Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

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OYO Rooms
7 (730 reviews)
126 Old Dalkieth Road , Edinburgh , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly phone service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room condition and service concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
4.75
Multiple reviews indicated significant cleanliness issues, including mould and dirt.
Service
8.25
Some guests noted the absence of staff but found the phone service polite when addressing issues.
Location
8.75
The location was frequently praised for convenience, especially for hospital visits.
Room Quality
5.25
Rooms described as worn, needing refurbishment, and having several maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.25
Basic amenities provided were appreciated, but updates are needed.
Value for Money
6.25
Guests felt the quality did not match the price, with many mentioning that it wasn't worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Free teas/coffees offered are a plus, though not a focal point of the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.25
Mixed experiences with many guests expressing disappointment but some positives noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:03

Property Description

Charming Guest House Near Edinburgh's Historic Centre

Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities: Enjoy the comfort of warm and stylish rooms equipped with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Convenient Facilities for a Relaxing Stay: Benefit from free Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, and flat-screen TV/DVD players in all rooms. Watch your favorite movies or series for a cozy night in.

Ideal Location for Exploring: With free parking and easy access to the A7 road, OYO Arden Guest House is a great starting point for exploring Edinburgh. Don't miss out on nearby attractions like Dalkeith Country Park and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre.

Book your stay at OYO Arden Guest House for a memorable experience in Edinburgh!

Important information:

Check-in after 18:00 is possible subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

Property is not serving breakfast till 31st January 2023.

Property does not have wheelchair access and it's not wheelchair friendly too.

Booking Fee: This amount is charged to cover the cost of services like 24/7 customer support, technology tools, and guest promotions. The booking fee is charged upon confirmation of 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 730 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.75
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 5.25
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 6.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.25
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jacqueline • family_with_children • gb
1
house of horrors
Pros:

No one met us it was a ring door bell and you couldn't hear for the traffic as it sits on the road. the carpets were thread bare it was dirty

Cons:

everything I would like to get my money back.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Mars • solo_traveller • ie
3
Pros:

Beds were clean.

Cons:

Curtains ripped, carpet with stains all over it. Mold in the bathroom and along the walls.
The rooms are in need of a complete upgrade.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
7
Good location for public transport.
Pros:

The breakfast had a good choice of things to have.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiia • family_with_children • ua
8
Pros:

Прекрасное месторасположение ! Рядом остановки, магазины. Просто супер!

Cons:

Все было хорошо, кроме того что постель была не совсем чистой и не было разетки для USB шнура.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Halima • extended_group • gb
5
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Bhugoo • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Dobry kontakt z personelem bardzo mili i pomocni.
Jak dla mnie super lokalizacja i bezpłatny parking na terenie obiektu. Jednym autobusem z hotelu do centrum.

Cons:

Obiekt widać ze ma swoje lata. Pleśń widoczna na ścianach w pokoju i łazience.

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Chaisen • solo_traveller • th
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Idir • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Neave • family_with_children • gb
3
Wouldn't recommend this unless you wanted to waste your money and feel uncomfortable the whole time.
Pros:

The bed was kind of comfortable and they offered free teas/coffees and shampoo/conditioner. It was warm enough.

Cons:

The bathroom was full of mould, especially in the shower which completely put us off of showering. The radiator in the bathroom was filled with so much dust. The curtain was ripped on the outside and it looked horrible. There were paint splatters everywhere. There was mould in the bedroom. We also never saw a member of staff the whole time we were there, im not even sure if there was anyone who checked in on the place except to poorly "clean" it. We left half way through our stay because we weren't comfortable at all.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Eugenio • couple • it
6
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Yaqoob • couple • gb
7
2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Ali • family_with_children • gb
1
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Paola • couple • br
10
2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Its location to the hospital

Cons:

Very tired, worn carpet, cold room, poor lighting, mould in shower, windows not double glazed, curtains blew all night with winf, certainly not value for money. Booked two nighrs, only stayed one. Tv did not work

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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Tibor • family_with_children • gb
1
2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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nesbitt • family_with_children • gb
6
Arden stay
Pros:

Comfortable bed decent location in Edinburgh

Cons:

Room not in great condition curtains ripped radiators rusting could do with refurbishment

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Imran • couple • gb
8
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • gb
6
Location was great and if your looking for a no frills room to sleep and shower in then absolutely book this guest house
Pros:

Location was excellent for where we wanted to go. Easy to find and enter.

Cons:

Room 1 was right next to the front door, so you heard everyone coming in and out, mornings you could hear staff and guests talking outside the room door which wasn’t great especially so early, maybe some consideration for people who may be sleeping. The door made a buzzing noise when it opened too. Then we had a knock on our door just before 10am when we were checking out to remind us to be out for 10:30, a knock was not required.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Tolga • couple • tr
3
2025-11-26 • via Nuitee