The Gifford
From
$173
/ night
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From
$173
/ night
About this property
Charming guest house in Edinburgh with individually decorated rooms and free self-parking available onsite.
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Safe-Deposit Box
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Hiking
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 192 verified reviews
Facilities
9
Cleanliness
9
Rooms
9
Service
9
Location
9
Dining
9
Who stays here?
8
Amy
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
There is parking available if you get lucky, but it is street parking. The shower produced either scalding water or frigid water and nothing in between more than a few seconds. The rooms were nice and comfortable and the host was accommodating. Overall it was a nice stay.
There is parking available if you get lucky, but it is street parking. The shower produced either scalding water or frigid water and nothing in between more than a few seconds. The rooms were nice and comfortable and the host was accommodating. Overall it was a nice stay.
2
Alexis
Jul 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
I followed the check out procedure and left before the check out time and received a bill for late check out. I sent an email and the only response I got was an overdue bill notice for late check out. A self service hotel should have a way of tracking checkout times, this is ridiculous.
I followed the check out procedure and left before the check out time and received a bill for late check out. I sent an email and the only response I got was an overdue bill notice for late check out. A self service hotel should have a way of tracking checkout times, this is ridiculous.
10
Emma
Jul 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place, easy to get hold of staff when I had a problem with checking in!
Great place, easy to get hold of staff when I had a problem with checking in!
6
Mark
Jul 15, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
While I'm sure there are nice rooms (there are over 120 photos on the website showing airy spaces and useful amenities), the room I got was terrible. It was a glorified storage space with barely enough room for a bed and a small piece of furniture that was supposed to double as a desk (it didn't, plus there was no chair). I found a photo, but near the end where nobody will see it. I feel like the owners put in the minimum effort with this room, but rest of the hotel looked fine. The only saving grace was the fact that it wasn't hot, because there's no way to get airflow in this room and it would have been an oven since it apparently wasn't designed as a living space. The location is fine, but the self check-in can be difficult (I encountered two different people who struggled). Overall, it's adequate and OK if you spend all day in Edinburgh and use it only as a place to sleep. You couldn't comfortably hang out in the room for more than a few minutes.
While I'm sure there are nice rooms (there are over 120 photos on the website showing airy spaces and useful amenities), the room I got was terrible. It was a glorified storage space with barely enough room for a bed and a small piece of furniture that was supposed to double as a desk (it didn't, plus there was no chair). I found a photo, but near the end where nobody will see it. I feel like the owners put in the minimum effort with this room, but rest of the hotel looked fine. The only saving grace was the fact that it wasn't hot, because there's no way to get airflow in this room and it would have been an oven since it apparently wasn't designed as a living space. The location is fine, but the self check-in can be difficult (I encountered two different people who struggled). Overall, it's adequate and OK if you spend all day in Edinburgh and use it only as a place to sleep. You couldn't comfortably hang out in the room for more than a few minutes.
6
Marcus
Jul 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The space is located close to some good restaurants and tourist attractions and was cheaper than several other options in the area. It was not clear to us when we booked that “free self parking” meant that we would be looking for parking on the streets nearby, but we found a spot easy enough. The iPad self-check-in was not functioning when we arrived. After about a half-hour in the lobby, we were able to have someone call us and check us in. The room was nice enough, but it was extremely warm inside even with the fan running and the coffee maker didn’t seem to function.
The space is located close to some good restaurants and tourist attractions and was cheaper than several other options in the area. It was not clear to us when we booked that “free self parking” meant that we would be looking for parking on the streets nearby, but we found a spot easy enough. The iPad self-check-in was not functioning when we arrived. After about a half-hour in the lobby, we were able to have someone call us and check us in. The room was nice enough, but it was extremely warm inside even with the fan running and the coffee maker didn’t seem to function.
FAQs about The Gifford
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A delicious breakfast is served, although specific details about the type and hours are not provided.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00, with late check-in available until 23:00 by prior arrangement. Check-out is at 10:00.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The guest house is located in Prestonfield, Edinburgh, near the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, with convenient access to shopping areas like Grassmarket and Princes Street.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are welcome at the property, with a minimum age of 18 for guests checking in.
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