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About the Hotel

1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Featuring 10 rooms, the perfect The Guards Hotel Edinburgh is located near the shopping district of Edinburgh and around 600 metres from the Water of Leith Walkway. To keep fit, a golf course provided for guests at the 3-star family-owned hotel.

Location

Situated within 5 minutes' walk of the Saint Mary's Cathedral, this Edinburgh hotel is within 2 km of the St Giles' Cathedral. The 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse is 2.9 km from The Guards, while Edinburgh airport is 5 km from it.

Also, the accommodation is nearly 20 minutes' walk from the Royal Mile.

The hotel is near a train station and 2.3 km from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

The rooms at The Guards Edinburgh have free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee-making facilities for your convenience. An iron and ironing board are featured for guests' comfort.

Eat & Drink

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. The café Cafe Braw is a few moments from the property.

Leisure & Business

The availability of a golf course guarantees guests an active stay at the Guards.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Triple Room
2 persons
13 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Classic Double Room
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
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Suite
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Heating
Fireplace
Deluxe Twin Room
2 persons
9 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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1 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Nearby
Event hall
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
520 m
Church
Saint Mary's Cathedral
300 m
Church
Charlotte Chapel
540 m
Restaurants
Le Petit Repas
50 m
2 Grosvenor Street
Dimitris
50 m
16 West Maitland Street
Sombrero
110 m
2-6 Dalry Road
Station Takeaway
110 m
10 Clifton Terrace
The Club Sandwich
120 m
11 Clifton Terrace
The Chicken Crew
140 m
25 Dalry Road
GF
160 m
37 Dalry Road
Sandwich Culture
690 m
24 Haymarket Terrace
Ola Kala Greek Grill & Deli
300 m
202 Morrison Street
Pizzeria 1926
310 m
85 Dalry Road
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh23 min  ·  1.9 km
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)17 min  ·  11.2 km
Dundee Airport (DND)143 min  ·  94.7 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station24 min  ·  2.0 km
Bus
Bus stop8 min  ·  600 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
10

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