Leith Guesthouse, Pilrig Street

Guesthouse at 36 Pilrig Street in Edinburgh's Leith, with double rooms from £105 a night.

Overview

Abbotsford Guest House sits on Pilrig Street in Leith, roughly a mile from Princes Street and described by the property as a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Waverley Railway Station are all said to be within a 30-minute walk, and a regular bus service runs nearby for anyone who prefers not to walk. The guest house has rooms on the first and second floors reached by stairs.

The rooms are decorated in a simple, contemporary style and come with a shower, TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have private bathrooms while others are shared, so the room type you pick matters here. Breakfast is served buffet style with fresh fruits, cheeses and yogurts, plus continental options and porridge, and special dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and the garden gives guests somewhere to sit outdoors. On-street parking is free of charge between 5:30 PM and 8:30 AM, and all weekend plus bank holidays.

Key Facts

Facilities

• Garden
• Free Wifi
• Baggage storage
• Express check-in/out
• Daily housekeeping
• Non-smoking rooms
• Tour desk
• Parking
• Laundry
• Breakfast

Room Types

Who It Suits

This suits couples and small groups who want a guest house base within walking distance of central Edinburgh, with a choice between shared and private bathrooms depending on the room type. The family rooms make it workable for families, and the free weekend and evening parking helps anyone driving in. It may not suit visitors with mobility difficulties, since all rooms are on the first and second floors with stair access only, and pets are not allowed.

House Rules

• Pets are not allowed.
• Smoking is not allowed.

Location

36 Pilrig Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5AL.

See this stay on the map

Waverley Station is about 25 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

• The guest house is only 1 mile from the iconic Princes Street, and within a 30-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and Waverley Railway Station.

What To Know Before Booking

• Shared Or Private. The Double and Triple Rooms have shared bathrooms; the Deluxe rooms and the Family Suite have private bathrooms. Check the room type carefully before booking.
• Stairs Only. Rooms are on the first and second floors with stair access, and the listing mentions no lift.
• Cancellation. Free cancellation applies to selected rates only. Check which rate you are booking on the live booking page.
• Check-In Window. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
• Parking Limits. On-street parking is free from 5:30 PM to 8:30 AM, and free throughout weekends and bank holidays. Outside those hours charges may apply on the street.
• Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy adds 5% of the room price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026.

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