18 Craigmillar Park Edinburgh is a small 4-star hotel in the south of the city, with a sun deck from which you can see Edinburgh. It mainly suits couples who do not need a restaurant or gym and who get around by bus.
Location and getting around
Craigmillar Park is a long street heading south. It is about 30 minutes on foot to Arthur’s Seat and about 40 to the National Museum of Scotland. The Royal Mile is about 2.7 km away and Waverley about 2.9 km: for the round trip to the centre, public transport or a taxi is best. According to the property, the University of Edinburgh is about 2.1 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and toiletries. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building. The sun deck with views is the common area that sets it apart most.
For breakfast there is a continental, traditional Scottish or vegetarian option.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel as a couple and want a small place to stay.
- Practical if you have business at the university.
- Ideal if you want to walk up Arthur’s Seat from the hotel and save the bus for the return to the centre.
- Worth a look if you fancy ending the day looking at the city from the sun deck.
- Useful if Wi-Fi and breakfast are enough and you will eat lunch and dinner out.
Good to know
- Arrival is only possible from 15:00 to 20:00 and you need to tell them your time in advance.
- Check-out is until 11:00.
- There is no sign of parking, a restaurant or a bar.
You can compare it with other 4-star hotels.