The 3-star smoke-free Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh is located about a 5-minute stroll from Craigmillar Castle Park, offering 90 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a car park. The hotel is a good starting point for Edinburgh's sports attractions, including the long-running 18-hole Braids Hill Golf Course, which is 3.4 km away.
This hotel has a prime setting nearly a 10-minute drive from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", while natural sights like The Meadows are nearly a 15-minute ride away. Situated 4.1 km from The Real Mary King's Close, the Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh is also 3.5 km from the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums. Entertainment options in the area feature Queen's Hall approximately a 20-minute ride from the accommodation. You can catch the bus at Walter Scott Avenue bus stop, a few moments from this Edinburgh hotel.
The rooms comprise storage complete with an iron, as well as wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing desk, and also feature tea/coffee making equipment.
A continental buffet breakfast is available each morning at the Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle. While staying at the property, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as The Friery, located only 550 metres away, or Aaron Lodge Conservatory Restaurant at a 5-minute walking distance.
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5.8
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Free Wi-Fi in public areas
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Hiking
Golf course
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Housekeeping
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Electric kettle
Children facilities
Board games
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Garden furniture
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Flat-screen TV
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Fire extinguishers
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No pets allowed
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Edinburgh Craigmillar Castle
650 m
Assembly Rooms
4.7 km
Omni Centre Edinburgh
4.4 km
King's Theatre
4.1 km
Holyrood House
4.1 km
Scottish Gems
3.9 km
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
3.6 km
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Edinburgh
22 km
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Brunstane Train Station
3.7 km
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Thomas
2024-06-07
9/10
The food was amazing in the dining room. The rooms were stocked, big size, came with super views, a double bed, as for instance.
John
2024-04-26
9/10
The units are airy, neat with the bathrooms, a double bed plus super views. The price is just right - £ 296.
Edith
2024-04-16
7/10
The hotel is fairly clean with attentive and helpful staff members.
Katharine
2024-03-30
9/10
The hotel had a central setting to Queeen Mary's castle. Found The Washington with perfect drinks 500 metres away. A lot of good food, we appreciated it.
James
2024-03-14
9/10
Had a nice 1 night-stay from the moment I checked-in. I had a full English breakfast, the food was delightful. Every staff member was accommodating and very amiable.
Thomas
2024-02-09
8/10
Amazing meals with warm drinks. Bright & tidy rooms with good housekeeping, twin beds and spacious bathroom.
Geoffrey
2024-02-04
9/10
It has very amiable stuff and amazing facilities.
William
2024-01-25
8/10
We both greatly enjoyed it, the place is lovely and suited fine. The full English breakfast option was delightful.
Eva
2024-01-14
7/10
My stay was very lovely here. I loved this nice place, stayed there for 1 night.
Bernard
2024-01-04
9/10
Perfect, easy location in lovely surroundings. Delightful food for a full English breakfast.
Michael
2023-12-27
8/10
The hotel location was ideal and easy surprisingly close to the city center. All food at the full English breakfast was amazing. Excellent staff that liked their guests.
Stanley
2023-12-24
8/10
The location was ideal for traveling around Edinburgh, right by Edinburgh and the Arden. Our rooms were nicely furnished and stocked with really nice touches, everything was perfectly fine.
Elizabeth
2023-12-20
9/10
Very comfortable building and rooms with really nice touches. Facilities - an iron, coffee/tea making machines, and a work desk. Good food plus very amiable staff.
Stefan
2023-12-18
8/10
We didn't have time, so stayed here only for 1 night, nonetheless everything was amazing. The room was very comfortable, comfortable bed. Took our full English breakfast in the dining room.
Arthur
2023-12-15
5/10
The standard double room I had was bright. The bed was spacious and I had a private bathroom.
The staff was very unhelpful.
Ralph
2023-12-14
8/10
They offered a huge variety of options for full English breakfast.
Oliver
2023-12-09
8/10
As for me, the location was ideal, adjacent to about 5 takeaways the owners were very nice as well as the Arden by chance. I was given great-sized and brand-new room just how expected it to be with coffees and twin beds plus super views.
Aaron
2023-12-05
7/10
That was nice hotel set in quiet area, just off shops, transport and the bus stop for Edinburgh town centre was about 20 yards away. Loved staying at the standard quadruple room with really nice touches. The venue's position was central.
