Situated nearly a 5-minute stroll from a beach, the 3-star Straven Guesthouse Edinburgh offers rooms with views of the sea. This Edinburgh guest house is in the Portobello district, 2.5 km from such natural sights as Newhailes Estate.
While staying in the hotel, you are invited to discover Arthur's Seat, located approximately a 10-minute ride away, or visit sports venues like the Portobello Swim Centre, which is only 500 metres away. The Straven Guesthouse Edinburgh is just 5 minutes on foot from Brunstane Road North bus stop and right around the corner from Portobello and Joppa Parish Church. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Portobello Beach, which is only 150 metres away. Explore the historical sights of Edinburgh, starting with the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" situated about a 15-minute drive away. Edinburgh Waverley station is within a 7-km distance of the Straven Guesthouse.
The rooms at the accommodation are fitted with ironing equipment as well as tea and coffee making facilities. They also have private bathrooms. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
A continental breakfast is served in the mornings. While staying at Straven Guesthouse, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Chef Chi, located merely 6 minutes' stroll away, or Ormelie Tavern at a 5-minute walking distance.
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9.8
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Parking
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Children facilities
Adults only
Board games
Leisure facilities
Beach access
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Devices
Flat-screen TV
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Pets
No pets allowed
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Holyrood Park
4.5 km
Musselburgh Racecourse
3.7 km
Edinburgh Craigmillar Castle
3.7 km
Airports
Edinburgh
30 km
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Brunstane Train Station
1.1 km
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The rooms at the accommodation are fitted with ironing equipment as well as tea and coffee making facilities. They also have private bathrooms. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
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Jake
2024-04-20
9/10
Spotless unit with handy fridge.
Rob
2024-04-18
9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed spending time here. The property was fairly clean and staff was affable and amazing. The bedroom was big size and warm. The breakfasts were absolutely fantastic and gorgeous with generous portions. The location was fantastic - close to the seaside and beautiful beach. It also was right by the seafront.
Kate
2024-03-07
8/10
Travelled with my wife, overall the hotel was well appointed and comfortable. Comforts of deluxe queen room with handy fridge were fabulous. The stay was such wonderful because of the magnificent location of the property.
Frank
2024-02-02
9/10
There were lovely beds and a work desk, tea/coffee making equipment, and a TV set inside the room. The breakfast was very tasty with generous portions, the staff was really helpful.
Jimmy
2023-12-27
9/10
The hotel was near to Edinburg or Portobello, beautiful beach, and the attractions thanks to its lovely and fantastic location. The local staff were amicable and amazing. The bedroom was spotless and bright;))
John
2023-12-16
5/10
The location of the hotel was amazing, by the sea. What's more, it was adjacent to Straven Guesthouse as well as beautiful beach.
The bed of mine was awful.
Nigel
2023-12-11
8/10
The deluxe king room is cool with a great view, handy fridge plus a great bed. The location is particularly good, lots of cafes and restaurants nearby.
Nicholas
2023-11-18
7/10
The breakfast with generous portions was absolutely fantastic, you'll find what you need.
George
2023-11-13
7/10
The most important was the staff - amazing and amicable people. The breakfast was really tasty as expected with generous portions.
George
2023-09-23
7/10
Came here for 3 night stay, had a such wonderful experience. Got huge and big room with handy fridge. The breakfast was incredible and absolutely superb with generous portions and attention to detail.
Sue
2023-09-16
9/10
It was based in pretty building in a lovely and incredible location, with lovely views. All the staff were amiable, really helpful.
Steve
2023-09-09
8/10
The breakfast with generous portions is incredible for what is offered. The rooms are huge and large, and are complete with handy fridge, a great bed plus a great view.
Kevin
2023-08-09
9/10
The staff were friendly and amazing and knew the area. Our hotel was in a perfect and excellent location with lovely views. Plus, it was next to the centre, the gorgeous sandy beach and Straven Guesthouse.
John
2023-08-09
9/10
It was clean and the staff were really helpful and amazing, beds were exceptionally comfortable. The room was huge and big size and it had a fine bathroom. Lovely and fantastic location, Edinburgh airport was 30 km away. I had a such wonderful time at this hotel and would come here again.
Alan
2023-08-03
7/10
The breakfast was very tasty and lovely with generous portions, worth the price.
Roger
2023-07-08
7/10
Well appointed hotel in a fantastic position next to the seaside. Very tasty and incredible breakfasts with generous portions.
Derek
2023-07-05
9/10
The location was magnificent and stunning, near the gorgeous sandy beach, the city centre and the cafes...
Noel
2023-06-17
8/10
Had really tasty breakfasts with generous portions. All the staff was really helpful and amazing and greeted us warmly. The location was perfect and magnificent and minutes from a bus stop. It took 10 minutes to reach Joppa Shore on foot.
Frederick
2023-06-14
8/10
Minutes from a bus station, the location was tranquil and stunning, with lovely views.
Dan
2023-06-12
7/10
Incredible breakfast, fairly clean hotel, magnificent location next to the seaside. Lovely bed in deluxe double room with a work desk, tea/coffee making equipment, and a TV set.
Nigel
2023-06-06
7/10
Very amiable and amazing staff and the breakfast was SUPERB with generous portions.
Stella
2023-06-05
7/10
The rooms here are warm and huge with handy fridge. The hotel has a stunning and fantastic location by the sea.
Nicola
2023-04-11
8/10
Its rooms are huge with a great view, a great bed and handy fridge as advertised.
Peter
2023-03-16
7/10
The setting was quite tranquil within easy reach of a contemporary art gallery.
John
2023-02-23
7/10
The location was marvellous and tranquil, within a close distance from Portobello Beach. A work desk, tea/coffee making equipment and a TV set inside the double room were handy. We had a sea view.
Jack
2023-02-08
7/10
Clean venue with magnificent location with lovely views. Affable and amazing hotel employees all round. Location near to the gorgeous sandy beach, Edinburgh, and the seaside.
David
2023-01-29
7/10
Nicely appointed and comfortable accommodation with ideal setting right by Portobello, the gorgeous sandy beach, and the city centre. Simply nothing too much trouble, lovely stay.
Henry
2023-01-08
9/10
It overlooked sea.
Florence
2022-12-04
7/10
the room was cool with handy fridge, the bed was big. everywhere there was clean.
Tony
2022-11-24
7/10
Clean hotel in a lovely building short walk to Edinburgh, Portobello beach and the seafront. Easy parking and incredible breakfast with generous portions.
