Cambridge House

Location: 8, Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP, Edinburgh, GB

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Luggage storage
• Wheelchair accessible
• Golfing nearby
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Upper floors accessible by stairs only
• Stair-free path to entrance

Rooms Available

• Double room with external bathroom

  1 Double Bed

  97 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Practical - Desk

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Bedsheets provided

• Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  1 Twin Bed

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Practical - Desk

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

• Double Room

  1 Double Bed

  108 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Plasma TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Practical - Desk

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• Max (4/5): - For the cost we paid, the windows barely closed. The mirrors where falling apart from being so old hardly anything was spent on modernisation or maintenance. The shower leaked and went everywhere but where it should. The last time there was any kind of maintenance or a fresh bit of decorating was way back in Conor clouds time. Would rather pay a bit more and get better conditions. The only and I mean only good thing for this place was the location. Most attractions where in walking distance. No info on where to park. All the site have was generic answers for parking. Boone answers the phone when you have a question, and when you type in on there search page you don’t get any help what so ever. Book at your own risk
• Verified traveler (4/5): Not a serious place. Avoid unless it’s very cheap - Being denied check-in at 2:40pm even though the room was long ready, with the door closed in my face after being told in broken English to wait in the street for 20 more minutes was not the highlight of my stay (the problem was solved when I insisted and someone more senior showed up and let me get my key and move on — but still, this gave me a very sour taste).
• Terese (10/5): - It has a traditional charm that I like. it’s in a quiet neighbourhood.
• Francois (6/5): - The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was convenient. The room was clean but in need of redecorating. Tatty curtains, furniture in need of repair.
• Thomas (6/5): - I was disappointed that when we got a double room, only one seat was available, and no one on hand to answer the bell ( after 9pm) to get me another one. I also felt the staff member was indifferent to me. I did get a decent night's sleep. you wanted feedback, take note of my comments. Btw I thought the shower was excellent.
• Jennifer (8/5): - Convenient location. Easy to find. Pleasant welcome
• Robert (10/5): - Had trouble with Taxis finding Hotel, otherwise fine
• Ian Campbell (6/5): - Yes
• GAEL (6/5): - Très bien pour une nuit ou deux.
• GAEL (6/5): - A 30 minutes à pied du centre et à 2 minutes du tram. Chambre petite, veillote mais propre et pas chauffée en début de ce mois de Mai. Le personnel est sympathique. Tres bien pour une nuit ou deux.
• steven (8/5): - The room was fine although very compact
• Shelley (6/5): Not my favorite, but relatively inexpensive - Low ceiling over one side of double bed made me feel claustrophobic. Room was small, but bathroom was fine. Street was torn up with construction. Had to wake up narrow stairs with luggage.
• Patricia (10/5): - It's close to public transportation . It's a quiet residential area. The only issue was the construction site that didn't allow my driver leaving me at the right place. However this was not the property fault. I liked that my room had all the amenities. Also, the lady was very nice.
• Kenneth (8/5): - It was ideally located near the tram system; in order to easily move around Edinburgh/Leith.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Loistava sijainti - Budjettiystävällinen majoitus loistavalla sijainnilla. Ihan raitiovaunupysäkin vieressä, joten kulku keskustaan, kaikille nähtävyyksille ja lentokentälle käy sujuvasti. Kiva, rauhallinen ja turvallinen alue, josta löytyy myös kahviloita, ravintoloita ja kauppoja. Huoneen kunto vastasi odotuksia ja on jo parhaat päivänsä nähnyt. Huone oli kuitenkin siisti, ja WC ja suihku toimivat. Se riitti meille vallan mainiosti! Huone siivottiin sekä kahvi- ja teetarpeet täydennettiin päivittäin. Äänieristystä ei juurikaan ole eli kaikki äänet kantautuu viereisistä huoneista, mutta ei tämä ehkä bilettäjien ykkösvalinta olekaan - ja hyvä niin! :) Voin suositella Cambridge House lämpimästi ja majoittuisin itsekin uudelleen.
• francis (10/5): - Great room
• Kichhu (10/5): - Good place for budget friendly stay.
• Phil (6/5): A good price hotel - An OK hotel with the basics covered
• Lorena (10/5): - Local tranquilo e próximo a pontos de ônibus e trem.
• Philip (8/5): Nice room in quiet location. - Nice small room, minor issue was only one small coffee cup, and there was an empty/used milk container on the windowsill. Cozy, very good shower and nice big TV. Quiet location.
