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Just a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse and 1.1 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, 16 Pilrig Guest House features accommodations in Edinburgh, with a shared lounge. The property is around 1.3 miles from Royal Mile, 1.5 miles from Royal Yacht Britannia, and 1.7 miles from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Free Wifi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily room service are provided. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruit are available daily at the bed and breakfast. National Museum of Scotland is 1.7 miles from 16 Pilrig Guest House, while The Real Mary King's Close is 1.7 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 7.5 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
2 queen beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Edinburgh
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Host Info

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Host Review Score

Georgian Townhouse which i have decorated with modern colors for the extra comfort of people that comes to stay. Pilrig lies midway between Leith and Edinburgh, west of Leith Walk. It is split by Pilrig Street, which marks the division between the EH6 and EH7 postcode districts (also the old division between Edinburgh and Leith hence the name of the bar opposite being originally the Boundary Bar,then City Limits and now known simply as the Boundary). Along the north-east side of Pilrig Street lies Pilrig Park, within which is Pilrig House, the heart of the former estate of the Balfour family. The 19th-century Rosebank Cemetery is located at the west end of Pilrig Street, at the junction of Broughton Road.
-its about 20 minutes drive from the airport -its about 10 minutes bus journey from the waverly train station -its about 20 minutes walk to main city centre
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Romanian,Urdu

Area info

Amenities of 16 Pilrig Guest House

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £3.10 per hour.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Romanian
  • Urdu

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per stay
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per stay
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per stay

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Debit card 16 Pilrig Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Late check-in after 21:00 is possible for an additional fee of GBP 10, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

Credit card details are required upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about 16 Pilrig Guest House

  • Check-in at 16 Pilrig Guest House is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • 16 Pilrig Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • 16 Pilrig Guest House is 1.2 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at 16 Pilrig Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at 16 Pilrig Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin
      • Triple

    • Guests staying at 16 Pilrig Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet