McCrae’s is a family-run bed and breakfast on East Claremont Street, in a 19th-century building. All rooms are on the ground floor and the continental breakfast is made with organic and local produce. It is a good fit if the eco-friendly approach matters to you and you do not want to climb stairs with your luggage.
Location and getting around
According to the property, the house is in the New Town, about a 15-minute walk from the centre. By distance, Calton Hill is about 15 minutes on foot and the Scott Monument and Waverley station about 20. It is about 25 minutes to the castle and St Giles’ Cathedral.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a private bathroom, a smart TV with streaming apps and a tea and coffee set. Some overlook the garden and have a double shower. Bed linen and towels are organic cotton or fair trade, and the cleaning products are eco-friendly. The continental breakfast is included; a hot breakfast costs extra. There is a dining room, a piano and a small library. It is not stated whether there is wifi.
Who it suits
- If you have mobility difficulties and a ground-floor room suits you.
- If you value organic and fair-trade products.
- If you like to start the day with a locally sourced breakfast.
Good to know
You must give notice of your arrival time, which can be between 13:00 and 23:00. Check-out is early, from 08:00 to 10:00. The hot breakfast has a supplement. There are more guesthouses like this in our guesthouses section.