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Mixed reviews on amenities, with some complaints about equipment and facilities being outdated.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 661 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
C
Claudio • couple • it
7
Pros:

La cordialità e la disponibilità del personale

Cons:

Non

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
C
Catalin • couple • ro
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Kes • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cozy weekend stay
Pros:

Loved that it was cozy. It was also not too far from the city by bus and only 15 mins walk to the beach.

Cons:

It is a bit dated as you can see from paint cracking but I think it comes with the territory for an older manor like house .

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Alexandru Moga • couple • ro
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Helle • couple • dk
5
Pros:

We loved the old building, lots of atmosphere. Bus right out the door.

Cons:

The guy crossed my line a few times. Breakfast was ok but now “wow”.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • au
8
Overallgood.
Pros:

Location
Good breakfast

Cons:

Bit old

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nikita • couple • ae
5
Pros:

Удобная кровать, приветливый персонал, завтрак. Расположение в целом неплохое, до центра примерно 30 минут пешком или минут 15 на автобусе. Наполнение комнаты мебелью адекватное

Cons:

Туалет и ванная нуждаются в ремонте/перепланировке. Напор воды слабый, а душевая маленькая. Смыв унитаза действительно доставляет неудобства, пользоваться им не просто. Раковина почему то находится на уровне ниже таза. В номерах с видом на дорогу шумновато. Wi fi временами отключался или грузил медленно

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Patrik Vilímek • couple • cz
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ca
10
Jan and Kevin fro Ottawa, Canada
Pros:

Manny was a great host. He was always there to help us, if needed, and there to greet us each time walked through the front door. We would definately stay there again. Thank you Manny and Tony

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Sophia • solo_traveller • at
9
Pros:

Wir haben uns von Anfang an sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Personal war ausgesprochen freundlich, herzlich und jederzeit hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und hatte eine gute Auswahl. Besonders angenehm war auch das bequeme Bett, in dem wir wunderbar schlafen konnten. Insgesamt ein rundum schöner Aufenthalt. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

Cons:

Das Badezimmer könnte etwas moderner und gepflegter sein. Außerdem haben uns kleine Handtücher gefehlt.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ryndova • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Прекрасный доброжелательный персонал, хорошая транспортная развязка.Номера чистые, Включен хороший сбалансированный завтрак в помещении с видом в сад. Тихо и уютно. Рядом через в остановки набережная и пляж Портобелло.
.Из аэропорта к гостинице лучше добираться на трамвае или автобусе 100 до Принцесс стрит и пересесть на автобус 26 до остановки Мойра Террас. Такси очень дорого -63 фунта . Город и люди чудесные. Спасибо за хорошее обслуживание.

Cons:

Окно не плотно закрыто

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • ca
9
Beautiful building, quiet area, walking to beach
Pros:

Beautiful quiet area. Walking distance to portobello beach, and easy bus access to the city.
Incredibly helpful and friendly staff

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Thorsten • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Melina • solo_traveller • sk
9
Pros:

Ubytovanie je veľmi dobre situované, chôdzou 15 minút od Portobelo beach, autobusom 20 minút do centra (zastávka je priamo pri ubytovaní).
Personál bol úžasný, veľmi priateľský a starostlivý.
Raňajky boli dobré. Izby zodpovedajú popisu, človek v nich našiel všetko čo potreboval.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Margherita Manca • couple • it
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • nl
5
Pros:

The rooms are decent,

Cons:

The shower is BAD, hardly any pressure. They promise free wifi but in the room we were in (room 7) the signal was hardly there, our phones did not even want to use it.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • solo_traveller • co
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Caimi • solo_traveller • it
10
Ellwyn House a Portobello, un posto speciale
Pros:

L'atmosfera, la simpatia e disponibilità del personale, qualita e abbondanza della colazione, la struttura

Cons:

Nulla

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
A
Ana Patricia • couple • es
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
A
Aleksandar • solo_traveller • mk
7
Pros:

The staff

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee