Valentine City Centre Guest House
19-21 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9NE Scotland
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#50 of 156 guest houses in Edinburgh
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4.3
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3.8
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4.1
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3.9
Valentine City Centre Guest House is in Edinburgh's City Centre, the closest guest house to Edinburgh Castle. A listed Georgian Townhouse with many original features, it has accommodation on four levels, and is within easy walking distance of all city centre attractions (10 minutes stroll to Princes Street, 15 to The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle). Situated adjacent to theatres, restaurants, cinemas, pubs, and shops, this family run accommodation has a wide range of rooms to suit all budgets from a luxury 'five-star' room to economy doubles as well as a five person group room. All rooms have free WiFi and digital TV. Laundry is handled in-house so is free from chemicals and environmentally friendly. Given the city centre location there are many breakfast options nearby, to keep prices to a minimum, there are no meal options and when staff are not present arrivals use simple coded keyboxes on arrival and an express checkout dropbox on departure.
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Paid public parking nearby
Secured parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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24-hour security
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Non-smoking hotel
Express check-in / check-out
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19-21 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh EH3 9NE Scotland
Valentine City Centre Guest House
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Great for walkers
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On the positive side the express check in and check out was great, it allowed us to come and go as and when we wanted and that was convenient and hassle free. The location was good, close to the grass market and royal mile etc. We had everything we needed, heating, privacy, ensuite bathroom and washbasin and relative comfort. On the negative side the fitted sheet did not fit the mattress which meant wrestling with the sheets at night. The divan underneath the mattress was covered in hairs and stains. The garden view was blighted by discarded rubbish including an old mattress under our window. Housekeeping was confined to the bin being emptied daily and the towel mat by the shower laid. The top blanket folded or rearranged at the end of the bed but the sheets undèrneath not straighted or pillows plumped. Toilet roll replenished. However the wash basin and toilet was not cleaned daily, the shower was not wiped down. The WiFi was very slow and we hardly had any connection to the Internet so working online there would be impossible. The city rooms are very noisy, the doors opening and banging closed around the building throughout the night do disturb. Around half nine in the evening we heard a drill or powered screwdriver being used in a room close by. The floor in some places needed replacing as cracks and nails were exposed. It was convenient and practical although it should be noted that " having food in the room is frowned upon" so any meals have to be consumed elsewhere. We had what we needed but the city rooms are tired and in need of TLC, the photos on the website are not really applicable anymore. The Valentine City Rooms are grubby and unloved and was not the three star accommodation I expected.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Finding a place to stay in Edinburgh for the Bruce Springsteen concert at Murrayfield was so difficult. And the rail strike for our return journey added to the nightmare of what should have been a great couple of days. The Valentine guest house met our needs. We were in a top floor room which was ok but as we’re both tall people there were a few knocks to the head on the sloping sides of the room and getting out of bed! If you’re above average height ask for a lower level room. The guest house does not provide breakfast but there are cafes/restaurants in the vicinity. On leaving we had to wait a few hours for our ‘rescue’ driver to arrive. We were offered comfortable seating and refreshments while waiting by a young male staff although we chose to sit outside on the lookout for our lift and the owner was friendly and latterly helped while away some time in conversation. If we were to return I would request a lower level room - after walking back from Murrayfield my legs barely managed the three flights of stairs to the bedroom - my lack of fitness and not the guest house’s problem I hasten to add. …
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Ask for Lower level room if you’re tall or struggle with stairs.
