Kingsley Edinburgh
Location: 30 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PS, Edinburgh, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Charming Bed & Breakfast in Edinburgh
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary parking, English breakfast, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Cozy Rooms: Stay in one of our 6 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and daily housekeeping.
Prime Location: Located near top attractions like the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Vaults.
Book a delightful stay at Kingsley Edinburgh and immerse yourself in the beauty of Edinburgh.
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Street parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
- Free English breakfast
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Rooms Available
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Double Room, Ensuite, Ground Floor
1 Double Bed
430 sq feet, located on the ground floor
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - A pillow menu and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Location - ground floor
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Double Room (Superior King Room)
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Twin Room, Private Bathroom
1 Twin Bed
172-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Family Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
323 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - A pillow menu and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Single Room, Ensuite
1 Twin Bed
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
-
Double Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
172 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - A pillow menu and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
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Triple Room, Ensuite
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
237 sq feet
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - A pillow menu and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), electrical adapters/chargers, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Pillow menu
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
Guest Reviews
- Mauricio Alves (10/5): - Quarto limpo e organizado, Wi-Fi funciona bem e o café da manhã suficiente.
- Jemima (10/5): Quiet, convenient location - We really enjoyed our stay with Alan and Alison (and Mr Tom). The room was the perfect size for us, with a modern bathroom, plenty of closet space, and a comfy bed. The breakfast options worked well for us, with Alan cooking breakfast items as requested. Several buses stop almost at the front door of the property; it was straightforward to get almost anywhere in the city. There were several restaurants and grocery stores a 10-15 walk from the B&B (also accessible by bus). We’d happily stay there again!
- Jason (8/5): - Nice B&B and convenient to the city with a bus stop a minute away.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Enjoyable stay - I very much enjoyed staying here. The room was perfectly clean and neatly decorated. The bed was incredibly comfortable and I slept well. Warm welcome and excellent breakfast too. Would be very happy to stay again.
- Luca (8/5): Perfect base to stay in Edinburgh - Lovely B&B, close to the city, friendly hosts with great recommendations and a fantastic breakfast. Just what we needed as a base for our stay in Edinburgh over Christmas! Parking is free but it is on a nearby street parking.
- Jocelyn (10/5): - The host is very kind and hands on. The room is spotless. Breakfast is freshly made. Bus stop is so near. Highly recommended!!
- Michael (10/5): - Lovely place and very clean! Would highly recommend.
- Samantha Jane Harbon (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay, the room was clean and facilities just what we needed. Breakfast options were amazing. Alan is a lovely host , with Allison working hard behind the scenes. Tom is a friendly dog , lovely to be welcomed with a wagging tail, very well mannered. We most certainly will be returning. Thank you for a lovely stay.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Good experience - I like the location. The bus is just next to the house. The responsable gave us some information about the famous attractions in Edinburgh. He has a dog called Tom. He's very friendly. It was the first time i wasn't scared of a dog. I noticed just that the room isn't warm enough. But in general i liked the experience
- Victoria (10/5): - The property was ideal for transport to all parts of Edinburgh and the various attractions. Our hosts Allan and Alison were very welcoming and helpful the food was very good and our room was clean and comfortable. we would recommend Kingsley Guest House.
- Sacha (10/5): - A Beautiful B&B in a beautiful area, our room was lovely and very welcoming. Great location, just a quick bus ride into The Royal Mile. We loved our stay at Kingsley. Alan was a lovely host and cooks a beautiful breakfast. Also a special mention to Mr Tom, who is the sweetest house member.
- Céline (8/5): Guest house tres agréable - Séjour très agréable dans cette maison d’hôte typique victorienne …quartier calme résidentiel à 1/2 heure à pied du centre ville …desserte de bus à 30 mètres Petit déjeuner correct avec du sans gluten pour notre fille . Informations données d’Allan qui est très serviable , à recommander
- Sam (10/5): - Allen was a very hospitable host. I was glad he was willing to help me understand new things that as a first time out of the US traveler had difficulty with. Breakfast was prepared in a timely manner, and filling. I highly recommend.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Lovely stay - My favorite part about this location was Tom, the springer spaniel. The place was nice, breakfast was lovely, and the location was only a 20-25 min walk from the city center. Alan was welcoming and helped get my suitcase up the stairs. All in all a very pleasant stay. I would recommend. (You may want to ask for a tutorial on the shower, I didn't and I ran out of water)
- SCOTT (10/5): - Well presented B&B with excellent rooms, service and great value. My room was very well decorated, modern and extremely clean. Very comfy beds, good amenities and a first rate breakfast service. Cant go wrong. Highly recommended.
- Bryan (10/5): - I can't say enough great things about The Kingsley. The location is amazing, with just a quick bus ride taking you all over Edinburgh. The hosts' hospitality and local knowledge was second to none and they saved us a lot of searching and time when it came to our day trips. Breakfast was wonderful and offered a lot of high-quality options, all freshly prepared by Alan each day. The room was comfy and clean, and the house itself had a lot of Victorian character and charm. Highly recommended.
- Andrey (10/5): - The hotel was very clean, cosy and comfortable! We enjoyed the time that we've spend there! Alan and Allison were very kind and friendly - they can provide very good tips about what you can visit in the city.
- Sasha (10/5): - The bus stops right outside every few mins for easy transport into town center (about 2 miles away). Nearest pub for food/drink is about a 15 min walk away. Staff were lovely and very helpful and made us feel very welcome - would definitely stay here again!
- John (6/5): - We both enjoyed our stay with you all good food and pleasant company.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Good place to stay - Very friendly owner. We had a great experience, let down only by having to park in a nearby road.
- Raul (6/5): Clean and comfortable B&B with good breakfast - Clean and comfortable B&B with good cooked to order breakfast and attentive hosts. Walking distance (25 mins +) to the city centre, also serviced by main bus routes with easy access to restaurants/cafes and located in a nice and safe area. I wouldn’t recommend for business the room I booked (single room) as it did not have a desk or a place to work and I had a two hour meeting sitting in bed in an uncomfortable position. There was electrical work during my stay which meant the Internet wasn’t working and I couldn’t charge my laptop but the hosts kept me informed and tried to rectify as soon as possible. Internet speed was ok, I think more charging points would have been beneficial. Check-in times are restricted, please check if you are arriving late (after 10 pm) as there is a surcharge. Free parking is available off-site, in adjacent streets to the B&B.
- Kay (8/5): - Very warm welcome and given a lovely large double room. Beautifully clean with a smart bathroom. Breakfast was very tasty with good quality food and really nice coffee.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent guest house close to centre. Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Would stay again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Wir haben drei Nächte hier verbracht und hatten insgesamt einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in Edinburgh. Das Guest House liegt strategisch äußerst gut, denn die Busstation ist quasi vor der Haustür. Dort hält der Airlink Bus 300 vom/zum Flughafen und eine Vielzahl anderer Buslinien, die alle in wenigen Minuten direkt in die Altstadt fahren. Die Gastgeber waren nett und zuvorkommend, die Unterkunft fast peinlich sauber. Absolute Spitzenklasse! Unser Twinroom (2 einzelne Betten) lag im obersten Stock unter dem Dach, das dazugehörige Bad jedoch auf dem Flur. Das war für uns nicht weiter schlimm, ging aber aus der Beschreibung nicht hervor. Das sollte vor der Buchung bekannt gegeben werden. Das Frühstück war super lecker und ausreichend - es gab immer genug frisch gebrühten Kaffee und fehlende Sachen wurden auf Anfrage nachgelegt. Unsere Anregung hier - im Zeitalter der Nachhaltigkeit: Anstatt der vielen einzeln verpackten Müsliportionen und kleinen Marmeladen-Plastikpackungen sollte man unbedingt auf Müsli-Spender und Marmeladengläser oder -schalen umstellen, um den Müll zu vermeiden. Das Doppelzimmer war extrem sauber, jedoch für 2 Personen mit Gepäck nicht allzu groß, es reicht jedoch vollkommen aus. Die Betten sind mit bequemen Kopfkissen und komfortabler Bettdecke ausgestattet. Eine Anregung auch hier: Es sollte dringend über neue Matratzen nachgedacht werden, denn diese sind wirklich komplett durchgelegen. Alles in allem ist die Unterkunft aber auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen!!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very welcoming and helpful. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable bed.
- Niels (10/5): Dejligt og roligt område - Meget venlig og hjælpsom vært.
- Nathalie (8/5): - La chambre était grande, propre et confortable. On a été très bien accueilli. Le petit déjeuner était très bon.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Spacious room, comfortable bed, helpful and friendly host.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very personalized service and friendly staff. The rooms were nice, I really appreciated the usb charge ports because I travel with a lot of electronics.
- Laura (10/5): - This was our first stop and night in Edinburgh. Our wonderful host let us check in early. This sure helped us as we were tired and stressed from travel and trying to drive in Edinburgh. lol We had a wonderful stay at their home and they provided us with 2 wonderful Scottish breakfast to start our day with. If you run across my review and you are trying to decide...let this help you...stay here, they are the best, you will feel at home and be treated great!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Location was not far from town and all the sights. The accomadation met all expectations except maybe an outside sitting area.
- Monique (10/5): - Goede service en geen overlast van andere gasten of de bewoners/eigenaren van de b&b
- WESLLEY (10/5): Para você se sentir em casa - A estadia foi excelente. Hotel limpo, confortável, bem localizado, funcionários atenciosos, enfim tudo estava em excelentes condições. Gostei das amenidades no banheiro, como shampoo, sabão líquido para as mãos e corpo, toalhas e roupas de cama limpas. No café havia muitas opções, ovos, bacon, pães, frutas, iogurtes, café, sucos e mais. O Allan, que nos recepcionou, nos recebeu com orientações de como andar pela cidade e outras dicas.
- queenie (8/5): - Comfortable room and delicious breakfast Easy walk into the centre of Edinburgh, also convenient for buses
- Gillian (8/5): Pleasant family B+B - Superb Scottish family welcome. Help with ordering taxi
- Verified traveler (10/5): Cleanly space - The room & ensuite were very clean and you could see the owners cared about their guest feeling comfortable
- Verified traveler (10/5): Perfect guest house stay - A lovely guest hose just a short ride from he centre of town by bus, it’s a convenient and comfortable place from which to explore the city. The hosts were lovely and provided a full cooked breakfast as well as tips on how to get around. Would certainly stay again!
- Jason (10/5): One of the best hotels in Scotland - I love the atmosphere, the hospitality and the room was great
- Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely hotel close to the centre - Lovely, homely hotel, close to the centre, with friendly staff, very accommodating.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Lovely people and a really comfortable and clean place to stay. Recommend the cooked breakfast!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Pleasant stay - Great location,easy access to town centre...around 20 min bus ride,took bus 31 straight from town,then all the way to the zoo as well. Overall pleasant and clean,happy with a big jug of fresh coffee in the morning.Tips for improvement:would be good to have an iron and a fan over warm days as could not open window due to health and safety.
- Patrick (10/5): Great Stay!! - Allen (Alan?) does an excellent job at making you feel comfortable and welcome! I'll stay there again next time without a doubt.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Edinburgh Kingsley - We had a very pleasant - if brief - stay. The breakfast was good - nice to have the choice of haggis and potato scones although it might have been helpful to have seen a menu to see if there were other things we could have ordered! My back is a little dodgy at the moment and the bed was fairly hard but other than that a very good stay. Thank you.
- Raul (6/5): Good value. No parking. Problem in summer. - The location is good and quiet. A short ride to the shops and diners further down the street. Breakfast was adequate. The hotel has no airconditioning and the room can get hot during sunny days. The landlord could not provide electric fans for us to use when the room was hot so when we got back to the room in the afternoon, we could not rest because the room was hot.
- Jo Anna (8/5): Lovely guesthouse in quiet, convenient location! - The Kingsley Guesthouse was a wonderful place to stay while visiting Edinburgh with our adult son. The appeal for us was the quiet location (after a long flight), the chance to have a more authentic Scottish experience than staying in a hotel would afford, and the included breakfast. We weren't disappointed. The guesthouse is very well maintained and Alan, the owner, was gracious and accommodating. He allowed us early access to our room when we showed up tired and flight weary, and even though we had checked out, he kindly held our excess baggage for several days when we left Edinburgh for a three-day excursion to the Highlands. Our room, though cozy for three adults, was sufficient, clean and comfortable for our needs. The breakfast was continental and then some--cereal yogurt, fruit, coffee and juice FOLLOWED by Alan's hot eggs, bacon and beans. Plus, lots of tips on where to go and what to do in Edinburgh. Bus access is right outside the guesthouse and an easy ride to Edinburgh center. Nice bonus was Archie, the friendly canine member of the welcome committee! Highly recommend for travelers looking for something more homey than a hotel.
- Amanda (10/5): Amazing service and really good price - As a student, the price for this guest house was pretty ideal. The guest house is beautiful and in an easily accessible place along a main road. This means a bit of road traffic can be heard from the guest house, but it's rather faint. The rooms were well stocked with towels, blankets and tea. And the beds--so comfy! Best of all, in my experience, were the guest house owners. They were absolutely amiable and helpful, calling a taxi for us when needed, and giving travel advice for public transport. I loved meeting them and their dog; it was a much more personal touch than a standard hotel. All in all, I would definitely recommend this guest house.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Single mom travelling with two young teens. Bus route maps would have been nice.
- Stig (10/5): Overall very good. - Very good room but not best bed. Great location and very good hospitality and service.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Lovely and Accommodating - This was our first trip to Scotland. A "Row House" We found the front yard to be better kept than the majority-lovely small green space with beautiful florals. Nice neighborhood and convenient bus access. Alan and Allison were cordial and breakfasts were very good. Overall very nice housing...except that we were placed on the top floor which meant three flights of stairs which were challenging after a long day of sightseeing. No lift available. The cost was a bit high after we were able to compare prices locally. We were given a "family Suite" with a double bed and two single beds with a small bathroom when we asked for accommodations for two seniors-- Which may be why it was costly. So be specific when requesting your room. "Archer" the family dog was no problem...well behaved and the host family members were all very kind and helpful. The hot tea and crumpets in the room were a delight at the end of a busy day!! Room service given daily...would have appreciated at least one sitting chair in the room to be able to sit and read or write. Improvements being made as they have only had the Guest House for a year. Alan and Allison -great host couple.
- gary (8/5): Value BnB good for short stay. - Nice BnB, average size room but with a vey small bathroom, and noisy water pump. Good location with bus stop right outside front door. No parking as such, advised to park on street down the road and around the corner.
- Jessica (10/5): Perfect for visiting Edinburgh - We loved the Kingsley Guest House. Great location, welcoming hosts, delicious breakfasts, comfortable room with tea/coffee maker. Would stay there again if we return to Edinburgh!
- Jennifer (10/5): Terrific B and B! - Very welcoming hosts! Perfect stay in Edinburgh. They pay attention to detail and want to make everything just right. Close to everything you want to see. Very clean and possibly the most comfortable bed in any hotel I've been in. Breakfast made to order. Wonderful stay.
- pat (10/5): Perfect B&B - I really enjoyed staying at the Kingsley and have a ton of respect for the owners. It's nice to enjoy a tradition bed and breakfast and have a proper breakfast served in the morning. Well worth the rate, the staff was very accommodating and kind. I wish I stayed there longer!
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