Lauderville Guest House

4.0 star property

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10 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding
Garden
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mayfield Road,52, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2NH
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room (Four Poster)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room (No Lift Access)

  • Hill view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (No Lift Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room (No Lift Access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lauderville Guest House

A fridge in a common area, laundry facilities and a computer station are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden.
Lauderville Guest House offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Lauderville Guest House, you'll be within walking distance of Grassmarket. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a computer, laundry facilities and a shared fridge
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Grassmarket and a few minutes from University of Edinburgh
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The business-friendly Lauderville Guest House also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1884
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours vary.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 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 lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Lauderville Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 290 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host and great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff in a wonderful period building.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and well situated B&B with accomodating hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay ... breakfasts were delicious. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, and a clean and safe space. Great neighborhood too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

REIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had great stays. good location, breakfast and hospitality. Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Dellien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was very cozy to stay here, Simon is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Very pleasant stay

A very pleasant guest house. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Simon was an awesome host! Could not ask for better place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Lauderville Guesthouse

Simon was a wonderful host. The room was clean and breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks to Simon for its warm wellcome,excellent brekfast and nicely decorated and spatious room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dione

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best bed and breakfasts I’ve ever stayed at. Rooms are super cute and clean and the area is convenient but still quiet, and safe. Simon and his team are also incredible and the breakfast is so good!! I can’t get enough of this place and would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would stay again

Amazing stay! Clear, comfortable, great service and fantastic location not far from a wide variety of restaurants. Also well connected by public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This B&B not only met our expectations but surpassed them. Simon was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mr Philip J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, in easy reach if city centre, accommodation clean and modern above expectations nothing was to much hassle for Simon (owner) highly recommended. Can't wait for next time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay , 30, minutes from the town centre , walking. Lovely breakfast. Would definitely stay at this B & B again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable guesthouse with a warm, family-run atmosphere. Breakfast was tasty, and Simon, the host, was super friendly and helpful. It’s located just outside the city center, but only an 8-minute bus ride away — quiet and convenient. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Excellent Accommodation

Excellent accommodation and within walking distance of Edinburgh city centre. Simon and his family made us feel very welcome and we would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a convenient location to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the decor in the room. Simon went above and beyond to look after me. Great service and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not have asked for a better stay at the Lauderville Guest House. The property was pristine but has a homey feeling. Breakfast was impeccable. Simon and his family are truly amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Nice windows. Good parking. Friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nicely decorated, quiet neighborhood. Property is close enough to walk to all the famous sights in Edinburgh highly recommend if visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL - CHARMING SERVICE - GREAT FOOD & ROOM WAS SPOTLESS.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023