Title: Highfield Guest House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Highfield Guest House This welcoming guesthouse puts travelers right in Edinburgh's cultural heart, offering a genuine home base for exploring the historic city's vibrant energy. ## Photo gallery for Highfield Guest House ![Exterior - Highfield Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678000/3677903/5d04838b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Highfield Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678000/3677903/02ce9112.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double or Twin Room, Ensuite - Highfield Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678000/3677903/b40ad7f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Highfield Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678000/3677903/39ea67fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 1 ) | View from property - Highfield Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678000/3677903/289c3747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Highfield Guest House provides a convenient stay near the University of Edinburgh. Travelers can use WiFi in common areas while enjoying the entirely smoke-free environment. Previous guests particularly appreciate the location that puts Edinburgh's attractions within easy reach. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Business services - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 21 - Dec. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=3677903&PinnedHotelID=3677903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=3677903&PinnedHotelID=3677903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 22 - Dec. 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=3677903&PinnedHotelID=3677903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=3677903&PinnedHotelID=3677903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=3677903&PinnedHotelID=3677903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=3677903&PinnedHotelID=3677903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - 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1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom (External Shower Room) ![Single Room, Private Bathroom (External Shower Room)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678000/3677903/865bdf54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Private Bathroom (External Shower Room) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Fan Private bathroom Bathrobes Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite ![Twin Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678000/3677903/fd7eaafb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Fan Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 2) ![Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 2)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3680000/3678000/3677903/a971d9a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 2) 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Fan Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Highfield Guest House Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.6 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 88 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Kate was fantastic at check in and checked with me the next day to see if I needed anything. Great place to stay! ##### Ashley Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very comfortable accommodations! ##### Isabelle Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We stayed here for 2 nights and loved it! The BnB was beautiful and the host was so kind and helpful! I would most definitely stay here again and highly recommend it! ##### Olivia Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen May 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great person who runs it, she was knowledgeable and informative about this great city. Beautiful hotel. ##### Stephen Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect weekend stay The guest house was easy to find with ample nearby parking. A lovely warm welcome (and room upgrade!) was the start of a perfect stay. Beds were very comfortable, and the rooms were clean and well-appointed. We'd definitely stay again. ##### Sophie Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities It had a welcome atmosphere ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth Sep 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely Guest house. Beautifully decorated. Comfortable bed. Located within walking distance to the old town. ##### Beth Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LaRue May 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The room was well-appointed for guests and clean! It had usb ports, a hair dryer, make-up mirror...Highly recommend! ##### LaRue Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack May 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Gordon, Maggie, and Kate were amazing. Not only is their guest house beautiful, but the service was second to none and made our first stay in Edinburgh a great one. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet and well serviced stay a stones throw from downtown Edinburgh. ##### Jack Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very beautifull, elegant and clean room. Excellent!! ##### Marco Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Tremendous value and a highly enjoyable stay I spent quite a while looking for the best combination of location, reviews, appearance, price and convenience and must confess to having been a little sceptical of the high scores I found at such a modest cost. But I found that they are totally justified. I received an upgrade on arrival and my hosts could not have been more helpful, giving me information about places worth visiting, local transport and options of where to eat etc. Walking into the house for the first time, it was clear what a nice place I'd entered. The room itself was meticulously presented each day, with an excellent eye for small details. I even had a view of Arthur's Seat out of the window. And if like me you go without a car, the bus services nearby are frequent and excellent. If you're considering Highfield Guest House for a stay, trust the recommendations, including mine. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ab8ebe9c-59cb-483c-ac67-00332b523802-1757084263054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/efaa8fd2-fa94-447a-82f2-5b6a55e1c122-1757084262969.