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Pillars House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Princes Street

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Experience the grandeur of Pillars House, where classical architecture meets timeless elegance.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, bunk bed, and TV for a comfortable stay.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a skylight, microwave, and stainless steel sink.
Staircase leading to the upper floor, featuring a handrail and granite steps.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, microwave, oven, and range.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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125 Constitution Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 7AE
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Family Studio Suite

Family Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Double Room (With Extra Bed)

Double Room (With Extra Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Pillars House you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Princes Street and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Royal Mile. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage and a front desk safe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and pet-sitting services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .You'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Edinburgh Castle and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from University of Edinburgh with a stay at this 3.5-property class Leith guest house.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • The Shore Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Foot of the Walk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Printworks Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey the Shore - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tam O'Shanter - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lioness of Leith - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pillars House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Princes Street
As a guest of Pillars House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, express check-out, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Edinburgh guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1890
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
Pillars House offers 6 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls and pet-sitting services are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM

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 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property accepts cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pillars House?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pillars House?

As of 4 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pillars House on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$348.71, 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.

Is parking available at Pillars House?

Yep, Pillars House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Pillars House?

The closest beach to Pillars House is Portobello Beach (4.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pillars House?

No, Pillars House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pillars House?

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

Are pets allowed at Pillars House?

Furry friends are welcome at Pillars House, with pet-sitting services and food and water bowls on offer.

Pillars House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 443 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Edinburgh complimented with amazing hotel with nice staff. Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guy that checked us in was great and the property is close to the street car.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Clean and comfortable

Charming older building a short walk from coffee shops, restaurants and Edinburgh’s excellent tram network and public transit. The room was tidy and serviceable, staff was friendly and responsive, all at a great price point. It’s not the Omni, to be clear, but it’s a comfortable place to use for exploring Edinburgh. Do note that there are stairs to the rooms so keep accessibility in mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhavi

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is really friendly and helpful. We arrived early and check in time was noon still he provided us another room for 2 hours and didn’t charge extra. Hardly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the Leith area is a great places to stay. Full of amazing bakeries and dining options. Our room had everything we needed including the best shower we had in ages!! Craig was so helpful and his list of recommendations were all great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

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

Fantastic stay

Comfortable rooms, great location for the places we were visiting. Lots of lovely complimentary extras in the room. Really helpful and friendly staff. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shalini

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

Nice stay

It was a good stay for one night.. we had to rush from the centre before 9 pm to avoid the late check in charge, which we cane to know only after booking! We did have a good night sleep. Breakfast is self catered. The kitchen facilitates were good. We were informed that TV channels didn’t work due to the work being carried out in the property. The property was not noisy 👍 It is well connected to the centre by a tram line just outside 👍 I’ll be happy to come back for a stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Positives: friendly staff (when around). Good sized rooms and fairly new bathrooms. Fridge in bedroom with milk, juice, cans etc. Large kitchen area to cook own food and fruit/milk etc provided. Close to Tesco and park. Negatives: Unclear how to get to the rear of the property to park and parking is touch and go whether you will get a space, especially with workmen using up spaces. Paper thin walls inside the stone building. Had to move after the first night as (what I now believe was someone in the private area below me) was watching an action film very loudly until 2am. Then the builders re-doing the roof start noisily at 8am. The next room on the same floor was quieter but only as I had an elderly lady in the room next to me. However, I could hear her coughing as if she was standing next to me. Duvets were thin and pillows very hard. There was an oil heater in the second room but my first night was chilly. Both rooms had a shower where the shower head wouldn't stay in position on the wall. Had to wash glass cups in both rooms as they had bits on them. Overall, I would not recommend - most things I could put up with but the noise issue is the deal-breaker and, for the price, it definitely is not worth all the negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

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

Brilliant stay

Excellent hotel, great communication, wonderful staff who were really friendly, comfortable rooms and in a wonderful location near the tram system!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager there was incredibly friendly, the kitchen was clean and full of coffee, tea, and muffins. Not the most amazing location but has a tram stop to central Edinburgh a 2 minute walk away. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Travelled with partner
Nice friendly welcome, warm pleasant room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable bed. Well stocked fridge and snacks in room. Use of kitchen facilities very handy. Need earplugs as there is sporadic street noise at night. Ideal location for nice cafes and tram into the city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the tramline. Honestly for the price and location. I dont think you can complain at all. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

A little gem of a find. About 200 yards from the tram stop. Last minute booking due to train delays when we had to change our plans. The check in was great. Fridge in the room had been stocked with iron bru, water, milk, and breakfadt cakes. Lovely staff. Would certainly use this venue again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Disliked: Room comfort

Not for everyone

I was using the property as a base for a two night stay. If you love your creature comforts this is not the place for you. However if you just want a bed at a very reasonable price in an historical building in a capital city this could be the place. Located close to the Port of Leith with a tram stop 200m from the property which gets you into the city centre in less than 20mins it is a great base to explore from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Pillars was located in a nice area with pubs and restraunts. It is close to the tram and neighborhood shops. The staff were great... they provided us with infomation on local activities, and quickly responded to any questions we had. Cosy room and a nice, fully-kitted kitchen to use Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming and helpful. Safe. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024