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Stayed here for a few days in March. After a less than promising start, we were delayed getting into our room because of a leak in the shower,the rest of the stay was fine. We were in the Large superior double and this is a good size room. Hosts were very welcoming and helpful and pointed us towards some things to do
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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A period town house in a good location away from the centre, 15 minute walk to The Grassmarket, Bus route on Home St., Our room was on 1st floor which was spacious and comfortable with en-suite bathroom, usual tea and coffee making and fridge, the latter is useful as they no longer do breakfasts although there are several cafes in the area which Rob and Vicky can recommend for you. As locals they were very knowledgable about the City.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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The owner, Rob, was very helpful & knowledgeable about the area. Every question we had he was able to answer for us. Room was very nice with a beautiful view. We were able to walk to the tourist areas. Rooms were.always cleaned. We would stay there again.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Before the stay, there was great communication between the owners online and they would always respond the same day or the next depending on the time difference. This was good as they have moved presently to a non-contanct environment where instead of greeting you there, you are given instructions the day before you arrive on how to get into the building and room. The instructions seemed harder than it really was and I had no issue with getting in (compared to some other places I have been in the past). The room isn't big by any means, but suitable for my as I'm used to these types of smaller rooms in the UK. It was made up really nice though and had a cozy feel to it. My room even had a sitting area under the window so I could use as a table or sit and look outside. The bed was comfortable and had a lot of pillows which I actually like and had outlets beside the bed for phone charging and such. The bathroom was small and the toilet was not the strongest and often took a few flushes to work. The shower was a little weird to understand how to exactly use it and took some scalding water or ice cold water attempts to finally figure out at least how to set it properly. There were no outlets in the bathroom for electric shavers that I saw, so this had to be done in the main room. There is also no light switch that I saw either, and you just had to leave the door open a bit and it would automatically go out. The room had a small hot water heater and some coffee, tea, etc for use as well as shampoo, conditioner, etc for washing and had an ample supply of towels. There was also storage space as well. Location is a walk from the central area, but close to some good transit and one even stops outside as well being not too far from the airport shuttle at all. In the day the manager I think was there on the main floor at the little desk, but I was rarely there in the day and so I never saw them I don't think. Fun little place, I found it a quiet area, so no issues sleeping and it was an easy checkout with a box to do that whenever you wanted which was great as I had a very early bus to catch the day of checking out...…
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Date of stay: May 2022
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stayed here for 4 nights with my partner and we loved it. brilliant value for the price, the owners were very friendly and accommodating. Our room was cosy and just the perfect size for the two of us. It's about a 15-20 minute to Princes street and most central locations which is great, and is based in a nice area full of restaurants and pubs! short walk to the Grass market and to castle. Over all, lovely! :)
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Rob and Vicky were as lovely in person as they are through email- we explained the upstairs didn't have heating so they went out of their way to fix this for us and the room was always toasty warm for us. The room was cleaned daily, and the bins emptied. Location for this guest house is perfect for city centre goers and there are plenty of restaurants and shops dotted around for your convenience. Would highly recommend and will definitely visit again :) Airum and Nick
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Stayed for 4 nights. We were really worried about previous reviews with regards the lack of parking in Edinburgh. Rob reassured us that I could park on the side street free of charge with my blue disabled badge on display, for the duration of our stay. We did, and despite the traffic wardens constantly patrolling the city centre we were fine, no issues. The guesthouse is in a fantastic location and booking directly with them we had a better deal than through booking.com! Rob is very welcoming. The rooms are clean, warm and the bed is comfortable. We had the garden room which has a bathroom on the landing, for our personal use. The breakfast smelled lovely and due to covid restrictions it is delivered to your room, however we did not book this as we like to go out and eat later in the day. Rob was very helpful, advising on directions for the attractions and everything is within walking distance. We had a brilliant time and if we visit Edinburgh again, this would be where we would stay. Thank you Rob for your guidance throughout our stay.…
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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A lovely guesthouse nicely located a walk away from Princes Street and castle/Royal Mile. Our room (25) was bright and airy, clean and comfortable. The owners didn't bother or fuss and we could come and go as we pleased easily with key to front door. Lots of cafes and restaurants within easy distance too. We took our bikes and were able to store them in a corridor at side of the house which was great. Would definitely stay here again if we visit Edinburgh again.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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$102 - $319 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valentine City Centre Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Valentine City Centre Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Escape Reality Edinburgh (0.2 miles), Escape Edinburgh Morrison Street (0.3 miles), and The Raging Bull (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Valentine City Centre Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, baggage storage, and express check-in and check-out.
Is parking available at Valentine City Centre Guest House?
Yes, paid public parking nearby, secured parking, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Valentine City Centre Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Gurkha Bar & restaurant, Quick & Plenty Cafe, and Taxidi.
Are there any historical sites close to Valentine City Centre Guest House?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The Real Mary King's Close (0.8 miles), Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.5 miles), and Gladstone's Land (0.7 miles).