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The Guards Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Edinburgh, a short walk to Princes Street

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Traditional building with a stone facade, featuring a red and blue door and a small garden with potted plants.
Cozy retreat with a traditional design, featuring a comfortable sofa, wooden dresser, and classic fireplace.
Relax in a classic room with a large bed, armchair, and wall-mounted TV.
Stunning staircase leads to an upper level, flanked by framed pictures and a traditional design.
Formal dining area with traditional tables, framed pictures, and a unique architectural feature.
The Guards Hotel sits in Edinburgh's center, offering travelers a genuine welcome with its intimate bar and complimentary WiFi in every room. Its location earns consistent praise from guests who appreciate being just steps away from Edinburgh Castle.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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4 poster Suite

4 poster Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 2 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malone’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wee Vault Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Haymarket Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pho Viet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Guards Hotel

Hotel near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle and George Street, The Guards Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Guards Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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6.8 out of 10, 927 reviews
The price is CA $151
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests under 25 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Hotel Guards
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The Guards Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guards Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Guards Hotel?

As of Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Guards Hotel on Jul 27, 2025 start from CA $177.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Guards Hotel?

The Guards Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Guards Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM–1:30 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Guards Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Guards Hotel located?

Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Edinburgh Haymarket Station is only a 2-minute walk and Haymarket Tram Station is 2 minutes.

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The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 232 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10

The room is relatively narrow and the light is not inconvenient. The shampoo bottle in the bathroom was partly broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

They only take cash for Expedia bookings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

It was central for every thing we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

Looks nothing like the photos. Very dated looks really rough not very clean. Shower had part of the wall missing and was covered with a bit of black plastic and the flooring was coming up
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great service after a long journey very easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very cute boutique hotel. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

Down for rugby. Hotel basic and a little tired in need of a facelift. Shower only warm at best. Extra heaters in room. Which were needed. Old windows bit draughty. Overall nae good and nae bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

The front door was locked so waited over 5 mins to be answered. They asked for cash payment upon entry as they no longer deal with credit cards.water was cold for shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

This hotel was worth the low price. Places in Edinburgh are generally super expensive, so this a great option if you're okay with staying somewhere a little less fancy but in a great location. It's a bit out-dated but has lots of character, and it's in a safe, central location (incredibly close to st Mary's Cathedral) and about 20 mins walking from the Royal Mile and all the action. There are good affordable food options nearby as well, and it's a minute from the tram station which was nice because we were hauling around luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

The shower was cold - not hot water and when we got to the room it was cold but I told the receptionist and he provided me with a heater but the hot water was not reported. No receptionist around at 6am for me to report the problem to. Room was comfy and clean. great value for a night in Edinburgh which is expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Reception was great when they finally opened at 2pm. Room was large but dated. Trouble with flushing WC. Close to trains, buses and trams.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Had to pay cash for the room. Their CC system had been compromised. Staff- friendly. Beds-Uncomfortable Location-convenient Good area for transportation and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

Very cheap to stay in Edinburgh so if you don’t mind absolute basic stay then this is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10

Cheap crash pad in very rundown order. If you want a one night sleep and shower in a great location, crack on. If you're looking for anything even remotely salubrious, look elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10

Ok if all you wanted was a bed for the night. A little tired and needs some updating, but ok for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10

The hotel was dusty, not very secure needs updating and renovating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10

Dusty in places, bed frame broken, chair legs loose, lock on bathroom door was loose, carpet filthy. Celing had marks on it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

The bathroom facilities were sub par - the toilet did not flush easily and the shower was lukewarm The bedroom was spacious and lovely, but the bed was not very comfortable. Noisy for sure, but to be expected given its proximity to the tram and train station. City noises - we could definitely live with them (and sleep through them)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10

We were early for check-in and it took some time to find a member of staff to take our bags for storage. Check-in was smooth and we were forewarned that the hotel were unable to take card payments. The room smelled musty and was dated (in need of modernisation). It seemed that we were in a disabled room with a wet room shower, the position of the toilet meant that only a child could sit on it properly, very little space between it and dividing wall. Apart from tea/coffee making facilities in room the hotel didn't offer anything else The mattress was springy but nonetheless comfortable, Room was a bit noisy from passers by and trams. Overall however, for a one night stay in Edinburgh the location was excellent and it did represent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

I stayed here on the 15th aug 2022 the room didn't have curtains or blinds and the bed wasn't very good and its a shared bathroom the only best thing about the hotel is the location be aware if you book in their is no curtains or blinds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

The lady who welcomed me couldnt have been nicer.Gave me a choice of two rooms. Unfortunately the one i choose there was no tv remote. Its a good basic budget hotel,and i felt very safe there being a solo traveller. The haymarket station is just over the road so getting into city center not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

Very friendly staff and ideally situated in the vicinity of Haymarket Station. Cosy room but the bed wasn't the best I've slept in. And the bathroom wasnt' very pretty either. But fully functional and at that rate I was content.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022