Averon is a family-run Georgian house at 44 Gilmore Place, with continental breakfast and free private parking. It is a good fit if you travel by car around Scotland and want to spend the night near the Old Town.
Location and getting around
On foot it is about 15 minutes to Edinburgh Castle, the Grassmarket or Haymarket station. The National Museum of Scotland is about 20 minutes away, and the Royal Mile, Princes Street and Waverley station about 25.
If you want to go to Arthur’s Seat (2.9 km) or Leith docks (4.8 km), public transport or a taxi is the practical choice; the car can stay in the car park.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a private bathroom, a TV and a tea and coffee tray. Breakfast is continental. According to the property, the car park is enclosed and has cameras, admits all types of vehicle and has an electric car charging point without booking.
It also says it helps to organise day trips by bus to Loch Ness or Loch Lomond, and that on some nights the host plays traditional Scottish music live.
Who it suits
- If you are touring by car, including an electric one.
- If you want to set out on excursions to the Highlands from Edinburgh.
- If you fancy an evening of Scottish music without going out.
Good to know
Check-in is from 13:00 to 00:00 and you must give notice of your arrival time; check-out is until 10:30. You can see more guesthouses in the guesthouses category.