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Highfield Guest House

Edinburgh, Scotland

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 2.9 km to The Meadows and 3.2 km to Holyrood Park

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 2 km to Royal Commonwealth Pool and 4.2 km to Our Dynamic Earth

Near shopping centersOnly 4.5 km to Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers and 5 km to Princes Mall

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 4.6 km to Edinburgh Waverley Station

Near healthcare facilitiesOnly 4.7 km to Royal Infirmary

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 50 reviews

5.0/58 Mar 2026

Carlie • Trip with Friends

super lovely staff and super clean. loved it! amazing price, and very accommodating. highly recommend!

5.0/55 Sep 2025

David • Solo Trip

I spent quite a while looking for the best combination of location, reviews, appearance, price and convenience and must confess to having been a little sceptical of the high scores I found at such a modest cost. But I found that they are totally justified. I received an upgrade on arrival and my hosts could not have been more helpful, giving me information about places worth visiting, local transport and options of where to eat etc. Walking into the house for the first time, it was clear what a nice place I'd entered. The room itself was meticulously presented each day, with an excellent eye for small details. I even had a view of Arthur's Seat out of the window. And if like me you go without a car, the bus services nearby are frequent and excellent. If you're considering Highfield Guest House for a stay, trust the recommendations, including mine.

5.0/512 May 2025

Ashley • Solo Trip

Kate was fantastic at check in and checked with me the next day to see if I needed anything. Great place to stay!

5.0/58 Apr 2025

Julien • Solo Trip

I was very happy with my stay in the end. The Guest House staff was very welcoming and helpful. I loved my room and would come back int he future. There was some initial confusion around whether my 2-night stay included breakfast or not (as my Expedia booking clearly indicated it did). When I reached out to Expedia, the phone support was insufficient and inadequate. The Guest House did make up for it with some tea / coffee / fruit / biscuits available inside my room.

5.0/527 May 2024

Olivia • Couple Trip

We stayed here for 2 nights and loved it! The BnB was beautiful and the host was so kind and helpful! I would most definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!

5.0/519 May 2024

Daniela • Solo Trip

Exceptionally clean and cozy,this guest house took me by surprise.There was nothing I didn’t like,even though I stayed in a single room with separate shower.The staff was very helpful and accommodating.They even had soya milk in the room,in addition to coffee,tea and creamer.Also a nice touch,a glass bottle of tap water,replenished every day.

5.0/57 May 2024

Jack • Couple Trip

Gordon, Maggie, and Kate were amazing. Not only is their guest house beautiful, but the service was second to none and made our first stay in Edinburgh a great one. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet and well serviced stay a stones throw from downtown Edinburgh.

5.0/56 May 2024

Marco

Very beautifull, elegant and clean room. Excellent!!

5.0/52 May 2024

LaRue • Couple Trip

The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The room was well-appointed for guests and clean! It had usb ports, a hair dryer, make-up mirror...Highly recommend!

5.0/514 Sep 2023

Michael • Trip with Friends

The Highfield Guest House is just a little bit further from the centre of Edinburgh but you can easily get there in 20 minutes by bus. The premises are immaculate and I was given a very friendly welcome by Maggie. Breakfast is not provided but that is not a difficulty as a branch of Margiotta's supermarket is just opposite where good croissants and coffee are available. The ensuite facilities were very well kept.

5.0/54 Sep 2023

Sophie • Trip with Friends

The guest house was easy to find with ample nearby parking. A lovely warm welcome (and room upgrade!) was the start of a perfect stay. Beds were very comfortable, and the rooms were clean and well-appointed. We'd definitely stay again.

5.0/521 May 2023

Neil • Couple Trip

Lovely stay. Ideal location with regular buses running into City very nearby. The area was exceptionally quiet in the Event by with some great nearby cafes for breakfast. Room was very clean and comfortable with a view of Arthur’s seat from our window. The host was super helpful with an informative welcome explaining all of the transport options and places to visit. Highly recommended

5.0/520 May 2023

Stephen

Great person who runs it, she was knowledgeable and informative about this great city. Beautiful hotel.

5.0/53 Apr 2023

Isabelle

Very comfortable accommodations!

5.0/516 Sep 2022

Beth • Family Trip

Lovely Guest house. Beautifully decorated. Comfortable bed. Located within walking distance to the old town.

5.0/513 Sep 2022

John • Solo Trip

It had a welcome atmosphere

5.0/53 May 2022

Stephanie • Couple Trip

Ravie de l’accueil chambre adorable lits confortables aucun bruit ni dehors ni dedans Tout était parfait

5.0/530 Dec 2019

Seungjae • Couple Trip

perfect place, pack perfect breakfasts for the early departure so deeply impressed

5.0/528 Nov 2019

Guido

The Guest house is a 10min walk from the Royal Observatory and a 20min walk from old town. Ideally located for a business meeting at the Observatory. The Highfield has only a few rooms (5, I believe) and the owners are very welcoming and friendly. The rooms are not very large but very clean, comfortable and extremely well maintained. It is not a place where you want to work for hours but if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room, it is a great place to stay. If needed, I am sure you can use the breakfast room to work or read. The breakfast is cooked to order, very tasty and served starting at 8am. I keep on the top of my list for places to stay in Edinburgh.

5.0/527 Sep 2019

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

Beautiful property. Rooms are lovely. The breakfasts were some of the best we have had.

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83 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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Accommodation Rules

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Effective October 1, 2025, a 5% Visitor Levy will apply to all bookings for stays on or after July 24, 2026. The Visitor Levy is payable directly to the property at check-in and applies only to the first five days of the stay. The amount for the Visitor Levy may differ from the amount displayed at the time of booking.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in1:00 PM-6:00 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher

Guests will receive lockbox information. 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.

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This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

About Highfield Guest House

Highfield Guest House Location
With a stay at Highfield Guest House in Edinburgh (Newington), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and 6 minutes from Royal Mile. This guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Princes Street.

Highfield Guest House Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms.

Room Type and Price

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - Thu, 17 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children