Balmore Guest House

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34, Gilmore Place, Merchiston, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NQ Show map

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Facilities at Balmore Guest House

General
  • No smoking all areas
  • Smoking area
  • Heated rooms/public areas
Internet & Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi included
Reception area services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour & excursions desk
  • Luggage storage facility
  • Express check-in/out service
Common areas
  • Garden
Cleaning services
  • Daily room cleaning
Rooms
  • Allergy-free rooms (on request)
  • Family rooms (limited number)
  • No smoking rooms
Snapshot
22 Rooms Family rooms Free Wi-Fi Non-smoking rooms available

This 3-star property is ideally situated 0.7 miles (about a 11-minute walk) from the centre of Edinburgh. Rates at the Balmore are likely to rise due to current high demand - search your dates now to see live prices and lock in our very best rates.

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Couple
Guest country UK
score 1
After seeing the photo's on the booking site and reading the glowing reviews, I was very disappointed by the reality. If I could give less than 1* I would. After one night of the two we'd booked we've checked into another place nearby. We expected a typical Scottish guesthouse but this is more like a backpacker's low rate hostel. The shower didn't work, filthy room, broken fixtures, woken at 3am by someone ringing the doorbell, breakfast was inedible   read more

Value Value score 2/10 Cleanliness Cleanliness score 2/10
Service Service Sscore 2/10 Location Location score 8/10
Room quality Room quality score 2/10 Sleep quality Sleep quality score 2/10
Sue
Family Visit
Guest country UK
score 9
We only had an overnight stay and this was in the annexe, the room was very clean and comfortable though. The owner was very nice and welcoming. I would have given top marks but for the fact that we had to walk over to the main house for breakfast - which was good and well presented. I would recommend.

Value Value score 8/10 Cleanliness Cleanliness score 10/10
Service Service Sscore 10/10 Location Location score 10/10
Room quality Room quality score 10/10 Sleep quality Sleep quality score 8/10
Lee
Family Visit
Guest country UK
score 10
We were made to feel very welcome at this friendly guest house. We had a large family room, nicely decorated, clean and warm with the usual amenities. Breakfast, taken in the attractive conservatory, was excellent with many choices. We consider it extremely good value for the money we paid and would not hesitate to stay again.

Value Value score 10/10 Cleanliness Cleanliness score 10/10
Service Service Sscore 10/10 Location Location score 10/10
Room quality Room quality score 10/10 Sleep quality Sleep quality score 10/10
Paula
Holiday Makers
Guest country UK
score 10
Within walking distance of the Castle, Balmore House has good architecture. Rooms were quite small and compact but there was good use of space and good décor. We had a good stay.

Value Value score 10/10 Cleanliness Cleanliness score 10/10
Service Service Sscore 10/10 Location Location score 10/10
Room quality Room quality score 6/10 Sleep quality Sleep quality score 10/10
Overview

The proprietors at the Balmore Guest House, Edinburgh, extend their very warmest welcome and offer good value, 3-star guest house accommodation with 22 rooms. The property is offering 7 value deals from £27 on selected nights in September & October.

Guest house facilities at the Balmore include non-smoking rooms, plus free guest Wi-Fi throughout.

Most rooms at the Balmore Guest House come with tea & coffee-making facilities, including a hospitality tray, towels, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Moreover, the 22 comfy rooms include an en-suite bathroom and have a flat-screen TV.

Kings Theatre Edinburgh is 270 yards from the property, with EICC located 0.3 miles away. Past bookers have rated the Balmore at 6.7/10 based on 4701 fully verified reviews.

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FAQs for Balmore Guest House

  • How far is Kings Theatre Edinburgh from Balmore Guest House?

    Kings Theatre Edinburgh is approximately 270 yards from Balmore Guest House or around a 4 minute walk.

  • How far is EICC from Balmore Guest House?

    EICC is approximately 0.3 miles from Balmore Guest House or around a 6 minute walk.

  • How far is Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh from Balmore Guest House?

    Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is approximately 0.4 miles from Balmore Guest House or around a 6 minute walk.

  • How far is Balmore Guest House from Edinburgh centre?

    Balmore Guest House is 0.7 miles from Edinburgh centre

  • What is the cheapest rate at Balmore Guest House?

    The cheapest rate for bookings at Balmore Guest House on our site is from £27*, subject to availability & advance booking.

  • Is there free parking at Balmore Guest House

    Parking is unavailable at Balmore Guest House.

  • Does Balmore Guest House have a garden?

    Yes, Balmore Guest House has a garden for the use of guests.

  • Is there a gym or fitness facilities at Balmore Guest House?

    No, Balmore Guest House does not have a gym or fitness facilities.

  • Does Balmore Guest House have a restaurant?

    Yes, Balmore Guest House has a restaurant on site for your enjoyment.

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This page was last updated on September 30 2023

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