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Reviews of The Guards Hotel describe a budget, no-frills stay in a superb spot opposite Haymarket Station, with friendly staff and some spacious rooms, but also a very tired building with dated decor.
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Tammy
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Darren
Apr 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Alyssa
Mar 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Michael Finne
Dec 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
David
Dec 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location
A stay at The Guards Hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from George Street and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre(0.3 miles)
Princes Street(0.4 miles)
Johnnie Walker Princes Street(0.5 miles)
Edinburgh Gin Distillery(0.5 miles)
Princes Street Gardens(0.6 miles)
Usher Hall(0.6 miles)
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 14:00 to 22:00
Before 10:00
FAQs
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be arranged in advance.
The hotel is located in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens, 0.6 mi from George Street, and 1.7 mi from Edinburgh Castle.
Children are allowed to stay at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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