The Guards Hotel

Hotels
6.6 (2285 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 2285 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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Krisztina • solo_traveller • it
4
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • family_with_children • de
9
Absolute Top-Lage zum günstigen Preis
Pros:

Super Lage, sehr ruhiges Zimmer zum Garten, gute Matratze, großes Doppelbett. Wasserkocher mit Kaffee und Tee auf dem Zimmer.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war super klein, es gab leider keinen Stuhl und Tisch, aber man konnte trotzdem gut klarkommen.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Ana Maria • family_with_children • es
4
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Helen • extended_group • ie
10
Great location, ideal for seeing Edinburgh
Pros:

Excellent location, very nice staff, great we could leave the bags for the day.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Vladimir • family_with_children • br
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

I use this all the time if available when going to watch hibernian

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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rod • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Was close to where I was.

Cons:

Room was on main street noisy

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Dailos • family_with_children • es
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • gb
6
Ideal location for shops food pubs
Pros:

Its location

Cons:

Had few issues with bathroom door locking itself and sink had a leak which all were sorted promptly I must add

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Nesbitt • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good value at the price.
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Nesbitt • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

The Guards hotel is walking distance from Waverley. Tram and airlink bus stops are just across the road

Cons:

The room was VERY worn out, in a horrible condition

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • couple • gb
3
No hot water
Pros:

It is a central location.

Cons:

There was no hot water, and after trying to run a bath on the evening of my arrival, I went to the reception desk to ask. I was told that the water needed 10 minutes to run hot as I was on the second floor. The next morning I ran the shower for 20 minutes with no hot water. There was noone on the reception desk at that point, but when I asked in the evening I was told that they had tried to get an engineer but one hadn't been available. I believe that the man I asked the previous day about the water knew that there wouldn't be any, and deceived me with the expectation of having to run the tap for 10 minutes. This is worse than acknowledging the problem in my view. I would like to have some compensation. Boiling the kettle and washing my hair in the sink is not the experience I expect when booking a hotel, and it is not good enough.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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nathan • family_with_children • ie
3
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • ie
10
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Location, plenty hot water, friendly receptionist, comfortable room with electric radiators.

Cons:

Sink was a bit rusty.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • gb
1
Pros:

Absolutely nothing

Cons:

Place looked run down and in need of maintenance and a good clean up.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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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