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6.9 / 10 Guest Rating

Balmore Guest House

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, gb

Balmore Guest House - main view

About the Property

Charming Victorian Guest House

Modern En-Suite Rooms
Experience comfort and convenience in our updated rooms.

Ideal Location
Explore Edinburgh's top attractions within walking distance, including the iconic Edinburgh Castle and bustling Princes Street.

Ready to experience a delightful stay in the heart of Edinburgh? Book now to secure your room at our Victorian guest house!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

Only guests checked into the guesthouse may sleep there. Guests cannot allow others to stay in their room overnight. Rooms are cleaned between 10 am and 3 pm. If you arrive after 9 pm, Balmore House will add an additional fee to your bill.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

6.9
Good7751 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the good location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness4.9
Service8.4
Location7.9
Room Quality5.9
Amenities7.4
Value for Money6.4
Food and Beverage6.9
Overall Experience7.3

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T
Tom BuckleyieIE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Don’t stay here"

1.0

Absolutely nothing. Don’t book here based on what you see in the photos. What we saw was nothing like them.

On check-in we were taken from the guest house to another property further down the street and shown to a room that was visibly dirty, walls and floors dirty, pillows marked by goodness knows what, hair on the bed clothes, the patio door was hanging on by one hinge and didn’t close properly, gap beneath the door. Horrendous place. We immediately left and booked somewhere else it was so poor and not secure. Lost our booking fee but my daughter was in tears she was too frightened to stay there as it was filthy and she was afraid someone could come in through the patio door.

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M
MonicaitIT
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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JerodusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

The room was simple but clean. The price was good as well as proximity to the airport. The view was nice but each room is unique so some may not have the same view.

The shower drain was clogged and the beds were ok. It was newly furnished which was great as we read previous reviews that mentioned cleanliness issues but we did not experience any. There was a lot of road noise that kept us awake at night.

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Jean PaulbeBE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Zeer goed"

9.0

Rustige ligging geen lawaai

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DianneusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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GabrielusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Good"

5.0

Great location for walking to the Grassmarket and the Royal mile

Not a clean room, smelled a little moldy, staff never came to remove our used towels and I had to go ask the staff for them each time.

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JenniferusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Great experience"

10.0

Great central location, very comfortable and clean. Staff was helpful.

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RahelahrHR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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AmandagbGB
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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SkyegbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Was simply brilliant accommodation

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