The Gifford House was a beautiful home. We even took pictures of the ceilings. It was clean and handy to restaurants (reccommend the Salisbury House just up the street). David and Margaret were the perfect hosts. Kept our luggage for us while we toured on our last day in the city.The breakfast was ample and they had a good selection.... More

Stayed for only one night unfortunately, could easily have stayed longer. Beautiful, comfortable room spotless, very pleasant and helpful owners. More

We stayed at The Gifford for 4 nights in August and were very impressed. The Host and Hostess were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were large and comfortable and exceptionally clean. Food was yummy and plentiful - nothing was too much trouble! Really well placed for walking AND using public transport to get about - within easy walking distance of... More

Very comfortable, spacious and spotless accommodation. Wide breakfast choice. Friendly, helpful host and hostess. Can't do enough for their guests. More

I stayed here in 2006 when vacationing in Scotland with a friend. David and Margaret were so extraordinarily friendly and hospitable during that visit, I booked the Gifford House again in 2008, when touring alone on business. They’d not changed a lick! I cannot imagine another more reasonably priced, clean and comfortable, accommodation in all of Edinburgh. And, the Scottish... More

The hosts are a lovely couple - very helpful with tips for getting around. The rooms were immaculate and the third floor has a beautiful view. More

Reasonably priced by Edinburgh standards, this guesthouse offers good value for an overnight stay. An added bonus is it comes without the 3% tariff charged by neighbouring guesthouses if you pay by credit card, as I did. Upon arrival, I received a warm welcome from the owner, who was very helpful in advising on local restaurants and public transport. The... More

I travel to Edinburgh on business very often and have in the Gifford found one of the best hotels around and in Margaret and David found the perfect hosts. A very clean, warm and pleasant hotel with knowledgeable, welcoming hosts, always there with a smile and time for a chat. My colleagues at work have also stayed there and they... More

Had previously used tripadvisor to research this guest house and seemed perfect for our requirements. Imagine our concern,just prior to our visit, to read a very negative review. Fortunately our concern was unnecessary as Gifford House was a little gem.The hosts(Margaret and David) were welcoming and very helpful.The bedroom was very spacious and spotlessly clean with tea &coffee making facilities... More