Balmore Guest House - Edinburgh

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ|
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Balmore Guest House - Edinburgh
34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good · 6088 reviews
7.3Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.4
Free WiFi8.2
Staff8.1
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.3
Comfort7.3
Facilities7.2
Value for money7.2
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples23%
Groups21%
Solo19%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good · 6088 reviews
7.3Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.4
Free WiFi8.2
Staff8.1
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.3
Comfort7.3
Facilities7.2
Value for money7.2
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples23%
Groups21%
Solo19%

Family-run Victorian guest house with inclusive breakfast and private parking in Edinburgh

Accommodations & Ambiance

Balmore Guest House offers spacious family rooms with en-suite bathrooms across three Victorian townhouses. The property retains its antique character with original features and allergy-free room options. Daily housekeeping ensures clean and comfortable spaces for all guests.

Dining Experience

Guests at Balmore House enjoy a superb inclusive breakfast tailored to preferences, served in the aesthetic conservatory dining area. The conservatory provides a relaxing space for breakfast and leisure time. This meal service is a standout offering of the guest house.

Location & Surroundings

Balmore House Edinburgh is within a 20-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Nearby Union Canal offers scenic walking paths and waterside restaurants for guests. The guest house also provides convenient access to The Meadows and Portobello Beach.

Family Amenities

Balmore Guest House Edinburgh features spacious family rooms that accommodate groups with en-suite bathrooms. Luggage storage is available for guests arriving early or departing late. Private parking costs GBP 15 per day on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guest Services & Security

The family-run team at Balmore Guest House Gilmore Place provides express check-in and check-out for convenience. A tour desk assists with planning visits to local attractions like Edinburgh Castle. The property is equipped with 24-hour security, CCTV, and smoke alarms for guest safety.

  • Location: 20-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle
  • Breakfast: Superb inclusive breakfast in a conservatory
  • Parking: Private parking for £15 per day
  • Rooms: Spacious family rooms with en-suite
  • Service: Family-run hospitality with personalized attention
  • Security: 24-hour CCTV and security alarm system

License number: D,EH-70073-P

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-21:00
from 01:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Polish, Persian
Building
Number of rooms:66
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Rooms and availability

Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Ensuite Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

No pets allowed

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Balmore Guest House

💵 Lowest room price 181 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 8.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ
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34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
100 yd
Square
Grassmarket
200 yd
Events
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
100 yd
74 Lauriston Place
Edinburgh College of Art
100 yd
Church
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert
200 yd
Restaurant
Burger
100 yd
Restaurant
The Treehouse Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Khartoum Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
La Barantine
100 yd
Restaurant
Taquito
100 yd
Restaurant
Efes
100 yd
Restaurant
The Kings Pantry
100 yd
Restaurant
Lupe Pintos
100 yd
Restaurant
Magma Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
The Cameo Bar
100 yd

Reviews of Balmore Guest House

7.3 /10
Very good
6088 reviews
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