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269 reviews

Amaryllis Guest House

Amaryllis Guest House

21 Upper Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NL, United Kingdom

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Adults only

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Amaryllis Guest House

Welcome to the charming Amaryllis Guest House in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This cozy 3-star guest house is located at 21 Upper Gilmore Place, just 0.9mi from the bustling city center. With a total of 269 reviews, this adults-only guest house is a favorite among travelers for its excellent service and comfortable accommodations.

The Amaryllis Guest House offers a range of amenities to ensure a pleasant stay, including non-smoking rooms and private bathrooms. Perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, this guest house provides a home away from home for all guests. Whether you're exploring the historic sites or enjoying the local attractions, Amaryllis Guest House is the ideal base for your adventures.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay at Amaryllis Guest House during your visit to Edinburgh. With a convenient location, glowing reviews, and affordable rates starting at a minimum price, this charming guest house promises a delightful experience for all travelers. Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories in this enchanting city.

At the Amaryllis Guest House, payment is made easy with the option to pay by cash, Mastercard, or Visa. This flexible payment policy ensures that guests can conveniently settle their accommodation fees upon arrival or departure, providing peace of mind for a hassle-free stay in this charming guest house.

For those seeking a cozy and comfortable stay, the Amaryllis Guest House offers a variety of room types to accommodate different preferences. Guests can choose from the Triple Room, which boasts a generous size of 131 square feet and can comfortably accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. There is also the Single Room with Shower, a more intimate space at 66 square feet, perfect for solo travelers looking for a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring the city.

With its warm hospitality, convenient location, and affordable rates starting at a minimum price, the Amaryllis Guest House is a top choice for travelers looking to experience the best of Edinburgh. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, this adults-only guest house provides a welcoming atmosphere for all guests, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable visit to this historic city.

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

6.4mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

36.1mi

Glasgow Airport

47.7mi

Prestwick Airport

61.4mi

Most popular amenities

Adults only

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Triple Room

130 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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This double room features tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite shower.

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Single Room

65 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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This single room features tea and coffee making facilities and an en-suite shower.

Family, Pool View

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Guest reviews

9.1

269 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Emma

9.1

May 2025

A really central location. The owners were incredibly helpful and attentive, showed us a number of places close by for breakfast, and provided a map of the city to demonstrate how to access local attractions - its a 20 minute stroll to Edinburgh Castle. The room was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was very comfortable and the property was very quiet.

The only feedback to offer was in relation to the windows. Its a very light and airy room, however the blinds in the room were not blackout which means when the sun came up we were woken by it.

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Tracy

10

May 2025

The guest house was in a great location. Quiet & a 10/15 minute walk to the top of the royal mile (Edinburgh Castle) & close to cafe's & restaurants. There are two bus routes that go to the city centre very close to the accommodation if walking doesn't suit. The house itself was styled lovely (to my taste) was bright & comfortable and the room was spacious with an adequately sized en-suite (great shower) The owners themselves were very friendly & accommodating. Will definitaly look to book again when in Edinburgh if available.

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Anne

8.2

July 2024

Room was very clean, beds were very comfortable which was brilliant after so much walking during the day. We didn't miss not having a breakfast. We got a lovely welcome and thankfully we were able to leave our bags in the Amryllilis guest house on our last day, while we went out for the day, as our flight home wasn't until after 10pm, so we were grateful for that.

The only thing I could find "fault" with it, was that we were unable to close the window. But it turned out that the weather was so warm that we were glad to have fresh air coming into the room!

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Priscila

10

February 2025

The place was spotless clean!! I stayed in the single room, and it had everything I needed. They also had some fruits awaiting in the room on arrival, which was so nice. The location is a very quiet residential area, which was so good to sleep at night, but it's close enough to all the tourist locations and you can reach in walking distance. Cathy also had some tips on what to visit and gave me a map on arrival. Highly recommended and would definitely stay there again!

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Rudelle

10

November 2023

I love the cleanliness of Amaryllis Guest House. It is in close proximity to buses,shops, and restaurants . It is a very beautiful and cozy place with a lovely garden. I would definitely recommend Amaryllis Guest House to any person visiting.

What I didn't like is that it does not serve breakfast. However, because of its location they are many shops and restaurants around whère you can obtain breakfast which is quite reasonable and within walking distance.

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Susan

8.2

July 2024

It was quiet. The fresh fruit and bottled water on the first night, was a nice touch. The property is in easy walking distance of a good choice of restaurants.

The bed and pillows were uncomfortable. If you want to watch tv in bed, you have to look sideways. The bathroom is tiny, with very scratchy towels. We turned off the radiator and opened the windows as there was a big duvet on the bed, but then the blinds banged on the frame all night long. Definitely not worth £150 per night.

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Bert

10

April 2025

A big room with a nice and clean bathroom. Even though it is in the city, there is no noise in the room, so we were able to listen to the birds while waking up. Easy to reach by bus from the city centre and a great vegan Italian place close by.

Not sure how parking would be as we used public transport. The people are really nice, so they should be able to help you out!

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Maria

9.1

May 2024

The twin room was so spacious and bright, the pics online don't do it justice. Really nice touch to have water and fruit in the room too and the host provided an iron and ironing board upon request. Lovely stay, close to the centre in 10 mins by bus. Only not giving 10 as it was a bit far to walk, but that wasn't an issue at all. Great breakfast options down the road. Great value for money in a city where room prices are exorbitantly high. Recommend!

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Catherine

9.1

July 2023

This was a great find in a city full of incredibly expensive accommodation. Cathy met me at the door upon arrival and gave me some basic guidance on navigating myself to the city and local public transport. She was also great with answering a couple of questions prior to arrival. The room is small, but sufficient for a solo guest, and the ensure bathroom was very modern and clean, with an excellent shower. The bedroom was clean and had a nice little tea and coffee tray, with a kettle and a selection of fruit. There is a television with all the usual channels, and a working, lightweight hairdryer. The bed was comfortable and was made every day. I had no problems with noise or any other disturbance during my stay. There is a lock on the bedroom door, so you can feel secure when leaving the room. You can reach the Old Town on foot in about 15-20 mins, and taxis and buses are easily available. I'd really recommend this place to anyone looking to spend a few days in Edinburgh - it's comfortable, clean, and in good reach of the main city, with pleasant and friendly hosts.

Very minor - the bathroom sink is long rather than outwardly wide, and there's a glass shelf right above it, so I found it a bit tricky to wash my face and brush my teeth. It would be great to know if fans could be made available for guests in warm weather as I think the room could get very warm.

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Jane

8.2

May 2025

Lovely old house . Cathy was very helpful and responded quickly by email to my queries. The Room was comfortable .

As stated on the website, there are a lot of stairs to the bedrooms . Bedroom and bathroom small but comfortable . Location a long walk to the city centre but bus stop very close and easy .

Points of Interest Around Amaryllis Guest House

Attractions

Greyfriars Kirk

0.7mi

Scottish National Gallery

0.9mi

Royal Scottish Academy

0.9mi

The Canongate

1.2mi

Royal Observatory

1.4mi

Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith

3.2mi

Rosslyn Chapel

6.1mi

Forth Bridge

8.5mi

Aberdour Castle

8.7mi

Blackness Castle

12.8mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

13.3mi

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

21.7mi

Falkland Palace and Garden

21.7mi

Melrose Abbey

30.4mi

National Wallace Monument

30.8mi

Amenities of Amaryllis Guest House

Adults only

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Amaryllis Guest House

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property