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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

3.0 star property

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SD
  • Place, Craigmillar Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Infirmary
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

Guesthouse in Edinburgh with a golf course
A golf course, express check-in and express check-out are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Royal Infirmary. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a golf course.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course and hiking/biking trails
  • 8 minutes by car from Edinburgh Castle and 5 minutes from University of Edinburgh
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh offers its guests a golf course. WiFi is free in public spaces. Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh also features a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 312 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Warren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The Wi-Fi facilities were sub-standard. The host intends to review the setup
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location with easy bus access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian, Parkdale

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok staff was excellent location was way to far from anything if you didn't have your own car public spaces need to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil, Ghaziabad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cat

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t book here!

The place is in very poor condition. The decor is bad - ripped curtains, ripped carpets, broken lamps, dirty bathroom. There is no one to greet you or to contact. There are police notices everywhere. I’ve had to supply my ID - and don’t know why.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARISMA

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

Cheap and cheerful.Clean.Value for money

A nice place to stay for a night. No frills. Clean and tidy. Parking for a couple of cars to the rear, but these are tight spaces. Bus stop right outside will take you into the city centre (about a 20 min bus journey). Tea and coffee/shampoo and conditioner supplied. Breakfast was continental and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Edinburgh August’25

After completing their pre check in stating expected arrival time we got to the venue but hadn’t had any communication giving access codes to enter, redid the check in again giving updated time as in situ after trying to call, went to answer machine, then reply to the text stating that no one could take my message. After the new arrival time I did finally get a text giving me the access codes and where to collect my key from for our room. The keys are hung with your name and room number on a rack down the hall. Parking is free and luckily wasn’t busy as only 3 spots to the rear but does have room for 2/3 cars along the front. Carpets are looking tired, especially going up the stairs, but this doesn’t affect your stay. Opened the door to our room and first thing that hits you is the smell of damp, this I believe comes from the bathroom which I don’t feel is sufficiently ventilated by the extractor fan as it has no windows as both room and bathroom situated in the roof/attic. Once in the room the smell does become less noticeable but we only spent about 8/9 hours in the room, mostly sleeping. Beds are comfortable but you can’t walk across the floor without making so much noise as every floorboard seems to creak. Breakfast is included and served in the conservatory area, continental breakfast is available and you are also offered tea/coffee and roast by the staff next to a busy road so not the quietist of places but was convenient for our trip, probably wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cobwebs everywhere, dirty carpet, spiders, headboards shedding faux leather furniture n the pillows. Dirty walls, dirty throw pillows, mold in the shower. Would not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable bed, lovely staff, and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
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).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No staff on premise. Phoned and was unable to talk to an actual person, only automatic responses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andres, Burlington

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mathew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Massively overpriced, run down could clearly hear people in other rooms. Extremely disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pawel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel did not respond to messages before I arrived when I was considering an extra night. I completed check in online well in advance and gave a check in time of 15.00. When I arrived at 14.50 I had still received no info re door codes, room key etc. The door was locked. I rang the doorbell which said leave a message. I sent several messages on the chat app. All showed as seen by receiver. No response. I rang the phone number. Answerphone.A few minutes later I received a text asking me what I wanted. I replied I had been waiting outside for nearly an hour. A text came through with entry instructions and I was able to access my room. Breakfast was included but read the small print...cooked breakfast extra and needed to be ordered in advance. Next day I checked in to Travel Lodge. Not much more expensive and far better value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not given an access code to get in the front door. The room was tiny and dirty. Throw the cushions in the bin-they are disgusting! Breakfast was ordinary. Very expensive and not worth it. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with group
Very small room toilet did not flush
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed and the women serving breakfast were the best part. Then it is a steep decline to the rest. The worst is the cleanliness and disrepair. Like another reviewer I saw spiders and their webs. There was mold in the bathroom and bedroom. The carpet was disgusting. The walls were dirty and scuffed. The internals of the heater in the bathroom is covered in caked on dust. Finally the title of the listing is misleading. Yes it is near the castle but as a description of the area not the property. The castle park is across the road but the castle is not in sight. Arden house has a lot to offer but it needs some TLC and updated descriptions.
Scuffs on the wall and dirty carpet edges.
Rusty heater
Mold in shower pan. Also at the handle and ceiling.
Mold on ceiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

S

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would give this one a miss

Unfortunately the Guest House requires updating in a very poor state of repair, cleanliness an issue and facilities are poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoltan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is excellent to me. I've read some of the comments here about the place is being old.. well all I want is a place to sleep over cause I will be exploring Scotland all day and this place is perfect to me. Location, its about 20 to 30 mins by bus when going to City Center. Bus stop is very near the place. Only few steps away. About the service, its very good. I encountered some minor problem upon check in and I reported it immediately and they take action very quick. I have to commend them on that. They serve free breakfast and the staff are very accomodating. Surely will book here again when I go back to Scotland. It is worth it what you pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025