In the heart of Edinburgh, Brae Guesthouse offers a charming retreat near Royal Mile. Connect to WiFi, check out with ease and enjoy smoke-free premises. Guests rave about its perfect location.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
The current price is $56
$56
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
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Single Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Suite, Ensuite (1 double 2 singles )
Highlights
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Arthur's Seat - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
University of Edinburgh - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 46 min drive
Brunstane Station - 5 min drive
Newcraighall Station - 6 min drive
Shawfair Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
KFC - 2 min drive
Barracuda - 14 min walk
Hoppy - 16 min walk
Baba Rista - 7 min walk
About this property
Brae Guesthouse
Brae Guesthouse puts you just a 5-minute drive from Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are within a short drive.
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Fees & policies
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Brae Guesthouse Edinburgh
Brae Guesthouse Guesthouse
Brae Guesthouse Guesthouse Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Brae Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Brae Guesthouse?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Brae Guesthouse.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brae Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What's the area around Brae Guesthouse like?
Brae Guesthouse is a short 8-minute walk from Holyrood Park and 12 minutes' walk from Meadowbank Stadium.
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Brae Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2024
This was a great option for our group and convenient to bus stops, stores and shops! Safe and just outside the city it was a great option and affordable!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Brae Guesthouse is a little ways out of downtown Edinburgh but just a 10-minute ride on a bus that goes by often. The owner was very nice and extremely helpful. I stayed there at the end of a trip in which numerous things had gone wrong, not least of which was having my wallet and phone stolen. The owner was more than kind and supportive, and made sure my stay was enjoyable. I highly recommend this property.
Lynne
Lynne, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2022
solo women friendly
Very comfortable and pleasant environment for a single woman visiting Edinburgh. Nice breakfast, great coffee. Friendly and helpful staff.
pauline
pauline, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 12, 2024
It's quite a distance away from any activities if you are coming to Edinburgh for Fringe Festival. But the staff is responsive, it just wasn't an ideal location for me.
Keia
Keia, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 20, 2024
Guest House
Disappointed as reports saying Excellent ion my opinion it was very average, no mention of self check in, parking was on the street only. No breakfast available. Not sure that I like having a private Bathroom, I would prefer an ensuite to the room.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2023
A wonderful B&B to stay and relax.
This was the second bed and breakfast my family stayed at in Scotland. Our first was a self catering, which means all food is your responsibility, so we were hoping for a better experience. I have to say that the Brae House was amazing. It’s a converted home to a B&B, but there was enough room for my family of four. The owner was super friendly and helpful. The check in was seamless and when we had any issues, my wife accidentally tripped a breaker, he fixed it without any frustration. The rooms are quiet and comfortable. It’s close to a bus stop, so getting to the city center was very easy. I would definitely stay there again.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2025
Linda estancia ✨
El lugar estaba bastante limpio, con suficientes toallas y buena calefacción. Tiene un aire bastante hogareño. Nosotros pasamos dos noches y un día entero allí debido a que llegó una tormenta a la ciudad y el host siempre se mostró muy amable, respondió a todas nuestras preguntas e incluso nos ayudó a calentar nuestra comida ya que no era recomendable salir. Está un poquito retirado del centro pero con transporte o caminando un ratito se llega bien. ¡Gracias por todo, nos gustó mucho!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Det man förväntar sig
Bra boende. Rent. Nära till buss. Supertrevlig personal. Bra kommunikation innan man kommer dit. Ok pris. Nära Arthur's seat vilket var kul.
Absolut inget krångel.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Bob
Bob, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 3, 2024
Dean
Dean, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2023
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2023
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2023
Einfache und ruhige Unterkunft, sehr freundlich
Der Besitzer war immer sehr hilfsbereit - sei es bei einer späten Ankunft oder als ich mein Gepäck nach dem Auschecken noch dort lassen wollte oder sonst etwas brauchte.
Das Zimmer und Bad waren tadellos sauber bei meiner Ankunft. Sie wurden nicht jeden Tag gereinigt, aber das ist aus meiner Sicht auch nicht nötig. Die Unterkunft war sehr ruhig.
Das Frühstück war für mich nicht ideal. Es gab zahlreiche süße Gebäckteile und gezuckertes Müsli sowie Marmelade. Aber wenn man etwas wollte, das nicht süß ist, blieb nur Toast mit Käse, und das 5 Tage lang.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2022
Katherine
Katherine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2022
Gabriella
Gabriella, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2022
Owner is remarkably responsive and friendly. Quiet and easily able to get to old town Edinburgh by bus. Local restaurant, The Willow, is excellent
Gregory
Gregory, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2022
Weekend stay
We booked the family room for a weekend. The host was very accommodating as we have arrived way earlier than expected and were allowed to check in and rest.
Also, we had diet requirements and the host was happy to cater for.
Stefania
Stefania, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2021
Nice short stay b&,b
The room we stayed in was a nice size and it had an extra single bed,very clean and tidy,I just wish it had a bedside lamp.The bathroom was lovely,nice shower.This is a nice B&B for a short stay and it's not too far from the city centre.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2021
Lee
Lee, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2021
Deep
Deep, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2019
Molto gentile e disponibile il proprietario che si è fatto in quattro per risolverci un piccolo problema di sistemazione. Buona e abbondante la colazione continentale. Struttura comoda per raggiungere il centro con i mezzi pubblici ma anche con una bella passeggiata.
MARIANGELA
MARIANGELA, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2019
Room and bathroom clean and comfortable, breakfast fine - host worked to accommodate my dietary requirements but to say there is free parking is a bit crafty as there is no car park but find your own on-street parking somewhere nearby