Homes>Scotland>Edinburgh>Gifford House

Nearby Landmark 2, Gifford House, Edinburgh

Nearby Landmark 3, Gifford House, Edinburgh

See all photos

General Info

Reviews

Location

Accommodation Rules

About

Vacation Home

Gifford House

Edinburgh, Scotland

Reviews

See all

3.5/5

OkayFrom 20 reviews

5.0/530 May 2026

stuart • Couple Trip

Very clean, spacious room set in a grand home on the outskirts of the city. Very convenient to the local bus stop. As long as you are comfortable with technology it’s a great place to stay - no staff on site, so you check in on the iPad in the foyer and create your own room key.

5.0/528 May 2026

Tori • Family Trip

This was my first time checking in to this kind of independent hotel service, so I was nervous about how it would play out. The instructions were very clear and concise, and everything went smoothly and stress-free. Great experience!

5.0/514 May 2026

Danny • Couple Trip

Room and bathroom were very clean. One staff member was there when we checked in. He was helpful and friendly. Location was good but parking is limited around the building. We stayed in the smaller room which was a tight fit for 2 people and luggage. We would stay again but get a bigger room.

5.0/513 May 2026

Dorian • Couple Trip

Great experience, will do it again.

5.0/526 Apr 2026

Frederique

Tout était parfait! Je recommande !

5.0/54 Apr 2026

Christopher • Family Trip

Great small hotel and friendly staff. Quiet.

5.0/59 Mar 2026

Madeline • Trip with Friends

The staff was so kind and helpful, and my friends and I loved the room!

4.0/51 Jun 2026

Thomas • Solo Trip

This is a lovely hotel, well situated and very clean and well maintained. I was expecting a cosy room and was not disappointed. The room I had had a flight of stairs from the entrance door to the bedroom which were a bit steep and could be a struggle for some, so if that was a problem I’d ask about it when booking. The automated check in was very smooth. Parking is relatively easy in the street at weekends but more limited at other times.

4.0/523 May 2026

Greg • Trip with Friends

The Gifford House was clean, well located, and a decent value

4.0/528 Apr 2026

Astrid

Giffordhouse biedt schone en ruime kamers. Ligt dichtbij een bushalte waarmee je binnen 10 min in de oude stad staat. Het is een selfservice guesthouse maar met een gemakkelijk bediening en snelle antwoorden per whatsapp.

4.0/52 Apr 2026

Nick • Solo Trip

Room was good, and I appreciated the small touches. However, the self check-in was a horrible experience. I was unable to check in because my room hadn’t been marked as ready in the system, and I couldn’t contact anyone on WhatsApp or Expedia. I could only resolve the issue and check in after forty minutes when another guest had the same issue, but could contact the host via a competing provider (rhymes with “looking bot from”).

4.0/515 Mar 2026

Cheryl • Couple Trip

Room was great and clean. Pre check-in wasn't working so that bit was confusing. Would come back though!

3.0/521 May 2026

William • Couple Trip

This was a hard one to rate because the property itself was good and in a good location. However I was very put off about the lie about parking. Here is what it says on their Hotels.com listing: Self-parking included Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location. Here is what it says when you actually check in: WHERE CAN I PARK? If you're travelling south on Dalkeith Road, turn left at the traffic lights onto Priestfield Road. You find limited free on-street parking behind the hotel -look for spaces without white or yellow lines. You may also use permit spaces outside of restricted hours (9:30am-1lam), but please check signage carefully before parking. In other words, you can park on the street if you can find it. We arrived at about 5pm and the closest spot was 1km away. So we lugged our bags that far. Needless to say my wife was not too impressed with having to do that. We drove up from London in a rental car and I specifically booked a location that (I thought) would have parking. I find this unacceptable. If they said "street parking available near by" that might be a bit of an exaggeration but at least more honest. I would likely have looked for somewhere that actually had parking. So if you don’t need parking this is a good spot. But I find it unacceptable that Hotels.com allows them to say free self parking when there definitely is not a single spot for hotel guests.

3.0/54 May 2026

Jackie • Couple Trip

We didn't use the spa. No parking. No staff on site. Bed was hard.

2.0/530 May 2026

Lisa

Looked like and old house that was turned into apartments. One big room with a bathroom box added. Beds were comfortable.

2.0/59 Mar 2026

Diane

We booked what was described as the deluxe apartment, that slept four. The sofa bed was only suitable for one adult. Above the sofa bed was a sky light with no blind. The advert in Expedia referred to a shower and separate bathtub and the advert for amenities led us to believe there were two bathrooms. Neither was the case, there was a shower room only. There was no instruction for the heating system- when we arrived at 6.30pm the heating was on. Then the following morning there was no heating and we were unable to find out why? Two hours after we left we got a Whatapp message to say it was being looked into. At the self service check in we needed a room number which we did not have in our booking confirmation. We were able to ring the number provided and speak to someone to obtain this. Whilst it was clean and well decorated we found several screws found on the floor. The apartment is in a nice area with good transport links to the city. Disappointing experience

1.0/522 Apr 2026

Judith

The location was about 15-20 walking distance from the Royal mile. It lacked a lift. We had moths in our room. No staff was present.

1.0/529 Mar 2026

Carl • Couple Trip

dont know

1.0/527 Mar 2026

Jenny • Family Trip

The staff don’t exist. I paid in full at time of booking and when I checked in I had to pay another 225 pounds. I have emailed, messaged through Travelocity and call but have yet to receive a single response. They are crooks.

1.0/521 Mar 2026

Jenny • Family Trip

Watch out for huge fees that doubled the price of our stay.

Popular Facilities

WiFi

Parking

tiket Green

Children Facility

Luggage Storage

Free Parking

Hair Dryer

Room Heater

Workspace

Connecting Room

Coffee Tea Maker

Refrigerator

Public Facilities

On-street Parking

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Luggage Storage

Express Check-in

Info

No Elevators

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

tiket Green

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

See maps

View on maps

103 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

Nearby Destinations

All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Rules

Announcement

Please note that this property does not feature a reception desk.This property offers self-check-in only.Please note that check-in is available from 15:00 onwards.Guests arriving after 21:00 are advised to contact the property before their stay to arrange their key collection.All requests for late check-in must be made before arrival.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out10:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

About Gifford House

Gifford House Location
With a stay at Gifford House in Edinburgh (Prestonfield), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Princes Street.

Gifford House Facility and Service
This smoke-free guesthouse offers complimentary parking nearby.

Gifford House Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - Fri, 04 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children