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The Guards Hotel

Property class: 3

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A building with a red and blue door, a flag, and a sign for 'The Charing Hotel'.
A wooden spiral staircase with ornate white railings and a patterned sofa in the foreground.
A room with a sofa, a wooden side table, a glass-top coffee table, a fireplace, and a radiator.
A formal dining room with high-backed booths, rectangular tables, and wall-mounted light fixtures.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a canopy. There is a chair and a small table in the room.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5DR
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a white duvet and a dark green throw blanket. There is a wooden nightstand between the beds with a lamp and a small table.

Double or Twin Room with Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

A view of a courtyard with a stone wall, a small garden, and a building with multiple windows.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table with towels, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark blue pillow, a bedside table with a cup and saucer, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 4 poster Suite

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a fireplace, and a television on a stand.

4 poster Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table, a dresser, a mirror, a painting, a television, and a radiator.

Basic Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Guards Hotel

This hotel features tour/ticket assistance and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Guards Hotel offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
During your stay at The Guards Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Dean Village
The Guards Hotel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Edinburgh hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: GBP 60 per stay for guests aged under 25 years old

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
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.

Property is also known as

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The Guards Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 295 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, within walking distance for the rugby at Murrayfield. Also on tram route to city centre, train station and airport. Spacious room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near train station. Clean and basic. The room was huge!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lady who checked us in was wonderful! The place was clean. It’s an old building and needs some TLC. The bed was springy. The shower didn’t have a curtain and the water pressure was low. Good location not too far from tourist attractions. Decent for one night stay to explore the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to city centre, kind and helpful staff. Opposite the hotel, there are Haymarket station and the stop for airport bus (airlink 100). The structure is old, the room was without window and the slighest noise could be heard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael Finne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Central, spacious cosy room, friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed on the top floor. Problems with the shower. Was told to run the water for 10mins, was a bit better. Can only be provided with one key card. Will only accept cash, so FYI those coming from overseas who don't use pounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok. Decent for a night. Emphasis on a night. Beds were clean but a little dusty. Toilet needs serious refurbishing the water pressure was abysmal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Judi

Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazingly kind and helpful. Letting us store our luggage at 1000 in a locked office so we could explore hands free until check in. They did their best to accomidate reasonable requests and were very pleasant. The room was extremely clean and the bed was comfortable. Now of course it is an old building so u can hear people when they are outside your door, bur incouls not hear any street noise. There are minor cosmetic issues. And the heat keeps off the chill but wont keep the room real warm on cold nights. Over all the flaws were minor, the character, convenience and price made this a winner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute boutique hotel. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and facilities were basic but good, other than a slow shower drain. Good job gaurds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service

Ideally Located

Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station. Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice but the mattress was too hard and it’s just too noisy being that close the main roads at Haymarket in an old building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEWART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service after a long journey very easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anh

The rooms were gross, paint peeling off the walls
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was central for every thing we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Price and good location, Just remember IT IS CASH ONLY
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, the room was huge. Can see its wearing down. Need update redecorate it. It doesn’t bother me. TV need update, unable to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Guards

Very cheap to stay in Edinburgh so if you don’t mind absolute basic stay then this is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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