Edinburgh Travel Guest House

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6.3 (532 reviews)
30 Minto Street , Edinburgh , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Lack of cleanliness
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.2
Significant issues with cleanliness noted, including unclean rooms and linens.
Service
7.7
General sentiment indicating decent service, though some delays and issues were mentioned.
Location
8.2
Positive comments about the location, being convenient for accessing town.
Room Quality
5.2
Mixed feelings about room quality, with mentions of outdated decor and comfort issues.
Amenities
6.2
Amenity issues such as lack of towels and no microwave.
Value for Money
7.2
Generally good value for the price, although the conditions may not meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
5.2
No food services mentioned, and breakfast was noted to be absent.
Overall Experience
6.5
Overall experience was disappointing with many noted issues, but some positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:50

Property Description

Convenient Location
Family-Friendly Accommodation
Modern Amenities

Book your stay at Edinburgh Travel Guest House now for a memorable experience in Edinburgh's Newington district!

Important information:

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 532 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.2
Service: 7.7
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 5.2
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 5.2
Overall Experience: 6.5
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Marie • couple • de
7
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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DEATH_4_U_011 • extended_group • us
7
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • extended_group • es
1
suciedad extrema
Pros:

nada muy sucio

Cons:

muy muy sucio , sábanas sin cambiar sucias de los anteriores , restos de comida en el suelo concretamente un finger de queso o muy parecido

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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yanina • extended_group • ie
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • couple • it
7
Pros:

Ottima posizione e ben collegato col il centro. Atmosfera tipica scozzese

Cons:

Purtroppo l’hotel ha grandi mancanze dal punto di vista igienico e strutturale: lavandino spaccato, carta da parati staccata ma soprattutto peli/ capelli nel letto all’arrivo.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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MOHAN • extended_group • gb
1
Too bad experience
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not at all clean. We found dust and hair on bed sheets and duvets. We felt discomfort and itching due to that.Toilet is too small with a small wash basin near the closet, can't use properly. and the flush was not working.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Location, value for money

Cons:

Basic, needs decor upgrade

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Mason • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
Özlem • solo_traveller • tr
7
Pros:

Ferah bir penceresi vardı

Cons:

Çarşaflar kırışıktı ve oda çok temiz hissi vermedi

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Zoe Charlotte • extended_group • gb
5
Friendly staff and everything is clean, if a bit dated.
Pros:

The staff are lovely and everything was clean.

Cons:

It was a bit run down and dated (could definitely do with some renovations) but I knew that at the time of booking. I also only had a single teabag in the coffee area and three of the milk pouches were out of date - but fortunately had brought instant coffee with me!

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Allegra • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

The place was exactly as described. I rang the doorbell twice and someone came down to show me to my room. The room was a decent size and had lovely views of Arthurs seat. The shared toilet and shower were fine too. It was only 30 mins walk from the centre and the bus routes were really good.

Cons:

It wasn't the most clean but apart from that, it was exactly as described.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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BLANCA • family_with_children • es
7
Ideal para dormir, ducharte e ir a hacer turismo
Pros:

Localización muy tranquila. La habitación estaba bien. Las toallas y ropa de cama eran de muy buena calidad. El baño anticuado pero en buen uso, aunque las juntas del plato de ducha tenían moho. Había parking privado para los huespedes. Está a 13 paradas de bus del centro de Edimburgo, con bastantes de lineas de autobus. No había servicio de desayuno, aunque si un hervidor de agua con todo lo necesario para tomar un café o infusión. En general, es un sitio para dormir y ducharte e irte a hacer turismo.

Cons:

Me sorprendió la falta de personal. Solo vimos a al chico que nos esperaba para darnos los códigos para acceder a la habitación, el resto del tiempo no volvimos a ver a nadie.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Muqaddas • couple • gb
2
A good location and friendly staff but unclean and unsafe
Pros:

Good:
- Cheap price and friendly staff
- Within walking distance of city centre
- Very spacious room
- Free parking (although side road to get to the back of the property is extremely narrow)

Cons:

Bad:
- Paperwork left around lobby area with private information! Including room codes! Not acceptable.
- Our Room lock seemed very weak. Large crack on door frame where lock is. I think it could easily have been pushed open with a little force. Didn’t feel safe leaving valuables there.
- Seemingly no housekeeping/cleaning. Our room didn’t seem to be vacuumed before our stay and the lobby areas were not either.
- Filthy bathroom.
- Bathroom shelf was bent, resulted in a glass breakage. We had to clean up ourselves without a dustpan and brush or vacuum (though suitable gloves were provided). Surely dustpan and brush are essential in a guest house??
- Window had a draft and we could hear everything on street
- Mattress wasn’t good for back
- Décor is dated but this is not important for us.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Santiago • family_with_children • br
8
Pros:

Location, Accomodation, Practical

Cons:

Could have breakfast

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • es
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ding-Shan • extended_group • fr
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • gb
4
Bearable for the fringe but avoid if there are other options
Pros:

Lovely old building, handy for city centre without being central.

Cons:

Poorly maintained, shabby furniture that felt like some beds stuffed into offices, no reception or staff - no-one there to check in, no answer on the number given initially. Cracked front window propped open with a block of wood. Tatty branded curtains from a previous incarnation of the guest house. No breakfast. Bizarre full size fridge freezer in the middle of the bedroom(!).

Not all bad - the room we had was large, it had an en-suite. The staff that were there were pleasant and laid back (fine with us using the car park - which was really handy - early, no hassle about late - mid-festival arrivals)

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Juan Antonio • couple • es
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
4
Passable, but you get what you pay for!
Pros:

Could bus connectivity for the location.
Very good value for Fringe season.
Clean.

Cons:

A lot of traffic noise and poor light exclusion from the blinds and curtains.
The check-in arrangements were not communicated.
The digital locks caused stressed for other guests and a knock on the front door at 0230hrs.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
7
good night's sleep and convenient for Macdonald's breakfast
Pros:

Freedom to come and go with digital entry locks on outside door and room door

Cons:

Room a little stuffy because of sealed double glazing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee