See all properties
Save

Capital Guest House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Castle
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Capital Guest House

Exterior
Ping pong
Restaurant
Interior
Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
7 Mayfield Road, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2NG
  • University of Edinburgh
    15 min walk
  • The Earl Grange Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    7 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    28 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 06)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3 people)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Private Bathroom (External)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, Ensuite ( Sleeps up to 4 people)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom (External )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Allison House 17

Parking included
Free WiFi
Housekeeping
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (519)
The price is AU$94
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Allison House 17

About the area

Edinburgh

At Capital Guest House you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Royal Mile. .Enjoy the karaoke along with access to mini golf and archery. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Newington guest house include University of Edinburgh and Princes Street.
View more Guest houses in EdinburghOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southpour - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Capital Guest House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of Capital Guest House, you'll find multilingual staff and karaoke. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
Capital Guest House offers 8 accommodations.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Karaoke
  • Mini golf
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Mini golf

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Capital Guest House
Capital Guest House B&B
Capital Guest House B&B Edinburgh
Capital Guest House Edinburgh
Capital Guest House B&B Edinburgh
Capital Guest House B&B
Capital Guest House Edinburgh
Bed & breakfast Capital Guest House Edinburgh
Edinburgh Capital Guest House Bed & breakfast
Bed & breakfast Capital Guest House
Capital House B&b Edinburgh
Capital Guest House Edinburgh
Capital Guest House Guesthouse
Capital Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Capital Guest House?

Capital Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Capital Guest House?

Yep, Capital Guest House has a self car park, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Capital Guest House?

The closest beach to Capital Guest House is Portobello Beach (4.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Capital Guest House?

No, Capital Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Capital Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Capital Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Capital Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hosts were very nice. The location is really nice if you are looking for somewhere with quick routes to the city centre (bus or walking) but is also nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host Ali was extremely helpful and accommodating. We recommend The Capital Guest House highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The was a great place to stay! The beds are super comfortable. A little far from the Royal Mile but worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and convenient
The room and the property was well kept. The Manager was very clear with information and directions. He even was kind enough to ask about our visit and recommend things to do and how to do them whilst giving different options of going around the city. The property is quite close the city centre and was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shim

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Very comfortable room. Extremely friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, helpful host.
I recommend the Capital Guest House without hesitation, it was very clean and the owner is so friendly. He definitely go the extra mile for his guests. The location is convenient for all Edinburgh attractions. Though I didn't need parking I am sure the fact that there is parking is a big plus. I will keep this place in mind as I do visit Edinburgh regularly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property manager was accomodating. It was an overall okay room. Good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marisa, Lake Forest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Capital Guest House was clean, had a friendly staff and offered us a spatious comfortable room. It was reasonably priced and conveniently located 10 minutes away from Edinburgh Waverley Station.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jacob, Oslo

Plain guest house, friendly staff
This is an average hotel and is advertised as such. The owner is unusually friendly and will do his utmost to make you feel welcome. The hotel itself is in no way luxurious but you will have what you need. You get a small bar of soap and a small bottle of shampoo but no conditioner or lotion. You get a hospitality tray with a kettle, biscuits, instant coffee, and tea, and the staff does remember to replenish them. You can borrow an iron. We found the room a little dark for working. One of the rooms we were in comes with a private bathroom as opposed to an en-suite bathroom; that is to say, you are the only user but the bathroom itself is external to your room. The breakfast is plain. A table is laid out with four types of cereal, a jug of milk, a jug of orange juice, a coffee maker, and fruit. There are scones, toast, and rolls, and you get one kind of sliced cheese, one kind of cheese spread, and jams. There is cable-TV in the room and two wireless Wi-Fi networks. Both networks were okay for speed but sometimes stalled for a minute or two.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed here for 5 nights during the peak festival season in August. The owner was incredibly nice and helpful, and genuinely wanted his guests to have a great visit to Edinburgh. Room was clean and cozy. The breakfast was a basic continental but plenty to get you up and energized for the first part of your day. Although the location is about a 20 minute walk from the city center, I appreciated the quiet neighborhood considering the city center was extremely loud and full of tourists at the time of my visit. Also, there are plenty of buses in the area (with stops either right across the street or a 3 minute walk around the block) which run every few minutes. I actually ended up taking the buses quite a bit as the 20 minute walk seemed like a lot after several hours of walking in the city center sightseeing/shopping/going on tours each day. But again, this was no problem as they ran so frequently and stopped so close to the house (This includes one of the buses that goes all the way to the airport!). Overall, I had a great stay and would absolutely return on any future trips to Edinburgh!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodging met my needs as I needed a safe and quiet place to stay while visiting the city with my family. The proprietor is extremely friendly, kind, and provided us with needed information to make our trip much easier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

megan , forest grove, oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute hotel. Nice staff.
The owner was very personable and considerate. He had lots of tips for us, and ensured we had a great stay. The place itself was beautiful. I loved the decor. It also was not a long walk to the royal like which is a huge bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Anthea & Sasha, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice guest house, close to Royal Mile and city.
Was very comfortable with lots of buses at front door and we had a very quiet room away from traffic.

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was in the middle of the festival season, the guest house was sold out every night yet our hosts were very attentive to our questions and helpful in every way possible. Great place, highly recommend it!

8/10 Good

Heather , Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful hosts. Quiet location close to centre
Very helpful hosts. Convenient and Quiet Location

8/10 Good

jonno, henley on thames

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived late and owner was very accommodating
Spacious top floor room with extra single bed. Very good continental breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, cozy stay!
Super cozy B&B. Owner was very nice and accommodating. House is old but extremely well taken care of - a very charming place. Room was very comfortable. Everything was excellent. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

8/10 Good

Wing Yin, hong kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service
It was a little bit away from city center, but it can access by bus. Also, aloow us check in late and keep out luggage after check out. Also gave us information for sightseeing.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I think the website should be clear about what private bathroom means and en suite means. The host told us many get upset when they were told the room has no bath room. We were lucky, the guest house was not full and the host kindly switched us to bigger room with attached bathroom. The host is very frindly. We stayed 4 nights, the room not cleaned and same towels.

8/10 Good

Nadejda, Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bank holiday in Edinburgh
Nice welcoming owner

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Kirsty & Steve , London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Well-located but with basic facilities
The room was generally a little tired - it could do with redecorating. The mattress was very lumpy and definitely needed replacing. We missed that there was no clock/alarm clock in the room; smartphones are common these days but it's something we've come to expect. The soundproofing was nonexistant; we could hear people talking normally in other rooms and on the stairs, never mind when they spoke more loudly! Our room was not en suite, but did have a private bathroom. The lock on the private bathroom tended to slip (old design), and the shower was either freezing or boiling, no middle-ground at all. No special allowance was made for breakfast on New Year's Day (eg being an hour later); we felt this was a shame. The breakfast room was smaller than the guest house capacity and although we had no problems being seated, it would have been an annoyance to have to wait or hurry to finish if everyone came down at the same time.