• Connie (10/5): - Great location, rooms very clean, would recommend
• Ian (4/5): A Bed for the night - Basic affordable accommodation on a night where Edinburgh prices were sky high
• Keely (6/5): - There was black mold in the shower growing. It was not cleaned in the three days we were there. Wifi was spotty and didn’t work half the time.
• Vinh (2/5): - The quilt got hair of some one .the quilt is not have quilt cover / only a bed sheets how come is like this?? No WiFi I won't use this again . never again
• Gea (6/5): - Prima voor 1 overnachting, maar het is onpersoonlijk en ongezellig. Geen ontbijt mogelijk.
• Rae (8/5): - Location reflected the ambience of the area.
• Jimmy (4/5): Okej - Litet rum med egen toalett men den låg utanför rummet, duger för nån natt, nära spårvagn
• DERRICK (6/5): - The room we rented was very basic, clean, and tidy. The place over all is a little worn but for one night and the price it was what we expected. The website says a Continental breakfast is included BUT there is only coffee and tea in the room.
• Verified traveler (2/5): - I don’t think walking across three room in towel to the bathroom
• Susan (8/5): - Reception was great. And very accommodating. Just needs a little sprucing up. New beds and pillows and carpet would be lovely. We needed a place to stay for 1 night and it fit that purpose. I left my electric toothbrush there and was able to retrieve it the next day. Very much appreciated.
• Edwina (6/5): - Could do with updating,very basic,not enough hanging clothes space.
• Lilla (6/5): - It is an okay place to stay, easy access to the central and the shore. It is nice and warm and the rooms are getting cleaned daily. You can arrange a highland tour from the city which is great. There is a couple bakery and coffee shop around but our fav was artisan coffee on the corner for breakfast. We arrived after 10pm, we did called them to let them know. We had to pay 10£ for which is not a problem and we knew that we have to, but because of that or something else, not sure but staff wasn’t particularly friendly. What we also noticed is that the room key opens the entry door too so not sure if others coulndn’t come into our room if they wanted too. For sure one evening the light was on and our chair was in the middle of the room which we didn’t leave like that. But nothing was missing so we didn’t complain. We were at the basement and internet was barely working. Parking is hard to figure out unless you come on a weekend. We booked a private parking not far from there for a day which was about 7£.
• Jennifer (10/5): Perfect for what I needed - It was everything I needed for a 4 day stay in Edinburgh. It’s right on a bus line and the tram is easy to walk to. Everything was clean and the bed was fantastic. I’ll happily stay here again.
• lynette (8/5): - Hotel in a good location with friendly staff. In need of some updating, but comfortable with good amenities (a great shower). Only criticism is there's only one key used for all the doors so you need to carry your valuables.
• John (10/5): - Nice and comfortable
• Leonardo (10/5): - The bed was very comfortable, had a nice sized smart tv, and bathroom with all the amenities. The shower in particular was amazing. A nice waterfall shower with very hot water. Area is safe, quiet, and near the bus stops.
• Verified traveler (4/5): Maybe not so good choise - The hotel was Ok, but I could’nt sleep because of the noises when somebody try to open and closing door all the time. It was really terrible feeling, like someboby tried to come to my room.
• kathy (4/5): - This room looked nice in the photo but was in the basement down a staircase difficult to maneuver with luggage. The room's walls were marked up and needed a fresh coat of paint, and the door and woodwork also needed a coat of paint. The bathroom had nothing to hang anything on and the bedroom had no mirror. There also was no TV. The price of $227 for the night was ridiculous.
• Cheryl (8/5): - I was needing accommodation for one night only. This property is perfect if you require a clean, quiet place to sleep that’s close to the tram.
• MAURICE (8/5): - Weekend stay for cultural event. Very conveneient location for nightlife ,eating and shops
• Robert (8/5): - The single room is a bit tight as is the en suite, but kept clean and the shower is good. The city centre is walkable and will have a tram system nearby on the Leith Walk when it’s finished. Parking ok on the street and is free.
• Maximillian (8/5): - A great place to stay if you’re traveling alone.
• Aksara (4/5): - Need to ring the bell and wait in front of door for checking in. Wifi is not stable.
• Josh (10/5): - Really good for the price, was a little bit out of the city centre but couldn’t complain. Staff were friendly, although there English didn’t seem very strong. Otherwise would recommend for anyone
• Monica (2/5): - The room was not we booked. The toilet was broken & though they knew it was broken,the didnt fix it or offer a different room. Eventually we were moved to the room we booked. Staff were unhelpful & abrupt.
