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Gifford House
4 stars

Gifford House

103 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AJ, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 667 4688
From
£131
Cheapest

rate per night

8.6
Very good
based on 631 reviews
631 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
£131
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The friendly and welcoming Gifford House has free on street parking and is about 1.25 miles south of Princes Street and on a main bus route to Edinburgh city centre. Awarded a 4-star Gold Award by Visit Scotland, Gifford House is on the A7, but is quiet and peaceful to the rear. Rear bedrooms enjoy superb views towards Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat. The rooms and compact bathrooms are of a high standard and have free Wi-Fi. Housekeeping is only done on the day of departure. There are many golf courses close to Gifford House, and Holyrood Park is nearby.
Rating
8.6
Very good
Based on 631 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Gifford House

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Quiet street view
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Landmark view
  • Carpeted
  • Mountain view
  • City view
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Streaming service
  • TV
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Books, DVDs, music for children

Reviews of Gifford House

8.6
Very good
631 verified ratings
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105
Good
36
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9
Fair
4
Mediocre
2
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Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location, cleanliness, and attentive service at the hotel. Many highlighted the comfortable beds and nice views from the rooms. However, some guests faced issues with amenities like Wi-Fi, breakfast availability, and water pressure in showers, which detracted from their overall experience.
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Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
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Location

103 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AJ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh0.9 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland1.1 mi
  • Scottish Parliament Building1.1 mi
  • The Royal Mile1.1 mi
  • Holyrood Palace1.2 mi
  • St Giles' Cathedral1.2 mi
  • Grassmarket1.3 mi
  • Craigmillar Castle1.3 mi
  • Calton Hill1.4 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle1.4 mi
  • Princes Street Gardens1.5 mi
  • Princes Street1.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 11:00, check out anytime before 10:30

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

Essential information about Gifford House

Low season

April

High season

June

Average price (weekend night)

£143
Cheapest month to stay with an average 6% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 6% rise in price.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Gifford House

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Gifford House

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Gifford House, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and June.
  • The cheapest price a room at Gifford House was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £162, while the most expensive was £162.
  • How long should you stay at Gifford House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Gifford House

  • Where is Gifford House located?

    Gifford House is located at 103 Dalkeith Road in Newington, 1.5 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh is the closest landmark to Gifford House.

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

    Check-in time is 11:00 and check-out time is 10:30 at Gifford House.

  • Does Gifford House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Gifford House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Gifford House offer free parking?

    Yes, Gifford House offers free parking.

  • How far is Gifford House from the airport?

    Gifford House is 7.9 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Gifford House is 36.1 miles from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Gifford House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Gifford 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 Gifford 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 Gifford House.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.9

Distance to city centre

1.5 mi

Nearest airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

7.9 mi

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