Minto Street Guesthouse, Doubles

Edinburgh Holiday Guest House

7.7/10 from 1,185 reviews

Guesthouse in Southside and Newington

from £120 per night, double room

Opens live rates and availability for your dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation on selected rates.

Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% and applies to the first five nights of a stay.

Stay type: Guesthouse
Area: Southside and Newington
Walk to Waverley: about 31 min on foot (straight-line estimate)

Guesthouse at 7 Minto Street in Edinburgh's Southside and Newington, with double rooms from £120 a night.

Overview

Edinburgh Holiday Guest House sits on Minto Street in the Southside and Newington area, a stretch of guest accommodation south of the city centre. The University of Edinburgh is a 10 minute walk away, and the Edinburgh Festival Theatre sits within a mile of the front door. Parking onsite is free for guests.

Every room, from the small single up to the deluxe triple, has its own bathroom, so nothing here is shared. Guests get free WiFi throughout, a flat-screen TV, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. A full cooked breakfast is served each morning, and the rooms are non-smoking. Waverley Station is roughly half an hour away on foot, or the Royal Mile is a 10 minute drive.

Key Facts

Stay Type	Guesthouse
Area	Southside and Newington
Address	7 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1RG
Price	from £120 per night, double room
Guest Rating	7.7/10 from 1,185 reviews
Check-In	From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-Out	Until 10:00 AM
Walk To Waverley Station	about 31 min on foot (straight-line estimate)
Free Wi-Fi	Yes
Cancellation	Free cancellation on selected rates

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wifi
Free parking
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Good Breakfast

Room Types

Name	Bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom	private
Budget Twin Room	private
Budget Triple Room	private
Deluxe Triple Room	private
Small Single Room	private

Who It Suits

Doubles at Edinburgh Holiday Guest House suit couples and short-break visitors who want a private bathroom and a cooked breakfast. The free onsite parking works well for anyone driving in, and the family rooms plus triples make it an option for small groups. Its position near the University of Edinburgh also suits visiting academics, parents, and prospective students. It is not the right pick for pet owners, since pets are not allowed, and anyone wanting to be steps from the Royal Mile should weigh the walk or drive involved.

House Rules

Pets are not allowed.
Smoking is not allowed.

Location

7 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1RG.

See this stay on the map

Waverley Station is about 31 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

The University of Edinburgh is just 10 minutes' walk away.

What To Know Before Booking

Check-In Window. Check-in runs from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. Arriving late or early is not addressed, so ask the property before booking.
Cancellation Terms. Free cancellation applies only to selected rates. Check the specific rate rules on the booking page before committing.
Visitor Levy. Edinburgh's visitor levy is 5% of the room price before VAT, charged on the first five nights of stays from 24 July 2026. Factor this into your budget.
Distance Trade-Off. The guest house is in Southside and Newington, not the Old Town. Waverley Station is about a 31 minute walk on a straight-line estimate, and the Royal Mile is a 10 minute drive.
No Pets. Pets are not allowed, and the house rules state that smoking is not allowed.
Bathrooms. All listed room types, including the budget twin and small single, have private bathrooms rather than shared facilities.

About This Edinburgh Stay

Where is Edinburgh Holiday Guest House located?

It is at 7 Minto Street in the Southside and Newington area of Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh is a 10 minute walk away, and the Edinburgh Festival Theatre is within a mile. Central Edinburgh has plenty of restaurants, pubs and bars nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in runs from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Check-out is until 10:00 AM. If you need to arrive outside those hours, contact the property first, as the listing does not state any late-arrival arrangement.

What facilities does the guest house offer?

Listed facilities include free WiFi, free onsite parking, non-smoking rooms, family rooms, and tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms. A full cooked breakfast is served in the mornings. Each room also has a flat-screen TV, a work desk, and a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free onsite parking is offered. That is a useful feature for guests driving to Edinburgh. The listing does not state whether spaces are reserved or allocated, so check with the property if this matters to you.

Can I cancel my booking for free?

Free cancellation is available on selected rates only. The conditions vary by rate, so read the terms shown on the booking page for the specific room and date you choose. The listing does not give a standard deadline for all bookings.

How do I get to the city centre from the guest house?

Waverley Station is about a 31 minute walk away on a straight-line estimate, so allow a little longer in practice. The Royal Mile is a 10 minute drive. The listing does not mention bus routes, so check local transport options if you would rather not walk or drive.