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Gifford House

Property class: 2

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A sign for "The Gifford" at 103 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
A courtyard with a round metal table and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.
A hotel interior with a patterned wall and a large circular logo.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a red patterned carpet, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a seating area with armchairs and a sofa.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $147
$117 nightly
$147 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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103 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5AJ
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room - Self Served

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room - Self Served

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room - Self Served

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, and red and beige bedding.

Deluxe Quadruple Room - Self Served

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Self Served

A view through curtains of a townhouse with a well-maintained lawn and a red car parked on the street.

Standard Double Room - Self Served

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Triple Room - Self Served

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a chandelier.

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace - Self Served

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, a painting, and a view of the outside.

Premium Double Room - Self Served

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Gifford House in Edinburgh (Prestonfield), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. .This guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Princes Street.
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What's nearby

  • Prestonfield Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Holyrood Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Gifford House

Gifford House offers 11 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
This smoke-free guesthouse offers complimentary parking nearby.
Featured amenities include express check-in and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Gifford House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and good communication with the host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to public transportation and the rooms were beautifully updated and decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Gifford House was clean, well located, and a decent value
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent. Check in self service was easy. Room was very spacious, clean and tidy. Will stay there again next time I visit edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean with comfortable beds. The bathroom had been redone at some point and was nice. There was a slight problem with our room before we got there, but the staff had it all worked out before we arrived. It was also right on the bus route which was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, will do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel and friendly staff. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and comfortable nice staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind and helpful, and my friends and I loved the room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room set in a grand home on the outskirts of the city. Very convenient to the local bus stop. As long as you are comfortable with technology it’s a great place to stay - no staff on site, so you check in on the iPad in the foyer and create your own room key.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I would have liked to know that it was a digital check-in in advance. It was an awkward entry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Looked like and old house that was turned into apartments. One big room with a bathroom box added. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & spacious, comfortable bed, easy check in process, will definitely use again when next in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very small room, although immaculate. Barely enough room for one adult. Fridge was not operational. Good location to bus stop. No parking. No staff on site. Easy entry with clear instructions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time checking in to this kind of independent hotel service, so I was nervous about how it would play out. The instructions were very clear and concise, and everything went smoothly and stress-free. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were very clean. One staff member was there when we checked in. He was helpful and friendly. Location was good but parking is limited around the building. We stayed in the smaller room which was a tight fit for 2 people and luggage. We would stay again but get a bigger room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, well situated and very clean and well maintained. I was expecting a cosy room and was not disappointed. The room I had had a flight of stairs from the entrance door to the bedroom which were a bit steep and could be a struggle for some, so if that was a problem I’d ask about it when booking. The automated check in was very smooth. Parking is relatively easy in the street at weekends but more limited at other times.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely adorable and perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, very welcoming. room was perfect and very clean. Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The space is located close to some good restaurants and tourist attractions and was cheaper than several other options in the area. It was not clear to us when we booked that “free self parking” meant that we would be looking for parking on the streets nearby, but we found a spot easy enough. The iPad self-check-in was not functioning when we arrived. After about a half-hour in the lobby, we were able to have someone call us and check us in. The room was nice enough, but it was extremely warm inside even with the fan running and the coffee maker didn’t seem to function.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location with an enjoyable walk into the centre. Staff answered my many questions beforehand and were very courteous. We stayed in a family room, which was big enough and very clean. Would recommend highly. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn't use the spa. No parking. No staff on site. Bed was hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and clean. Pre check-in wasn't working so that bit was confusing. Would come back though!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Watch out for huge fees that doubled the price of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was about 15-20 walking distance from the Royal mile. It lacked a lift. We had moths in our room. No staff was present.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026