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Balmore Guest House

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 221 1331
From
£42
Cheapest

rate per night

6.8
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based on 6388 reviews
6,388 reviews

Overview

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This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern en-suite rooms across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street can both be reached within 20 minutes’ walk. Nearby Union Canal boasts beautiful walks and waterside restaurants for guests to enjoy.
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Based on 6,388 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Balmore Guest House

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking
  • Smoke alarms

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Key access

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/coffee maker

General

  • Family rooms
  • Storage available

Outdoor

  • Garden

Reviews of Balmore Guest House

6.8
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6388 verified ratings
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1230
Very good
1007
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1359
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753
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829
Mediocre
501
Poor
709
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Location

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Castle0.6 mi
  • Greyfriar's Bobby0.7 mi
  • Greyfriars Kirk0.7 mi
  • National Library Of Scotland0.8 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland0.8 mi
  • Princes Street Gardens0.8 mi
  • National Gallery of Scotland0.8 mi
  • St Giles' Cathedral0.8 mi
  • Real Mary King's Close0.9 mi
  • Scott Monument0.9 mi
  • Waverley Mall1 mi
  • The Royal Mile1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Balmore Guest House

Low season

January

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

£58

Average price (weekend night)

£138
Cheapest month to stay with an average 72% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 46% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Balmore Guest House

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Top tips for your stay at Balmore Guest House

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Balmore Guest House, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Balmore Guest House, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Balmore Guest House was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £39, while the most expensive was £39.
  • How long should you stay at Balmore Guest House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Balmore Guest House

  • Where is Balmore Guest House located?

    Balmore Guest House is located at 34, Gilmore Place, 0.8 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is the closest landmark to Balmore Guest House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Balmore Guest House?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Balmore Guest House.

  • Does Balmore Guest House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Balmore Guest House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Balmore Guest House from the airport?

    Balmore Guest House is 6.4 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Balmore Guest House is 36.1 miles from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Balmore Guest House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Balmore Guest House in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Balmore Guest House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Balmore Guest House.

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Good to know

Value for money

6.9

Distance to city centre

0.8 mi

Nearest airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

6.4 mi