Title: The Guards Hotel - 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) # The Guards Hotel Hotel in Edinburgh, 9-minute walk to Princes Street ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/8751673d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/c8965aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/256ef32b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 poster Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/00e4035b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 poster Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/794cac3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 6.4 ## Popular amenities - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 7 - Nov. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 8 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&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=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=3450319&PinnedHotelID=3450319&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - 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Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Shower/tub combination Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Twin Bed ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/8dd12e95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/9c495078.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Hair dryer Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/26bf88ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ![4 poster Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/a9d6c6d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 4 poster Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Fireplace Heating Separate bedroom Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ![Basic Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3460000/3450400/3450319/10fd8914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 ## You may also like Ad ![42-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/hotels/32000000/31720000/31718900/31718853/0758e087_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Moxy Edinburgh Airport Ingliston - 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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. 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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 This property accepts major credit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Guards Edinburgh Guards Hotel Guards Hotel Edinburgh Hotel Guards The Guards Hotel Edinburgh The Guards Hotel Hotel The Guards Hotel Edinburgh 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 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 West End, 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Guards Hotel Reviews 6.4 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) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 5.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 86 6 - Okay 61 4 - Poor 44 2 - Terrible 32 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming. ##### Kelly Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie Aug 22, 2025 The hotel was good enough as a base, but the in-room cups weren't cleaned properly. The beds were made, and they gave us clean towels. They didn't remove the equivalent dirty towels, though. There was no back on the TV remote ##### Julie Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fahmida Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Ok but the bathroom is too small, sink n shower is very small in size. There was smell in the bathroom and no fan. ##### Fahmida Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin Oct 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It was central for every thing we needed ##### Martin Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sheila Aug 10, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The property is shabby and needs painting. The room we had had a water stain on the ceiling. In the bathroom. Lino tiling was coming away from the wall. The bedroom was in need of decorating. It was not worth £494 for 4 nights ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fed69626-ab5d-4f88-822c-adf19bf5ac3f-1754822528368.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/46bb8ea6-34b8-4a77-bcd6-6ced886b3e92-1754822541358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b9f7ecbe-ff1f-42ab-a56b-556326ec4067-1754822564597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The wet patch](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/340a614d-489f-43a5-9f0b-65104d8432cc-1754822585054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sheila Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Masaki Jul 20, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room is relatively narrow and the light is not inconvenient. The shampoo bottle in the bathroom was partly broken. ##### Masaki Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Yifei Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken? Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed. ##### Yifei Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Romy Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities I loved the room. It was huge and beautiful. Just the sanitary facilities could use an update. We had fans and radiators/heaters to use. Close by (1 min walking) was the haymarket tram station. That was very useful and so we were fast in the center. ##### Romy Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Cristian Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities They only take cash for Expedia bookings. ##### Cristian Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lauren Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Affordable, safe, great location 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. ##### Lauren Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mark Feb 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness #### Guard’s Hotel review 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. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Beverley Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Beverley Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig Aug 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### An absolute bargain for August!! For the price we paid during The Fringe Festival it was fantastic value for money. Yes the hotel is tired and in need of refurbishment but it was clean and comfortable enough and was perfect for us to lay our head down after 2 busy Festival days. Only a 15/20 minute walk from the Royal Mile and directly opposite Haymarket Train Station. Lots of shops, pubs and restaurants minutes away from the property. We were able to park 2 minutes away in Distillery Lane using Just Park app. The surrounding area seemed very safe day or night. Finally we were that happy with the hotel and its fantastic price during Fringe month we have booked again for next year already! ##### Craig Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mark Nov 22, 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Basic 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. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### kristen Sep 26, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Checkin MUST be scheduled weeks in advance apparently despite the “reception” claiming to be open daily from 2-10. I stood outside in the rain with my luggage for over an hour trying to get ahold to someone or even Expedia to help me because you can’t get in without a key BUT you can’t get a key unless reception is OPEN. Just got lucky someone showed up and let me in. Both an Expedia agent and I reached out to the property a week in advance about cancelling because they now require cash payment only. They emailed me a cancellation the same afternoon I was already set to checkin and at their door. Fine once checked in because I was too exhausted from a day of travel and no sleep, the property is old and therefore poorly kept. Carpeting was stained and smelly. Bed was uncomfortable. The highlights: the location to the tram, the room was spacious, the shower was hot. ##### kristen Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ole Oct 18, 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Kurz vor Reisebeginn wurde mitgeteilt, dass nur Barzahlung möglich ist, jedoch ein ATM in der Nähe wäre. Das kostete uns 3,75£ extra, was der Rezeptionist nur widerwillig vom Zimmerpreis abzog. Der Eingangsbereich des Hotels war eine Baustelle mit geöffneter Decke, das Zimmer aber eigentlich ganz o.k. Leider war das Bett eine Zumutung, durchgelegen und quietschend bei kleinster Bewegung. Da das Zimmer rollstuhlgerecht war, gab es im Bad weder Dusche noch Badewanne, sondern nur eine Brause an der Wand neben dem Toilettenbecken. Ohne Duschvorhang, sodass das ganze Bad schwamm... alles in Allem nicht empfehlenswert. ##### Ole Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### EvelyneHedwig Sep 25, 2025 Die Unterkunft liegt sehr günstig zum airlink und ist für eine Übernachtung geeignet ##### EvelyneHedwig Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerstin Sep 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Alles ##### Kerstin Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Karen Sep 25, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities The carpet is out dated with stains all over, the bathtub leaked, the windows are old with peeling paint. There are water stains on the ceiling and paint cracking around wall lamps etc. For the price we paid it is over priced in this condition. There was hair on the coffee cup saucers in the room and the bathroom door couldn’t be opened all the way for access to the sink. You had to close the door to get past the tub for the mirror and sink. The attendant was fabulous and helped us with information we asked for. He was extremely nice! Great job on him! ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### michael Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses ##### michael Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Judi Sep 9, 2025 Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location! ##### Judi Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Richard Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I enjoyed my stay.. nice staff and in an excellent location. I would stay here again, would recommend to others. Ideal for a one or two nights stay. ##### Richard Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### david Jul 23, 2025 #### Horreur à Edimbourg La réception est ouverte de 10:00 à 12:00 et de 14:00 à 22:00. On est arrivé à 13:00, une personne nous a ouvert la porte de l'hôtel, a dit qu’elle pouvait garder nos bagages jusqu’à l’ouverture de la réception. Quand on est revenu, la réceptionniste nous a dit qu’on était obligé de régler la chambre en espèce. J’ai voulu annuler mais elle m’a menacé en disant « ce n’est pas grave, nous récupéreront notre argent depuis le site de réservation via votre carte de crédit » J’étais obligé d’aller à un distributeur, tirer de l’argent et payer comptant. La chambre qu’elle nous a donné faisait à peine 6 m2! Est-il légal de louer des chambres si petites? Je sais que je devrais faire des recherches plus approfondies avant de réserver et je m’en veut énormément mais je pense que Hotels.com n’est pas totalement innocent non plus! Obliger les gens à payer cash en 2025 et obliger 2 personnes passer la nuit dans 6m2 avec ses valises est inacceptable. ![Vous êtes obligé de payer cash](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/71e40587-f16c-4760-81e6-51f29961d060-1753253649583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![La salle d’eau ne fait même pas 1m2](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/be639d4a-a118-46ba-9e42-3e30ff128f1d-1753253649589.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![La chambre pour 2 personnes et leurs valises](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/42c3c00a-da92-41d5-831f-c47f2176c0e8-1753253649008.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/54d497ad-e85c-4c90-a035-e788634e81a2-1753253648995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### david Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Colin Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities good value ##### Colin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yelva May 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Charmerende Hotel Centralt beliggende med gode pubber og spisesteder tæt på. Hotellet er småt, der er dog alt hvad vi havde brug for. Rent og pænt indenfor. Udvendig kan der godt bruges lidt på vedligeholdelse 😍 Søde og venlige personaler, som var klar til at hjælpe. Specielt er pubben Haymarket et besøg værd. Offentlig transport perfekt stoppesteder tæt på og med gratis Sporvogn til lufthavnen. 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