6 of us stayed here in 3 rooms - the rooms were clean and tidy. Small breakfast worth it but not…read morethe big breakfast. Was a bit noisy due to large group of young people staying -but over all would stay here again- was nice place to simply walk And see the sights

I wish I'd found places like this when I was backpacking this time last year! It offers "5 Star…read moreBudget Accomodation", if that's not a complete contradiction of itself, or in other words it's just a cross between a very upmarket youth hostel and an ok hotel. I even spotted a conference suite when I was here, which surely isn't something that the majority of youth hostel cientele are going to need, and instead of a bar where you can order food they have a Bistro. Is that really necessary?! In fact, it's so ridiculously high-spec as far as youth hostels go that it's hard to find much to criticise about the place. It was really clean, it was modern yet comfortable, the staff were great and it wasn't expensive. So why only 4 stars? I think to call itself "Central" is a little bit of a claim and not really that accurate. Central would be in the Grassmarket in the Old Town, or around Princes Street like most of the other hostels in the city. Not in Leith.

Friends recommended this spot for fish and chips, so we stopped in for a lunch after walking around…read morethe city center. They have tables inside and out so we chose the patio for the lovely sunshine. You order inside and give them your table number. It didn't take long for our food to arrive. I had wanted a side salad which wasn't on the menu, but they gave it to us and were very kind about the offering. The fish was done to perfection and it was an ample portion. My salad had a tangy sauce that was delicious! We would come back for a lunch or dinner or drinks and found it to be an affordable enjoyable lunch spot.

just now on Google Not as advertised, front reception is…read moreuniformed and mislead the public. Rooms aren't good and neither is the service especially for a foreigner, they lie to you. Disgusting attitude. Degrading attitude and service. DONT EVER GO THERE, HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

Very simple and tiny room but not cheap. Small room with a queen size bed costs about £95/night but…read morethis is considered "economical" by UK standards. The location is relatively convenient, it's less than 10 min walk from Haymarket station and there are plenty of buses and trams that take you to the airport in less than 30 min(£4-£5). Grassmarket is about 10 min walk and there are plenty of restaurants and pubs. The famous Royal Mile is about 15 min walk. You get £1 discount if you book the breakfast at the reception. For £7, you get yogurt of your choice, fruits, bread, pastries, coffee/tea, fruit juice and main dish of your choice. I recommend egg benedict, French toast was mediocre. The £7 breakfast is a good value because nearby Loudons Cafe charges £7 for egg benedict alone. The Italian receptionist and the Spanish receptionist were very helpful and friendly. They gave me good directions for must-see places around the hotel and helped me book a day trip excursion to Highlands. Although there is no air-condition in the room, the weather was cool enough that I didn't really need it as long as I keep the window open. However, it became a problem on weekend night when there were rowdy drunk crowd walking around the neighborhood at midnight making noises. Pros: location, cool wall paper, nice guest lounge, friendly staff, good breakfast Cons: tiny room, no bath tub, no A/C I didn't mind staying here because of the location but I wasn't happy with the room set up.

This is a delightful old hotel. Built around 1860, it has the rustic charms of an older building,…read morewith a nicely updated bathroom. But the best of all was the genuine interest and regard from the staff. This is a reflection of a well run, and caring organization. I would definitely recommend, and stay again

Caroline and Les are the wonderful owners and hosts of the Aaron Glen. Outside of Edinburgh city…read morelimits, it is a short drive by car or a pleasant ride on the bus. Down the street, in the opposite direction and a short car ride or bus ride is Roslin. A quaint village, the Gastropub at the Roslyn Inn and the Dolly Tea House are go to places for a meal or just a place to relax after going thru Rosslyn Chapel. Reconstructed after fires or weather, it is full of history since first constructed in the late 1300's. You'll see where ancient royalty came to worship. You'll see suggested evidence of the Knights Templar. Caroline and Les are available to answer your questions about places to eat and the use of the buses. Their breakfast is well stocked and self serve. A wide variety of colas, beer, Scotch Whisky and other liquors are available on the honor system. We thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality and our stay! You won't go wrong choosing g the Aaron Glen! Cheers!

