The Guards Hotel

Hotels
6.6 (2388 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 2388 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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GUILHAUMON • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, clean and comfortable

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Margo • couple • us
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Peroni • couple • ar
2
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
5
Average, but for price ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room and bathroom very small , bed very uncomfortable and noisy ok for 1 night but no longer

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Callaghan • solo_traveller • us
10
Exactly what I wanted.
Pros:

Location

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Made sure I had a room which I liked. Quiet room with nice double bed. Next door to Haymarket Railway Station and Tram Stop to Airport.

Cons:

Would stay there again

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Prudence • solo_traveller • au
7
Great location
Pros:

The location was excellent. The room was large however v tired.

Cons:

The room.and furniture was very tired.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Murrain • couple • gb
4
Ok but not worth the money charged
Pros:

Location was ideal and had good connections

Cons:

Rooms were outdated and not in best condition. Windows could not be left ajar for air circulation.
No remote and smelt of paint

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Murrain • couple • gb
4
Ok
Pros:

Great location and had good connections

Cons:

Room smelt like paint, could not keep window open for fresh air, bathroom flooring was fixed recently but not properly had different patch of mono just stuck down

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Panagiota • couple • gr
3
Pros:

The only thing we liked was the comfortable bed and the location

Cons:

Even though we read the reviews and saw people talking about the room not being too clean, we didn’t think it would be that bad. There were pieces of hair around the sink in the bathroom and around the bathtub. The carpet definitely needs a very deep cleaning. We didn’t make any comments to the manager but we noticed that the cleaning lady didn’t bother to clean those areas anyways so..

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
Šebestová • solo_traveller • cz
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Carolina Meza • extended_group • cl
10
Pros:

La amplitud de la habitación, las atenciones con café, té, hervidor, toallas limpias impecables.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Gilbert • couple • fr
2
Déçus par l'état très vétuste des lieux.
Pros:

Le personnel était aimable

Cons:

La chambre était mal équipée, la moquette sale et les matelas non protégés...

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • couple • gb
8
Fabulous location staff friendly
Pros:

I was nothing to look at from the outside but we were given an upgrade to front room and was fabulous

Cons:

It was dated but for what we paid and getting a free upgrade it was amazing

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Boris • couple • me
10
Good value for money in expensive Edinburgh :)
Pros:

Clean, old, simple and basic, with very nice Team who works hard! Close (10 min or so) to the action packed Royal Mile center. Cheers!

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • fr
9
Pros:

La chambre sur cour (vue jardins et architecture) était calme et agréable, l’accueil très chaleureux. Des accessoires pratiques sont à disposition.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee