Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

Hotels
9.4 (2662 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2662 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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giarpago solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

La gentilezza e la premura del proprietario, la posizione e la tranquillità del posto, distante 10 minuti dal centro con tre linee di bus, che passano di continuo

Cons:

La tenda alla finestra non è completamente oscurante e d'estate fa giorno alle 4 di mattina

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Eva solo_traveller at
7
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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MarkBones solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, dog friendly, and an excellent atmosphere

Cons:

Cobwebs on the ceiling

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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sophie couple ch
10
Visite d’Edimbourg en 4 jours, génial
Pros:

Un accueil très chaleureux, bien situé, très propre. Nous étions accueillis comme à la maison

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
J
James couple fr
8
Comme en famille
Pros:

La qualité de l'accueil, très humain

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
J
Jess couple au
10
Friendly and charming hotel with easy access to Edinburgh
Pros:

A comfortable hotel with a traditional style, within easy walking distance to public transport into Edinburgh. The breakfast room, the food and the friendly service was all exceptional — including the beautiful dog who greeted us and played football with us — and we highly enjoyed our time here. We were lucky to secure parking which made our short stay very convenient, too. Would stay here again next time.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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KALLIOPI solo_traveller gr
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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David couple ca
10
Very comfortable stay.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Good location in walking distance to local restaurants and bus stop to downtown Edinburgh.

Cons:

It is an old property so very step stairs to the upper levels.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Ekaterina couple bg
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller cz
10
Relaxing stay in Edinburgh
Pros:

The perfect location for exploring the city, yet you have a heavenly sense of peace to relax, far enough away from the streets crowded with tourists. About a 25-minute walk or a few minutes by bus to the city center. There’s plenty of greenery nearby, with trails perfect for walks at any time of day (we recommend hiking up Arthur’s Seat and exploring the surrounding area for breathtaking views of the Scottish countryside). The staff were more than friendly; we felt truly welcome there, just like at home. They’re also happy to offer advice on anything and do their best to accommodate all requests. Breakfast was always delicious, plentiful, and served quickly. The room amenities matched the photos and were fully functional; everything was clean.

Cons:

I probably can't find anything to complain about; they even accommodated my request for an early check-in without charging any fees. If I really had to mention a downside, it would probably be the sink, which has separate faucets for cold and hot water—which is very impractical these days—but I understand that it’s part of the historical style of the entire property.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Sebastian solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Charmantes Hotel in guter fußläufiger Lage in die Innenstadt

Cons:

Nur ein Parkplatz

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller gb
9
Great place to relax and easy bus access to the city.
Pros:

The staff went out of their way to ensure we had an excellent stay. Fantastic breakfast choices and really well presented.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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montserrat couple es
7
Molt car per el que és. Tota la ciutat és molt car
Pros:

Esmorzar

Cons:

L'escala. Habitació a 2n pis amb uns escalons fatal. El terra del pis desigual. L'edifici és vell.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Frank couple de
6
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
10
Great hosts- terrific breakfast and easy commute to sights.
Pros:

Great hosts who made us feel like family. Did our laundry for a reasonable price and gave us clear informative ideas on how to travel downtown.
We love to walk and walked to the royal mile and back several times, but bus service is easy from the hotel too.
Highly recommended.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Annegien couple nl
8
Net hotel met gastvrije eigenaren
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid en gastvrijheid van de eigenaren.
Busvervoer in nabijheid
Rustig gelegen

Cons:

-

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Ella couple de
10
Ein perfekter Ort um vieles zu erleben 🫶
Pros:

Ein sehr schönes, kleines Hotel mit seinem eigenem Charme, tolle Gastgeber, tolles Frühstück und eine gute Lage, eher ruhig gelegen, jedoch mit guter Anbindung und auch fußläufig vieles gut zu erreichen.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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C4llum couple gb
10
Pros:

Hotel exceeded expectations.

Friendly owner / staff, great location, room was lovely & clean, breakfast was great and off road parking was available

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Siobhan couple gb
10
The perfect little BnB
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable bed
Great breakfast
Great location
Free on street parking

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Balázs extended_group hu
4
2026-06-14 via Nuitee