The Aaron Glen Guest House was amazing! My husband and I stayed just one night but our room was…read morelovely. Les and Carolyn are fabulous hosts, they have us great traveling tips and recommended the most wonderful dinner spot (the paper mill just a few miles away) the breakfast was made just as you like and the bar literally couldn't have better prices! We wish we had arranged our trip to stay with them longer and will certainly be returning.

I stayed at Airth Castle Hotel & Spa for a wedding in 2008. The Castle is beautiful and in nice…read moresurroundings. The staff are very friendly and everything was well organised. At check in a large group arrived at the same time so there was about a 15 minute delay but the check in staff were very appologetic. The rooms were really big and nicely decorated. The beds and pillows were comfy and there was a big tv. The only downside was the room was really warm and the windows only opened a small amount. The food provided by the hotel for the wedding was delicious and the bar staff were very attentive.

Here it is, April 2023, and they're still serving covid bfast: you choose 10 items from their list…read morebefore 10:00pm, leave the list request in the lobby, then they leave a bag with your requests at your door before 6:00am. Rather than eat ensemble in the meager dining room, you eat in your room. Hope the rest of Scotland got the memo that covid rules have relaxed. Yes, the rooms were quite clean. Quiet area. Within a ten minute walk of the busy area; used hop on, hop off bus the two days we were here.

I have to back Kali up on her review. The Terrace gets the job done and that's about it. I booked a…read moreprivate room. It took me to the 3rd floor (no lift) attic. The room didn't have a window which made it a bother to have to walk three flights of stairs for a cigarette. The shared bath was spacious but don't hope for water pressure. Not much to expect from this budget hotel and not much delivered. It is centrally located. Their is a wonderful hill to climb at the end of the block for some wonderful city views. And the waitress who serves breakfast is a fantastic host. Her alone earns my intention for any return visit the next time I'm in Edinburgh. Oh and be certain of your reservation if you choose to book here. This is not the 'Royal' Terrace. That hotel is down the block.

I've been to dinners/balls here twice now, and I have to say I'd probably choose the Roxburghe if…read more I needed a venue for a swanky party. The venue itself is gorgeous, it really epitomises all the Georgian glamour of the New Town with the opulent décor and grand high ceilings. The staff are really friendly too - if i worked in a fancy hotel the last thing I'd want to have to do would be to wait on a load of students having their end of year balls, but if the staff here thought that they did an excellent job of hiding it. The other thing that struck me was how nice the food was, considering they were catering for a huge number of people the attention to detail and consistency in the quality of all 3 courses was commented on by several people at our table. The drinks prices at the cash bar were a bit excessive though, although I suppose it's only to be expected oin a nice hotel. And I guess you do have to treat yourself every once in a while! It may not have the same reputation as The Balmoral, but I'd say this place is batter hands down.

I liked my stay here, I thought the room was well lit, no icky smells, and good room service. I…read morenoticed a good solid wall, thus an early bird could sleep at night (so long as neighbors aren't blasting music or tv). The people at the reception area are very polite and not in a snotty way. It is just their lifestyle and I think its rather cool how they speak and treat people. I would come down for breakfast with my jogging sweats and bad hair, and I was treated just as well and courteous as people with suits. THe place overall looks well kept and it is in a good location as well. I like the workout facilities and sauna too. Plus they had the lobby well decorated for Christmas. Yeah the music during breakfast was a bit out of place but no one is perfect. Just want to also mention they do have wi-fi and is fast. And the bathroom had this mirror that lights up and can magnify every cell (or just wrinkle) on your face if you have any. For a backpack traveler like me I found it fun to poke around with it.

Mason R. and I had bought a voucher to come to the Inverleith Hotel for a traditional afternoon tea…read morefor two. After making a lovely excursion of it, we enjoyed walking around the Botanical Gardens before making our way here. We enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea in a really nice and quaint hotel overlooking the Botanical Gardens. The staff were friendly I and served us lots of coffee (or you could have had tea of course) and then brought out the stand of traditional tea sandwiches, scones, shortbread, and biscuits and other cookies on top. Although the sandwiches were most likely made here, the scones, shortbread, meringues, chocolate chip cookies, and creamy shortbread dessert bit were all store bought, which I was a bit disappointed about since the normal prices are £9.95 per person. We had a lovely time and appreciated the nice ambiance, food, and coffee, but I just expected a bit more in terms of nice, home-made scones and cookies.