I stayed at this little gem during the Festival in August 2024. The location is in a quiet, tree lined street, away from the festival crowds but a short bus ride or easy half-hour walk into town. The small but comfortable and clean single room was well appointed and had a lovely ensuite bathroom. The continental breakfast I ordered was just what I needed to start the very busy, fun festival days and was promptly delivered by Stuart with a friendly “Good Morning”. Hosts Kathryn and Stuart were very helpful, friendly and attentive but not intrusive. I highly recommend Falcon Crest Guest House and would stay here again should I find myself in Edinburgh at the best time of year to visit - the festival, it’s so much fun!

There are a lot of stairs that can be difficult with a heavy suit case (my own fault!).

The Guest House is located on a street lined with gorgeous old homes. Getting there from various bus stations and walking down the road surrounded by the type of buildings that people travel to Edinburgh for sets up the perfect start to a holiday. Kathryn was an incredible hostess who offered helpful travel tips and great chat. The room was impeccably clean and all the information about the stay was neatly laid out in writing (as someone who likes instructions this was a major bonus). The bed was incredibly comfortable and the window seating allowed me to stare out the window and enjoy the views of the neighbourhood.

Our expectations were exceeded. The couple who run the guest house were very accommodating, friendly, attentive and always available for a chat. They provided information for excursions and restaurants. The breakfast was delicious and could be customized. When we asked for a breakfast package for a day trip and we had to leave early, they even brought it to us in the city. Many thanks again for that. The accommodation was in a quiet residential area, between the harbor/pier and the city center. It was nice to come back after a day in the busy city center. Good connections. About 10 minutes by foot to the bus. And from there to the city about 15 min. Buses run regularly. We really enjoyed it and would come back anytime.

As other guests have already described, the breakfast was very tasty and you could choose what you wanted to have the next day. The hosts were also extremely charming and polite. We particularly appreciated the fact that check-in and check-out were so easy, even though our arrival and departure times were not particularly convenient. We liked the location close to the sea and the botanical gardens.

Everything was according to our expectations. Thank you very much.

Lovely staff who greeted us on arrival We were offered fresh milk on arrival for a cup of tea Shortbread in room complimentary Clean and comfortable We got a park in the front of the property though if we weren’t lucky enough to get that, parking may have been more difficult in the narrow street Functional bathroom Attic room - we could open the attic window for fresh air plus it had a good blockout blind on it Good information folder in room The owners are on premises overnight

A fridge in room would’ve been handy Bathroom was small - but as mentioned above very functional Mattress was hard but this is personal preference and I did read in the info that a mattress topper is available Could hear snoring and talking in room next door - this didn’t wake me up, I was already awake - so if you are a good sleeper, it probably wouldn’t bother you

Great hosts who welcomed us on arrival. We stayed four nights for Edinburgh Fringe. Location is a 20 minute bus ride from the City centre. Tea, Coffee and shortbread biscuits in the room with bottled milk rather than UHT cartons. Shower was very good and the bedroom was clean and bright. Breakfast choice was excellent with full Scottish, cereal, fruit, Yoghurt and toast all available. It needs to be pre-ordered the evening before. Bed was very comfortable and there were plenty of power points in the room. Proper room key rather than a swipe card.

Breakfast is served in your room but would have preferred to eat in a dining room. Discount vouchers for trip to the Royal Yacht Britannia were available but only discovered this after we had already booked. Maybe better to leave these vouchers in guest’s rooms.

Kathryn and Stuart were excellent hosts. If you want to experience Scottish hospitality this place is definitely the one. The rooms are clean and equipped with everything you need for your stay. They also had a kettle, tea, coffee, sugar and shortbread biscuits in the room and fresh milk was also provided. The location is fantastic with easy access to public transportation and the neighborhood is residential and quiet.

Great location to visit Edinburgh and Royal yacht Britannia. We stayed at this guest house to visit the Military Tattoo and Fringe in August. The couple who own it are so welcoming and friendly. They gave us lots of information on the area, bus routes etc. The hotel is a 30 min pleasant walk to the City centre, the last 10 mins is uphill but nothing too strenuous. There’s a bus stop at the top of the street with buses running regularly into the centre and it’s £2 each way so a great option. There is also a walking/cycle path right beside the guest house which goes off in various directions (Ferry Road Path) We walked the path for around 30 mins to Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith then took the tram into Edinburgh city centre, again £2. We had a lovely double room at the top of the guest house with the usual shower, tv, tea & coffee and lovely shortbread. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed comfy. We ordered breakfast for the following morning which consisted of cereal, fruit, yoghurt, bacon, eggs,sausage, beans, rolls, toast. It was absolutely huge and beautiful, perfect eggs. I changed my portion to small for the following morning as it really was huge👍 All in all a lovely place with great friendly owners. A great option if you want to be just outside the city but on a great bus route. Will definitely return.

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Our hosts, Katherine and Stuart were excellent. They were friendly welcoming and very helpful. They made Falcon Crest seem like a second home. The breakfast was very good and plentiful. It was very clean and the location in a nice part of Edinburgh close to transportation was great Lovely view of the backyard gardens.

We had to go up 3 flights of stairs. Our room was very small.

Location with off road parking Friendly lovely owner. Room Cleanliness and good hot shower Would recommend the Excellent scrambled eggs for breakfast Can come and go as you wish

Nothing really apart from I would prefer to have breakfast in a breakfast room instead of in your room but the breakfast was served on time and hot each morning.