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Armadillo Guest House

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Armadillo Guest House in Edinburgh offers adults-only accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property features full-day security, ensuring a safe and secure stay. Modern Amenities: Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a tea and coffee maker, a hairdryer, a refrigerator, free toiletries, carpeted floors, a TV, and an electric kettle. Additional amenities include a wardrobe. Prime Location: Located 14 km from Edinburgh Airport, the guest house is close to Edinburgh International Conference Centre (less than 1 km), Edinburgh Castle (16-minute walk), and the National Museum of Scotland (1.6 km). Nearby attractions include The Real Mary King's Close (1.7 km) and Edinburgh Waverley station (2.2 km). Outdoor Activities: Guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, or canoeing in the surrounding area, providing ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Johanna
    Germany Germany
    “The place was clean and comfortable, I think the room was remodeled recently. Self check-in worked perfectly. Would stay there again. The location is great, too.”
  • Shelly
    Canada Canada
    “Everything but the toilet in the shared bath.The room and bathroom were newly renovated,very nice., and clean. While the room is on the small side, the bed was very comfortable and we had everything we needed including a small fridge.”
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room was lovely, clean and cosy with some nice extra touches”
  • Doyeong
    South Korea South Korea
    “리모델링을해서 아주 깨끗했고 특히 방이 너무너무 예뻤어요!!! 가격도 합리적이었어요. 정말 모든것이 청결했고 1층에 공용욕실이 하나 더 있어서 편했어요!! 에든버러 성에 걸어서 20분인가 걸렸던 것 같은데 위치도 아주 만족스러웠습니당 또 에든버러에 가게된다면 이 숙소로 가고싶어요🥹”
  • Barak
    Israel Israel
    “Nice location. Near old town but not in. So less noisy.”
  • Karen
    United States United States
    “The location was terrific for me. I could walk everywhere I needed.”
  • Karin
    Sweden Sweden
    “Rent, snyggt och bekvämt! En vattenkokare och kaffemaskin, mikro och ett kylskåp så vi kunde äta frukost och lite gott och smått på kvällen!”
  • Tobias
    Austria Austria
    “Sehr gemütlich eingerichtet, offenbar komplett neu renoviert (Kaffeemaschine zB noch mit Anleitung im Wassertank - also noch nie benützt), problemlos den Schlüssel im Schliesfach wie angekündigt erhalteb, super Lage, fairer Preis. Im Vorgarten war...”
  • Dario
    Chile Chile
    “The room was amazing. Very cozy and clean and warm place. The bathroom was also really good. The host wast very helpfull and kind. Completely recommended!”

Host Information

Company review score: 7.4Based on 1,321 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Property information

Welcome to Armadillo, a charming guest accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. Set in a traditional stone townhouse on Gilmore Place, our property offers a warm and comfortable base for exploring Scotland’s capital. Each room is bright and inviting, with essential amenities to ensure a relaxing stay. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property. Our location is ideal — just a short walk from The Meadows, Edinburgh Castle, and the historic Grassmarket. You’ll also find plenty of cafés, shops, and restaurants nearby, with excellent bus links to the Royal Mile, Princes Street, and Edinburgh Waverley Station. Whether you are here for sightseeing, business, or a city break, Armadillo provides a welcoming and convenient place to stay in Edinburgh.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration