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Balmoral Guesthouse

32 Pilrig St., Edinburgh EH6 5AL, Scotland
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Balmoral Guesthouse
Ranked #96 of 437 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
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Syracuse NY
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

One of the nicest B and B you will find. Walking distance to train or easy taxi/bus (with your luggage you may want to take a taxi). Comfortable, quiet, clean, spacious, beautifully decorated. Breakfast was wonderful. Bed and bedding very comfortable. Wi-fi available. Very helpful hosts. Reasonably priced. Restaurants in walking distance. A great find.

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Den Bosch
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

We stay there with my family (2 parents and 2 kids) for 2 nights at this place. very friendly owner who make a very good breakfast in a nice room. The beds are very good and large also the bathroom. Nothing to complain and very close the busstation, the owner was well interested to give us usefull information. A good... More

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Newcastle, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

When we arrived we were simply thankful to get inside and out of the snow. Marc was just going out as we arrived as we'd said we were arriving later, but nevertheless he was very helpful and welcoming. Marianne kindly showed us to our room and told us everything we needed to know and to go and find them should... More

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Bonn
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28 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

At the end of a week long trip through Scotland, our two nights at the Balmoral Guesthouse were the icing on the cake. The GH is a beautiful old building with an impressive staircase. Our room was spacious, nice and equiped with all amenities, including wifi. The GH is located in Leith, about halfway between the harbour and Northbridge. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2012

We had a really nice stay in Balmoral Guesthouse in July 2012. The owners and their daughter were really nice and helpful, rooms were clean and spacious with nice furniture, breakfast was freshly cooked and served in a beautiful breakfast room. The location was not the best one with the noisy Leith Street pretty close, but there are many nice... More

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Eugene, Oregon, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

Nice folks. Neighborhood is "a real neighborhood," so if you want swank, stay elsewhere. Busses run frequently and are not TOO hard to get the hang of. Friendly pubs nearby. Basic, decent Scottish breakfast. Lovely rooms. Decent WiFi. They leave you alone, but are around if you need anything. Very nice overall. I would say the only drawback is that... More

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Lier, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

This was the third time we spent some time in Edinburgh and it was the best B&B we could have chosen! The daughter of the house was our host and she did it great! Very helpful and an excellent cook! The room was clean, comfortable and spacious with beautiful funiture. We have already stayed in many B&Bs in the UK,... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

I stayed at Balmoral guesthouse two years ago and was pleased to find it was as nice as I had remembered. Our room (top floor, front) was spacious, with a beautiful, large en-suite bathroom. I love the location - away from the busy-ness of the old town and Princes Street. I enjoyed the walk up and down Leith Street/Walk every... More

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Kaiserslautern, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012

My family stayed two nights in May of 2012 and had a very pleasant experience. Our room had plenty of space, the house itself is within easy walking distance of many restaurants and local attractions, the wifi internet was reliable, and breakfast was wonderful. Well worth the money.

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Mainz, Germany
2 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I stayed at the Balmoral Guest House for three nights at the end of March. I would definitely recommend this guesthouse to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable room in a charming house. The Balmoral Guesthouse is a Victorian house just off Leith walk and is within walking distance to both Leith and the Old and New Town. The house... More

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Additional Information about Balmoral Guesthouse

Also Known As:
Balmoral Guesthouse Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 32 Pilrig St., Edinburgh EH6 5AL, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #96 of 437 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh
Price range (per night): ₹4,568 - ₹9,078
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This lovely family run guesthouse (a listed townhouse built in 1856) is centrally situated in a very pleasant residential street and is a great base to explore the city's many attractions. Within minutes you can walk to many restaurants and local amenities. Princes St, the Old Town and the Royal Yacht Britannia are between 15-30 mns walk away or a short bus ride from Pilrig St. Free on street parking is available for drivers. ... more   less 

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