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Kildonan Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Royal Mile

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room (Four Poster)

Superior Room (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Four Poster (Black Watch)

Four Poster (Black Watch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Petite)

Double Room (Petite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 126 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Business Double Room (1 Adult)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Kildonan Lodge Hotel. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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27 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • Nucleus Eat Drink Gather
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leslie's Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near University of Edinburgh
A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site are just a few of the amenities provided at Kildonan Lodge Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, 2 meeting rooms, and free newspapers
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi and safes, in addition to free newspapers and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel will place an authorization for GBP 1 for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Kildonan Lodge Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kildonan Lodge Hotel on Aug 31, 2025 start from CA $239.65, 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 Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kildonan Lodge Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.

Where is Kildonan Lodge Hotel located?

Located in Newington, this boutique hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of National Library of Scotland, Royal Mile, and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Kildonan Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 314 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish we had been able to spend more time at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful and house was beautiful. Transport was super convenient as well. Perfect stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and safe hotel. Far from city center and food/sight seeing options. If you stay here be prepared to walk, take a bus or cab to main parts of town. The room was really hot and ventilation could have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaonuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely delightful. Check-in was smooth. We arrived earlier than the check-in time at 11am and got into our room by 1.30pm which was much appreciated. Due to the redeye flight, we were so tired that the staff prioritized getting our room ready. The property is conveniently located, not far from the downtown core we wanted to visit. It’s nestled in a quite neighborhood and our garden suite was lovely and peaceful at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Garden needs tidied and rails needed on steps and disabled access required.Staff friendly and helpful.Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place super cute and. Lose to the bus stop will stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great receptionist

Top service ,great receptionist .they helped as I forgot the keys with spare key .cheap price 5 stars hotel for me Deal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness

Peppa Pig and the Conservatory

Eating 2 pound peppa pig cake out of a mug which I couldn’t have hot drink in cause brown kettle in trousers I found in draw in hotel with haunted and communal conservatory.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a great find!

Excellent room, friendly and very attentive staff. We stayed for a long weekend with the kids and what an excellent find this was, the room was clean, very large and within a stones throw of Edinburgh city centre via regularly running buses which stopped right outside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jörn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great staff, lovely interior, a bit noisy because of the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and breakfast feel. Very clean and well kept. Staff was friendly and our stay was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Room

It is quite a cozy family room that can be a good resting spot. Very accessible to the places. Reception staffs are very amazing and very informative
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful family room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and perfect. Staff fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Widar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We likes it here, perfect room for me my wife 2 kids and me mom 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was much smaller than pictures indicated, bathroom with walk in shower nice we were meant to have a bottle of wine on arrival but it only arrived on day three when I asked about it the previous evening. Tea and coffee facilities ok but 1 hot choc between 2 and one pack of biscuits(check in after 3pm ) only 4 small milks and not fully refreshed daily but 2 small waters were given daily. .We bought milk but nowhere to store as room very warm although radiator off . We did not have breakfast there as we like to try local places for brunch ,Southpour was good . The property was ok but not what id call 4 stars as their sign indicates. Expensive for room only 30ins walk from central Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and quiet. Slept well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Great breakfast, lovely house but a little tired. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring Edinburgh. Staff was great and helpful. Breakfast was generous.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr N A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 2 night stay. Booked last minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful and restful

Excellent and peaceful location. Wonderful sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what I needed. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing. Very welcoming, friendly staff. Lovely comfortable room. The breakfast was delicious. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
had the unfortunate experience of lodging near loud guests. the staff intervened three times with no changes. room was fine but not what was expected from photo reference and cost. at 2am we tried to get another room but was told they would talk to guests again, and they didn't. we did not get another room. i do not recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

AARON

Liked: Staff & service

Not bad, but not good.

Room was merely OK. Staff was friendly and location was good were the highlights. Pillows were flat, bed was stiff. Breakfast was average. Would be prettier in the spring/summer as the garden outside area was mostly dead in late November.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024