Highfield Guest House

Guesthouse within easy reach of Royal Mile

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 1 ) | View from property

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Located near University of Edinburgh, Highfield Guest House offers a warm welcome. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas and enjoy the smoke-free premises. Guests praise the guesthouse for its convenient location.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

Daily housekeeping
Internet in the lobby
Computer station

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Tomorrow

Oct 31 - Nov 1

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 1 )

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom (External Shower Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Detached private bathroom

Bathrobes

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room 2)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Fan

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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About the neighborhood

83 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 3AE

What's nearby

University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive
Slateford Station - 8 min drive
Newcraighall Station - 10 min drive
Kingsknowe Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬10 min walk
‪Greggs - ‬14 min walk
‪Haldi - ‬4 min walk
‪Dehli Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Highfield Guest House

Highfield Guest House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Also, University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

What to do

Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ice skating nearby

Working away

Computer station

Room amenities

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

This property does not have elevators.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property Registration Number EH-70956-F

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Highfield Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Highfield Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Highfield Guest House and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and return when the snow melts for cycling and horseback riding.

What's the area around Highfield Guest House like?

Highfield Guest House is a short 19-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 13 minutes' walk from National Library of Scotland.

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Highfield Guest House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Breakfast

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10/10 Exceptional

May 12, 2025

Kate was fantastic at check in and checked with me the next day to see if I needed anything. Great place to stay!

Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2024

We stayed here for 2 nights and loved it! The BnB was beautiful and the host was so kind and helpful! I would most definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!

Olivia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 4, 2023

Perfect weekend stay

The guest house was easy to find with ample nearby parking. A lovely warm welcome (and room upgrade!) was the start of a perfect stay. Beds were very comfortable, and the rooms were clean and well-appointed. We'd definitely stay again.

Sophie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 13, 2022

It had a welcome atmosphere

John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 2, 2024

The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The room was well-appointed for guests and clean! It had usb ports, a hair dryer, make-up mirror...Highly recommend!

LaRue, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 16, 2022

Lovely Guest house. Beautifully decorated. Comfortable bed. Located within walking distance to the old town.

Beth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 5, 2025

Tremendous value and a highly enjoyable stay

I spent quite a while looking for the best combination of location, reviews, appearance, price and convenience and must confess to having been a little sceptical of the high scores I found at such a modest cost. But I found that they are totally justified. I received an upgrade on arrival and my hosts could not have been more helpful, giving me information about places worth visiting, local transport and options of where to eat etc. Walking into the house for the first time, it was clear what a nice place I'd entered. The room itself was meticulously presented each day, with an excellent eye for small details. I even had a view of Arthur's Seat out of the window. And if like me you go without a car, the bus services nearby are frequent and excellent. If you're considering Highfield Guest House for a stay, trust the recommendations, including mine.

David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 6, 2024

Very beautifull, elegant and clean room. Excellent!!

Marco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 8, 2025

I was very happy with my stay in the end. The Guest House staff was very welcoming and helpful. I loved my room and would come back int he future. There was some initial confusion around whether my 2-night stay included breakfast or not (as my Expedia booking clearly indicated it did). When I reached out to Expedia, the phone support was insufficient and inadequate. The Guest House did make up for it with some tea / coffee / fruit / biscuits available inside my room.

Julien, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 21, 2023

Lovely stay. Ideal location with regular buses running into City very nearby. The area was exceptionally quiet in the Event by with some great nearby cafes for breakfast. Room was very clean and comfortable with a view of Arthur’s seat from our window. The host was super helpful with an informative welcome explaining all of the transport options and places to visit. Highly recommended

Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 19, 2024

Best budget friendly choice for Edinburgh

Exceptionally clean and cozy,this guest house took me by surprise.There was nothing I didn’t like,even though I stayed in a single room with separate shower.The staff was very helpful and accommodating.They even had soya milk in the room,in addition to coffee,tea and creamer.Also a nice touch,a glass bottle of tap water,replenished every day.

Daniela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2023

One of the best Guest Houses in Edinburgh

The Highfield Guest House is just a little bit further from the centre of Edinburgh but you can easily get there in 20 minutes by bus. The premises are immaculate and I was given a very friendly welcome by Maggie. Breakfast is not provided but that is not a difficulty as a branch of Margiotta's supermarket is just opposite where good croissants and coffee are available. The ensuite facilities were very well kept.

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 7, 2024

Gordon, Maggie, and Kate were amazing. Not only is their guest house beautiful, but the service was second to none and made our first stay in Edinburgh a great one. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet and well serviced stay a stones throw from downtown Edinburgh.

Jack, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 20, 2023

Great person who runs it, she was knowledgeable and informative about this great city. Beautiful hotel.

Stephen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 3, 2023

Very comfortable accommodations!

Isabelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 3, 2022

Merveilleux

Ravie de l’accueil chambre adorable lits confortables aucun bruit ni dehors ni dedans Tout était parfait

Stephanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 30, 2019

impressed breakfast pack

perfect place, pack perfect breakfasts for the early departure so deeply impressed

Seungjae, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 28, 2019

Great B&B near Royal Observatory

The Guest house is a 10min walk from the Royal Observatory and a 20min walk from old town. Ideally located for a business meeting at the Observatory. The Highfield has only a few rooms (5, I believe) and the owners are very welcoming and friendly. The rooms are not very large but very clean, comfortable and extremely well maintained. It is not a place where you want to work for hours but if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room, it is a great place to stay. If needed, I am sure you can use the breakfast room to work or read. The breakfast is cooked to order, very tasty and served starting at 8am. I keep on the top of my list for places to stay in Edinburgh.

Guido, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 27, 2019

Beautiful property. Rooms are lovely. The breakfasts were some of the best we have had.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 9, 2019

Spotless throughout. Nothing I didn't like. Great hospitality from Maggie, Kate and Gordon.

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 19, 2019

Beautiful property. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful hosts. Delicious food. Convenient bus access to city centre or 35 minute walk.

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 16, 2019

Molto carino e di grande fascino con persone molto gentili e pronte a soddisfare il cliente

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 12, 2019

Super guest house on the south side of Edinburgh

Fabulous guest house within easy walking distance of the City Centre. Well connected to bus routes too, and close to most of the Fringe venues. Maggie and Kate were great hosts, with Maggie in particular giving loads of advice on travel and dining options. The single room is a little on the small side but comfortable, bright and clean. I hadn't realised the bathroom was not ensuite but it is very close to the bedroom and not a major inconvenience. Breakfast was amazing!

Iain, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2019

Very attractive period home, tastefully decorated + great breakfasts. Location was walkable to city core but good bus service as well. Friendly, helpful hosts.

4-night trip