Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Laundry
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.35
Reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including hair on the bed and a lack of cleanliness in bathrooms.
Service
8.85
Highlighted as friendly and helpful staff across multiple reviews.
Location
8.35
Convenient location with good access to public transport, although some found it a bit far from the city center.
Room Quality
6.85
Mention of old facilities and issues with mattresses, but some rooms were described as clean and cozy.
Amenities
6.85
Mixed reviews on amenities, with some complaints about equipment and facilities being outdated.
Value for Money
8.35
Many reviews indicate good value for the price, especially for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.35
Breakfast received positive feedback while other dining options were not mentioned.
Overall Experience
7.85
Overall experience was a mix of good and bad feedback, leading to a generally positive review.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 10:25

Property Description

Prime Location in Edinburgh
Located just 1.8 km from Portobello Beach, Ellwyn House offers a convenient stay near popular attractions like Edinburgh Playhouse and Royal Mile.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, bed linen, and towels, ensuring a cozy and relaxing stay for all guests.

Convenient Amenities
With a garden, free WiFi, and helpful reception staff providing area information, Ellwyn House strives to make your stay in Edinburgh memorable and hassle-free.

Book your stay at Ellwyn House now for a delightful experience in Edinburgh!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 627 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.35
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 7.35
Overall Experience: 7.85
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Pablo • solo_traveller • mx
10
B&B with a nice terrace
Pros:

The location is great. There are lots of restaurants close to a dynamic area near the beach ⛱️ . The nearest bus stop is within meters, 2 minutes walk 🚶‍♂️.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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sophie • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Bien situé, proche d'un arrêt de bus
Petit-déjeuner très bon
Personnel très très sympathique

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • uy
10
Todo excelente
Pros:

Muy bueno

Cons:

Está un poco alejado del centro

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Arie • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Prima restaurant bij het hotel en erg griendelijk personeel c.q. eigenaar.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Georgios • couple • gr
4
Μέτρια προς κακή
Pros:

Τίποτα που να ξεχωρίζει

Cons:

Δεν υπήρχε ζεστό νερό πάντα και το ντουζ δεν είχε καθόλου πίεση νερού

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ewelina • couple • pl
9
Czysto z przemiłą obsługą
Pros:

To że obsługa była przemiła. Starali się na każdym kroku zaspokoić nasze potrzeby. Nawet pożyczyli nam ładowarkę do telefonu bo nie mieliśmy przejściówki europejskiej. Pokój czysty iż cudownym widokiem. Blisko nad morze, na górę Artura i do Starej i najpiękniejszej części miasta można dojść pieszo w 40 min.

Cons:

Brak

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good value
Pros:

Attentiveness of service

Cons:

Seemed like a weird vibe of the place.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
J
JEROME • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

The view was amazing and the house really comfortable ! I recommand this place !

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • solo_traveller • de
7
I felt comfortable. The location was good to go to the city centre as well as to the beach.
Pros:

very friendly staff,
the location is very good, bus stops nearby

Cons:

not soundproof

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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martin • couple • us
7
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Ihar • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Alena • solo_traveller • cz
5
Skotsko
Pros:

Bylo to blizko na plaz. Dobra dostupnost autobusem do centra. Moznost vzit si mapky a nastudovat moznosti Edimburgu.

Cons:

Pokoj nebyl moc cisty. Zarizeni pokoje je velmi opotrebovane. Bohuzel z ulice do naseho pokoje sel velky hluk z aut. Sprchovy kout je opravdu velmi maly a nepomuzou ani otevrene dvere do sprchoveho koutu. A to nejsme ani obezni ani nadprumerne vysoci. Tepla voda skoro netekla. A kdyz voda tekla, tak velmi slabym proudem. Tezko se smylo mydlo. Snidane byla podprumerna. Padl dotaz, zda chceme vejce, na odpoved ano 2. Donesla obsluha 1vejce. Na pultu lezeli 2platky sunky a syra. Padl dotaz, zda chceme teple mleko, rekli jsme ano, ale nikdy mleko nedorazilo. Vecer jsme chteli pivo, cekali jsme na ne 45minut. Pri dalsi navsteve Edimburgu budeme hledat jinr ubytovani.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
Charming hotel with very friendly proprietors and very conveniently located to easy bus routes that can get you to all p
Pros:

The location was excellent-the bus was outside the door and I could walk most places (I’m a walker). The proprietors were very welcoming and friendly and I’m looking forward to the opening of the restaurant and bar. I appreciated that it was no pets or children. It was a charming, older hotel. I will stay again when visiting family

Cons:

It is an older hotel so expect stairs if you are on an upper floor.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Maya • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

Staff was very friendly! Also it was very quiet, the breakfast was cheap, and the hotel is located right across the bus station (perfect location).

Cons:

A little dusty here and there and the bed was pretty hard. But I did sleep fine!

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
10
The hotel was excellent
Pros:

The guy who run Elwyn house are very friendly. They went out of their to help you. The breakfast was very good. Very convenient by bus to get to the city and my daughter.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Laure, Versailles • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Miły personel, bardzo dobry dojazd do centrum. I blisko plaży.

Cons:

Kłopoty z ciepłą wodą. Słabe śniadanie.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Aitzaz • couple • gb
1
This hotel was absolutely not worth the money. The mattress was in very poor condition making it difficult to get a comf
Pros:

The only positive aspect of my stay was the employee who seemed to be managing everything on his own. It was surprising to learn that the entire hotel appeared to be run by a single staff member. Despite the circumstances, he was professional, helpful and did his best to assist guests.

Cons:

This hotel was absolutely not worth the money. The mattress was in very poor condition making it difficult to get a comfortable night's sleep. The breakfast that was advertised as included was also disappointing. On the second day, several items were unavailable because the owner had not brought the necessary supplies, which I found highly irresponsible.
The overall maintenance of the property was lacking. The taps were old and barely functional and even the iron provided in the room was faulty.
Having traveled extensively for many years, I can honestly say this was one of the worst hotel experiences I have had.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Emese • couple • hu
8
Pros:

Staff is kind, the beach is close.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Arpadne • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee