver dag. Der er al den forplejning man kan ønske sig. Er man til bohemian style er det sjovt og anderledes her. For nogle vil det være totalt ubærligt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky and fun!

If we come back to Scotland we’ll stay here again. If you are looking to spend a lot of money on a sterile tiny room with no window, go to the Waldorf. This place has character and several windows that open! Loved Sophia and Andy who helped us settle in!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y., Firenze, Italia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent value in the centre of Edinburgh

The bed was comfortable, the shower was great, and there was plenty of room for my wife and I. The wifi was excellent, and there was Amazon Prime on the TV. The location can't be beat, very close to the Royal Mile and right beside Greyfriars Kirkyard. The owner provided some really nice extras for us, and plenty for breakfast during our stay, and was very accomodating and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This is a fantastic location to walk Edinburgh. Sophie is a warm, kind, and wonderful host with fabulous stories about the city and her family. Unfortunately, we were not in the city long enough to spend more time with Sophie. When I come back to Scotland, I hope to meet up with you!

8/10 Good

Bryan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July holiday

Sophie was nice. Sam is a sweet cat. Sophie helped with finding music in the area for my friend. Having the Kirkyard behind the flat was nice. Easy walking distance to the bus stop for the bus to the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

LUT W., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very friendly host and warm experience

Sophie was always responsive from the time we booked and tried to offer as much information as possible to us. She has been really friendly, helpful and generous to provide a great stay for us. It's an old building and apartment with an artistic and vintage style. There's no lifts and it's on 1/f however it locates at centre of Edinburgh and close to many main attractions as well as some great restaurants, which I believe can offset the need to exercise a very little bit. If you want an accomodation which enables you a local experience and even to make friends (with Sam the cat too!) I would recommend you give it a try! We miss you already Sophie and Sam~!

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Everything was great! Sophie is so friendly and helpful. The location is amazing, also. Beautiful location! Sam the cat was also a great companion during our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie l., Aberdeenshire

Nice flat in a great location

We had a really nice stay her. Felt very welcome Sophie was amazing going out her way to help us and making sure we were ok. We will defo be back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

Lovely flat, lovely location, lovely host

We travelled to Edinburgh for me to do the half marathon, I called Sophie on arrival and she met us at the flat, she was very welcoming and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, even a bottle of wine and fresh flowers, she also offered to buy me exactly what I wanted for breakfast before the race but I had brought my own. The flat is very quirky and we mainly spent our time in the flat either people watching out the front window which overlooks Bobbies monument or watching the ghost walks around the Kirkyard. Little Bobbies grave is visible from the kitchen window and Bobbies monument from the front window. We will definately be returning and will recommend to our friends who want a home away from home in the center of Edinburgh old town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Diane L.

Edinburgh

The place is very well situated to do a lot by walking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Carla L.

Anfitrião muito amigável

Apesar da habitação necessiar de algumas remodelações, a experiencia foi muito positiva pelo calor humano da Sophie.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Alexander P.

Quirky and authentic!

Sofie went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay. It was a very human experience and overall very enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Charming hostess and excellent location

Sophie was an excellent hostess who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable (more like pampered). Staying with her was more like visiting an old friend than your typical vacation rental experience. She was always happy to show us around and had lots of suggestions for good/affordable food and siteseeing. If ever we come back to Edinburgh we will definitely stay with Sophie and Sam again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

IANA M.

Lovely and kind host

Very kind host. Incredible breakfast the next day. I was warm and cosy. Thank you for your hospitality!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Marie D.

Very accommodating stay!

Had a lovely stay with Sophie and got to meet the adorable Sam! Sophie is very accommodating and does her best to make you feel at home. Location is fantastic, very near to the elephant house and grass market area. Plus there is a jewellers next door which has some lovely stuff! Would definitely recommend a stay here, especially if you are a fan of cats!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Rainham, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky with plenty of livied in character. This felt like somebody’s home you would be house sitting for (not a soulless hotel room) and any initial doubt about you feeling you were intruding was quickly overcome by the welcome from Sofie (and her cat, Sam) who was so friendly and knowledgable for the locale it felt like you had a friend there. All facilities were fine and well kept- lovely big bed which was firm. The reason why we booked here was how close we were to all of the attractions (5 - 10 mins) and the price was more than fair. We would definitely return here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Martin J.

greyfiars Bobby kirkyard

We booked for the last night of our stay in Edinburgh 4th October 2018 On our arrival in Edinburgh we went to find where our accommodation was ,sadly nobody at the Greyfriars pub or the shops along the street had ever heard of it & had no idea as to what we were talking about... So,we rang the number provided and was told no such number... Then later in our stay went back & asked again at different little shops along the street & same answer... So we had to book somewhere else..Must add l paid for this HomeAway stay 22/7/2018.. So not at all happy... Need a refund as no way were we able to contact anyone...I must also add that my husband was so very much looking forward to staying here as he is a huge fan of Greyfriars Bobby... . Glenda James Australia...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maxi C.

Zentrumsnah, wunderbar

Mitten in der City von Edinburgh gelegen - alles ist fußläufig erreichbar. Restaurants und Bars befinden sich in unmittelbarer Nähe. Von der Küche aus kann man den Blick auf den legendären "Harry Potter"-Inspirationsort (Greyfriars Kirkyard) genießen. Es gibt ein gemütliches Bett und einen Fernseher mit fire-TV. Die Wohnung ist einfach, aber liebevoll eingerichtet mit Studenten-WG-Flair. Man teilt sich die Wohnung mit der Gastgeberin, die herzensgut ihre Gäste umsorgt, auf alle Wünsche eingeht, sich aber - wenn nötig - auch rücksichtsvoll zurückzieht. Der Hauskater Sam läßt sich gerne streicheln und genießt den Tag auf der Fensterbank.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Brian, N Ireland

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

Sophie's Choice

Sophie very warm friendly host. Accommodation well positioned for city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018