Southside Guesthouse, Craigmillar Park

Guesthouse at 30 Craigmillar Park in Edinburgh's Southside and Newington.

Overview

Kingsley Guest House occupies a historic building on Craigmillar Park, in the Southside and Newington area south of the city centre. It is a guesthouse rather than a hostel, with no dorm beds, and the room list runs from a single with shower up to family and superior king options. Several room types come with a private bathroom, and every room has a tea and coffee maker along with free WiFi.

The practical extras are what make this listing stand out for drivers and families: free parking on site, family rooms, and laundry facilities. Non-smoking rooms, heating, and daily housekeeping are listed too, plus luggage storage and bicycle parking. Arthur's Seat sits 1.3 miles away and the castle 2.2 miles, while Waverley station is 1.8 miles, roughly a 47 minute walk on a straight-line estimate. Guests have highlighted the breakfast and the friendly host in their feedback.

Key Facts

Facilities

• Free parking
• Free Wifi
• Family rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Laundry
• Heating
• Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Room Types

Who It Suits

This suits couples and families who want a guesthouse with real rooms rather than hostel bunks, and anyone driving in, since free parking in Edinburgh is a genuine draw. Family rooms and a triple make it workable for small groups, and the Southside location puts walkers within reach of Arthur's Seat. It is less suited to travellers with pets, as animals are not allowed, and solo travellers hunting for a cheap dorm bed will need to look elsewhere because there are none here.

House Rules

• Pets are not allowed.
• Smoking is not allowed.
• When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Location

30 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PS.

See this stay on the map

Waverley Station is about 47 min on foot (straight-line estimate).

• Local Attractions: Arthurs Seat is 1.3 mi away, Edinburgh Castle 2.2 mi, and Edinburgh Waverley station 1.8 mi.
• Edinburgh Airport is 11 mi from the property.

What To Know Before Booking

• Age Rule. The minimum age for check-in is 18.
• Check-In Window. Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Late arrivals past midnight are not covered.
• Bathroom Setup. Not every room has a stated private bathroom. Double, triple, and family rooms do; for the large double, standard twin, single, and superior rooms the listing does not state it, so confirm on the booking page.
• 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.
• No Pets. Pets are not allowed, and smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.
• Distance Trade-Off. Waverley station is 1.8 miles away, about a 47 minute walk on a straight-line estimate, so budget for buses or taxis into the centre. The airport is 11 miles from the door.

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