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16 Pilrig Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite
Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom
Front of property
Meeting facility
Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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16 Pilrig Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AJ
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Basic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Suite, Ensuite

Standard Suite, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

16 Pilrig Guest House puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Leith guest house include Royal Mile and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Princes Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Port - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 20 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tepuy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harp & Castle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Coffee & Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

16 Pilrig Guest House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Royal Mile
16 Pilrig Guest House offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
16 Pilrig Guest House offers 7 accommodations. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 8 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between midnight and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between midnight and 7:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

16 Pilrig Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 16 Pilrig Guest House on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$107.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to 16 Pilrig Guest House?

The closest beach to 16 Pilrig Guest House is Portobello Beach (4.4 km).

Is 16 Pilrig Guest House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that 16 Pilrig Guest House is a hit with families.

Does 16 Pilrig Guest House serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

No, 16 Pilrig Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

16 Pilrig Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 220 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good value guesthouse in centre of Edinburgh

Great location for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Modern room with private bathroom was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Raza

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i booked room with private washroom but that was outside the room not attached but room is small as well other thing are ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

lani

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find of a place

Great place to stay. Nice bed with very clean sheets. Breakfast was also great. Staff very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sieger Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its close to the center
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in room 5 ,not en suite No great prob just a pain
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great except for no hot water from the tap.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great....easy taxi access to downtown...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts are fantastic and so is facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good guess house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dahena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic and No Frills

Definitely a no frills stay. Located about 25 minutes (on foot) from the train station. They let us check in 15 min early. We asked for a cab at 4:30am they told us they would call one and ended up not doing that. There was no direction on what to do with the keys, so we left them in the room. The rooms were clean, but super small. I feel like I would have benefited from staying a little closer to the action. The price was pretty good and there are some places to eat near by, but it was a meh experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Qingwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely B&B very charmed by clean and well located. Next to the tram and a lots of food options around and walkable. Close to the main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

George

This guest house is basic but well priced for Edinburgh and not far from the train / bus station. It is off Leith Walk and about 20 minutes walk from the main train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would like to come back here again! Room is very comfy)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Thirumurugananthi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was good and cheap. Safe. Quiet. Support staff on site. Only drawback is heater was not working and was provided with a noisy fan heater. Not a great option when you have an active toddler.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brycchan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty, run-down, uncomfortable

This place is just awful. It's one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in, anywhere. The room I was given was much smaller than the room illustrated on the Hotels.com website. The room was cramped, dirty, and poorly maintained. The television was broken. I complained about that and was told it had been fully fixed. In reality, no-one had even looked at it. The bed was uncomfortable - a cheap mattress laid over planks. The room was noisy, next to the kitchen and there was a horrible noise coming from the pipes every time the people in the room above flushed the toilet. I could go on, but I've said enough. This place really is just awful and I strongly recommend that you avoid it at all costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023