• Claire (6/5): - Nous savions que la chambre serait miniscule. Donc Ok. Par contre, les toilettes qui fuient, la douche qui fuit, la poignée de la fenetre qui nous reste dans la main, internet intermittent...moyen! On y a quand meme passé 15jours. Le quartier etait super par contre.
• Jagriti (8/5): - Ok
• philip (10/5): - Cheap, close to the center, friendly staff
• Glendale (4/5): - We arrived early and were told we could check in early for an extra £10. We declined and left our luggage with everyone else’s and just hoped that no one took our stuff because we also had to pick out our own stuff when we got back to check in. Our bathroom was dedicated to our room which was ok, but anyone else could have easily used it. Also, someone took our towels out and we didn’t have them when we really needed them to get ready for a wedding. Our stuff was still in there and the towels were hanging so we’re not sure why they were taken. We followed the rules to try and get someone so we could get new towers by going outside and ringing the doorbell and waiting but no one came to help us. To that point, the sign on the door with the “once” underlined best exemplifies the entire experience with this property. “DEAR GUEST, PLEASE RING THE BELL ONCE AND WAIT PATIENTLY OUR STAFF TO COME AND DEAL WITH YOU. THANK YOU”
• Christine (8/5): 2.5/5 - Parking: Off-site. First come, first serve basis. Staff: Well-informed but looks like in a hurry. Check-in time is not until 10pm. We arrived past 9pm. ID is needed upon checking in with forms to fill-up. No proper check-in reception. Briefing in the ground floor. If a staff is needed, numbers are in placed beside the door, and to ring the door bell. In-house staff is reachable. Room: We are in room number 1. First floor, non-smoking, double bed. The room is cramped but okay. Around 5m in space. One chair is available. Bed is big and comfy. It occupies most of the space. Tea/coffee are available. Heater is old and takes time to work. No aircon, just windows. With tv. Well lit. With small bedside table and lamp. Mirror is half a person’s size just near the door. CR: Clean. No toiletries provided. Towels available. Toilet rolls avaible. Heater is working but it takes some time to get hot. Rating of 2.5/5: Good enough to stay for a night.
• Verified traveler (4/5): Meh - Lamps wouldn’t turn on , one socket you couldn’t even plug a plug into , shower kept going cold all the time , the tv wasn’t even working right , had to change my days because of work and they refused to give me a refund.
• Brittany (8/5): Good value - Good value, good location - walking distance to a lot of great spots. Bed was okay. Outdated decor. Walls were rather thin.
• Richard (10/5): - Great value, Very clean and comfortable.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Clean, comfortable, decent location - Lovely, friendly hotel. Would be happy to stay here again
• Rae (10/5): - Great location at v busy time of year so great to have early check in, free on street parking and no hassle.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Clean and tidy room, we had trouble parking as we checked in late, but apart from that everything was good.
• Michelle (8/5): Friendly clean cheap getaway - This was a last minute trip to the Fringe so was very limited in choice. Rate was reasonable compared to other choices. We had a very comfortable bed and clean and pleasant room with a private bathroom across the hallway which was not ideal but was reflected in the price and was made clear at time of booking. Staff very friendly. Parking is on the street and there seemed ample spaces. 20 min walk to Edinburgh but loads of buses also. Recommend if you want a cheap getaway.
• Hazel P. (8/5): Our Stay at Cambridge House - Central Pilrig. Plenty places to eat, shop, and visit. Easy to walk to City or Leith. Nice quiet street. Enjoyed our visit.
• Verified traveler (8/5): very noisy in the morning, but great hotel. - fantastic area and very close to local shops and attractions.the room was spacious enough and very clean. the bed was comfy but could do with an extra pillow.but the only problem was in the morning the walls are very thin and you can hear everything. the shower the toilet and talking in the corridor as the bed is right next to the door. i think because its a couples many that stay we where lucky that there was no noise on a night time. but for the price and how close it is we would stay again but maybes choose a different room.
• Sandra (6/5): - We were room 8 in basement, room really small, not a proper double bed but clean, problem was bathroom was across the landing and although only for us was not great during the night. We didn't know this was the case. Location is good for playhouse and room was warm and clean. Suppose for money we paid it was ok but we won't return.
• Andrew (10/5): Excellent value for money - It is not very fancy but for the money in Edinburgh it is amazing value. Friendly no hassle check in, i had a small but comfortable en suite room. The location is fantastic, 15-20 mins walk into the very centre of Edinburgh and free parking outside the B and B. If you want high end luxury this isn't right for you but if you want excellent value for money and easy hassle free stay in a central location this is the business.
