Title: Lantern Guest House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=2541403&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Lantern Guest House This quaint retreat near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre offers a peaceful terrace and homey comforts just steps from the historic Royal Mile ## Photo gallery for Lantern Guest House ![Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1, Large) | Exterior - Lantern Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2541500/2541403/b151df6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lantern Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2541500/2541403/d3297be9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2) - Lantern Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2541500/2541403/43829370.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Food and drink - Lantern Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2541500/2541403/dff0c7a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Lantern Guest House (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2550000/2541500/2541403/6a1b031f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Lantern Guest House offers a warm, cozy atmosphere with practical amenities. Relax on the charming terrace, use in-room electric kettles, and enjoy heating and luggage storage. Wired internet keeps everyone connected. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Parking available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 1 - Mar. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=2541403&PinnedHotelID=2541403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=2541403&PinnedHotelID=2541403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 2 - Mar. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=2541403&PinnedHotelID=2541403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=2541403&PinnedHotelID=2541403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 6 - Mar. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=2541403&PinnedHotelID=2541403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=2541403&PinnedHotelID=2541403&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar. 13 - 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Luggage storage ### Guest services - No housekeeping service ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 credit cards Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Guest House Lantern Lantern Edinburgh Lantern Guest House Lantern Guest House Edinburgh Lantern House Hotel Edinburgh Lantern Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland Lantern Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh Lantern Guest House Guesthouse Lantern Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh Lantern Guest House Edinburgh Guesthouse Lantern Guest House Edinburgh Edinburgh Lantern Guest House Guesthouse Lantern Guest House Guesthouse Guesthouse Lantern Guest House Lantern Guest House Edinburgh Lantern Guest House Edinburgh Lantern Guest House Guesthouse Lantern Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lantern Guest House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lantern Guest House? ### What time is check-out at Lantern Guest House? ### Where is Lantern Guest House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Lantern Guest House Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 66 8 - Good 65 6 - Okay 20 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was very clean, host was extremely friendly, and the location was within walking distance to most all tourist spots in the city. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely convenient location. Room had everything we needed. ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jake Dec 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall and decent place to stay. Great location for getting around the city, our room was very dark, with scaffolding outside our window blocking most of the natural light. The shower was very poor, a trickle of water coming out. On the positive side the room was clean, bed was very comfortable and the TV worked. Overall a good place to stay for exploring the city and sleeping for the night. ##### Jake Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mark Jun 23, 2025 Our host Richard was very welcoming and very helpful.The location was superb and it was quiet. Our room downstairs was somewhat lacking fresh air, very small for our luggage and damp. Otherwise a lovely stay. ##### Mark Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn Jun 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet and cozy place to stay near the city center of Edinburgh. Walkable from Waverly Station. Friendly and personable proprietors! We enjoyed our stay. ##### Carolyn Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariya Nov 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Really enjoyed our 3 nights stay in the Lantern Guest House. Accommodation is very centrally located within walking distances to main attractions (25-30 mins) and with plenty of dining options around it. Hosts were very responsive and provided all required information for check in. Room was clean and had everything we need for short stay. ##### Mariya Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Lantern Guest House is a short walk from the main attractions of Edinburgh and very convenient! Also, the rooms are very clean and the owner is super helpful! i will definitely stay at the Lantern Guest House when i return to Edinburgh and I strongly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!!! ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Milla Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The location was great. Richard was a nice host. The room was quite tidy, but it smelled musty and damp. There was mold growing on the bathroom walls. We got symptoms (stuffiness and cough) caused by this damp indoor air. ##### Milla Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billy Oct 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The place was lovely, bed was comfortable and the room was just nice to be at! Richard was great in communicating with us, and was very friendly and thoughtful. :) ##### Billy Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Place and Great Location Clean, comfortable, and spacious room. Great location as well. Right around the corner are many restaurants and cafes. Every morning I went to KUNA for excellent coffee and savory pastries. They also have sweets. The one thing you should know about the room is that the steps leading down to the room are steep. ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly Oct 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Stay - You'll like this one! We loved our stay at the Lantern Inn Guest House! It was only 10 minutes from the bus station and 12 from Waverly Railway station, without a bunch of confusing turns. There are many places to eat within a block, and we found a 'favorite restaurant': Mama Roma. The room was so nice, clean, and roomy; and we loved the ensuite bathroom. We were very comfortable there. A small refrigerator was dedicated to our use, with cold water and milk supplied! There was a microwave available and even some dishes we could use. We didn't have those any other place we stayed so it was a great surprise. Richard, our host, was very friendly and anxious to help us. He gave good instructions and always seemed to be around when we had a question. We stayed 4 nights and would have been happy to be there longer if our plans had allowed. With such a good price, great features, comfortable room, and convenient location, we couldn't have done any better. I would definitely choose Lantern Guest House again if I return to Edinburgh. ##### Holly Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mary Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location of the property was fantastic. Close to town, shops, restaurants, and tourist locations. The owner represented the property accordingly in photos and did say it was a basement unit. Unfortunately, the room was extremely small with no room for luggage. Very musty smell and bathroom had mold on ceiling and tiles in shower. The comforter was not even long enough to reach to the bottom of the top mattress. Luckily, there was a wool blanket in the cabinet. A proper size comforter would be helpful. Taylor Swift had just left town and I feel that the price of the room was very overpriced for the first two days we were there. Room price Mon, Jun 10 £207.50 Tue, Jun 11 £207.50 Wed, Jun 12 £108.33 Taxes £104.67 With a little more attention to detail, this location could be a great spot for a stay. ##### Mary Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We greatly enjoyed our stay at lantern guest house. The hosts were very kind and gave us some guide pamphlets to help us find our way around the city. The location was convenient and very walkable! Thank you so much for the lovely stay! ##### Sarah Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramiro Apr 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I would stay here again Great location, and very helpful host. ##### Ramiro Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim Jun 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Unique place. ##### Tim Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Oct 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Secure, quiet, well located, owners trusted us to just get on with things, and are ever just a phone message away. ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### ALEXANDRA Jun 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A great location, the room was nice and came with a fridge. The host was also responsive and helpful. The only thing I didn't love was that since the room was in a "basement" it did smell a little damp. ##### ALEXANDRA ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leyla Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A great stay! I had a really long weekend nice stay at Lantern Guesthouse! As a solo traveler, room 3 was big enough for me. The room was VERY clean and had everything I needed. The mattress was a bit hard for my liking and there was a dip on one side, but I was able to move over and sleep on the other side. Yes the room was a bit damp but that's just the reality of Scotland - there was a dehumidifier in the room and a heater that cut down the humidity level pretty quickly so I wasn't bothered. A note for other North American travelers: position the shower heater to about 9 o'clock for the perfect temperature! Lantern is conveniently located near multiple bus stops so it was very easy to get around. There were also great restaurants, pubs, and bars in the area. I'd definitely stay here again! ##### Leyla Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael May 22, 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was friendly. The shower was small, making it difficult to shave my legs ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathy Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is a rowhouse type of housintypical of the city.our room was small with a bath..truth is we were gone q2 hours a day. Bus at corner could walk to old town and lots of little restaurants around fit the bill for us..clean and well located and safe neighorhood ##### kathy Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Simon Aug 24, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Damp and over priced! Room smells of damp - there’s a reason why there’s a dehumidifier plugged in 24/7\. Room and bathroom need updating with mould on the tile grout. Shower is very tight - curtain smelling of damp. Only one small liquid soap for two of us over a three night stay. Unable to open the window and loads of electric adapters and wires plugged in. Room was cold as it’s below ground and the plug in heater was no good. Richard is friendly and responsive but £266 per night in August is rip off Britain at its worst…we know it’s the Fringe but not value for money given the state of the room. Avoid. ##### Simon Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### makini Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities While I liked a lot about the property, one thing that not enough hotels and guest stays offer is multiple outlets/surge protectors. At Guest Lantern there were at least four surge protectors in my room. It seems like a small thing but it matters and made my stay easier. Of note, the upstairs family has young kiddos who run/jump \~7-9am, so holiday sleep ins aren't possible, if that's something you're into. ##### makini Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yusuf Sahin Nov 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Harikaydı. Ev sahibi inanılmaz yardımsever ve iyi biriydi. ##### Yusuf Sahin Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Konaklamamız gayet güzel geçti, Richard cok yardımsever biriydi. Konumu merkeze çok yakın olduğu için rahat ettik. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Erskine Nov 16, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Het bed was voor net te klein (lengte 1.88) de douche is niet heel groot, maar voor de rest eigenaar was aardig centrum is 15-30 min lopen ##### Erskine Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Edinburgh Holiday Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Holiday-Guest-House.h10240161.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh City](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh-St-Andrews-Square.h38786208.Hotel-Information) > > [Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Pollock-Halls.h1083952.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [Braid Hills Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-Edinburgh-South-Braid-Hills-Hotel.h47821.Hotel-Information) > > [Victorian Townhouse at Stockbridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Victorian-Townhouse-At-Stockbridge.h23803598.Hotel-Information) > > [Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Wilde-Apartments-By-Staycity-Grassmarket.h39822833.Hotel-Information) > > [Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh, West End](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Staycity-Aparthotels-West-End.h4435260.Hotel-Information) > > [Miju Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Edinburgh-Lodge.h7724564.Hotel-Information) > > [BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-DogHouse-Edinburgh.h72942233.Hotel-Information) > > [Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Destiny-Student-Holyrood.h12691403.Hotel-Information) > > [The University of Edinburgh, Baird House - Campus Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-University-Of-Edinburgh.h30551487.Hotel-Information) > > [Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Mount-Royal-Hotel-Edinburgh-By-The-Unlimited-Collection.h802180.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Stay Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Unique-Stay-Edinburgh.h24050590.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scholar](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Salisbury-Green-Hotel-Bistro.h3911559.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Kings Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-Kings-Manor-Hotel.h5630.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Princes Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Royal-Princes-Suites.h19758332.Hotel-Information) > > [Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kick-Ass-Grassmarket.h29089454.Hotel-Information) > > [Northumberland Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Northumberland-Hotel.h888647.Hotel-Information) > > [Grassmarket, Below Edinburgh Castle in Old Town](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Grassmarket.h36154744.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh College Residence](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-College-Residence.h95336115.Hotel-Information) > > [Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Kick-Ass-Greyfriars.h23505147.Hotel-Information) > > [Warm & Welcoming Flat near Edinburgh Castle](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Warm-Welcoming-Flat-Near-Edinburgh-Castle.h31859316.Hotel-Information) > > [The Edinburgh Castle Suite](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Edinburgh-Castle-Suite.h23958383.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [JOIVY Quiet Mews Street Apartment in the Heart of Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Quiet-Mews-Street-Apartment-In-The-Heart-Of-Edinburgh.h36985561.Hotel-Information) > > [JA The Bruntsfield - Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Edinburgh-City-Centre-Bruntsfield-Hotel.h20702.Hotel-Information) > > [Sophisticated Edinburgh Apartment in City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sophisticated-Edinburgh-Apartment-In-City-Centre.h24279114.Hotel-Information) > > [CODE - The Court, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-CoDE-Pod-Hostels-THE-CoURT.h36150915.Hotel-Information)