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Gifford House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse within easy reach of Royal Mile

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Gifford House puts you a short five-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Also, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within a short drive.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Digital TV service
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free parking nearby

Room options

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room - Self Served

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room - Self Served

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room - Self Served

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room - Self Served

A hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, and red and beige bedding.

Deluxe Quadruple Room - Self Served

7,4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Self Served

A view through curtains of a townhouse with a well-maintained lawn and a red car parked on the street.

Standard Double Room - Self Served

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room - Self Served

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Triple Room - Self Served

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace - Self Served

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a chandelier.

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace - Self Served

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a painting, and a view of the outside.

Premium Double Room - Self Served

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
103 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AJ

What's nearby

  • John McIntyre Conference Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holyrood Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 29 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Haldi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Gifford House

  • Gifford House puts you a short five-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Also, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free off-site parking within 800 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Gifford House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gifford House?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gifford House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Gifford House like?

Gifford House is a short 16-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 14 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

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Reviews

Gifford House Reviews

8,0

Very good

9,2

Cleanliness

7,6

Amenities

7,4

Staff & service

8,8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and good communication with the host. Highly recommend.
Sebastian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The Gifford House was clean, well located, and a decent value
Greg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, spacious room set in a grand home on the outskirts of the city. Very convenient to the local bus stop. As long as you are comfortable with technology it’s a great place to stay - no staff on site, so you check in on the iPad in the foyer and create your own room key.
stuart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel and friendly staff. Quiet.
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable nice staff very helpful
Keith, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The space is located close to some good restaurants and tourist attractions and was cheaper than several other options in the area. It was not clear to us when we booked that “free self parking” meant that we would be looking for parking on the streets nearby, but we found a spot easy enough. The iPad self-check-in was not functioning when we arrived. After about a half-hour in the lobby, we were able to have someone call us and check us in. The room was nice enough, but it was extremely warm inside even with the fan running and the coffee maker didn’t seem to function.
Marcus, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so kind and helpful, and my friends and I loved the room!
Madeline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, very welcoming. room was perfect and very clean. Thanks again
Brad, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was great and clean. Pre check-in wasn't working so that bit was confusing. Would come back though!
Cheryl, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

This was a hard one to rate because the property itself was good and in a good location. However I was very put off about the lie about parking. Here is what it says on their Hotels.com listing: Self-parking included Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location. Here is what it says when you actually check in: WHERE CAN I PARK? If you're travelling south on Dalkeith Road, turn left at the traffic lights onto Priestfield Road. You find limited free on-street parking behind the hotel -look for spaces without white or yellow lines. You may also use permit spaces outside of restricted hours (9:30am-1lam), but please check signage carefully before parking. In other words, you can park on the street if you can find it. We arrived at about 5pm and the closest spot was 1km away. So we lugged our bags that far. Needless to say my wife was not too impressed with having to do that. We drove up from London in a rental car and I specifically booked a location that (I thought) would have parking. I find this unacceptable. If they said "street parking available near by" that might be a bit of an exaggeration but at least more honest. I would likely have looked for somewhere that actually had parking. So if you don’t need parking this is a good spot. But I find it unacceptable that Hotels.com allows them to say free self parking when there definitely is not a single spot for hotel guests.
William, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

We booked what was described as the deluxe apartment, that slept four. The sofa bed was only suitable for one adult. Above the sofa bed was a sky light with no blind. The advert in Expedia referred to a shower and separate bathtub and the advert for amenities led us to believe there were two bathrooms. Neither was the case, there was a shower room only. There was no instruction for the heating system- when we arrived at 6.30pm the heating was on. Then the following morning there was no heating and we were unable to find out why? Two hours after we left we got a Whatapp message to say it was being looked into. At the self service check in we needed a room number which we did not have in our booking confirmation. We were able to ring the number provided and speak to someone to obtain this. Whilst it was clean and well decorated we found several screws found on the floor. The apartment is in a nice area with good transport links to the city. Disappointing experience
Diane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was in a good location, parking available over the weekend outside the hotel so easy to access (restrictions midweek). The room was spacious, clean and cutely decorated. Not a criticism but just a recommendation: still water available as opposed to sparkling. Another mirror in the room (preferably full length) as there were 4 of us in the room. Would definitely recommend to others and would consider coming back. Despite it being a self check in service, the process was straightforward and we had no issues.
Aminah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here; clean, quiet, beautiful decor, beds were comfortable. Water pressure out of the shower was great! The decor was elegant but unique and not overdone. Location was great, just enough outside of city center to be quiet. Check in process was smooth and easy; the host was so available and so quick to respond with any questions! If I come back to Edinburgh, I’d definitely stay here again!
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience, will do it again.
Dorian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room and bathroom were very clean. One staff member was there when we checked in. He was helpful and friendly. Location was good but parking is limited around the building. We stayed in the smaller room which was a tight fit for 2 people and luggage. We would stay again but get a bigger room.
Danny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean & spacious, comfortable bed, easy check in process, will definitely use again when next in Edinburgh
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was absolutely adorable and perfect!
Arghya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location with an enjoyable walk into the centre. Staff answered my many questions beforehand and were very courteous. We stayed in a family room, which was big enough and very clean. Would recommend highly. Thanks
James, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Watch out for huge fees that doubled the price of our stay.
Jenny, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

While I'm sure there are nice rooms (there are over 120 photos on the website showing airy spaces and useful amenities), the room I got was terrible. It was a glorified storage space with barely enough room for a bed and a small piece of furniture that was supposed to double as a desk (it didn't, plus there was no chair). I found a photo, but near the end where nobody will see it. I feel like the owners put in the minimum effort with this room, but rest of the hotel looked fine. The only saving grace was the fact that it wasn't hot, because there's no way to get airflow in this room and it would have been an oven since it apparently wasn't designed as a living space. The location is fine, but the self check-in can be difficult (I encountered two different people who struggled). Overall, it's adequate and OK if you spend all day in Edinburgh and use it only as a place to sleep. You couldn't comfortably hang out in the room for more than a few minutes.
Mark, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was good, and I appreciated the small touches. However, the self check-in was a horrible experience. I was unable to check in because my room hadn’t been marked as ready in the system, and I couldn’t contact anyone on WhatsApp or Expedia. I could only resolve the issue and check in after forty minutes when another guest had the same issue, but could contact the host via a competing provider (rhymes with “looking bot from”).
Nick, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

The staff don’t exist. I paid in full at time of booking and when I checked in I had to pay another 225 pounds. I have emailed, messaged through Travelocity and call but have yet to receive a single response. They are crooks.
Jenny, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Terrible communication - couldn’t get into our room and called for an hour the number to reach someone - other people also struggled
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, but know one on site. Response with WhatsApp was a little too slow. If traveling in summer please no A/c anywhere. Not enough fans provided
Stephanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tout était parfait! Je recommande !
Frederique, 2-night trip