With a stay at Pillars House in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. .This guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Princes Street and 2.5 mi (4 km) from University of Edinburgh.
Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Royal Yacht Britannia - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Easter Road Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
The Shore Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
‪Teuchters Landing - ‬9 min walk
‪Newbarns Brewery Taproom - ‬8 min walk
‪Printworks Coffee - ‬3 min walk
‪Roseleaf Bar Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Alby's - ‬13 min walk
About this property
Pillars House
Pillars House offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free secured self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Microwave on request
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Built in 1890
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Microwave on request
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Pillars House Edinburgh
Pillars House
Pillars Edinburgh
Pillars House Edinburgh, Scotland
Pillars House Guesthouse Edinburgh
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Pillars House Edinburgh
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Pillars House Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Easy to find located in an ideal area. Staff are so helpful ask about your visit and give you information and advice to make your plans easier to find places. Rooms are very spacious and have everything you need. Kitchen is well stocked for everyone’s needs. Will definitely stay again.
The hotel room was large and had a double bed and single bed in it. The owner was really helpful and the room was very cosy and clean. Great price and free parking included. Would definitely stay again
Good value and well located - just a 2 minute walk to the tram stop. Free tea, coffee, mineral water, biscuits provided. The room was pleasant, and I was grateful for the free upgrade upon arrival! I would definitely stay here again.
Staff was friendly and informative at check-in. Breakfast was not officially provided, but all the makings of a continental breakfast were available in the kitchen (included) - breads, pastry, fruit, juice, coffee. It's a small property so the staff aren't always waiting for arrivals so try to give them a good idea of when you will arrive to avoid them not being available. Easy access from the tram and a nice walk to Leith or into Edinburgh.
Great location to get into the centre of Edinburgh via a tram or bus, or to get to the cafes and pubs in The Shore area.
The staff were friendly and informative.
The parking was good and seemed to be ample places.
The provision of complimentary drinks and snacks was a bonus.
Will stay here again when we next visit Edinburgh.
Friendly welcome on arrival. When we had an issue with the TV it was looked at promptly. Good breakfast selection to be able to help ourselves too. Good location near the tram stop.
Julie
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Paul
Dec 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were great, room basic but very clean. Great value for money