The 3-star smoke-free Ivy- Braveheart Guest House Edinburgh is located a mere 5 minutes' stroll from the traditional King's Theatre and offers tour/ticket assistance for an unforgettable travel experience. This Edinburgh guest house features 12 rooms in a busy area, only 1.6 km from culture-oriented attractions such as the art museum "Scottish National Gallery".
The hotel has a central location a short way from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", while shopping venues like the Grassmarket are merely 13 minutes' stroll away. The entertainment venues in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills include the grand Victorian theatre "Royal Lyceum Theater", 850 m from the Ivy- Braveheart Guest House Edinburgh. Standing just 1.8 km away, the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. Edinburgh Waverley train station is also nearly a 20-minute walk away.
The smoke-free rooms come with an electric kettle as well as a TV set for guests' entertainment. There is also a private bathroom. Some bathrooms have a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets.
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7.9
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Based on 1071 reviews
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No smoking on site
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No pets allowed
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Based on 1071 reviews
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2.6 km
Edinburgh Castle
900 m
Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art
1.5 km
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
1.4 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
550 m
Newhaven Heritage Museum
4.4 km
Armstrong's
1 km
Airports
Edinburgh
14 km
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Haymarket Train Station
1 km
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The smoke-free rooms come with an electric kettle as well as a TV set for guests' entertainment. There is also a private bathroom. Some bathrooms have a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets.
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Ian
2024-05-02
7/10
Clean and recently renovated place. Nicely furnished and well laid out hotel unit on the upper floors. Nice interior design. Easy check-in, late check-out, patient staff. Location incredibly comfortable, close to a bus station. And only 20 minutes walking to downtown.
Richard
2024-04-21
7/10
A varied continental breakfast for every taste, I really enjoyed it. The location was good and unbeatable, near to the historic center as well as stores and cafes, in a central area. There was The Good Catch nearby to grab something to eat.
Paul
2024-03-17
7/10
This was my 2nd stay, they offered budget double room for tea kettle. The design was nice. Its location close to restaurants and cafes was magnificent and ideal.
David
2024-02-19
7/10
Themed unit with very comfy mattress. Very good customer care.
John
2024-02-15
8/10
It was well furnished, good enough for short stay. It had an easy location - very close to a victorian museum.
Angus
2024-02-12
7/10
Extremely friendly staff, uniquely decorated budget king room. Magnificent and ideal location - close to restaurants and cafes. Restaurants and cafes nearby.
David
2024-02-10
7/10
The place was clean with private parking and an extremely comfy bed. All of the staff was obliging and courteous. We stayed in king room with very good wi-fi, everything was great. We greatly enjoyed the property and would stay here again.
Harold
2024-01-28
8/10
We had a nice bedroom. The continental breakfast was healthy for every taste, truly enjoyed it. The location was perfectly comfortable, close to a bus station and easy to find.
Kenneth
2024-01-04
7/10
Plus there was a bus stop minutes from the hotel. We got good sized budget queen room with good amenities as an upgrade, nice gesture.
Graham
2023-12-18
7/10
Hotel's location was ideal as it was close to a bus station. For dinner, we went to Three Birds Restaurant, it was close to the venue.
Steve
2023-12-17
7/10
The setting of hotel was particularly good, very close to the city centre-around 15 minutes to Princes Street.
Thomas
2023-12-02
7/10
Quiet property with a satisfactory breakfast. Lovely staff, fast check in. Tea and coffee, a hair dryer, and a safe available in the queen room. Comfortable bedroom, warm stay, late check-out. Marvellous and lovely location, a super close walk to English lights festival. First-class service within 0.5 km of the airport.
Hilda
2023-11-21
9/10
Its location was particularly good and lovely, in the city center, and in a peaceful area.
William
2023-11-16
8/10
It had excellent and easy location close to a castle and a cinema. It was easy to find a bus station, located close to the property. The staff was accommodating and exceptionally kind and catered to my every need.
Jason
2023-11-02
8/10
Great and charming place! Rich and healthy breakfast with beans and sausage, as for instance and great customer service. Marvellous and decent location - short walk to the city centre and all the attractions, central areas, and the Pub/Restaurant.
Pat
2023-11-01
7/10
Its location is marvellous, minutes from a comfortable arthouse cinema.
George
2023-10-31
7/10
Fairly clean and cool property with healthy continental breakfasts and very amiable staff. Convenient position in Edinburgh. Plenty of nice restaurants and coffee shops in the area.
Bustling area.
Brian
2023-10-21
9/10
The location was particularly good and lovely, near to Princes Street as well as the city centre which is accessible by a short walk or an excellant bus service, and had nice views. Hotel's continental breakfast had something for everyone.
