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Gladstone House

4.0 star property
Travelers can dive into Edinburgh's vibrant cultural scene before retreating to this welcoming guesthouse for a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation

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Gladstone House sits in central Edinburgh, offering a refined stay with complimentary WiFi. The guesthouse earns consistent praise for its convenient location near the University of Edinburgh, while the express check-out makes departures hassle-free for busy travelers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room (non-connecting private bathroom) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Single Room (non-connecting private bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Gladstone House. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes 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.
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EH16 5AF, Scotland, Edinburgh, 90 Dalkeith Road, Newington

What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holyrood Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Arthur's Seat - 20 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leslie's Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Gladstone House

Upscale guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
Close to Royal Mile, Gladstone House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out and express check-in
Room features
All guestrooms at Gladstone House include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Built in 1889

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Gladstone House Edinburgh, Scotland
Gladstone House Guesthouse Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions

Is Gladstone House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Gladstone House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gladstone House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gladstone House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 26 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

Gladstone House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

Good Location - Spotless Property - Friendly Hosts

Very good locations. Hosts are very attentive and customer oriented. I was travelling by myself, and therefore I chose the room with a single twin bed. Please note that the bathroom (private) is not in-suite, which for me was OK, but I know that it could be an inconvenience for other. Very easy to move around the city center in public transportation. The property is very well kept and super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, friendly couple, delicious breakfasts, will definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gladstone House was exactly what I needed for my short solo stay in Edinburgh. Super clean and very charming. I would stay here again if I am back in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay! Very clean, quiet, and incredibly friendly owners. This was our first trip to the UK and we cannot wait to return. When we do the Gladstone House will be on our list of returning stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salar

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

Recommend

Lovely place to stay, we had a very good size room with a nice view on the second floor. Room was very clean and the host was very helpful. Close to bus stop or a 15min walk to get to old town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very kind and informative. The parking wasn’t great and very limited. We got lucky on our second day and were able to snag one of two parking spots instead of parking offsite along a side street. Breakfast was NOT included when booking through Expedia so if you think this is a bed & breakfast, be prepared to pay extra for that. Overall a very nice house with a comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was unique and delicious. The view of Arnold's Seat was beautiful to wake up to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The house was very lovely and the rooms were spacious. The stairs to the 2nd floor rooms are a bit steep though. It's a bit of a walk into old town, and there are few restaurants in the area, so plan accordingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gladstone house is in a great location. The bus stop to go to the royal mile and other attractions is just a minute away. We opted not to have breakfast at our stay as there were a lot of food and drink options within a walkable distance. The property also has convenient free car parking. We were not happy with the room. We booked a regular double bed room. However, the room that we were given was a loft. The bath room was really tiny with very little head space. My wife and I both got hurt using the wash basin. After that we were extra careful. The owners are a sweet couple. However, they blamed the room allocation on Expedia. I wish either the listing or Expedia had clearly specified that the room is a loft. We would have planned for something different.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

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

Un beau voyage en Écosse

Un séjour fantastique comme un rêve, des principaux objectifs touristiques bien touchés, on a rencontré des gens formidables, c’était un vrai plaisir ! Merci Hotels !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner’s were great. They accommodated us on our day trips with breakfast to go and helped us with luggage and were so kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scheilly, Leeds

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

Nice B&B and friendly

Room warm and confortable but we stayed in Edinburgh on a very cold weekend and the bathroom was uncomfortably cold. Other than that faultless. Xia and Ivy were very attentive. - Thanks -Xie xie :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
J'ai bien apprécié mon séjour à Edimbourg. Nous étions dans un petit hôtel dans une maison particulière avec un personnel attentionné. Je le recommande pour des couples. Il est proche d'Arthur's seat pour les personnes qui aiment marcher. Il est un peu loin du centre et à de bons transports en commun.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortabel, good breakfast and a friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frema, Seattle,WA

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

So clean and pretty. Owners are delightful

Easy to take bus to Old. & New Town. Breakfast room quaint & inviting. Would absolutely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

sarah, Cedar City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attentive staff made visit problem-free. Delicious "bikkies".
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Per-Arvid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bodde 4 netter i et flott hus. Hyggelige verter som var hjelpsomme og rommet var rent og pent. God frokost i en delikat frokostsal. Kommer til å bo her på min neste tur til Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

charmant B&B proche du centre d'Edimbourg

La chambre correspondait parfaitement à la réservation. Les hôtes sont très accueillants, sympathiques et discrets. Un arrêt de bus à moins d'une minute à pieds permet d'aller dans le centre ville en 15 minutes.

8/10 Good

Mike, Sydney

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

OK B and B.

Old fashioned B and B on the bus route into central Edinburgh. Don't expect parking- it's less than 'limited'.

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Not a hotel. It is a B&B

This is not a hotel. It is a B&B, which means no lobby,  breakfast ends early at 9:30 on the weekends, and you have to check out at 10:30 on the weekend. Rooms are large and nice but there is a lot of traffic noise comming in from the main road which makes it very hard to sleep. Service is good.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Easy access and friendly service

The hosts were more than welcoming, going out of their way to make us comfortable. The stay was relaxing and more than met our expectations. Breakfast was exceptional every day. Being able to attend the nearby conference but also being close to the city attractions was great for us.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, CT

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

Convenient and Comfortable

This hotel allowed us to relax and enjoy Edinburgh after an exhausting walking tour in the Borders. We wanted to enjoy the city while also be able to enjoy the charm of a lovely B&B. This was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

John, Glasgow

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

Visitors to Royal Garden Party

Made to feel welcome by owner, very helpful in giving information and room had lots of information on how to get to many places, either for shopping, buses or nearest bars which served food etc. Nothing was a bother to her and she even provided iron and ironing board when requested. The whole place was immaculate. There was good choice of breakfast but fry-up was not up to expectations after reading reviews of how wonderful it was.

10/10 Excellent

bruce, Charlotte NC

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

Gladstone House, Wonderful Place to Stay

Ideal location, good restaurants nearby, free parking and bus service in front into town or you can easily walk in. quiet neighborhood, beautiful home with a gracious host. Wonderful breakfast in beautiful dining room. We loved our stay at Gladstone House and would highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Guest House not a hotel

We chose Gladstone House for the breakfast offer. The others were plastic buffets and some wanted a minimum of 2 nights. Our room faced the garden and was quiet. Facing Dalkeith Road would have been noisy.