Jo
2023-12-03
9/10
We had the most lovely few days there. Everything was fine during 1 day, really enjoyed its nice and easy location close to Edinburgh the Arden, about 5 takeaways and the bus stop for Edinburgh town centre. Every member of staff was excellent and affable. The food at the full English breakfast was amazing.
Simon
2023-11-29
8/10
Had facilities needed in my standard quadruple room, including coffee/tea making equipment, a multi-channel TV, and a writing desk.
Philip
2023-11-24
7/10
Our room was charming little, stocked, with coffees, the bathrooms, for instance. The food was good - a wide array of options.
Shaun
2023-10-23
8/10
Fairly clean place, staff was attentive. The food in the dining room was amazing. This location was absolutely perfect, near to city centre.
David
2023-10-22
7/10
Everything was amazing, including attentive and welcoming staff. The room was airy and neat, offered coffee/tea making equipment, a multi-channel TV, and a writing desk. I appreciated the breakfast time in the dining room. I had a very comfortable time.
Stuart
2023-10-19
7/10
Comfortable room with 2 single beds, a selection of teas and biscuits. Lots of good food for meals. Location - convenient and easy, not far from a nice country park, the conservatory over looking the garden and shops.
Steve
2023-09-29
8/10
We truly enjoyed spending 1 night here. Everything was amazing, including really helpful staff and particularly good location very close to a bus stop that goes into town. The dining room was perfect for breakfast.
Jack
2023-09-21
9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed full English breakfasts with fresh fruit, yoghurts plus continental option. This hotel was located in a central area close enough to the outskirts of Edinburgh.
James
2023-09-12
9/10
It was a really great stay on a business trip, really enjoyed it. This accommodation was in the central location in a quiet area.
Max
2023-08-26
8/10
The hotel is nice, everything is terrific. It has pretty friendly, pleasant staff.
Anne
2023-08-24
9/10
Well furnished and brand-new units with twin beds and attentive staff.
Tom
2023-08-14
9/10
Came here for 1 day, the hotel was nice, it had easy location near Queeen Mary's castle, and public transport. Loved how the stocked standard quadruple room with really nice touches was arranged when we arrived. Had a perfect 10/10 stay here.
Ray
2023-07-26
7/10
I had a perfect 10/10 stay in a long time. Amicable staff and easy location close to bus stop, everything was fine. I had a standard quadruple room and it was nicely furnished with spacious bathroom.
John
2023-07-22
9/10
The location was perfect and nice and beds were very clean. And the area was quiet, adjacent to the right bus stop, the buses and about 5 takeaways the owners were very nice. The full English breakfast was delightful!
Edward
2023-07-22
8/10
The dining room had a lot of amazing meals for breakfast.
Kevin
2023-07-18
9/10
The rooms are great-sized with spacious bathroom, everything is terrific. The price is £ 308.
Alice
2023-07-02
9/10
Had pleasant stay on a business trip, the staff were very friendly, location was convenient next door to a nice country park. We liked rooms with spacious bathroom.
Wally
2023-06-13
7/10
Cereal and fruit available for breakfast.
Paul
2023-06-12
7/10
Clean accommodation, very friendly and attentive staff. Brand-new, beautiful little room with a private bathroom and a shower and a hair dryer.
Alfred
2023-06-04
7/10
Had comfortable stay during our visit and the weather was warm. Dining room was perfect for a breakfast. We appreciated this, haven't been in a better hotel.
The location was average, it's a pitty.
Nick
2023-05-19
7/10
Everything was perfectly fine, exceptionally nice location close enough to the Arden by chance, and restaurants, perfect experience. I loved the full English breakfast.
David
2023-05-19
8/10
Everything was fine, convenient location on the buses to take into the city, the staff were very friendly. It was a pleasant stay, lovely place.
Daniel
2023-04-27
9/10
Liked this great stay during our visit. The location turned out to be particularly good and absolutely perfect, near to Arden Guest House, which was very convenient and the conservatory over looking the garden. Besides, it was 3 km away from Fox. The best part was the full English breakfast.
John
2023-04-19
6/10
The stay here was comfortable on a business trip. Appreciated the room with twin beds, my bed was comfortable. The location was good, just off the bus stop for Edinburgh town centre was about 20 yards away, and Arden Guest House. Again, it was 5 mins drive from Dr Neil's Garden.
Disappointing aspect was very small bathroom.