Charles
2023-10-20
7/10
Lovely staff and cool accommodation. Healthy options for breakfast with cheeses and jams, as example. The location magnificent and fantastic in a quiet neighbourhood.
Edward
2023-09-17
9/10
The budget double room is uniquely decorated and en suite.
Jack
2023-09-16
7/10
The room was decent size, provided us with complementary tea, private bathroom, as example. The breakfast was varied for every taste, and the food was fab.
Lionel
2023-08-31
7/10
Convenient location, it was close enough to Braveheart Guest House :, Edinburgh, close to the Castle and Grass market and public. All the staff was genuinely helpful and very amiable, resolved my issues.
Christopher
2023-08-26
9/10
The place was fairly clean with a nice design and super-friendly and outstandingly accommodating staff. Everything was perfect, nevertheless a few employees were very rude. The hotel's position was good and fab, so close to close to the Castle.
Derek
2023-08-25
7/10
Charming place with attentive and patient staff. Very clean beds in our single room. Very good services.
Paul
2023-08-24
8/10
The property is fairly clean and cool. Make sure you stay in the budget double room with shared bathroom, good amenities plus the boiler. The staff is outstandingly accommodating and accommodates all of guests' needs.
Christopher
2023-08-18
9/10
I spent our time here really good. The staff was superbly friendly, amazingly kind, and everything was perfect. Excellent central location right by bars/restaurants/cafes along the way, Blarney castle which is a must to visit and the theater. You can find Berger & Stak minutes from the hotel to a have lunch. The food was great, had a great selection of options.
Edwin
2023-08-17
5/10
The staff was attentive and patient with very good services. The location was perfect and nice, near eating places & public transport! And it was a 10-15 minute walk from Indaba, ate there couple of times.
The location was not good.
Neil
2023-08-07
9/10
The location was perfectly comfortable: the main shopping centre and the Christmas market were within walking distance. I had the single room, it was themed and comfortable modern.
Jacob
2023-08-02
8/10
Great location, within walking distance of Dandelion & Ginger. Big room with tea, coffee and heating. A nice view from the window.
Eric
2023-07-19
9/10
Good and fab location to everything you may need, all was perfect. When we checked in, budget queen room with shared bathroom was ready.
Alfred
2023-07-18
8/10
The staff were very attentive and patient and assisted us greatly. The location was ideal and nice and a bus station was close to the hotel. Being close to New Lee On was nice, we had dinner there.
Peter
2023-07-17
7/10
The breakfast was healthy with sausage and boiled eggs, for example, exactly what we required. We spent 1 night in huge double room with a shared bathroom.
Colin
2023-07-16
8/10
Compact and new-fashioned rooms with shared bathrooms. Lovely design of it. Vibrant area, very central location next to restaurants nearby.
John
2023-07-03
7/10
Convenient and handy location in West End district next to shops, restaurants, bus stops, buses and city centre, friendly and helpful staff, and Royal Mile. Rich and healthy breakfast for every taste for all tastes. Very good service from the very amiable, attentive staff members.
Joe
2023-07-02
6/10
Magnificent, fab location in the vibrant area. Fast check in and terrific service overall.
A bit tired bathroom.
Malcolm
2023-05-29
7/10
The room was huge and it had tea and coffee, and a heating system. Its location just next door to Dandelion & Ginger was marvellous.
Scott
2023-05-21
8/10
Neat and compact units with twin beds, bathroom, heater, nice employees.
Neil
2023-05-13
9/10
Fast check-in, late check-out. Varied and healthy breakfast choice with beans and cooked items as well, for instance.
James
2023-05-10
8/10
I had a fantastic stay at a hotel with great facilities, including a clean and comfortable room. The staff were friendly and helpful, making my experience even more enjoyable. The location was perfect, with easy access to the town centre and various transportation options. I also appreciated the delicious breakfast served in a safe and organized manner.
Not one thing.
Caroline
2023-05-04
7/10
A huge variety of fabulous food at breakfast time. Well furnished units with shared bathroom and helpful staff. Central location and close to a bus stop.
Grant
2023-05-03
8/10
View was particularly nice, breakfast was healthy, and beds were comfortable. The room was reasonably sized and beautifully designed and had a great-sized bathroom. The location was good in the calm area. We had goodies and coffee at The Treehouse, it was located minutes from the venue.
John
2023-04-18
9/10
Cool and clean place with really kind and polite staff. Breakfast for every taste. Fast check-in, generally great service.
Matthew
2023-04-11
8/10
Rich and healthy breakfasts, with jams, sausage, scrambled eggs.
