Title: Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Guesthouse in Edinburgh with a golf course ![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2630000/2625800/2625760/2e82898e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2630000/2625800/2625760/5a7a7868.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2630000/2625800/2625760/3988a62b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2630000/2625800/2625760/895d2c28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2630000/2625800/2625760/af02d261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Experience the charm of OYO Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh, nestled near Royal Mile. Tee off on the 9-hole golf course or unwind in the garden with a good book; stay connected with WiFi and enjoy perks like free self parking and games. The helpful staff has earned top marks from previous guests. 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2625760&PinnedHotelID=2625760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=2625760&PinnedHotelID=2625760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 2 - Nov. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=2625760&PinnedHotelID=2625760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=2625760&PinnedHotelID=2625760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=2625760&PinnedHotelID=2625760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=2625760&PinnedHotelID=2625760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-OYO-Arden-Guest-House.h2625760.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-OYO-Arden-Guest-House.h2625760.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.92215%2C-3.14805&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4T8i1ZXcZa-hJtP6VefzYbLavMw=) 126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SD #### What's nearby - Royal Infirmary - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 3.7 km - Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 4.7 km - Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 5.1 km - Princes Street - 9 min drive - 5.4 km #### Getting around - Shawfair Station - 7 min drive - Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Greggs - ‬19 min walk - ‪Greggs - ‬17 min walk - ‪Haldi - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dehli Diner - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Guesthouse near University of Edinburgh Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh provides amenities like a golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Express check-out, express check-in, and games - Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh include amenities such as free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Heating and fans - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players - Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4600/4533/ca52c927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Britannia Hotel Edinburgh West End - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Parking available 6.0 1,305 reviews CA $75 CA $90 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=4533&PinnedHotelID=4533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily continental breakfast (GBP 8.5 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13450000/13441600/13441598/fd489428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis budget Edinburgh Park Gogar - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 8.2 Very good 1,023 reviews CA $98 CA $117 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=13441598&PinnedHotelID=13441598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/76146d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Corstorphine - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 8.4 Very good 1,020 reviews CA $115 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=3516&PinnedHotelID=3516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5700/5630/cf2dd966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Kings Manor Hotel Portobello - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Kids pool 8.8 Excellent 1,028 reviews CA $115 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=5630&PinnedHotelID=5630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5590000/5589200/5589159/29b82e42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG West End - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Bar 8.0 Very good 1,097 reviews CA $121 CA $145 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=5589159&PinnedHotelID=5589159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Key retrieval, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Arden Edinburgh Arden Guest House Arden Guest House Edinburgh Arden Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland Arden Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh Arden Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh Arden Guest House Guesthouse Arden Guest House Edinburgh Guesthouse Arden Guest House Edinburgh Edinburgh Arden Guest House Guesthouse Guesthouse Arden Guest House Arden Guest House Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh located? > Located in The Inch, this golf guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Infirmary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Reviews 6.8 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 - Excellent 69 8 - Good 94 6 - Okay 68 4 - Poor 41 2 - Terrible 40 ### 7.0/10 Cleanliness ### 7.6/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Nice location with easy bus access. ##### Michele Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Comfortable bed, lovely staff, and great location ##### Emily Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Angela Oct 23, 2025 There was a very small parking area to the rear. The property entrance hall and stairwell need refurbishing - large stained areas on carpet. Room was adequate and beds were comfortable. No disturbance but a lingering smell in room, partly a drain smell from shower. Needed a spare key for my son butvthere wasn't one. Good, frequent bus system, into Edinbugh, from stops very close by. ##### Angela Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Peter Aug 14, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Onsite parking was extremely limited. Busy road. Convenient for taking the bus. Bed was comfortable. Room needs some TLC (paint, dusting/mold in bathroom). Difficult checking in if you can’t phone to be let in (out of country phone didn’t have calling in UK). ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mathew Aug 11, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Massively overpriced, run down could clearly hear people in other rooms. Extremely disappointing. ##### Mathew Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Andres Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities This property screams for some reparations and renovations. It has good potential, but the current owners must update the hotel like, NOW! And, I feel sorry for the staff. two kind ladies who can't even breath on how busy they are. I hope OYO hotels stop being so greedy and staff properly this hotel and renovate it as soon as possible. ##### Andres Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Breakfast was wonderful & staff were lovely! ##### Emma Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### One nighter Some beds were soft. Some were hard. The continental breakfast was good and had plenty to offer. The ladies were friendly! :) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Martina Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Nice place at Edinburgh Good place and great choice for Edinburgh. Room is "brittish", so can´t really compare to "western" hotels. But it have it´straits. Eletric cattle on room with cofea and tee is great" ##### Martina Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Matthew Alexander May 24, 2024 Disliked: Staff & service #### No where near castle cannot even see it No where neat castle average room location ok you can do better ##### Matthew Alexander Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil Oct 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good breakfast. Car park. Bus stop nearby to Edinburgh. Local shops nearby for fish and chips and snacks. Information pack in room and other leaflets were available ##### Neil Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marie Dec 12, 2023 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Great location-average accommodation Location was excellent with good bus connections to Edinburgh. The accommodation was comfortable enough although the TV screen was very small with a poor picture. Wallpaper was peeling from the walls which detracted from the ambience. Also the fsct that there was seldom someone on the property was not good. ##### Marie Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Not too bad with the price! Overall it's not too bad with the price. Continental breakfast included, not too far from town centre with nearby bus stops (only 1-2 mins walk). Just the building is old with so much noises appearing from the floor whenever someone walks on upper floor or the stairs. