AmarAgua Guest House is a smoke-free guesthouse on Kilmaurs Terrace, in Newington, with a full Scottish or continental breakfast. It has a safe in the rooms, luggage storage and a tourist information desk, and suits you if you like to ask for recommendations on arrival.
Location and getting around
The street is east of Minto Street, near Holyrood Park. Arthur’s Seat is about a 20-minute walk away and the National Museum of Scotland about 30 minutes on foot. Edinburgh Castle is 2.6 km away: to get to the Old Town the bus or a taxi is best.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a satellite TV, a safe and a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries. Some have city views. There is free wifi.
- Continental or full Scottish breakfast.
- Tourist information and luggage storage.
Who it suits
- If you travel with valuables and want a safe in the room.
- If you like to be pointed to what to see in the city.
- If you like a hot breakfast before setting out to walk.
- If you want to leave your luggage stored on your last day while you make one more visit.
Good to know
The arrival window is from 17:00 to 21:00 and you must give notice of your time; if you are coming from far away, plan the journey carefully. Check-out is until 10:00. A car park is not listed, so if you are driving you will have to find a space on the street. If you have doubts about how to get there, the information desk can help you at check-in. More options in guesthouses.