Mark
2023-04-02
9/10
It's nestled in a very comfortable building with incredible and best possible location very near the bus stop.
Thomas
2023-04-01
9/10
All in all everything was great, had a decent stay for a night. Our rooms were budget and cheap with cute biscuits for breakfast and shared bathroom. Hotel's location was marvellous, down the canal etc.
Robert
2023-03-31
9/10
Loved our very very good stay there a lot. The whole place was fairly clean and the staff were very attentive and patient. We had a continental breakfast with nice traditional Scottish music playing, the food was fabulous. The location was ideal and exceptionally nice in the centre, close to a bus station.
James
2023-03-23
9/10
The venue's position was very central. There was The Apartment right by the hotel.
Ralph
2023-03-23
8/10
Vibrant area, marvellous location, right by the castle and grassmarket, the Haymarket train station, and eating places. And near a good old-fashioned cinema.
Ken
2023-03-11
8/10
The units are themed, brand-new where the boiler was working. Especially helpful staff, they smile all the time. The place has comfortable and decent location very close to centre of city.
Arnold
2023-02-23
5/10
Its location in Edinburgh was comfortable, really close to Royal Mile. Cafe The Treehouse located 1 km away was a nice surprise.
The staff we met were very rude.
Michael
2023-02-22
7/10
We loved being there. Came here for 4 night stay, had a really good experience. It was in a central setting next to the train station. Had tea and goodies at The Treehouse, nestled 1 km of the hotel.
Alison
2023-02-17
8/10
We had a very lovely stay at this low budget hotel. The breakfast at the place was varied and satisfactory for every taste. Loved our double room.
John
2023-02-07
8/10
Well-equipped and themed unit with a modern decor. Very clean bed. Decent location in a good area and especially helpful staff.
Jimmy
2023-01-30
6/10
We didn't feel like leaving and would stay here again. We lived in the double room with separate bathroom, coffee, for instance. Liked the modern decor!
The area was bustling.
Frank
2023-01-18
9/10
Everything was great in this cool hotel. Marvellous location very near the centre, in the domestic area. For tea or coffee visit Quick & Plenty Cafe nearby.
Laura
2023-01-12
9/10
The rooms were compact and the service welcoming.
Matthew
2023-01-01
9/10
Well, it was a very good stay for value for money and overnight stay. The location of the hotel was best possible and easy - around 10-15 minutes walk from Royal Mile. Area around had lots of choice for meals and drinks, coffee shops and restaurants. They had an early check-in.
Charlie
2022-12-31
9/10
Had a lovely stay for value for money and overnight stay. We liked an electric kettle, central heating and television. Moreover, we parked the car on-site.
Mark
2022-12-27
8/10
We appreciated this place, everything was great. The hotel's location was central, very close to the city centre. Spent a nice evening at Dumplings of China, located minutes from the venue.
Winifred
2022-12-26
9/10
The position was unbeatable and brilliant, close to a bus station. Had nice dainties at Quick & Plenty Cafe, located close to the hotel.
Willie
2022-12-17
9/10
Fine base for 2 nights. Lovely room, spotless bathroom. The beds were comfortable, and the location was unbeatable and incredible. Only 20 minutes walking to downtown.
Bill
2022-12-03
9/10
The breakfasts here were adequate with the bacon and cooked items, for instance. The staff were efficient and took care of me. The location was marvellous and brilliant, not too far from Co-op Food.
Roger
2022-11-18
8/10
The hotel was newly remodelled and I loved the streets of Edinburgh. I had a cheap room with an en suite toilet, shower plus tea. The food was brilliant. The location was brilliant, 15 km to Edinburgh airport, perfectly reachable. There was a great restaurant not too far from the venue.
Eileen
2022-11-15
9/10
Tbh, had a very very good stay for value for money and overnight stay. The food was fine with plenty of options. The facilities were perfect too.
Helen
2022-11-14
9/10
The venue is fairly clean, the staff is welcoming and courteous. The king room is light, we also enjoyed pleasant views. The location is very central. There is a great restaurant.
Danny
2022-10-31
9/10
Actually everything was amazing, my next choice again in Edinburgh. It was fairly clean and the staff were attentive, beds were very clean.
John
2022-10-10
8/10
The double room we stayed in was spotless and huge with private bathroom.
J.
2022-09-25
9/10
Planned to see Edinburgh major attractions and it was incredible base for visiting all of them.
Susan
2022-09-11
8/10
The room was compact and immaculate and provided with tea and comfy beds plus coffee. The unbeatable location was just a walking distance from D b Amusements.
Jane
2022-09-09
8/10
The bed was comfortable, I enjoyed it.
Charlotte
2022-09-06
9/10
The breakfast had plenty of fresh options, and was satisfactory and adequate. My double room had an electric kettle, central heating and television. Overall my stay was lovely and would happily return.
Daniel
2022-09-05
8/10
It was a very good stay for value for money and overnight stay. The single room was pretty nice with comfortable beds. The staff team was efficient and knowledgeable. The hotel was located in a magnificent and brilliant place, close to a bus stop. Also, The Real Mary King's Close was max 15 minutes walk to.
Jack
2022-07-11
8/10
I loved this small hotel, its location and rooms.
Bob
2022-07-09
9/10
It's clean, nice staff and location. Very comfy beds, coffee and tea/coffee in the room.
Carl
2022-05-28
9/10
We loved the hotel, it was sublime and fairly clean. Throughout our perfect 10/10 stay, the service was friendly with shuttle from the old town and good Wi-Fi.
Richard
2022-05-06
9/10
We have spent our 1 night here lovely, it was ideal for our purposes. The location was incredible, at a short distance from Co-op Food.
Aaron
2022-05-01
9/10
My room was brand-new with a comfy bed and a sumptuous breakfast. I was offered a varied breakfast for the price. Overall really enjoyable stay at the hotel.
Ann
2022-04-11
8/10
Cozy hotel, staff were especially helpful and the location was easy near the city centre which is accessible by a short walk or an excellent bus service. My room was compact room with tea and very comfy mattress, as for instance.
Thomas
2022-04-03
8/10
Had quite comfortable stay at the same time, the staff were courteous, location was pleasant and very near the bus stop. They provided lots of excellent choices for breakfast that was included. Got triple room with comfy beds when arrived, loved that.
Bryan
2022-03-09
9/10
It is always excellent place to stay.
Ellen
2022-03-04
8/10
The hotel was quiet little and tidy inside, I loved it. The breakfast was savoury and reasonably priced.
Alexander
2022-02-14
9/10
Staff is absolutely delightful, breakfast is savoury. Practical location, 5 minutes' walk to co op food.
Leslie
2022-01-23
6/10
I loved my time in this property. Had such wonderful stay for the value of money and the weather was such warm. The eggs, fruit juices, cereals, fruit and toast in the dining area were much appreciated.
The bathroom was a little small, I didn't like it.
Arthur
2021-12-01
9/10
I visited Edinburgh for exploring the city and had an unforgettable experience at this hotel. I loved that property's lobby was welcoming. Had soft drinks in the piano bar. I could park the car nearby.
Irving
2021-11-06
8/10
Adequate room, nice beds, excellent pool. French style hotel with comfortable furniture in the rooms. Staff were happy to help, I have nothing too much trouble. Nice scrambled eggs, bread, meats, pastries and cheese for breakfast.
Pete
2021-10-13
8/10
quiet location, fabulous bar, welcoming staff.
Chris
2021-10-12
8/10
The venue is nicely renovated and aesthetic, its location is optimal, really close to Edinburgh and restaurants.
Maurice
2021-09-22
8/10
Exclusive design, breakfast was brilliant!
Edward
2021-09-10
9/10
Perfectly clean and top-notch hotel, it has awsome location and stuff:)))
Alexandre
2021-09-09
8/10
Amenities and staff are fine, I really enjoyed soft bed.
Bruce
2021-07-13
9/10
Low-budget and fairly clean place. The location in a truly beautiful area was unbeatable and there were stores and a market nearby. The bkfast staff was overall so polite here. True 3-star experience, efficient service...
William
2021-06-18
9/10
Fairly good room and the staff were very pleasant. The staff did all they can for a fantastic stay. I slept so comfy in the wonderfully comfortable bed. Found in a local area. I appreciated nearby The Treehouse, they make nice coffee.
Vivian
2021-06-06
9/10
Friendly staff and good beds, not brilliant setting.
Brian
2021-04-02
9/10
Appetising meals, extremely comfortable beds, EXTREMELY HELPFUL staff. They made my stay very comfortable. Attentive service offered in this hotel too. There were free internet and safe parking available. Restaurant was at walking distance from the venue.
Alan
2020-10-08
9/10
Private parking & HELPFUL staff. Greatly enjoyed that its rooms had television and a clothes rack. We stayed for 4 nights here, loved West End district.
Everything was fantastic!
Robert
2020-08-27
9/10
nothing beats being in braveheart. the place was cheap and very clean. the location of the hotel was great. in the evening we visited bennets bar it was nearby.
Bryan
2020-03-08
8/10
We liked a satisfactory meal in the morning. The hotel was located close to touristic places such as edinburgh castle.
