Kingsway Guest House is set in Newington and one mile from Edinburgh's Royal Mile and old town. This guest house offers free Wi-Fi, Free private parking, We also two electric vehicle charge points Award-winning cooked and continental breakfasts. Guests can easily reach Edinburgh city center by bus or on foot. An airport shuttle bus departs from Waverley Train Station, which is just a short taxi journey or bus ride from the Kingsway Guest House. Close to Holyrood Park, Kingsway Guest House offers friendly and helpful Scottish hospitality in a Victorian house with original features. Kingsway has been awarded a Green Tourism rating due to its ongoing commitment to the environment, as well as a four-star rating from the AA. Each bedroom is clean and comfortable. All rooms have an en suite shower room. All guest bedrooms are located on the first and second floors, accessed by stairs. There is no elevator to rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Lori
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely room with fabulous breakfast. The innkeeper was very sweet and full of helpful knowledge.
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is excellent, and Lizzie and Gary are great hosts. The rooms are clean and comfy. Great shower. The house is really cool. We stayed on the top floor and our room was large.
  • Cathy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were lovely and welcoming. The room was great.Clean accommodation. Beds were comfortable and an excellent hot breakfast !!! Wonderful xxx definitely recommend.

Hosted by Lizzie and Gary

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Lizzie and Gary
Kingsway is a stylish, comfortable guest house offering the warmest of welcomes and help to ensure guests have a great stay in Edinburgh. The Kingsway is a beautiful Victorian home retaining many original features, maintained to modern standards of comfort and facility. Off street private parking and electric vehicle charge points are available to guests during their stay, charged per kWh.
Your hosts Lizzie and Gary Scott have both lived all their lives in their hometown of Edinburgh and look forward to sharing their expansive knowledge of Scotland's capital city with you.
Located one mile south of Edinburgh's famous Old Town, Newington is a beautiful Edinburgh neighbourhood next to Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat. Within 5 to 10 minutes walk of Kingsway there are many excellent restaurants, traditional pubs and services including laundrette, vintage shops, post offices, cafes, theatres and much more. Restaurants include a number of the top rated in the city such as Michelin star Condita, The Apiary, The Old Bell and Verdo. Your hosts at Kingsway are happy to share recommendations and assist with reservations.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Kingsway Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

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 over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Kingsway Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Kingsway Guest House kindly requests that you inform them of your expected time of arrival.

Payment Information:

The guesthouse does not accept checks.

Please inform Kingsway Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Kingsway Guest House

  • Check-in at Kingsway Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Room options at Kingsway Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • Kingsway Guest House is 1.3 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.