Elder York Guest House
38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom
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38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Room Service
- Heating
- Fax/photocopying
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Invoices
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Daily disinfection
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 7.05 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.35 mi
- Perth - 34.10 mi
- Dundee Airport - 34.88 mi
Museums
- Mounted Gallery - 198 f
- National Portrait Gallery - 487 f
- Kingfisher Gallery - 1,041 f
- Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.22 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.23 mi
- Bellevue Gallery - 0.27 mi
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.31 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Gallery - 0.32 mi
- Scottish Gallery - 0.33 mi
- Hanover Fine Arts - 0.33 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.34 mi
- Torrance Gallery - 0.35 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.36 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.38 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.38 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.42 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.43 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.43 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.43 mi
- DOM - 0.43 mi
- Calton Gallery - 0.44 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.44 mi
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Pedro H. (Family with young children)
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Murray and Robbie were really helpful with everything, specially with recommendations and keeping our luggage for a while. Big thanks for letting us wait inside before our very late train.
Nothing.
Deborah (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
What a great central location! We took the light rail directly from the airport to St Andrews square, and our lodging was right around the corner. Walking distance to all the attractions, and our host, Murray, could not be more gracious and accommodating.
The stairs up to the lobby! Thankfully, Murray greeted us halfway up and carried our heaviest luggage the rest of the way.
michael (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Breakfast was excellent location was excellent if you are looking for relaxing this is theplace
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Jennifer (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The host was very accommodating and friendly. The location was fantastic! The breakfast was delicious and the the area was quiet, however close to everything such a bonus.
Clarissa (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location and delicious full Scottish breakfast! Great service and friendly staff!
The stairs going up to the room but Murray was very nice and helped carry my bags up to my room on the top floor.
Agathe (Group Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great full Scottish breakfast, friendly people. The location is ideal, close to the tram to the airport and in the center to go explore the city on foot.
D'Aun (Group Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great host - delicious breakfast!
Kirsti (Couple)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Murray the proprietor was so helpful and charming with recommendations and knowledge about his city.
I didn't realize there would be lots of stairs....Murray was very helpful with luggage when we got there and otherwise we got used to the stairs, so no biggie.
Amy (Group Traveler)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location was amazing and Murray (the owner) was so kind and helpful
Alan (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Murray was an exceptional host. Location with regards to train station was very good. Murray helped us with dinner recommendations which was excellent. Breakfast was outstanding.
I was concerned that street noise was going to be a problem but everything quieted down at bed time
Adam (Group Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The host Murray is kind, helpful, and witty.
William (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
breakfast was wonderful. I will be staying with you again in March 2026.
Stronger WiFi might be possible.
Karolis (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
An ideal location right in the heart of Edinburgh. This charming, cosy little hotel has a wonderfully warm and homely atmosphere — it almost feels like staying at your grandma’s place. The breakfast was freshly prepared and surprisingly good for a hotel of this price point. The manager, Murray, was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable about the city. Be sure to ask him for recommendations, no matter what you’re planning to do!
You have to climb upstairs to reach the rooms (3-4 floors). For us it wasn't a big deal and Murray was kind enough to help with our bags, but for people with heavier luggage or limited mobility this might be an issue - be sure to check first.
Elizabeth (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Excellent location near both bus and train stations. Very helpful and accommodating staff.
Generous breakfast.
Bathroom needed a little refurbishing
Sue (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and staff were great
The room was a bit small.
Recep K. P. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
First of all, I want to give a special thank to Murray (the owner / the manager of the facility) since his interest to not only to me but also to all guests is great. For instance he serves himself at breakfasts and makes a chit chat with all guests. The facility is very comfortable and the breakfast is great. Moreover it's location is just a walking away to the places where you should see in Edinburgh so I can recommend Elder York Guest House definitely.
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Green F. (Group Traveler)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location was perfect and Murray was an excellent host
A lot of noise on the street late at night and into the morning
Joanne (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The breakfast was very good as was the host..helpful and friendly
The bed was comfortable.
The location was excellent
The room was very small and the shower exceedingly small.
Anthony (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Murray was a wonderful host
Lots of street noise on a Saturday night and though the night
Jennifer (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Murray was an excellent host - available and helpful.
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Availability from Tue, Apr 7, 2026 To Fri, Apr 10, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Twin Room
This room comes with an en suite, a tv and tea/coffee-making facilities.
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$165.56USD
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Total (including tax) $596.01
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Coffee/tea machine
- Crib(s)
- Electric kettle
- Fire extinguisher
- Flat-screen TV
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Iron and ironing board
- Non-feather pillow
- Private bathroom
- Smoke alarm
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toiletries
- Towels
- TV
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 7.05 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.35 mi
- Perth - 34.10 mi
- Dundee Airport - 34.88 mi
- Mounted Gallery - 198 f
- National Portrait Gallery - 487 f
- Kingfisher Gallery - 1,041 f
- Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.22 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.23 mi
- Bellevue Gallery - 0.27 mi
- Malcolm Innes Gallery - 0.31 mi
- Bourne Fine Art - 0.31 mi
- Edinburgh Gallery - 0.32 mi
- Scottish Gallery - 0.33 mi
- Hanover Fine Arts - 0.33 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.34 mi
- Torrance Gallery - 0.35 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.36 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.38 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.38 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.42 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.43 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.43 mi
- John Knox House Museum - 0.43 mi
- DOM - 0.43 mi
- Calton Gallery - 0.44 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.44 mi
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 0.29 mi
- Sherlock Holmes Statue - 853 f
- National Monument - 0.36 mi
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.42 mi
- Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.42 mi
- Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.43 mi
- Princes Street Gardens - 1,035 f
- General Register House - 1,051 f
- Mansfield Place Church - 0.28 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse - 0.21 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.26 mi
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.37 mi
- Scottish Gems - 0.43 mi
- Netherbow - 0.43 mi
- Princes Mall - 0.41 mi
- Multrees Walk - 411 f
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 593 f
- ScotlandsPeople Centre - 922 f
- Waterloo Place - 1,041 f
- Omni Centre - 1,042 f
- Edinburgh Experience - 0.27 mi
- New Town Conservation Centre - 0.32 mi
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.35 mi
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.36 mi
- Dance Base - 0.39 mi
- The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.45 mi
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.45 mi
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Elder York Guest House
38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3DX, United Kingdom