Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

Hotels
9.4 (2662 reviews)
Marchhall Crescent , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Cashless payment available
Free wired internet
Internet access

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
WiFi connection issues
Old-fashioned decoration in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.35
Rooms were noted to be clean and well-maintained based on multiple reviews.
Service
9.85
Staff is described as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, exceeding expectations.
Location
9.35
Convenient location with easy access to the city and transport.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were praised for comfort and aesthetics.
Amenities
8.85
Good amenities available, though some aspects could improve.
Value for Money
9.35
Guests felt they received good value considering the service and comfort.
Food and Beverage
9.35
Breakfast options were highlighted as enjoyable and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall experience was highly positive, satisfying guests across categories.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 09:13

Property Description

Convenient Location and Access
Located in a quiet residential area with easy bus access to Edinburgh city centre, the Hotel Ceilidh-Donia offers a peaceful retreat just minutes away from the bustling city.

Charming Blend of Old and New
Experience the perfect mix of Victorian charm and modern amenities in our en-suite rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and power showers for your comfort.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind in our cozy guest lounge, enjoy a drink at the bar with entertainment options, or take a stroll in the gardens and decked terrace for a relaxing stay.

Book your stay at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia now for a delightful blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Please note that all cancelations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival, and must be in writing (by letter or email). Cancelations within 48 hours of arrival will be charged the first night's stay, and no-shows will be charged the total amount in full.

Check-in or check-out outside of the published times must be arranged with the hotel in advance.

Please note that this property has no elevator but guests will be helped with their luggage.


Please note, when booking 3 rooms or more, or 5 nights or more, different policies and additional charges may apply.

Smoking is not permitted in any of the guest’s rooms. If a guest is found to have smoked in a room, a fee of GBP 250 will be charged.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2662 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.35
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Ekaterina • couple • bg
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great place to relax and easy bus access to the city.
Pros:

The staff went out of their way to ensure we had an excellent stay. Fantastic breakfast choices and really well presented.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • cz
10
Relaxing stay in Edinburgh
Pros:

The perfect location for exploring the city, yet you have a heavenly sense of peace to relax, far enough away from the streets crowded with tourists. About a 25-minute walk or a few minutes by bus to the city center. There’s plenty of greenery nearby, with trails perfect for walks at any time of day (we recommend hiking up Arthur’s Seat and exploring the surrounding area for breathtaking views of the Scottish countryside). The staff were more than friendly; we felt truly welcome there, just like at home. They’re also happy to offer advice on anything and do their best to accommodate all requests. Breakfast was always delicious, plentiful, and served quickly. The room amenities matched the photos and were fully functional; everything was clean.

Cons:

I probably can't find anything to complain about; they even accommodated my request for an early check-in without charging any fees. If I really had to mention a downside, it would probably be the sink, which has separate faucets for cold and hot water—which is very impractical these days—but I understand that it’s part of the historical style of the entire property.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Charmantes Hotel in guter fußläufiger Lage in die Innenstadt

Cons:

Nur ein Parkplatz

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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montserrat • couple • es
7
Molt car per el que és. Tota la ciutat és molt car
Pros:

Esmorzar

Cons:

L'escala. Habitació a 2n pis amb uns escalons fatal. El terra del pis desigual. L'edifici és vell.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • de
6
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
10
Great hosts- terrific breakfast and easy commute to sights.
Pros:

Great hosts who made us feel like family. Did our laundry for a reasonable price and gave us clear informative ideas on how to travel downtown.
We love to walk and walked to the royal mile and back several times, but bus service is easy from the hotel too.
Highly recommended.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Annegien • couple • nl
8
Net hotel met gastvrije eigenaren
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid en gastvrijheid van de eigenaren.
Busvervoer in nabijheid
Rustig gelegen

Cons:

-

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • de
10
Ein perfekter Ort um vieles zu erleben 🫶
Pros:

Ein sehr schönes, kleines Hotel mit seinem eigenem Charme, tolle Gastgeber, tolles Frühstück und eine gute Lage, eher ruhig gelegen, jedoch mit guter Anbindung und auch fußläufig vieles gut zu erreichen.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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C4llum • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Hotel exceeded expectations.

Friendly owner / staff, great location, room was lovely & clean, breakfast was great and off road parking was available

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • couple • gb
10
The perfect little BnB
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable bed
Great breakfast
Great location
Free on street parking

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Balázs • extended_group • hu
4
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • de
10
Ruhige gemütliche Unterkunft für Edinburgh Besuch
Pros:

Wir hatten ein tolles gemütliches Zimmer. Abends haben wir noch bei Kevin an der Bar gesessen. Kevin war ein toller Gastgeber, ebenso sein Kollege, der am Vortag extra noch mit uns zusammen einen freien nicht zu bezahlenden Parkplatz für uns suchte. Die Lage ist super, ruhiger Vorstadtbereich. In einer halben Stunde waren wir zu Fuß in der Stadt.

Cons:

Dass die Zeit so schnell verging.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Angela • extended_group • gb
9
Very helpful staff and especially reception recommending local restaurants and giving advice on local bus service
Pros:

The property was very clean and the location was near to Edinburgh several buses took you to the centre for the castle royal mile etc
breakfast was great fresh and hot cooked to order good selection of cereals fruit and pastries

Cons:

Our room was quite small and the double bed didn’t have a lot of room to move round on one side difficult to manuver at night when getting b up for the toilet

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • couple • ch
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Ian Sweeney • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Close to town and very well priced

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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María • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Kevin was absolutely amazing! He's so kind and funny. The location is perfect, really close to the centre but far enough to be a peaceful place to rest. The bed was comfortable, the room was big and the toilet was clean. The breakfast options are really good. A highly recommended place to stay if you want to visit Edinburgh.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • de
9
Ein total entspanntes Wochenende im Hotel Ceilidh-Donia
Pros:

Ein sehr ruhiges und angenehmes Hotel, gemütlich und saubere Zimmer. Reichhaltiges Frühstück à la carte. Eine gute Auswahl und sehr lecker. Auch die kleine Hotelbar hat uns gut gefallen. Sie ist bis 22:00 Uhr geöffnet und bietet eine gute Auswahl an Getränken.

Ein großes Dankeschön geht an den Hotelbesitzer Kevin, der uns sehr freundlich empfangen hat und uns viele hilfreiche Tipps für unseren Aufenthalt in Edinburgh gegeben hat.
Wir werden wieder kommen.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jerome • couple • fr
10
Un séjour de rêve
Pros:

L’hôte Kevin est incroyable. Il est très accueillant et de très bon conseil en ce qui concerne le bus pour rejoindre Edimbourg Old Town. Il est au petit soin pour les voyageurs. Le petit déjeuner est fait minute et il est exceptionnel, l’un des meilleurs que j’ai mangé. La titerie est de très bonne qualité. Nous avons très bien dormi.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • couple • fr
8
Bel hôtel pour découvrir la belle ville d’Edimburg
Pros:

L’accueil chaleureux, l’espace de la chambre, le charme des lieux, le petit déjeuner

Cons:

La distance du centre ville,

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee