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Lantern Guest House

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 554 m to Calton Hill and 1.9 km to Arthur's Seat

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 558 m to Omni Centre Edinburgh and 1.6 km to Our Dynamic Earth

Near shopping centersOnly 1.5 km to Princes Mall and 2.4 km to Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.5 km to Edinburgh Waverley Station and 4.7 km to Edinburgh Haymarket Station

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5.0/524 Nov 2025

Yusuf Sahin

Harikaydı. Ev sahibi inanılmaz yardımsever ve iyi biriydi.

5.0/523 Sep 2025

Jeffrey • Couple Trip

The room was very clean, host was extremely friendly, and the location was within walking distance to most all tourist spots in the city.

5.0/511 Aug 2025

Leyla • Solo Trip

I had a really long weekend nice stay at Lantern Guesthouse! As a solo traveler, room 3 was big enough for me. The room was VERY clean and had everything I needed. The mattress was a bit hard for my liking and there was a dip on one side, but I was able to move over and sleep on the other side. Yes the room was a bit damp but that's just the reality of Scotland - there was a dehumidifier in the room and a heater that cut down the humidity level pretty quickly so I wasn't bothered. A note for other North American travelers: position the shower heater to about 9 o'clock for the perfect temperature! Lantern is conveniently located near multiple bus stops so it was very easy to get around. There were also great restaurants, pubs, and bars in the area. I'd definitely stay here again!

5.0/529 Jun 2025

Sarah • Couple Trip

We greatly enjoyed our stay at lantern guest house. The hosts were very kind and gave us some guide pamphlets to help us find our way around the city. The location was convenient and very walkable! Thank you so much for the lovely stay!

5.0/57 Jun 2025

Jennifer • Trip with Friends

Lovely convenient location. Room had everything we needed.

5.0/525 May 2025

Verified traveler

Konaklamamız gayet güzel geçti, Richard cok yardımsever biriydi. Konumu merkeze çok yakın olduğu için rahat ettik.

5.0/53 Oct 2024

Billy • Couple Trip

The place was lovely, bed was comfortable and the room was just nice to be at! Richard was great in communicating with us, and was very friendly and thoughtful. :)

5.0/521 Jun 2024

Tim • Couple Trip

Unique place.

5.0/511 Jun 2024

Carolyn • Couple Trip

Quiet and cozy place to stay near the city center of Edinburgh. Walkable from Waverly Station. Friendly and personable proprietors! We enjoyed our stay.

5.0/528 Apr 2024

Robert • Solo Trip

Clean, comfortable, and spacious room. Great location as well. Right around the corner are many restaurants and cafes. Every morning I went to KUNA for excellent coffee and savory pastries. They also have sweets. The one thing you should know about the room is that the steps leading down to the room are steep.

5.0/56 Nov 2023

Mariya

Really enjoyed our 3 nights stay in the Lantern Guest House. Accommodation is very centrally located within walking distances to main attractions (25-30 mins) and with plenty of dining options around it. Hosts were very responsive and provided all required information for check in. Room was clean and had everything we need for short stay.

5.0/53 Oct 2023

Holly • Couple Trip

We loved our stay at the Lantern Inn Guest House! It was only 10 minutes from the bus station and 12 from Waverly Railway station, without a bunch of confusing turns. There are many places to eat within a block, and we found a 'favorite restaurant': Mama Roma. The room was so nice, clean, and roomy; and we loved the ensuite bathroom. We were very comfortable there. A small refrigerator was dedicated to our use, with cold water and milk supplied! There was a microwave available and even some dishes we could use. We didn't have those any other place we stayed so it was a great surprise. Richard, our host, was very friendly and anxious to help us. He gave good instructions and always seemed to be around when we had a question. We stayed 4 nights and would have been happy to be there longer if our plans had allowed. With such a good price, great features, comfortable room, and convenient location, we couldn't have done any better. I would definitely choose Lantern Guest House again if I return to Edinburgh.

5.0/514 Aug 2023

David • Solo Trip

The Lantern Guest House is a short walk from the main attractions of Edinburgh and very convenient! Also, the rooms are very clean and the owner is super helpful! i will definitely stay at the Lantern Guest House when i return to Edinburgh and I strongly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!!!

5.0/511 Jul 2023

kathy • Couple Trip

This is a rowhouse type of housintypical of the city.our room was small with a bath..truth is we were gone q2 hours a day. Bus at corner could walk to old town and lots of little restaurants around fit the bill for us..clean and well located and safe neighorhood

5.0/514 May 2023

Christophe • Couple Trip

Séjour très agréable. Guest house très bien placée et au calme. Richard est très sympa et de bons conseils.

5.0/523 Apr 2023

Ramiro • Couple Trip

Great location, and very helpful host.

5.0/510 Oct 2022

Robert • Solo Trip

Secure, quiet, well located, owners trusted us to just get on with things, and are ever just a phone message away.

5.0/518 May 2022

Matthew • Couple Trip

What a fantastic place to stay. Brilliant location, barely 10 minutes walk from Waverley station and virtually right on the doorstep for the Playhouse and countless bars and restaurants, yet blissfully quiet in the evening. Easy access with a door code to come and go as you please and undoubtedly the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept in! Only spoke briefly with Richard after he came out of his way to see if we were enjoying our stay, but clearly nothing is too much to ask and the milk/water left in the fridge outside of the room were a nice touch. Would definitely look to stay here again on our next visit to Edinburgh.

5.0/59 Mar 2020

Vincent • Couple Trip

Rooms are very well kept even have a microwave you can use thro day and evening and fresh milk in mini fridge with buscuits and a pod coffee machine at only 50p a cup

5.0/530 Aug 2019

Rosario • Couple Trip

Muy bien todo. Richard es muy amable y hospitalario. Ayuda en todo lo que necesites.

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Patio or terrace

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3 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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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-in12:30 PM-10:30 PM

Check-out10:30 AM

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

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A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Lantern Guest House

Lantern Guest House Location
With a stay at Lantern Guest House in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 7 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from St. Andrew Square and 0.6 mi (1 km) from George Street.

Lantern Guest House Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace.

Lantern Guest House Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - Sat, 18 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children