Amaryllis Guesthouse Edinburgh is a smoke-free guesthouse on Upper Gilmore Place, south of the castle. The rooms have a private bathroom and in the morning there is a continental or Scottish breakfast. It suits you if you want to walk to the castle and the Grassmarket in a quarter of an hour.
Location and getting around
Edinburgh Castle, the Grassmarket and Haymarket station are about a 15-minute walk away. The National Museum of Scotland is about 20 minutes away, and the Royal Mile and Princes Street about 25. It is half an hour on foot to Waverley station. According to the property, the EICC conference centre is a 9-minute walk away.
Rooms and facilities
Each room has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is continental or traditional Scottish. Wi-Fi is not listed among the facilities; ask if you need it. Parking and a bar are not listed either. According to the property, you can also walk to The Real Mary King’s Close, the University of Edinburgh and the Camera Obscura.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you are going to a conference at the EICC.
- Practical if you want a Scottish breakfast before heading out.
- Ideal if you prefer to walk to the castle and the Grassmarket.
- Worth a look if you arrive by train at Haymarket and want a short trip with your luggage.
Good to know
Arrival is from 12:00 to 20:00 and you need to say beforehand what time you will arrive. Check-out is until 10:00. There are more places like this under guesthouses.