Located right near The Velvet Easel Contemporary Art Gallery, the cosy Abercorn Guest House Edinburgh gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Guests who stay at the 4-star hotel can park their car nearby.
Edinburgh Castle is approximately 6 km from the guest house, while Arthur's Seat is nestled about 10 minutes' drive away. At the property you'll be just 14 minutes' walk from Joppa Shore. The St Giles' Cathedral is around 7 km away, and Edinburgh Waverley is situated within a 6-km distance of the Abercorn. Bellfield Lane bus stop is located only steps away from this Edinburgh hotel.
The accommodation has 7 rooms, comprising a seating area and a dining area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee-making facilities, are offered. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have soundproof windows. Bathrooms include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and shower caps.
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Important information
Check-in:from 14:30 until 20:00
Check-out:from 08:00 until 10:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 2.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Parking
Eating places
Outdoor dining area
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Children facilities
Cots
Room features
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
Location
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Attractions
Great restaurants
Transportation
Local attractions
St Mark's Scottish Episcopal Church
550 m
Portobello United Reformed Church
300 m
Camera Obscura
550 m
Prince Of Wales Fountain
350 m
The Velvet Easel Gallery
100 m
Edinburgh Playhouse
4.9 km
Portobello Beach
450 m
Airports
Edinburgh
30 km
Train stations
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
6 km
Rooms & Availability
The accommodation has 7 rooms, comprising a seating area and a dining area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee-making facilities, are offered. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have soundproof windows. Bathrooms include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with comforts such as a hair dryer and shower caps.
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Tony
2024-05-03
7/10
The room was extremely spacious with a very comfy bed. The location was marvellous, overlooking garden.
Peter
2024-04-17
8/10
The staff was very helpful and extremely accommodating and catered to our every need. Our king room with a lovely bathroom was brand-new. We really enjoyed great food.
Margaret
2024-03-28
8/10
Gorgeous design of interiors in twin room.
Ray
2024-02-25
7/10
The breakfast is fresh and plentiful with fruit, lots to choose from.
Kevin
2024-02-04
9/10
I was given large room with tea coffee bottled water and all essential supplies. The location was great and fantastic as for me, close to a smart residential area within a lovely walled garden, the shops and local restaurants/cafes and the beach.
Shaun
2024-01-30
7/10
Freshly cooked breakfast option with fruit.
Alan
2024-01-30
8/10
Also set in front of a bus stop. Beautifully decorated and well-equipped room, a shower, a hair dryer, and bath sheets in the room. Unbeatable location to explore Edinburgh, superb breakfast with fruit.
Geoffrey
2024-01-24
7/10
Wonderful, perfectly clean place, worth its 3 stars. The stuff are nice, the breakfast is freshly prepared. Make sure to get double room with clean sheets.
Stefan
2024-01-20
8/10
Stayed for 1 night, everyone was really kind and informative, I felt very welcome. Its location was marvellous very close to the route 26 bus stop. There were plenty of restaurants to eat, like Cinnamon that was only 5 minutes' walk away, I truly enjoyed where it was located.
Nathan
2024-01-17
8/10
Everything was good as expected. The room itself was extremely spacious and huge with all essential supplies such as tea coffee bottled water, tea coffee bottled water, for example. The location of the hotel was amazing, near shops, restaurants.
Philip
2024-01-10
7/10
The twin room was well decorated, included shower facilities, a hairdryer, and bath sheets. The location was comfortable and easy, close to the route 26 bus stop, the center, and a smart residential area and easily accessible. Plus, it was approx 15 mins walk from Joppa Shore.
Ernest
2023-12-21
7/10
Perfectly clean and spectacular place and the breakfast was freshly prepared and enjoyable. Overall it was well-appointed, with a private bathroom. The bed was great & the staff there where friendly and pleasant. Excellant and fantastic location close to bus stops, all was perfect.
