omgg______hen cree___what a dirty place.must be health and safety issues here,as you actually have to walk through the kitchen to get in and out of your room.never again__and neither should you. more

We obviously had a better experience than most of the reviewers as this place was perfect for us, but then we only paid £50 pn for large ensuit with a double bed + 2 singles + breakfast (through laterooms). Good location with Aurthors seat for views & 15/20 min walk to the centre, few nice pubs, restaurants & shops nearby.... more

I have been traveling for 40 years and I rate this as one of the worst.My brother in law stayed one more day than me hero. He picked me up from the station and they let his room while out .The wardrobe fell on him when unpacking .The first morning no breakfast the next day only vegge option take it... more

Normally I book 5 star luxury hotels however there was not a bed to be found in all of Edinburgh and this was all I could find.We were aware it was a guest house soprepared for the worst however upon arrival we were greeted with open arms by Bruce who carried our bags and showed us to a very large... more

Really enjoyed our stay at the Mayville, we had booked a double room but we got an massive en-suite family room, one of the biggest room we have stayed in. The Guest house is a big house with a lot of charachter we loved the huge stained glass window as you go up the stairs. The room was clean with... more

Booked accommodation in January 2009 for stay in August 2009 and paid 50% deposit. On arrival apparently I had been "double booked" and was moved to another guest house, and moved back to Mayville on third night. My booking was for an ensuite room but I had only shared facilities at both establishments. Finished breakfast plates in Mayville seem to... more

I had booked a while ago and was not sure after looking at the recent reviews. Once there and looking through there guest book comments, l realised that they must have been one off experiences as I found Bruce to be a great host, he was always there trying to be helpfull and giving us good pointers in what to... more

Staying at the Mayville guest house is sketchy at best. I had booked a three bedroom apartment and had many problems before arrival such as no retuned phone calls, no confirmation email, and was unable to contact the owner. I should have taken that as a sign but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. At arrival to the... more

Stayed here for four days for holiday, the room was lovely very clean and spacious, I found the staff extremly friendly and helpfull the the vegetarian breakfast was great especialy when was made by that lovely lad karol his vegetarian breakfast was the best i ever eaten! I will definitely go back there if I'm to stay in Edinburgh again. more