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil May 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely stay. Ideal location with regular buses running into City very nearby. The area was exceptionally quiet in the Event by with some great nearby cafes for breakfast. Room was very clean and comfortable with a view of Arthur’s seat from our window. The host was super helpful with an informative welcome explaining all of the transport options and places to visit. Highly recommended ##### Neil Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julien Apr 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I was very happy with my stay in the end. The Guest House staff was very welcoming and helpful. I loved my room and would come back int he future. There was some initial confusion around whether my 2-night stay included breakfast or not (as my Expedia booking clearly indicated it did). When I reached out to Expedia, the phone support was insufficient and inadequate. The Guest House did make up for it with some tea / coffee / fruit / biscuits available inside my room. ##### Julien Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela May 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best budget friendly choice for Edinburgh Exceptionally clean and cozy,this guest house took me by surprise.There was nothing I didn’t like,even though I stayed in a single room with separate shower.The staff was very helpful and accommodating.They even had soya milk in the room,in addition to coffee,tea and creamer.Also a nice touch,a glass bottle of tap water,replenished every day. ##### Daniela Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Sep 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### One of the best Guest Houses in Edinburgh The Highfield Guest House is just a little bit further from the centre of Edinburgh but you can easily get there in 20 minutes by bus. The premises are immaculate and I was given a very friendly welcome by Maggie. Breakfast is not provided but that is not a difficulty as a branch of Margiotta's supermarket is just opposite where good croissants and coffee are available. The ensuite facilities were very well kept. ##### Michael Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie May 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Merveilleux Ravie de l’accueil chambre adorable lits confortables aucun bruit ni dehors ni dedans Tout était parfait ##### Stephanie Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seungjae Dec 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### impressed breakfast pack perfect place, pack perfect breakfasts for the early departure so deeply impressed ##### Seungjae Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guido Nov 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great B&B near Royal Observatory The Guest house is a 10min walk from the Royal Observatory and a 20min walk from old town. Ideally located for a business meeting at the Observatory. The Highfield has only a few rooms (5, I believe) and the owners are very welcoming and friendly. The rooms are not very large but very clean, comfortable and extremely well maintained. It is not a place where you want to work for hours but if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room, it is a great place to stay. If needed, I am sure you can use the breakfast room to work or read. The breakfast is cooked to order, very tasty and served starting at 8am. I keep on the top of my list for places to stay in Edinburgh. ##### Guido Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property. Rooms are lovely. The breakfasts were some of the best we have had. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Spotless throughout. Nothing I didn't like. Great hospitality from Maggie, Kate and Gordon. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful property. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful hosts. Delicious food. Convenient bus access to city centre or 35 minute walk. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Molto carino e di grande fascino con persone molto gentili e pronte a soddisfare il cliente ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iain Aug 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Super guest house on the south side of Edinburgh Fabulous guest house within easy walking distance of the City Centre. Well connected to bus routes too, and close to most of the Fringe venues. Maggie and Kate were great hosts, with Maggie in particular giving loads of advice on travel and dining options. The single room is a little on the small side but comfortable, bright and clean. I hadn't realised the bathroom was not ensuite but it is very close to the bedroom and not a major inconvenience. Breakfast was amazing! ##### Iain Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very attractive period home, tastefully decorated + great breakfasts. Location was walkable to city core but good bus service as well. Friendly, helpful hosts. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jun 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities NO parking! Must circle this large city area and grab in-road parking if it becomes available. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel One Edinburgh - Royal](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Motel-One-Edinburgh-Royal.h5333965.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-City-Of-Edinburgh-Hotel.h800968.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Point-A-Hotel-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h37166264.Hotel-Information) > > [Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Aparthotel-Adagio-Edinburgh-Royal-Mile.h16281979.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Ten Hill Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ten-Hill-Place.h1535542.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Market Street Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Market-Street-Hotel.h29507352.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-InterContinental-Edinburgh-The-George.h20436.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Styles Edinburgh Centre St Andrew Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Styles-Edinburgh-Centre-St-Andrew-Square.h7841147.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Locke](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Eden-Locke.h17859332.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile – Hunter Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-Royal-Mile-Hunter-Square.h200875.Hotel-Information) > > [Holyrood Aparthotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holyrood-Aparthotel.h561406.Hotel-Information) > > [Fraser Suites Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fraser-Suites-Edinburgh.h2278102.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Centre.h982662.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Collection-Hotel.h2775480.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kimpton-Charlotte-Square-Hotel.h571654.Hotel-Information)