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About the Hotel

26 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ

Very good

7.4

/10

“The location was perfect, just a short walk to Edinburgh's city center!”view full review

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Ivy House Hotel Edinburgh is a mere 12 minutes' walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The guest house also includes parking.

Location

The Retreat Thai Spa is located 450 metres from this Edinburgh hotel, and such natural sites as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are 2.6 km away. Approximately 25 minutes' walk away you can visit the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument.

The Ivy House Edinburgh is 2.4 km from the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse".

This accommodation is around 5 minutes on foot from Port Hamilton bus stop and within 20 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley train station in Edinburgh.

Rooms

The hotel features private bathrooms in the rooms.

Eat & Drink

Loudons Fountainbridge offers a wide range of British dishes and lies 550 metres away.

Select your room type

Ivy House offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room Private Bathroom

2 persons

1 Bunk bed

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Twin Room Private External Bathroom

2 persons

1 Bunk bed

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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

Cozy Comfort

“My room was impeccably clean and comfortable, with a cozy bed that ensured a good night's sleep. Even though it was basic, having a sink in the bedroom was a nice convenience, allowing me to freshen up quickly.” read full review

Spotlessly Clean

“The shared bathroom was clean and close to my room, which was ideal. The shower worked brilliantly, with a good amount of shower gel provided, and I appreciated the easy-to-use locks for both the bathroom and my bedroom.” read full review

Charming Decor

“The decor of the building was lovely, showcasing a retro charm that I found good. The bedsheets were also clean and good quality, contributing to a warm and inviting atmosphere.” read full review

Relaxing Evenings

“I enjoyed watching movies online in the evenings as the WiFi internet was faster than what I have at home. It made my stay even more enjoyable, allowing for a perfect way to wind down after a day of exploring.” read full review

Facilities: Very good

7.2/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
No pets allowed

Room features

Heating

Ivy House Location

26 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ

Map view

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

3100 ft

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.7 mi

Landmark

Royal Mile

4500 ft

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

1.2 mi

Park

Princes Street Gardens

4300 ft

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

4300 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.1 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.5 mi

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1.1 mi

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

5000 ft

Landmark

Calton Hill

1.3 mi

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.6 mi

Landmark

Princes Street

1.2 mi

Monument

Scott Monument

1.2 mi

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

4000 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

1.1 mi

Museum

The Writers' Museum

4700 ft

Museum

Gladstone's Land

4500 ft

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museum

1.0 mi

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

4700 ft

Square

Grassmarket

3400 ft

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.4 mi

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

4500 ft

Stadium

BT Murrayfield Stadium

1.3 mi

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

2300 ft

Park

Holyrood Park

1.6 mi

Museum

Georgian House

4600 ft

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.3 mi

Museum

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum

3000 ft

Nearby

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

1700 ft

Restaurants

Quick & Plenty Cafe

1300 ft

27 Leven Street

Burger

1100 ft

94A Fountainbridge

The Treehouse

1600 ft

44 Leven Street

Taquito

900 ft

32 Home Street

The Colony Gourmet

1000 ft

58 Home Street

The Kings Pantry

1000 ft

67 Home Street

Khartoum Cafe

1500 ft

6 Gillespie Place

Magma Cafe

1000 ft

67 Home Street

Efes

1400 ft

42 Leven Street

Seven

1300 ft

7 Home Street Tollcross

Getting around

City Centre
Edinburgh 20 min · 1.0 mi
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 21 min · 8.6 mi
Glasgow (GLA) 131 min · 54.1 mi
Train
Haymarket Train Station 12 min · 3300 ft
Bus
Bus stop 4 min · 1000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-18:00

Check-out

from 04:00-10:00

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Former name

ivy gilmore house

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Ivy House from previous guests about their experience.

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Comfort

7.2/10

Facilities

7.2/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.7/10

Location

8.6/10

Paid Wi-Fi

9.1/10

Staff

8.2/10

Value for money

7.5/10

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IVY HOUSE, Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Location

Rooms

Eat & Drink

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Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

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Ivy House Location

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