Rosalind
2023-12-20
8/10
The place was beautifully kept and simply beautiful, it worked for me. The staff were really kind and pleasant and the atmosphere was elegant. My stay was nice here.
William
2023-12-19
7/10
So glad we choose it, it's comfortable place for staying in Edinburgh. The staff is nice and the rooms are well-appointed and brand-new. Food options are fab.
Henry
2023-12-18
7/10
The location was central, easy close to bus stops. Had nice dainties at R & B's Kitchen, located a short walk from the hotel. Twin room in addition to a lovely bed, had essentials required.
Melanie
2023-12-12
8/10
My 1 night in Edinburgh were such great. The breakfast was delicious and absolutely superb and there was lots of food to choose from. Everything was good, thoroughly enjoyed garden view from my double room. The location was great and incredible close to the sea and the atmosphere was elegant.
Stewart
2023-11-29
8/10
The hotel was set in a central area short walk to Edinburgh, sea front with restaurants, and the surrounding area and which restaurants to go to. Dined at Butternut Squash, it was not very far from the venue.
Craig
2023-11-08
7/10
Airy and stylish unit in addition to a lovely bed, extremely accommodating staff. Great and lovely location very close to the beach in a great area.
Scott
2023-11-01
8/10
The breakfast was freshly cooked and absolutely superb with quality produce and the food was fab. The location was perfect and excellent - 200 metres away from Portobello Baptist Church.
John
2023-10-13
8/10
The rooms were huge and the location was amazing.
Leslie
2023-09-30
7/10
Brand-new and compact room available with amazing breakfast, plenty of towels, as for instance. Lots of options for fresh made breakfast.
Ray
2023-09-29
9/10
Fashionable units in addition to a lovely bed. Fab setting in the great area, close to the Esplanade pub as well as a great beach.
Pauline
2023-09-21
8/10
It's an interesting place for one night. The breakfast is enjoyable, super and the staff is pleasant. The location is excellent and incredible, it's close to Edinburgh and Portobello, the surrounding area and which restaurants to go to and Edinburgh Waverley Station. There's Cinnamon located around 4-6 minutes' walk from the hotel, recommend to try food there.
Nigel
2023-09-01
7/10
The units are reasonably large in addition to a lovely bed.
Dan
2023-08-31
8/10
Comfortable place to stay in a stunningly beautiful building with views of garden. Luxurious, spotless room and superb breakfast, informative staff. Hypoallergenic pillows and down pillows, very comfy bed. The marvellous location for the price, very close to a nice area, Edinburgh for a two night stay and a bus into the center. Plus, 15 minutes drive from Newhailes Estate.
Harold
2023-08-18
9/10
The property is spectacular and perfectly clean, offers fresh made and super breakfasts. It has fantastic and amazing location a few steps away from Portobello Baptist Church. It's in a very beautiful building in the calm area.
Thomas
2023-08-16
8/10
The staff were very helpful and extremely accommodating, and we could use wake up calls and ironing free of charge. Our double room was brand-new. And the bed was very clean.
Robert
2023-08-13
8/10
The room was well heated, the location was magnificent central. The lunch in Subway a couple of blocks away from the hotel had every choice imaginable.
Matthew
2023-08-05
8/10
Brand-new king room with views of garden. Perfect and nice location close to bus stops, elegant atmosphere.
Wendy
2023-07-22
7/10
Immaculately clean place with informative and good staff members and garden views. Absolutely superb breakfast with a huge variety of choices.
Rob
2023-07-15
8/10
The breakfast with quality produce.
Frank
2023-07-15
7/10
Booked double room with a lounge area and coffee-making facilities.
Karl
2023-07-14
8/10
The location for Edinburgh was great, just off a smart residential area within a lovely walled garden, bus stop and central Edinburgh.
Steve
2023-07-04
7/10
We truly enjoyed the twin room which was a nice size and brand-new in addition to a lovely bed. Comfortable location, it was next to Portobello/being close to the beach, the surrounding area and which restaurants to go to and the center of the town.
