3 Star Hotel
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh
126 Old Dalkieth Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom View Map
1/44About
Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Complimentary parking is available for guests.Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage.Craving relaxation? In-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping allow you to maximize your time spent inside the room. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel.For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement.In certain chosen rooms, a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use.Arden Guest House, Craigmillar Castle Edinburgh offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices.
185 Reviews
What Guests Say
- “The location was on a bus route into the city, which was convenient.”
- “Location was good. Sheets and towels were clean.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Standard Quad Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Standard Quadruple Room
- Bath or Shower
- Coffee/tea machine
- Desk
- Electric kettle
1/4Standard Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Coffee/tea machine
- Desk
- Electric kettle
1/4Standard Twin Room
- Bath or Shower
- Coffee/tea machine
- Desk
- Electric kettle
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What Guests Loved
Based on 185 reviews
Pros +
- The location was on a bus route into the city, which was convenient.
- Location was good. Sheets and towels were clean.
- Would not recommend
Cons -
- The carpet was stained and torn. The bathroom was rusty and dirty. The people who greeted us did not speak much English. Their daughter (or more likely granddaughter) had to translate for them, and her knowledge was =limited. She was at most a young te
- Bed was so uncomfortable and the bathroom was so small and has molds. We requested a fan prior to our arrival to which they responded that they will provide but never did because they didn’t have one. For the price I paid for this rental , it’s not worth it. They need to replace their carpets as well.
- Poor condition,dirty, breakfast not worth eating,loud, unsafe stairs , language barrier
The location was on a bus route into the city, which was convenient.
The carpet was stained and torn. The bathroom was rusty and dirty. The people who greeted us did not speak much English. Their daughter (or more likely granddaughter) had to translate for them, and her knowledge was =limited. She was at most a young te
Location was good. Sheets and towels were clean.
Bed was so uncomfortable and the bathroom was so small and has molds. We requested a fan prior to our arrival to which they responded that they will provide but never did because they didn’t have one. For the price I paid for this rental , it’s not worth it. They need to replace their carpets as well.
Would not recommend
Poor condition,dirty, breakfast not worth eating,loud, unsafe stairs , language barrier
Clean and quiet with easy checkin. Nice breakfast on the patio. Good value for the money
It was close to hospital
The walls was in need of paint, the pictures was awful, the bedside lamp would have been netter in the bin,The towels was the best bit of the whole experience.
Clean, comfortable place to stay with easy access into other parts of Edinburgh on the bus. Bus stop was right outside. Car park was available.
The pipes were noisy in the bedroom from other people's bathrooms, including in the middle of the night.
The location of the hotel from where you will get buses within 1 min. Walking distance to reach the city/ Tourist Spots. And the hotel environments also so silent and peaceful and feels like own Home.But the hotel price is quite high but it is okay.
Room was absolutely freezing asked twice via the ring doorbell to have some heating put on but never happened. Definitely won’t be back. Only good thing was the location as it was close to the hospital
Dated property but comfy bed , good shower and okay continental breakfast and close to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Cute room design.Friendly staff.
Rooms need a deeper clean, stains and marks all over the walls, bed, floor etc.Whilst the designs were cute, the rooms are dated and need a rework.
Disappointing
Had a bit of a problem opening the door to the roomBathroom was filthy and old fashionedWalls and skirtings in the room were in need of a clean
I've never seen or spoke to a member of staff the whole time I was there. The bathroom in the room was very dirty. The shower was full of hair. Decor throughout the whole place is outdated and badly needing re doing.
Closeness to the hospital
Not clean with mold in toilet and dirty radiators with stains on walls with bed bugs trap behind bed and cotton buds from prior guests in toilet and behind bed, security light kept going on at night even though nobody was around... Room was on ground floor and at night you can hear the people staying above peeing in the toilet upstairs....
The lady who looks after the place was lovely and so helpful
Very damp bad smell of mould and whole house from top to bottom is extremely worn from stained carpets to ripped wallpaper, couldn’t use shower for the moulded shower head and basin definitely the worst place I have ever booked through booking .com
Self service. Quite and comfortable
Tv was tiny. Booklets need updating. I had to call to get the door code
A lovely sized room and bed.A good coffee and tea tray. A walk in sized wardrobe. Plenty of parking at the back of property as well the front.
The room was dirty with drink spills and splashes down the walls. General dirty marks. Canvases that are continually knocked and leaving swing marks. The bathroom didn’t inspire me either!
The location
There was no hot water for whole 2 days for our stay. Was able to move to another room as note put under the door but we got back at 10pm and left at 5.45pm so no point in moving rooms. The walls in the room were dirty. Breakfast was very very basic no hot breakfast. The carpet on the stairs was very threadbare to the point that the carpet grippers were visible.
Location to royal infirmary hospital
Wallpaper hanging off wall in room, very small television with poor picture quality
Leaving - it was barely acceptable for 1 night
Run down, decor falling apart, bed uncomfortable. Sheets need updating.
Location - easy to get to the city centre of Edinburgh
The bathroom was really bad, there wasn’t any heater. While taking a shower I realised the water wasn’t warm enough.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Hygiene certification
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:30 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children 0 to 1 year(s) must use an extra bed (extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply). Guests 2 years and older are considered as adults. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed on request. Please contact the hotel directly for additional details. Additional charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Effective October 1, 2025, a 5% Visitor Levy will apply to all bookings for stays on or after July 24, 2026. The Visitor Levy is payable directly to the property at check-in and applies only to the first five days of the stay. The amount for the Visitor Levy may differ from the amount displayed at the time of booking.
Location
126 Old Dalkieth Road, Edinburgh
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