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Balmore Guest House

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34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ, United Kingdom • The real heart of Edinburgh – Very good location – show map
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Balmore Guest House
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WiFi Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Heating Garden

About this property

This friendly, family-run Victorian guest house offers modern en-suite rooms across 3 neighboring Victorian townhouses. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street can both be reached within 20 minutes’ walk.

Nearby Union Canal boasts beautiful walks and waterside restaurants for guests to enjoy.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

Romanian Polish Italian French Persian Spanish English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 7.6 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Only guests checked into the guest house may sleep there. Guests cannot allow others to stay in their room overnight.

Rooms are cleaned between 10:00 and 15:00.

If you arrive after 21:00, Balmore House will add an additional cost to your bill.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Please inform Balmore Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

• License number: <strong>D, EH-70073-P</strong>

Legal information

This property is managed by Balmore Guest House.

Located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Balmore Guest House

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Balmore Guest House is 1.2 km from the center of Edinburgh.
Yes, couples have rated this property 7.6 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

7.7

Good

6082 reviews

D

Debby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 week ago
8.0
+ The location for me was perfect. I was worried about a room close to the door but it didn’t disturb me. My first impression was that the room felt small but in all honesty it had everything I needed. Most off all, being a female alone it felt safe. The location for me was perfect. I was worried about a room close to the door but it didn’t disturb me. My first im...
- Nothing it had everything I needed Nothing it had everything I needed

solo traveller · Single Room - En Suite

G

Gabriel

🇫🇷 France

1 week ago
8.0
+ The manager was very nice and welcoming ! The manager was very nice and welcoming !

young couple · Double Room with Private External Bathroom

Facilities of Balmore Guest House

Non-smoking rooms Internet services Family rooms Heating Garden Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

  • Internet services

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Media & Technology

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Food & Drink

  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for Balmore Guest House

7.7

Good

6082 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.1
Facilities 7.2
Cleanliness 7.3
Comfort 7.4
Value for money 7.3
Location 8.4
Free Wifi 8.3

Score distribution

Superb
1754
Good
2456
Okay
1080
Poor
424
Very poor
368

Scores by traveler type

Business travelers 7.7
Couples 7.6
Solo travelers 7.8
With friends 7.5
Families 7.6

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Guest reviews

D

Debby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Single Room - En Suite Single Room - En Suite 1 week ago solo traveller
+ The location for me was perfect. I was worried about a room close to the door but it didn’t disturb me. My first impression was that the room felt small but in all honesty it had everything I needed. Most off all, being a female alone it felt safe.
− Nothing it had everything I needed
G

Gabriel

🇫🇷 France

8.0
Double Room with Private External Bathroom Double Room with Private External Bathroom 1 week ago young couple
+ The manager was very nice and welcoming !
S

Steven

🇳🇿 New Zealand

7.0
Double Room with Private External Bathroom Double Room with Private External Bathroom 2 weeks ago family with young children
+ The location was good, the staff working here were very helpful with carrying luggage up the stairs of the guesthouse.
− The bed was quite narrow.
D

Deb

🇦🇺 Australia

7.0
Triple Room Triple Room 2 weeks ago family with young children
+ Good communication from staff and very accommodating with requests. Good central location, within walking distance to some major attractions plus a bus stop about a 5min walk down the street. Clean, tidy and warm room with most facilities available in the room. Only downside was noise Only from the street due to window not being double glazed.
− Only downside was noise from the street due to window not being double glazed and no fridge.
J

Julie

🇫🇷 France

8.0
Triple Room Triple Room 3 weeks ago family with young children
+ The place was very easy to find and the beds were comfortable.