David
2023-06-07
8/10
The room was well-equipped, and we appreciated its central location. The staff was extremely accommodating, nice, nothing too much trouble.
Julian
2023-06-01
9/10
Stayed in large double room in addition to a lovely bed. There were an electric kettle and glassware in the room too. Its location was magnificent, adjacent to beach and a nice pub close by, a safe area to park and a bus into the center.
Charlie
2023-05-31
9/10
I'd give it more than 4 stars, everything was very good. The hotel's location was ideal, close to local restaurants/cafes and the beach, and the surrounding area and which restaurants to go to. And it's approx 10-15 minutes' walk from Butternut Squash, ate there once or twice.
Richard
2023-05-26
8/10
Its location quite a walk from Portobello Baptist Church was easy. We were there for 1 night and felt would stay here again.
Shane
2023-05-02
7/10
Huge unit with tea coffee and plenty of towels. Great and incredible location, around 4-6 minutes' walk from Portobello Swim Centre Swimming Pool.
Jimmy
2023-04-20
8/10
The property was perfectly clean with extremely accommodating and amiable staff. Ideal central location close to the surrounding area and which restaurants to go to, local restaurants/cafes and the beach, and a bus stop.
Mike
2023-04-14
9/10
Comfortable and spectacular place to stay after the tiring trip. Delicious and superb breakfast with quality produce, informative staff. Marvellous and incredible location for enjoying pubs and bars steps away from the hotel.
Peter
2023-04-01
9/10
Marvellous location, steps away from some attractions, like a main street and a castle. Btw, set a few steps away from a bus stop. Lovely staff, wake up calls and ironing free of charge. Delicious and super breakfast selection for all tastes with fruit.
Don
2023-03-22
7/10
The twin room overlooks garden and includes an electric kettle and glassware. It's sumptuous, the bed is very clean. The location is fab and easy, 2 km from St Martins.
Philip
2023-03-14
9/10
Comfortable quiet units with amazing breakfast, all essential supplies such as tea coffee bottled water plus clean sheets a variety of pillows, and the staff were kind.
Terry
2023-01-31
9/10
The personnel were kind and made me feel welcome. The vibe here was elegant.
Natalie
2023-01-25
9/10
Luxury and elegant units with tea coffee bottled water as well as tea coffee.
Helen
2023-01-18
8/10
We loved to spend 1 day in twin room. An electric kettle and glassware were provided. The hotel's location was central, in lovely area.
Pamela
2023-01-15
7/10
Loved this trendy boutique hotel, would recomand. The double room we stayed in was stylish and compact in addition to a lovely bed.
David
2023-01-07
9/10
The units were airy in addition to a lovely bed. The hotel has a fab location, very close to the route 26 bus stop. Would come here again, loved our pleasant stay here.
Catherine
2022-12-30
8/10
I have stayed in twin room for 1 night, it was complete with tea coffee and toiletries. An electric kettle and glassware were a big plus.
William
2022-12-09
9/10
The breakfast was delicious and devine with quality produce; the staff were pleasant. The location was central, really close to Abercorn Guest House. I found The Espy offering shots and different drinks 1 km of the venue.
Darren
2022-11-22
9/10
The location was magnificent - ease of access to a contemporary art gallery. The hotel was in a lovely area. I appreciated delightful decor of the twin room. The beds with hypoallergenic pillows and down pillows were very clean.
Claude
2022-11-19
9/10
The hotel offered a plentiful and devine breakfast with fruit. My king room was compact and spotless. The location was incredible, just 5 minutes walk from a contemporary art gallery.
Gary
2022-11-13
7/10
Informative staff and the place was overall clean. Immaculate, cosy unit with tea coffee bottled water, tea coffee, for example.
Richard
2022-11-10
9/10
Incredible and brilliant location just next door to city centre, the center, beach and a nice pub close by, close to Camera Obscura.
