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8.7 / 10 Guest Rating

Elder York Guest House

38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, gb

Elder York Guest House - main view

About the Property

Central Location in Edinburgh's New Town
The Elder York Guest House, just 500 meters from Princes Street, offers easy access to the city's main attractions. Situated in a Grade-A Listed building, some rooms boast charming period features.

Comfortable Accommodation with Breakfast
All rooms at The Elder York come equipped with tea/coffee facilities, a TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a continental or full Scottish breakfast in the dining room, with vegetarian and lighter options available upon request.

Convenient Access to Edinburgh's Landmarks
Within walking distance of Waverly Railway Station and iconic sites like Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument, The Elder York is the perfect base for exploring the city. Book now to experience Edinburgh's charm firsthand at The Elder York Guest House.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Please note that the guest house is located on the second floor and accessed by stairs only. There is no elevator at the property. Payment is taken on arrival.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. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.7
Excellent2255 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.2
Service9.0
Location9.0
Room Quality8.5
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.5
Food and Beverage9.0
Overall Experience8.8

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MagdalenazaZA
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

I only stayed one short night, but would recommend it for a longer stay too... Perfect location, easy access, comfortable rooms and great breakfast!

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ChristophdeDE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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Pérez SalcedoesES
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 31, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Murray is very kind, offers great local recommendations, and prepares delicious breakfasts. The location is also excellent, very close to several points of interest. 100% recommended!

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MichelleauAU
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 31, 2026

"Murray was a great host very informative & helpful. Breakfast was great. A lovely stay"

9.0

Great location

We were on the top floor. So glad that Murray was there to assist us & carried our bags up the stairs.

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GeraldcaCA
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 31, 2026

"Great location from which to base your exploration of Edinburgh"

9.0

We stayed two nights at the beginning of our trip and two nights at the end. Murray, our host, was very attentive and accommodating. He awaited our arrival when our flight was delayed by many hours, and made sure to point out the many things we could see and do. The location was perfect allowing us to walk everywhere we wanted to see. We were a 35 minute tram ride from the airport followed by a five minute walk. We were two blocks away from a Tesco Express and one block away from our favourite coffee shop, “The Square”. There were many options for food and drink nearby. Speaking of food and drink, the breakfasts were exceptional. Lots of choice, but go all in with the traditional full Scottish breakfast. All in all we were very happy with the Elder York Guest House.

My wife and I are experienced travellers and generally know what to expect, so while these were not deterrents to us, they might be to others. Being in an old building, there are a few flights of stairs to get to your accommodation. Also, for the same reason, the rooms are fairly small. But to us, this was not a problem, since we chose to be in the heart of the city. Based on other accommodations in the area, we feel the Elder York offers good value.

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AdideDE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 31, 2026

"Charmantes Haus, sehr freundlicher Murray, schöner Frühstücksbereich mit Scottish Breakfast :-)"

8.0

Der Empfang mit Murray war sehr freundlich, nett und hilfsbereit - sehr schön. Das Frühstück im "gediegenen" Frühstücksraum wurde von Ihm serviert und das empfand ich als sehr persönlich und nett. Das Zimmer war einerseits etwas klein, wie auch das Bad, aber was soll's - ich bin nur zum Übernachten und Duschen da. Das (typische alte Holz-) Fenster hatten wir hochgeschoben und auf Grund der zentralen Lage gab es damit Geräusche der Autos und Party Gänger - natürlich hätte ich das Fenster auch schließen können. Die Lage ist sehr gut, die Straßenbahn (vom Flughafen) hält in der Nähe, ansonsten ist Alles fußläufig erreichbar. Das Haus ist besonders, da historisch und damit im Treppenhaus und im Empfangsbereich durchaus beengt - ein altes Haus eben mit Einschränkungen, aber auch Charme.

Für ggf. gehbehinderte Menschen ist es auf Grund des Treppenhauses und der engen Räumlichkeiten m.E. nicht zu empfehlen. Dies ist nicht negativ gemeint (siehe oben) sondern nur eine sachliche Feststellung.

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DianachCH
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 31, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Sehr zentrale Lage. Alles in kurzer Gehdistanz zu erreichen. Murray war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sehr gutes Frühstück.

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IKUMAjpJP
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 30, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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LüthichCH
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 30, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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DaniëllenlNL
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 29, 2026

"Een prima guesthouse wanneer je de ligging, het ontbijt en een goede gastheer belangrijk vindt."

6.0

Murray is een erg goede en vriendelijke gastheer. De locatie is centraal en op loopafstand van old town. Het ontbijt is fantastisch.

De kamer is klein Het bed heeft een vrij harde matras. De douche is klein en verouderd De rolgordijnen zijn vies.

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