The 10 best homestays in Edinburgh, UK

The best homestays in Edinburgh

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4 Friends House

Situated in Edinburgh, the recently renovated 4 Friends House features accommodation 1.3 km from Royal Yacht Britannia and 3.1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Miglė

From

Lithuania

We truly enjoyed our stay! The room was beautiful, with a wonderful view from the window and a comfortable, spacious bed — I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was well thought out: there were shampoos, earplugs, coffee, and tea. We loved the shared kitchen, stocked with cereals, milk, spreads, and toast bread, so you can help yourself and prepare breakfast or enjoy a cup of coffee. There were also board games and cozy background music, which made the atmosphere even nicer. The hosts were exceptionally friendly — they let us check in early, kept our luggage on the last day, took great care of us, chatted with us, and were ready to help with anything we needed. Highly recommended!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 617 reviews

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US$93.99

1 night, 2 adults

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Whitecroft B&B

Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh, within 15 km of Forth Bridge and 16 km of Murrayfield Stadium, Whitecroft B&B features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

MARIE

From

Philippines

The room is cosy and clean.Delicious breakfast served by wonderful Lorna. Staying here feels like home. Only a few steps to bus station. Excellent location.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

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US$161.12

1 night, 2 adults

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Georgian House

Merchiston, Edinburgh

Georgian House has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Edinburgh, 1.9 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Doğu

From

Turkey

Olga and Jim was very sweet. The room and breakfast was amazing also. Definetely i’ll stay there if i’ll be in Edinburgh again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

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US$333.86

1 night, 2 adults

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JustB Edinburgh

Edinburgh

The JustB Edinburgh is situated by Leith Walkway, in the centre of Edinburgh City and 8 km from Haymarket Railway Station. Free secure on-site parking and WiFi is provided.

Alexandra

From

Romania

away from everyday work and daily stress, it was the best and most relaxing place where you can go to get out of your daily routine! And besides all this, the surprise made at breakfast on the occasion of the birthday was impressive and unexpected! Thank you for that! 🫶

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews

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US$165.13

1 night, 2 adults

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Grangeview Guest House

Newington, Edinburgh

With free private parking and free Wi-Fi, a 30-minute walk from the centre of Edinburgh, Grangeview Guest House boasts an impressive winding staircase, a 32-inch flat-screen TV in its bedrooms, and...

Bruno

From

Brazil

The best host and beds. A nice and peaceful place

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

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US$168.27

1 night, 2 adults

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Sonas Guesthouse

Newington, Edinburgh

With free parking and free WiFi, Sonas Guest House offers bright, cosy bedrooms. The historical Royal Mile and Holyrood Park are just a 20-minute walk away.

Lana

From

Croatia

The appartment was clean, even though they don't serve breakfast, complimentary breakfast bag every day was a really nice addition, getting to the city center was fast and simple

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 714 reviews

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US$161.59

1 night, 2 adults

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Highfield Guest House

Newington, Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, 1.9 km from University of Edinburgh and 2.7 km from National Museum of Scotland, Highfield Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

Michael

From

United States

Location was good -quiet neighborhood with easy bus lines into Old Town. Proprietors were wonderful-super helpful- and room was really nice

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews

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US$213.67

1 night, 2 adults

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Ground floor Appartment shared with host

Leith, Edinburgh

Situated in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, Ground floor Appartment shared with host has a patio and garden views. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.

Héctor

From

Spain

Linda is very kind and she made us feel like at home

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

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US$144.23

1 night, 2 adults

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The Tartan Accommodation

Broughton, Edinburgh

The Tartan Accommodation is located in the Broughton district of Edinburgh, 1.7 km from Royal Mile, 2.8 km from National Museum of Scotland and 2.8 km from Royal Yacht Britannia.

Nor Emila Binti

From

Malaysia

I stayed for 3 nights at Silvia’s place, Tartan Accommodation, and had a truly wonderful experience. Silvia was incredibly accommodating and helpful throughout my stay—always making sure I had everything I needed. The place itself was clean, cozy, and beautifully kept, with thoughtful touches that made it feel like a home away from home. The location was also perfect for exploring Edinburgh. There’s a Sainsbury’s Local just nearby, along with plenty of great eating spots and charming cafés within walking distance. The bus stop and the tram to the airport are also very close, which made getting around and travelling to and from the city incredibly convenient. I highly recommend Tartan Accommodation to anyone looking for a comfortable and welcoming stay. Thank you, Silvia!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

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US$161.59

1 night, 2 adults

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Innisfail Edi

Corstorphine, Edinburgh

Set in Edinburgh and only 2.6 km from Edinburgh Zoo, Innisfail Edi offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Dawn

From

United Kingdom

Great location, good communication from owner, spotless!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

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US$114.18

1 night, 2 adults

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