• Danielle (6/5): Good location but dated very Small rooms - Lovely receptionist and good location however the room and hotel was very small and stuffy, tiny rooms and bathroom. Hotel was very hot with no fans or reception cover at night. Hotel was also very noisy early in the morning so didn't get any sleep. Bathroom was modern but a bit scruffy with scuffs in the shower and on tiles.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - We had a very pleasant stay, the room was comfy and we enjoyed our stay.
• Maria (8/5): Nice room with a great shower - The guest house was a little difficult to find but it was a nice little room with a great shower.
• Verified traveler (8/5): EDINBURGH_CAMBRIDGE HOUSE_RM1 - Value room, free street parking, 15 min. walk to Playhouse, cinema, shopping and restaurants, 5 min. walk to convenience store (co-op/market), £5 Uber to Royal Mile, £6 for WiFi, upstairs ensuite, double bed, full length mirror, hairdryer, 19” (approx.) flatscreen tv, teapot, underbed storage, wardrobe connected to desk, chair, one nightstand, liquid handsoap, shampoo, body wash, generous water pressure, ceiling waterfall shower head, scuffed shower floor, community bathroom shares bedroom wall, window shutters open completely for fresh air, two pillows, one comforter, breakfast for a fee, check-in at 2 pm, check-out at 11 am, friendly staff.
• CK (4/5): No hot water, stained sheet & broken tv! - We stayed for 2 nights in this B&B whilst visiting Edinburgh. On our first evening there, after a day of travelling - I couldn't shower as the temperature dial wouldn't twist and it was on it's hottest setting! We asked the woman at the reception desk if someone could come and look at it, and after about 30 minutes (15 of that was him trying to fix the wrong - perfectly working dial), we had the ability to change the temp, however, we had to leave for our dinner reservation. We had also asked them to have a look at our TV as it wouldn't turn on and the buttons on the side of the TV were against the wall - making it impossible to see what you were pressing. That evening, when we went to shower (we had just got engaged and were planning on going for a very fancy meal) - we found that we had no hot water in the shower or the taps. After having a long day of walking, and wanting to look lovely for our dinner - I was again, unable to shower prior to going for dinner. The woman behind the desk said that they had turned on the heater and we should have water soon. We didn't then get any hot water and even the next morning we had cold showers. I ended up not being able to shower AT ALL whilst staying here. Unfortunately, the staff didn't see how important this was to us and didn't quite seem to grasp why we were upset. Even though they offered to give us some of our money back - there was no one to be seen and I had to give my key to the cleaner - meaning I got no money back.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Heating - Room was clean. But the heating was terrible we couldn't sleep. It was so hot. Could not breath. Didn't complain because it was just one night. But we won't come back.
• Deborah (8/5): - Was warm and good for the price. I just wanted somewhere for one night close a venue and it was fine for my needs.
• Mason (4/5): 2 Star Accommodation - ESL speaking host checked us in, friendly, never saw her again. Every door in the house was closed the entire time we were there. We did hear people come in after us, could hear every word they said for about 30 min at 10pm. The aroma of curry existed upon arrival and flared up at each meal. The ensuite was carved out of a closet, you had towels hanging over your head on the toilet, had to step in and lean over the toilet to close the door behind you, had to close the door to get to the shower behind the door. Towels were so old and non-luxurious, grey. 2 flat pillows provided. Visibly clean (didn't want to inspect too closely), heat was turned off during the day, warm at night, hot water, amenities were sufficient. Squeeky floor boards. Felt uncomfortable in the neighborhood, just off the main Leith Walk. Sufficient for our purposes. Overall this is a 2 star Accommodation.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Basic room, comfortable and warm (during colder months). Good access to public transport and close to food and shops.
• mei (8/5): nice small hotel - this hotel is very small, like a house, the location of it is good.
• Jakey (8/5): Perfect room in a good location - The room was really clean and modern with a nice newly installed or well kept bathroom. The room and bathroom weren't massive, but it was perfect for a one night stay. The hotel was situated about a mile from the main town centre, so it's a bit of a walk to the main shops, but nothing too taxing.
• Allison (4/5): - Not a happy person was expecting a lot better for £156 a night don't know where the 3 stars come from wouldn't give it 1 and the price did not include breakfast to say I am disappointed is an understatement. First time booking with hotels. Com and will certainly will be my last place is a joke
• Henry (4/5): Mixed Review - We found the bed too small for two people. If we had it to do over, we certainly would have chosen a room with two single beds. Also, the shower seemed to have two settings: hot and extremely hot. Everything else, including the price, was all right.
• Simon (10/5): Very nice hotel in quiet area. - Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Awesome rain shower. Clean. Only issue was the angle of the roof in the room going too close to the bed, leaving little space for a second person's head. I was alone ao could not care less. For this price you will not get any better. This hotel is really good.
• Verified traveler (10/5): The shower and bed were awesome! - Girlfriend picked the place as it looked cosy and cute. Don't believe I truly net any staff besides at check in. The shower is amazing, best I've ever used and the bed was great too, warm, firm mattress and good bounce for night time activities... Besides the continental breakfast being terrible it was a good stay.
• ace (4/5): Breakfast ? from 8 til 9 ? a piece of toast ... - not really a bed and breakfast ... just a room .. and breakfast ?? only between 8 and 9 am ...couldnt get a piece of toast at 9.30 .. am on holiday so who is up at 8 to eat ??
• Verified traveler (6/5): Suitable for a day. - I just stayed for the night between a business meeting and a touring day. It met just that purpose. Breakfast costs extra. The room was warm and cozy.
• Joseph (10/5): Cant find a fault - Lovely little place had everything we needed, excellent location to walk into city centre each day, shopping centre nearby and plenty of cute spots for nice breakfast. Staff were really friendly
• Gordon (6/5): Probably not stay again - Reasonably sized room with usual facilities No cooked breakfast option Small bathroom Bed was quite hard which didn't suit me
• Verified traveler (8/5): Nice hotel close to city centre - 10 minute walk into the city centre not too expensive, very clean. If you want to be picky then there are a few minor bits but we only needed the room to sleep and shower and it was very comfortable and fulfilled our needs adequately. I would recommend if you fancy a short break in Edinburgh.
• Verified traveler (4/5): edinbrough middle of town - Bed against the wall. Window latch broken. No lace curtain on Window so had to keep black out curtain closed during the day light. Land lady nice enough though.
• Rossen (6/5): Good guesthouse in Edinburgh - Very good and friendly service by the reception lady. The room was nice, warm and clean. A smell of mild was coming from the bathroom. That was quite disappointing. that there were two normal pillows and two cushions that were small and obviously their cases don't get changed new guests. Both my wife and I were not impressed by this fact. I politely asked the reception lady and being very friendly and helpful she brought two pillows to the room for us.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Value for money - smoking area right underneath our window and noisy up until about 1am. Bed a bit creeky but other than that fine and not bad value for money. Owner very helpful
• Karandeep (4/5): 4 Nights in Edinburgh - Room are pretty small and washroom even smaller. Beds make noise each time you turn in sleep. In addition, sloppy roof kept on hitting our heads.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Great value - For a friends getaway weekend on a budget this place is great value and I would book again. The only negative that I would point out is that the mattress is like a lying on a chopping board.
• Dory (2/5): A very mediocre stay - Upon arrival at hotel we were greeted with local signs warning of parking restrictions in local area, when queried the duty manager wasn't very helpful, this fact we felt should have been communicated to guests prior to arrival. Our room was very compact, the En-suite ludicrously so, and the pillows were as flat and welcoming as a pool table. The room window didn't fit very well and only fastened on one side due to poor fitting. One side of the bed had very limited headroom due to the profile of ceiling/dorma window. Over all, a budget room for obvious reasons, which unfortunately spoiled a visit to an otherwise fablious city.
• glyn (8/5): great hotel good area - a very pleasant stay close to the city centre i have been to edinburgh many times before and have always enjoyed my stays.
• Eryk (10/5): Very satisfied - Host very kind and helpful, enjoyed the stay. Bed in one of the rooms not very luckily displaced (under a hatched ceiling) but still comfortable. Bathroom squeezed in the room, a bit difficult access to facilities. Room and house absolutely clean, area with free parking on street(if found a space), 10-15min walk from city centre, couple of buses operating on the nearby street make it easier to get to a destination. Overall satisfied and willing to come back next time. Great price2quality ratio.

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