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Leandro Jun 25, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Bad experience The room's floor makes a big noise, the wall does not avoid the noise that comes from outside. The bathroom is small. The room was not cleaned every day. The breakfast was nice. ##### Leandro Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Heather Jul 24, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Disappointing stay For the cost, give this one a skip. The place is very run down, very smelly (maybe a plumbing issue?), WiFi was intermittent, and check in process was sketchy and unclear. Continental breakfast was decent, so that was a plus (cereal, toast, boiled egg)… Honestly, was ready to leave first thing in the morning. Would not have stayed a second night if we had booked longer. ##### Heather Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Margie Jul 26, 2023 ok in a pinch, like we were. No one to greet us. Toilet was under a sloped ceiling that made it very awkward. ##### Margie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Douglas Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ok ##### Douglas Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Graeme Jul 18, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### You couldn’t pay me to stay here Upon arriving at this place it looked just worn down, the room we were given was nothing like the internet pictures, no bed head but a faded mark on the wall where one used to be, the wall paper was all torn and marked, the carpet was filthy and the room smelt like wet dog. The wall around the window had black mould. The wall mounted 12” tv was too small to watch unless you sat on the corner of the bed. Decided to leave after first night. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0E1425CBE913DD2F611D273603321674626C336F1721319547538.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/316BB263CAF0B1B1A8E37FE985B35AA3DAF003DF1721319545277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/B3212E9C5265D5E7C30CE63780B6A34DFC941DF91721319545549.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6ED6D751148A0B19D3A65820847A770F271017811721319545483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Graeme Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jennifer Apr 13, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities I was expecting a total horror show based on the reviews describing the condition of the property, but honestly the room was fine. Yes, it's dated and old, and not in the best condition, but it's fine. The sheets and towels were clean, the beds were fine. There's a simple breakfast served by a lovely woman for an hour in the morning, which is also included in the price. It was easy to catch the bus to and from Old Town. The low rating comes from the terrible check-in experience. There is no front desk, so everything is done remotely. Despite completing all pre check-in steps, I was never sent an access code, and no one ever responded to my messages via chat or email. There's a phone number posted on the door you can call if you have issues during check-in, but it's completely useless for travellers from out of the country with no local SIM. I had to be let in by a fellow guest after sitting outside the door for half an hour, so I got lucky there. Due to this difficulty during check-in and absolutely no response from the hosts, I cannot recommend staying at this property. Take your money and stay elsewhere. ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma Oct 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Good Basic Accommodation The accommodation was fine if a little cramped. The bathroom was spotless but there were some mould marks on the walls in the bedroom and dust/dirt down the sides of furniture. Bedding was clean and fresh and beds were very comfortable. It was all very dated but great for the price we paid. Shower was surprisingly powerful - excellent. TV didn't work but there was free WiFi. We arrived very late (after 10pm) and it was just a keypad with the room key hanging up where anyone could access it. Breakfast was continental style and quite basic but we were impressed with the fresh cafetiere of coffee and the lovely attentive member of staff in the morning. ##### Emma Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kimberly Jun 24, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Traveler Beware! Terrible! What a waste of money! The accommodations are old, filthy, and unsafe. I would not recommend this place to anyone. We didn't even end up staying here the 2nd night because it was so bad. The carpets look burnt, the lock to our door was broken and taped, it was noisy (right next to the street and people in the guest house were coming and going all night long), and the beds were so uncomfortable. When we reached out to the property, they told us we were liars. It was one of the worst lodging experiences I have ever had. ##### Kimberly Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara Jul 19, 2022 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities We had a double room with one double bed and 2 single beds. It was hot, there was only one fan and the windows were broken. The most disappointing thing however, was the fact that the bathroom was not only tiny, but full of mold. It was just disgusting. Also my husband is 6’3 and my son is 6’7 and the bathroom slopes down toward the toilet, so they could not physically stand up to pee, and when you sat on the toilet the toilet lid would flip forward and hit you in the back. The staff (who you only see at breakfast) was nice enough, but the place is incredibly run down and in dire need of repair. ##### Barbara Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jorie Aug 25, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was the worst place we stayed in all of the UK while we traveled for 2 weeks. The advertisement makes it sound like it's the guest house of Craigmiller Castle... it is NOT. The blinds didn't close so a street light poured in all night long directly outside the window- we had to use bath towels to block some of the light which was unsuccessful. The shower was disgusting- none of us would even use it. I stepped on broken glass left in a bathroom (clearly the bath wasn't cleaned well) and no one would respond to my contact about the issue. There was no one on staff when we checked in and could only communicate via a Ring doorbell. The breakfast cereal offered was clumped and old. The price I paid was for what I thought was part of a castle- do NOT waste your money!! ##### Jorie Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jim Aug 24, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This was the worst b and b I've ever stayed in. The outside was reflected on the inside, the stair carpet was dirty with holes even to the point of wood showing from behind it. The room (6)carpet was filthy too with stains all over, I have photos to prove it. The TV didn't work the bedside lamps were old and worn and thread bare, there was scuffs around the wall paper and the skirting boards needed a good paint. The bathroom if that's what you can call it was so small and just very grubby looking. We were meant to stay 2 nights but just left after breakfast which was extremely poor even for a continental style.. Pre packed shop bought waffles and croissants, what I believed to have been hard boiled eggs and baby bell cheese out but not refrigerated with yogurts also out and tinned fruit uncovered....pot of tea with 1 tea bag between 2 people.. Very poor! ##### Jim Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Dec 20, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Poor Room was dated, with the wallpaper peeling off and mould on the windows and walls. Dust in the corners of the ceilings. The bathroom looked fairly new however the shower head was covered in limescale and so sprayed everywhere. They towel rail was also hanging off of the wall. The bed was two single mattresses, one of which was obviously very old in that you were lying down in to a worn down hole. The staff were friendly however I didn’t appreciate the knock on the door to remind us to leave 15 minutes prior to check out time. 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