16 Pilrig Guest House

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Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, 16 Pilrig Guest House provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow and a rolled towel, a bedside lamp, and a small wooden stool.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with patterned bedding and a decorative wall sign that reads "it was all a dream."

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a hanging clothes rack, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Basic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh, 16 Pilrig Guest House is in the city center. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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16 Pilrig Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AJ

What's nearby

  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    5 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Pilrig St. Paul's Church
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Not Just Coffee
    5 min walk
  • The Walnut
    4 min walk
  • Otherworld Bar & Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Brass Monkey Leith
    2 min walk
  • Jiuding Chinese Takeaway
    4 min walk

About this property

16 Pilrig Guest House

  • Guesthouse near Princes Street
  • Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, 16 Pilrig Guest House provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at 16 Pilrig Guest House offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Free infant beds, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is 16 Pilrig Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 16 Pilrig Guest House on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $110, 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?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from midnight– 7:00 AM for a fee of GBP 10.

What time is check-out at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is 16 Pilrig Guest House located?

Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 mi (3 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

16 Pilrig Guest House Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. I was concerned about the self check-in, but it was easy and went very smoothly. The room is small, but it is very nice and updated and clean. A good location as well, walking distance to Old Town if you’re up for a longer walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern b&b in a great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Great find of a place

Great place to stay. Nice bed with very clean sheets. Breakfast was also great. Staff very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely B&B very charmed by clean and well located. Next to the tram and a lots of food options around and walkable. Close to the main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Typical small British B&B, but not family run. Rooms smallish but very clean. They have been renovated and the beds are super confortable. The staff was very kind, but breakfast was not included. The area offers cafes and plenty of public transport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would like to come back here again! Room is very comfy)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice and quiet, but room was too small

Nice, quiet location close to great restaurants. Service and cleanliness was good. Beds were comfortable. However, the size of the room we got for three adults was very small and the ceiling was slanted so it was hard to move around the room, and it made the room feel even smaller. We knew before going that we had a private bathroom that was out in the hallway which was clean and looked recently renovated, but it was very small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

This was a basic guest house, which did not serve breakfast. The room was clean and comfortable. We briefly saw the staff at check-in and check-out; otherwise, no real interaction with them. The house is a 2-minute walk to the tram, which was convenient to go into central Edinburgh. The noise level was a little high due to its proximity to Leith Walk, a busy street for buses and the tram.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very small but clean rooms which are sufficient for a city trip. Check in didn't work well unfortunately, we received the necessary information a day too late and even though we told them in advance we would arrive late in the evening, we were left at the front door for 10 minutes until somebody finally opened.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic and No Frills

Definitely a no frills stay. Located about 25 minutes (on foot) from the train station. They let us check in 15 min early. We asked for a cab at 4:30am they told us they would call one and ended up not doing that. There was no direction on what to do with the keys, so we left them in the room. The rooms were clean, but super small. I feel like I would have benefited from staying a little closer to the action. The price was pretty good and there are some places to eat near by, but it was a meh experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, comfortable and modern. Great location also.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All Good but it was hard to do my check in when I arrived
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good value guesthouse in centre of Edinburgh

Great location for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Modern room with private bathroom was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great....easy taxi access to downtown...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts are fantastic and so is facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank u!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its close to the center
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

This guest house is basic but well priced for Edinburgh and not far from the train / bus station. It is off Leith Walk and about 20 minutes walk from the main train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would book again!

Excellent. Lovely people. Shower was a bit fritzy temperature wise. Loved the frount garden! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and cute
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i booked room with private washroom but that was outside the room not attached but room is small as well other thing are ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good guess house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice place unfortunately the room was very smelly, it wasn’t quite a pleasure. The staff is helpful and friendly though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in nice area but it was hard to reach someone at initial check-in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023