About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Armadillo Guest House- Adults Only in Edinburgh offers adults-only accommodation with free WiFi and full-day security. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, free toiletries, carpeted floors, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Convenient Location: Located 14 km from Edinburgh Airport, the guest house is less than 1 km from Edinburgh International Conference Centre and a 16-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle. Nearby attractions include the National Museum of Scotland (1.6 km), The Real Mary King's Close (1.7 km), and Edinburgh Waverley station (2.2 km). Local Activities: Guests can enjoy boating, kayaking, or canoeing in the surrounding area. Edinburgh Playhouse is 3 km away, and Murrayfield Stadium is 3.1 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 double beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Érico
United Kingdom United Kingdom
How convenient and fast the check in is. The bedroom is comfortable and having a sink in it, helps a lot.
Lucrecia
Spain Spain
The comfort and beauty of the room, the easy check-in process, and the convenient bus connections.
Georgia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I’m not one to write reviews but this hotel completely exceeded our expectations! We booked on such short notice and was overwhelmed with how great it was. The room was beautifully designed, very authentically scottish and its victorians features...
Julian
Germany Germany
-Extremely beautiful interior, in the rooms and on the hallways- also pleasant scent everywhere -great bathroom with a great (rain-) shower -comfortable beds and generally rooms with beautiful view to Edinburghs historical streets -extremely...
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was extremely clean and comfortable, the building was lovely as well, location was great and next to some great restaurants and the staff were lovely
Sonia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location - very close to Haymarket but also Tollcross/Bruntsfield where I Used to live. Fridge and tea/coffee in the room plus hairdryer & iron Nice design interiors (recently refurbished) and touches eg the cushions and wooden panelling in...
Johanna
Germany Germany
The place was clean and comfortable, I think the room was remodeled recently. Self check-in worked perfectly. Would stay there again. The location is great, too.
Shelly
Canada Canada
Everything but the toilet in the shared bath.The room and bathroom were newly renovated,very nice., and clean. While the room is on the small side, the bed was very comfortable and we had everything we needed including a small fridge.
Anonymous
Ireland Ireland
The room was exceptionally clean. The decor was very modern and up to date. The room was nice and warm, very homely. Would recommend!!!
Anonymous
Canada Canada
Very modern, clean with new facilities. Excellent coffee/tea area with kettle and fridge. Enjoyed the spacious room. I did not use the TV so I cannot comment on that. Good location, has lots of food options near by such as restaurants, Coop and...

Host Information

7.5
Host review score
Welcome to Armadillo, a charming guest accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. Set in a traditional stone townhouse on Gilmore Place, our property offers a warm and comfortable base for exploring Scotland’s capital. Each room is bright and inviting, with essential amenities to ensure a relaxing stay. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property. Our location is ideal — just a short walk from The Meadows, Edinburgh Castle, and the historic Grassmarket. You’ll also find plenty of cafés, shops, and restaurants nearby, with excellent bus links to the Royal Mile, Princes Street, and Edinburgh Waverley Station. Whether you are here for sightseeing, business, or a city break, Armadillo provides a welcoming and convenient place to stay in Edinburgh.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Armadillo Guest House- Adults Only takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration