The Guards Hotel

Hotels
6.6 (2272 reviews)
1 Clifton Terrace , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
24-hour security
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Clean bedding
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Lack of cleanliness
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.03
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, such as a stained carpet and unclean bathroom.
Service
8
Staff were described as helpful and friendly, providing good support.
Location
8.54
Great location mentioned in multiple reviews with good transport links.
Room Quality
4.99
Negative feedback about bed quality, noise, and maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.02
Some amenities like bathroom and room features need improvement.
Value for Money
6.98
Reasonable pricing noted, but room quality may affect overall perception.
Food and Beverage
6.63
Not mentioned specifically, assumed standard for hotel.
Overall Experience
6.6
Mixed reviews leading to a satisfactory overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:10

Property Description

Unique Location Opposite Haymarket Railway Station

Military-Themed Rooms with Free Wi-Fi

Convenient Travel Assistance and Edinburgh Tattoo Ticket Arrangements

Experience the charm of Guards Hotel, conveniently situated opposite Haymarket Railway Station. The military-themed rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a cozy ambiance. Let our staff assist with travel plans and even secure tickets to the renowned Edinburgh Tattoo. With excellent bus links to the city center and the airport, your stay will be both comfortable and convenient. Book now for an unforgettable experience at Guards Hotel.

Important information:

A surcharge of GBP 10 per hour applies for arrivals after 22.30. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. A cash security deposit of GBP 250 is required on arrival for stag and hen parties. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodations. Children can be accommodated using existing beds, or if guests provide their own bedding. The hotel cannot provide cots or cribs. Please provide your mobile number when making your booking.Please inform 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 2272 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.03
Service: 8
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 4.99
Amenities: 6.02
Value for Money: 6.98
Food and Beverage: 6.63
Overall Experience: 6.6
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Kathryn • couple • gb
9
Would absolutely stay here again any chance I got even for convenience alone.
Pros:

The location, staff and easiness of the layout of the property was fab. You get such good amenities for the price you pay I genuinely cannot fault it, shower was fab and for a basic room in a great location I would genuinely book there again especially for the price I paid. Absolutely well worth it!

Cons:

Shower took a little while to heat up which was minor and slightly inconvenient but doesn’t cancel out all the good. The room strongly smelled of fresh paint and my window was a bit cracked and boarded up which made it a bit cold even with the heater provided. But again, all such minor things in comparison to the price and how lovely the staff are, it’s nothing I couldn’t look past.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Diane • family_with_children • gb
1
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Erica • couple • it
4
Pessima pulizia, si salva solo la posizione
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Pulizia pessima
Camera fredda
No reception alla mattina prima delle 10

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Belen Paul • couple • ar
5
Pros:

Bien ubicado, limpio. El personal era agradable.

Cons:

La ducha estaba rota, caia a una altura extremadamente baja, no era cómodo bañarse. La cama también hacia mucho ruido, no era posible moverse sin alertar a toda la propiedad. La habitación estaba chica para dos personas con carry on. El precio nos pareció un poco excesivo teniendo todo esto en cuenta.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lenny • extended_group • in
4
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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michael • solo_traveller • th
9
Good location and price
Pros:

Nice helpful staff. Excellent location. Good price for area located.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

The location was perfect for me.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Juliano • family_with_children • br
8
Pros:

Hotel muito bom. Valeu o custo benefício!!!! O funcionário foi excelente.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter1474 • family_with_children • gb
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Location
Size of the room
How friendly the Manager was.

Cons:

Nothing to not like

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
T
Thomson • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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walker • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Mehta • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom, sink was leaking underneath

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Bhupendra • family_with_children • gb
7
Unbelievable value!
Pros:

Excellent staff service and courtesy, value for money, all essentials supplied, central location, security, comfortable bed

Cons:

Nothing noted, sounds of bells from trams outside

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
N
Nesbitt • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cheap and unfussy
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
8
buona struttura, in ottima posizione a buon prezzo
Pros:

la struttura è in un'ottima posizione. la stanza è basica ma molto grande e anche il bagno è confortevole. il prezzo, rispetto ad altre strutture in zona è molto competitivo. il personale della reception è molto gentile e disponibile.
per un weekend è ottimale!

Cons:

la moquette per chi ha problemi di allergia non è il massimo. Inoltre non ho trovato il phone

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • ca
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • family_with_children • pl
7
Świetna lokalizacja.
Pros:

Bardzo dobra lokalizacja, wygodne łóżko, czysta, biała pościel.

Cons:

Wykładzina nadaje się do wymiany.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
6
Done its job for a night I suppose
Pros:

The location was brill

Cons:

Needs a massive overhaul room we stayed in had a shower curtain covering the on suite not a door

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • pl
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
5
Was ok - only stayed for one night. Bed was comfy slept well.
Pros:

It was a central location

Cons:

Wasn’t able to check in before 2- was kept waiting in the lobby until two pm exactly

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee