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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh with a golf course

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Property grounds
Hiking
Breakfast area
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
126 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4SD

What's nearby

  • Royal Infirmary - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station - 7 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Robins Nest - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bridgend Farmhouse - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh

Guest house near University of Edinburgh
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh provides amenities, such as a golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage
  • Games, outdoor furniture and books
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

As of 3 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh on 6 July 2025 start from AU$199.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh located?

Located in The Inch, this golf guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Infirmary and within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 288 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great property? It was clean and felt like I was staying in friends house as far as comfort. Host was polite and welcomed us upon arrival. Would recommend this if staying in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The hotel is old and tired, the bathrooms need work. Linens are clean and the staff are lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

Small dirty and run down, bed are not very comfortable. location is nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10

The property advertises being on the grounds of Craigmillar Castle. The castle is no where near this property. We didn’t even see the castle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

It was value for money but furnishings and shower were fairly basic
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Breakfast was wonderful & staff were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Good place and great choice for Edinburgh. Room is "brittish", so can´t really compare to "western" hotels. But it have it´straits. Eletric cattle on room with cofea and tee is great"
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Loved how close this was to Craigmillar castle and proximity to the bus stop.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10

The service was not very good. We had one lady come at 9 am everyday when it is posted for her to come at 11am. The carpets were extremely gross with red stains across the length of our room, and the beds we super uncomfortable. That being said I wouldn’t not stay here, they just need to fix a few things.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We loved the fact you can grab a bus to take you into the city, so close. The wonderful lady in the morning got to know us and confirmed our coffee and toast order. She knew us and was so warm and friendly . This place is perfect to sleep, grab your breakfast before you head out for the day to explore Edinburgh. When you are on vacation it hits the spot and I would come back again in a heart beat and stay with you all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

The staff was fantastic!! The breakfast was ok. The bed was really terrible, the carpet was stained and the lamp didn't work. Overall for the price it was just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

It was a good experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Property is a bit tired but served out needs on this occasion.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The service was great, friendly, kind, awesome from management to housekeeping, I always have clean towels, new sheets, always help in our requests...quiet place to sleeo, affordable price, the room is big, and transportation is so clise, and smallnshopping center around 15 minutes walk...Thanks fir gave me your vest. Breakfast is a plus, love it.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

My wife and I stayed here for one night only as it was convenient for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Overall the room was ok, but there was a definite bad smell. Not sure what it was. Easy check-in and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

Very nice breakfast. Could use a good paint carpets removed, new tv remotes as couldn’t read any buttons.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10

I was expecting a total horror show based on the reviews describing the condition of the property, but honestly the room was fine. Yes, it's dated and old, and not in the best condition, but it's fine. The sheets and towels were clean, the beds were fine. There's a simple breakfast served by a lovely woman for an hour in the morning, which is also included in the price. It was easy to catch the bus to and from Old Town. The low rating comes from the terrible check-in experience. There is no front desk, so everything is done remotely. Despite completing all pre check-in steps, I was never sent an access code, and no one ever responded to my messages via chat or email. There's a phone number posted on the door you can call if you have issues during check-in, but it's completely useless for travellers from out of the country with no local SIM. I had to be let in by a fellow guest after sitting outside the door for half an hour, so I got lucky there. Due to this difficulty during check-in and absolutely no response from the hosts, I cannot recommend staying at this property. Take your money and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Dorothy was very friendly! Good location on bus route!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10

This place is filthy. The room smelled like sour milk, dirty carpeting, dirty bathroom. You will have a better bang for your buck at a hostel. This place is not convenient - zero pubs, restaurants, stores around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

No where neat castle average room location ok you can do better
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10

A little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Arrived noon of New Year's Eve, two hours before check in, they cleaned my room first and let me check in early. Management was very nice, and the room was good.

2/10

The room was poorly cleaned and dirty. The place is located next to a busy road which made it noisy all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024