Jason
2022-11-10
7/10
We booked twin room for 1 night and had a very pleasant stay. An electric kettle and glassware were nice. Central location was a plus.
Stephen
2022-11-08
9/10
Fabulous, airy unit in addition to a lovely bed, and pleasant staff.
Michael
2022-11-05
8/10
Fashionable twin room was huge. The location was marvellous - within walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go.
Patrick
2022-10-25
8/10
The rooms are spotless and luxurious in addition to a lovely bed, so that guests have essentials. The location is marvellous, 5 minutes' walk to Camera Obscura. It provides very nice restaurant nearby.
Neil
2022-07-27
8/10
The staff were pleasant and kind and kept the place spotless. The unit we got was fashionable and compact with toiletries, clean sheets a variety of pillows, for example. Loved the location in a safe area to park.
Danny
2022-07-16
9/10
The breakfast was delicious and incredible and there were plenty of options. I had a really comfortable experience and will be back.
Christopher
2022-06-23
8/10
Liked the place, it was beautifully kept and quiet and worked for me. I booked spotless and airy room with all essential supplies and a variety of pillows plus a lovely bed.
David
2022-04-27
9/10
I really enjoyed location and rooms, they were ideal. The breakfast had plenty of options: fruit, toast, baked buns and jam. The stay was really lovely, would recommend.
Beatrice
2022-03-08
8/10
We only stayed here for 1 night, as we didn't have time, even so everything was good. The breakfast had lots of fruit, toast, baked buns and jam. The location was incredible, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from Camera Obscura.
William
2022-01-07
9/10
Location is brilliant, property is immaculately clean and breakfast is gorgeous! The units are compact, airy.
Morris
2021-12-05
7/10
Hotel is beautifully kept, rooms are well heated, extremely helpful staff.
Jake
2021-11-06
9/10
Very good rooms and people, I enjoyed it. Amazing building and rooms with convenient decoration...
Daniel
2021-10-18
8/10
Comfortable location, rooms were well-maintained and staff was POLITE. Delicious breakfast, outstanding service. Really unforgettable overall experience.
Brian
2021-10-07
8/10
We enjoyed reception, it was excellent. Perfect staff, incredible pool.
Martin
2021-10-02
8/10
Everything there was perfect and the staff were brilliant. The room was luxury and beautiful. Moreover, parking was on site.
Paul
2021-09-02
9/10
Ideal location, very very nice staff and extremely comfortable bed. A sandy beach, stunningly beautiful view. Moreover, it was approx 10-15 minutes' walk from portobello beach. The EXEMPLARY service was provided in this comfy hotel.
John
2021-08-29
7/10
Hotel was clean and cozy, I liked its fab rooms and location. Wonderful reception. Had no problem using their free parking, the internet was good.
Alex
2021-08-21
9/10
A fascinating place to visit when in Edinburgh. Perfect views, rural area and elegant atmosphere. I enjoyed the double room I was given, it had TV set, coffee and balcony.
Carl
2021-07-30
9/10
You guys made my stay wonderful. Exceptional view, a nice balcony, super bed, too. Hot tea and wines in the coffee bar, paid parking place.
David
2021-06-05
8/10
The reception was warm and fairly clean. I got free upgrade and loved it. Smooth check-in. Boutique hotel set in the calm area;))
Arthur
2021-02-18
9/10
We liked it, especially its location and rooms. Great hotel, 19 miles from Edinburgh airport. We ate at the beach restaurant adjacent to the venue. Moreover, we could use free WiFi...
Harold
2021-02-07
8/10
we loved our stay here. an iron, a flat-screen tv with satellite channels and a dining area inside the king room were handy.
Matt
2020-04-03
9/10
Parking was nearby and it was very convenient. Portobello neighborhood definitely deserves your time and attention. Location, walking distance to The Velvet Easel Gallery❤
Tom
2020-02-09
7/10
wonderful breakfast, parking nearby very close to the hotel. the property was only 1 mile from portobello beach.
