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Cambridge House

Property class: 3

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A wooden deck with a pathway leading to a building.
A conference room with wooden tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a large window with blinds.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a lamp.
A double wooden door with the number 8, a plaque reading "Cambridge House Est. 1880", and a textured wall to the left.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, carpeted steps, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $119
$94 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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8, Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Leith Docks
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with striped bedding, a single pillow, and a remote control on the bed.

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of buildings, and a radiator.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a lamp.

Double room with external bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Shared external bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Standard

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Cambridge House, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and Princes Street. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2 mi (3.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Leith Docks - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kul - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Spitaki - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Walnut - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Cambridge House

Cambridge House offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cambridge House B&B Edinburgh
Cambridge House Edinburgh
Cambridge House Hotel Edinburgh
Cambridge House Edinburgh, Scotland
Cambridge House Edinburgh
Cambridge House Bed & breakfast
Cambridge House Bed & breakfast Edinburgh

Cambridge House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 181 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is in a quiet location, making for a peaceful stay, and it has convenient transport links into Edinburgh and Newhaven, as well as the airport which was very handy for getting around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a dingy room in the basement. Bathroom was outside the bedroom. Maid service was only redeeming quality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TIDY AND TINY BUT HEL0FUL AND CHEAP
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kichhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for budget friendly stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very clean but a bit older. Saw the staff for check in (early was allowed)and not after. The building is ver yold but it was squeeky clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harriett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean & warm room, Very good location for centre not too far away. Lovely host., will return Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms very clean, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Room was clean and warm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maximillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay if you’re traveling alone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with all required amenities. Warm and helpful welcome. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A good price hotel

An OK hotel with the basics covered
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, close to the center, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location. Easy to find. Pleasant welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a traditional charm that I like. it’s in a quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MAURICE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend stay for cultural event. Very conveneient location for nightlife ,eating and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities
It was ideally located near the tram system; in order to easily move around Edinburgh/Leith.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hilary

Disliked: Amenities
Property had a smell that may have been a mix of toilet urine and damp carpet. Not pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location reflected the ambience of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness

A Bed for the night

Basic affordable accommodation on a night where Edinburgh prices were sky high
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had trouble with Taxis finding Hotel, otherwise fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was convenient. The room was clean but in need of redecorating. Tatty curtains, furniture in need of repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was needing accommodation for one night only. This property is perfect if you require a clean, quiet place to sleep that’s close to the tram.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for what I needed

It was everything I needed for a 4 day stay in Edinburgh. It’s right on a bus line and the tram is easy to walk to. Everything was clean and the bed was fantastic. I’ll happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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