Kingsway Guest House

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Setting: Kingsway Guest House in Edinburgh is housed in a historic building, offering garden and city views. The property features a private garden and a seating area, providing a relaxing environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, work desks, and soundproofing. Guests enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Family rooms and bicycle parking are available. Dining Experience: An à la carte breakfast is served with local specialities, warm dishes, and juice. Special diet menus cater to vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs. Convenient Location: Located 18 km from Edinburgh Airport, the guest house is near attractions like the University of Edinburgh (1.8 km) and Edinburgh Castle (3 km). Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sopida
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s cleaned good location and not far from University. Bed is so comfy! Easy to park just in front of Guesthouse. Breakfast was good. Highly recommend”
Camilla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was lovely, the room immaculate, with a super comfy bed, and Lizzie was the most wonderful hostess. This far surpassed any expectations I'd had, and I would definitely come again. Brilliant location, and they really did think of...”
Marek
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Very nice and charming guest house operated by lovely hosts. Excellent breakfast.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely Guest house & Great hosts, I would definitely recommend staying here”
Lorna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was super, lovely area within walking distance of city centre. Plenty of parking, as we had arranged to check in after 9pm keys were waiting as emailed from the owners. Room was on second floor 2 flights of stairs not a problem and...”
Abigail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lizzie was a great host and made us feel instantly welcome. The room was lovely and spotless. The bed was very comfy. The breakfast in the morning was delicious! The added bonus of parking was great The guest house is about a 25 minute walk to the...”
Amy
Ireland Ireland
“Very enjoyable stay, cosy and clean, friendly hosts, great breakfast, walkable distance into town but also great bus connections so never waiting more than a few minutes. Would happily recommend to a friend.”
David
Denmark Denmark
“Very cute guesthouse, with a very clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast, good location for those coming by car to Edinburgh. (Because you can park and walk to the city). The hosts are super friendly and very attentive,”
Cathy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hosts were lovely and welcoming. The room was great.Clean accommodation. Beds were comfortable and an excellent hot breakfast !!! Wonderful xxx definitely recommend.”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were so friendly. Great breakfast with lots of choice. Very clean, lovely decor and comfortable. Home away from home. Thank you”

Hosted by Lizzie and Gary

10
Host review score
Lizzie and Gary
Kingsway is a stylish, comfortable guest house offering the warmest of welcomes and help to ensure guests have a great stay in Edinburgh. The Kingsway is a beautiful Victorian home retaining many original features, maintained to modern standards of comfort and facility. Off street private parking and electric vehicle charge points are available to guests during their stay, charged per kWh.
Your hosts Lizzie and Gary Scott have both lived all their lives in their hometown of Edinburgh and look forward to sharing their expansive knowledge of Scotland's capital city with you.
Located one mile south of Edinburgh's famous Old Town, Newington is a beautiful Edinburgh neighbourhood next to Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. Within 5 to 10 minutes walk of Kingsway there are many excellent restaurants, traditional pubs and services including laundrette, vintage shops, post offices, cafes, theatres and much more. Restaurants include a number of the top rated in the city such as Michelin star Condita, The Apiary, The Old Bell and Verdo. Your hosts at Kingsway are happy to share recommendations and assist with reservations.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Kingsway Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kingsway Guest House kindly requests that you inform them of your expected time of arrival.

Payment Information:

The guest house does not accept cheques.

Please inform Kingsway Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.