Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

Hotels
9.4 (2642 reviews)
Marchhall Crescent , Edinburgh , gb

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.

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 2642 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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Maarten family_with_children nl
10
Perfect. All what you need and wonderful people.
Pros:

The owners!! What a great team. You feel more than welcome.

Cons:

Nothing. All good. Had a great time with my son.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller au
9
Perfect
Pros:

Great hosts, great breakfast.

Loved finishing the day with a beer at the bar

Cons:

Scary stairs 😀

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Michelle extended_group gb
9
Lovely stay and will definitely stay again
Pros:

Great location, comfortable beds, clean, lovely friendly staff, quiet great choice for breakfast

Cons:

If I had to complain no towel rail for hand towel in bathroom by the sink and no toilet roll holder

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Chiara solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Staff was really kind and welcoming, helping me with detailed info about the city, bus service and my train journey. I was given a packed breakfast since I had to leave early in the morning. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to bus stops, allowing you to reach the city centre in less than no time..the bed was comfy and the room was spotless. Being an ancient building it has only stairs, which was fine for me.

Cons:

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2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Inge solo_traveller nl
8
Pros:

Gezellig klein en knus hotel

Cons:

Kamer was erg klein evenals het bed

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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sara couple it
10
Eccezionale
Pros:

Tutto perfetto, camera spaziosa e pulitissima , colazione eccellente, posizione buona vicinissima al bus 2 e 14 che in 10 minuti arriva al centro. Ma una menzione speciale per il proprietario un oste di altri tempi, veramente eccezionale, gentile efficiente e simpatico, complimenti

Cons:

Niente, tutto perfetto

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Loper solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Wonderful quiet location. Susan and Kevin are wonderful hosts. Also enjoyed chatting with Kelly in the afternoon. Room was clean and well set up. Breakfast was wonderful!

Cons:

All was good

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Fausto solo_traveller it
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Anja solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
Łukasz solo_traveller pl
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Markus family_with_children de
9
Kleines, klassisch schottisches B&B in stadtnaher Lage.
Pros:

Sehr freundlicher Manager.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Leonie couple de
8
Pros:

Die ruhige und dennoch gut angebundene Lage, das herzliche, zuvorkommende und sehr hilfsbereite Personal und das großzügige und komfortable Zimmer (bequeme Betten!).

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller us
10
Definitely, the place to stay if you're traveling to Edinburgh!
Pros:

The stay at this B&B made our trip to Edinburgh so much nicer. A bus line is only a 5-minute walk away to get to downtown Edinburgh in fifteen minutes. It was so nice after a day of exploring to come home to a warm, cozy room. The food was absolutely amazing! But the best thing about it was the people who run it—Kevin and his wife—and everybody I met while we were there was nothing but warm and inviting! I travel frequently, and my son and I would definitely recommend this hotel if you're going to Scotland! Oh...clean hot showers definitely a plus!

Cons:

There's honestly nothing not to like about this stay.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Yvonne solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt und haben uns vom ersten Moment an wohlgefühlt. Besonders Kevin hat unseren Aufenthalt jeden Morgen mit seiner freundlichen Art bereichert. Das Frühstück wurde täglich frisch und mit viel Liebe zubereitet.

Die Lage der Unterkunft ist perfekt. Die Altstadt erreicht man in etwa 25 Minuten zu Fuß. Eine Bushaltestelle liegt direkt um die Ecke, dadurch kommt man schnell und unkompliziert überall hin.

Wir können das Hotel von Herzen weiterempfehlen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
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We had a wonderful stay and felt comfortable from the very first moment. A special thank you to Kevin, who welcomed us every morning with such a friendly attitude. The breakfast was freshly prepared every day with great care.

The location of the hotel is perfect. The old town can be reached in about 25 minutes on foot. There is also a bus stop right around the corner, which makes getting around very easy and convenient.

We can highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple ca
9
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Mike couple ca
10
Perfect start to our three week visit to Scotland
Pros:

What a great place to stay. Great location; short bus ride into the centre of Old Town. Kevin was a wonderful host. Our room was perfect. Breakfast was lovely.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Fotios couple gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Scott couple us
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee