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Highfield Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile

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Located near University of Edinburgh, Highfield Guest House offers a warm welcome. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas and enjoy the smoke-free premises. Guests praise the guesthouse for its convenient location.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ￥28,157
￥33,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Room options

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (External Shower Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 2) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 1 ) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 1 )

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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EH9 3AE, Scotland, Edinburgh, 83 Mayfield Road

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nucleus Eat Drink Gather - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Highfield Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
Near Grassmarket, Highfield Guest House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises and a computer station

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Property Registration Number EH-70956-F

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Highfield Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Highfield Guest House?

As of Aug 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highfield Guest House on Sep 8, 2025 start from ￥28,157, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Highfield Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highfield Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highfield Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Highfield Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kate was fantastic at check in and checked with me the next day to see if I needed anything. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights and loved it! The BnB was beautiful and the host was so kind and helpful! I would most definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

Perfect weekend stay

The guest house was easy to find with ample nearby parking. A lovely warm welcome (and room upgrade!) was the start of a perfect stay. Beds were very comfortable, and the rooms were clean and well-appointed. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It had a welcome atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaRue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The room was well-appointed for guests and clean! It had usb ports, a hair dryer, make-up mirror...Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Guest house. Beautifully decorated. Comfortable bed. Located within walking distance to the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautifull, elegant and clean room. Excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy with my stay in the end. The Guest House staff was very welcoming and helpful. I loved my room and would come back int he future. There was some initial confusion around whether my 2-night stay included breakfast or not (as my Expedia booking clearly indicated it did). When I reached out to Expedia, the phone support was insufficient and inadequate. The Guest House did make up for it with some tea / coffee / fruit / biscuits available inside my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Ideal location with regular buses running into City very nearby. The area was exceptionally quiet in the Event by with some great nearby cafes for breakfast. Room was very clean and comfortable with a view of Arthur’s seat from our window. The host was super helpful with an informative welcome explaining all of the transport options and places to visit. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

Best budget friendly choice for Edinburgh

Exceptionally clean and cozy,this guest house took me by surprise.There was nothing I didn’t like,even though I stayed in a single room with separate shower.The staff was very helpful and accommodating.They even had soya milk in the room,in addition to coffee,tea and creamer.Also a nice touch,a glass bottle of tap water,replenished every day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

One of the best Guest Houses in Edinburgh

The Highfield Guest House is just a little bit further from the centre of Edinburgh but you can easily get there in 20 minutes by bus. The premises are immaculate and I was given a very friendly welcome by Maggie. Breakfast is not provided but that is not a difficulty as a branch of Margiotta's supermarket is just opposite where good croissants and coffee are available. The ensuite facilities were very well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gordon, Maggie, and Kate were amazing. Not only is their guest house beautiful, but the service was second to none and made our first stay in Edinburgh a great one. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet and well serviced stay a stones throw from downtown Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great person who runs it, she was knowledgeable and informative about this great city. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hyunwoo

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Merveilleux

Ravie de l’accueil chambre adorable lits confortables aucun bruit ni dehors ni dedans Tout était parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seungjae

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

impressed breakfast pack

perfect place, pack perfect breakfasts for the early departure so deeply impressed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guido

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

Great B&B near Royal Observatory

The Guest house is a 10min walk from the Royal Observatory and a 20min walk from old town. Ideally located for a business meeting at the Observatory. The Highfield has only a few rooms (5, I believe) and the owners are very welcoming and friendly. The rooms are not very large but very clean, comfortable and extremely well maintained. It is not a place where you want to work for hours but if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room, it is a great place to stay. If needed, I am sure you can use the breakfast room to work or read. The breakfast is cooked to order, very tasty and served starting at 8am. I keep on the top of my list for places to stay in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Rooms are lovely. The breakfasts were some of the best we have had.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotless throughout. Nothing I didn't like. Great hospitality from Maggie, Kate and Gordon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful hosts. Delicious food. Convenient bus access to city centre or 35 minute walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019