Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Mountain view
- Shower
Guest house · Edinburgh · Edinburgh
Gladstone House
A quietly refined guest house in Newington, where attentive hosts, generous breakfasts, and easy bus links to central Edinburgh make for a restful city stay.
- Rated 8.9/10 by 303 guests
- Hearty breakfasts praised by guests
- Bus stop outside for easy city access
8.9
Great
303 reviews
Booking.com 8.9 · 303 reviews
About
Gladstone House
Gladstone House sits on Dalkeith Road in Newington, a predominantly residential part of Edinburgh within 2 km of the Scottish National Gallery. The house is a 4-star guest house with just the essentials done extremely well: spotless rooms, a proper cooked breakfast, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The owners are frequently mentioned by name for their warmth and attention.
Guests consistently rate the rooms at 9.5 and the staff at 9.7, with the breakfast being a recurring highlight. It’s not a big hotel with a spa or a gym – it’s a well-run guest house that earns its reputation through personal service, cleanliness, and a location that makes exploring Edinburgh straightforward, with buses stopping almost outside the door.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Attentive, personal hosting — Tom and Hamish are repeatedly singled out for their friendliness and willingness to help, including delivering breakfast to a guest's room when they felt unwell.
- Breakfast worth getting up for — A recurring theme in reviews is the quality and variety of the cooked breakfast, described as being as good as any B&B or five-star hotel.
- Immaculate, spacious rooms — Guests repeatedly note the spotless condition and generous size of the rooms, with some describing them as 'huge' and decorated in a boutique style.
- Easy access to central Edinburgh — Buses stop almost right outside and run frequently into the city centre; guests also mention a 15-minute walk to the city and restaurants nearby.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Strict check-in window — Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and arriving early may not be welcome – one guest received a gentle reprimand for turning up 90 minutes ahead of time.
- No pets allowed — The property does not accept pets, so travellers with animals will need to look elsewhere.
- Limited in-house facilities — This is a guest house rather than a full-service hotel – there's no on-site restaurant beyond breakfast, no gym or spa, and the only room type listed is a Double Room.
- Check-out starts very early — Check-out hours begin at 05:00, which may be inconvenient for guests hoping to sleep in, though the window extends to 11:00.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
In-room
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
Services
- Wi-Fi
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Housekeeping (implied)
Parking & Access
- Parking
- Key access
- Security
Policies
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.9/10 from 303 reviews
Booking.com · 8.9 · 303 reviews
8.9Verified guest“The hosts went above and beyond when I was unwell, bringing a hearty breakfast to my room. It felt like being at home rather than in a hotel.”
8.9Verified guest“Spotlessly clean, with an unbeatable location on a bus line straight into central Edinburgh. The breakfast was lovely – we enjoyed the porridge, omelette, and cheese.”
8.9Verified guest“The friendliness of the owners and the breakfasts were the highlights.”
8.9Verified guest“The room was enormous and beautifully decorated. The house itself is lovely, and the staff friendly – though don't arrive early for check-in. We got a gentle telling-off for turning up at 2:30pm, 90 minutes before the official time (I should have read the small print). Breakfast was as good as you'll get in any B&B or five-star hotel. I've kept the details and will definitely return.”
8.9Verified guest“A beautiful house in a quiet neighbourhood – very pleasant indeed.”
8.9Verified guest“Immaculate room, wonderfully helpful owners, a great location, and excellent breakfasts.”
04 — Location
Getting around Edinburgh
The property sits in Edinburgh.
Newington & Around: Gladstone House sits in Newington, a quiet, residential part of Edinburgh. Guests note it's within 2 km of the Scottish National Gallery and that restaurants are just a short walk away. The neighbourhood itself is described as pleasant and on the quieter side.
Getting Around: A major plus is the bus service: buses stop almost right outside the house and run frequently into central Edinburgh, making the city centre very easy to reach. For those who prefer walking, the centre is about 15 minutes on foot, according to one guest.
90 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 5AF, United Kingdom
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:30
- Check-out
- By 05:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 6 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is from 05:00 to 11:00. The property asks that you respect these times – arriving early may not be appreciated.
Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available at the property. It's listed among the amenities, though no details on reservation or charges are provided.
Does Gladstone House allow pets?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is a highlight for many guests, and is served at the house. The input doesn't specify whether it's included in the room rate, but it's consistently praised – with porridge, omelette, and cheese mentioned specifically.
How far is the city centre?
Guests say you can walk into the city in about 15 minutes. Buses also stop almost right outside the door and run frequently into central Edinburgh.
What room types are available?
The listed room type is a Double Room with one double bed, featuring a mountain view and a shower.
The bottom line
For travellers who value spotless accommodation, a genuinely personal welcome, and a breakfast that guests still talk about, Gladstone House delivers on every count. It’s not the place for those wanting extensive hotel facilities, but as a base for exploring Edinburgh it’s hard to beat – especially if you’re happy to use the excellent bus links or walk the 15 minutes into the centre.
8.9A guest house that gets the fundamentals right.
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