David
2023-04-15
7/10
The standard queen room we had was airy. Included an iron, coffee/tea making machines and a work desk, and the bed was very clean. The location of the hotel was convenient and easy, in lovely surroundings.
Stan
2023-04-11
7/10
The rooms were light and airy with tea/coffee, super views, for example. It was surely a great stay on a business trip.
Alexander
2023-03-24
7/10
Such a very pleasant stay on a business trip. Good food. The rooms with tea/coffee as well as 2 single beds.
Joe
2023-03-09
9/10
Liked the room, it was nicely decorated and attractive with spacious bathroom, coffees, as example. They had an easy check-in.
Graham
2023-02-11
8/10
We greatly enjoyed this small hotel. Comforts of good-sized and airy standard queen room with spacious bathroom were fabulous. The price was £ 320. The location was particularly good and unbeatable in the lovely area.
Bruce
2023-02-04
7/10
I got a perfect room with really nice touches. Having shower facilities and a hairdryer was a bonus.
Arthur
2023-02-03
8/10
Fabulous base for discovering Edinburgh. Tidy hotel unit with really nice touches.
Bill
2023-01-30
7/10
Only the best full English breakfasts served in the dining room. The room was comfortable and with extremely comfy beds. The hotel had a central position so close to Edinburgh as well as the outskirts of Edinburgh.
George
2022-12-31
9/10
The units are airy, perfect little.
George
2022-12-28
9/10
Pet-friendly hotel in a calm area near jams as well as the city centre. Perfect and attractive room with 2 single beds, tea/coffee, a selection of teas for a pleasant stay on a business trip.
Simon
2022-12-16
8/10
All in all, it was brilliant place for travelling to Edinburgh.
Josh
2022-12-07
7/10
Possibly the best and very pleasant stay on a business trip. Airy and light room with private bathroom and central heating, an iron and coffee/tea making machines. Easy check-in, parking on-site. Location just next door to Edinburgh by bus and the centre of Edinburgh and about 5 takeaways the owners were very nice.
Mark
2022-11-29
8/10
The venue was set in the central position just off the centre and Edinburgh. Also, it was 15 minutes drive to St Martins.
Bobby
2022-11-28
8/10
There were very clean beds and central heating, an iron and coffee/tea making machines inside the room. The folks working here were pleasant and accommodating.
Paul
2022-11-27
7/10
A multi-channel TV, a coffeemaker and a writing table in the room and the comfortable bed. Easy location adjacent to the outskirts of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, and restaurants.
Barry
2022-11-23
9/10
The hotel was a good home base for enjoying a nice enough area, close to the Arden, the capital and Edinburgh. The staff were amicable and accommodating day and night. The dining room served lots of meals for breakfast. Tbh, had a WONDERFUL stay on a business trip.
Horace
2022-10-26
8/10
Tidy and stocked hotel unit with really nice touches. A good choice of supplies in the room: central heating, an iron and coffee/tea making machines. The easy check-in.
Violet
2022-10-19
9/10
The staff were accommodating and consistently courteous and made us feel welcome.
John
2022-09-28
7/10
The hotel has unbeatable and brilliant location just next door to the garden, bus stop, and Edinburgh. The staff were accommodating, amazing, did all they can for a very pleasant stay.
William
2022-09-27
7/10
I spend 1 night in Edinburgh lovely. In general the staff were accommodating and consistently courteous. The room was airy plus it had a multi-channel TV, a coffeemaker and a writing table. Got a comfortable bed.
Michael
2022-09-20
9/10
The location surprisingly close to the city center was peaceful and easy. What's more, it was right by buses, the airport...
T.
2022-08-24
8/10
Had a fine stay during our visit, glad I've chosen it. The location of the hotel was central, not far from Edinburgh and which was very convenient and jams👌❤
Frank
2022-08-09
7/10
Stocked units with twin beds.
Very small bathroom.
Roland
2020-11-27
6/10
overall, it's decent base for exploring edinburgh attractions. during our stay the staff were friendly.
Sadly, but there was stain in some areas.
Stephanie
2020-05-11
7/10
Breakfast offered tea and coffee that met requirements. Just a short stroll from craigmillar castle and other tourist destinations. The hotel was next to Edinburgh Waverley train station
Emil
2020-02-07
8/10
our bed was extremely comfortable. in the morning there was continental breakfast.
