Balmore Guest House | Airport Hotel in Edinburgh | Free Shuttle

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34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

Balmore Guest House is a family-run, 3-star Victorian guest house featuring free Wi-Fi and a superb inclusive breakfast served in the conservatory. Located in the Merchiston district, guests can access various nearby attractions and enjoy local dining options.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Balmore Guest House include flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities, and private bathrooms. All rooms are double-glazed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep and come in various configurations, including twin and quadruple options.

Dining & Nearby Options

A highly-rated breakfast is served each morning in the lovely conservatory. Guests can explore various nearby restaurants, offering options such as The Everest Nepalese & Indian Restaurant and Badabing Live Music Bar & Steakhouse located within a short walking distance.

Leisure & Local Area

Guests can enjoy the vast park area of The Meadows for outdoor activities like tennis and local festivals. Attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace are 1.5 miles from the guest house, with good bus routes providing access to further afield destinations like Roslyn Chapel and Portobello Beach.

Services & Transportation

Balmore Guest House offers services such as luggage storage and free private parking for £15 per day. Access to local transport options is convenient with bus stations just a short walk from the property, allowing easy movement around the city.

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110 sq. feet

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175 sq. feet

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175 sq. feet

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How to Navigate the City

Explore Every Transit Option Around the Airport

City Centre

Edinburgh 1.0 mi

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 8.6 mi

Dundee (DND) 59.6 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

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Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Services to Enhance Your Layover

Spacious Comfort

“My stay in room 27 was good! The spacious twin room was perfect for both my son and me, featuring comfy beds and a lovely big TV. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.” view full review

Great Shower Experience

“The shower in our en suite was amazing, providing strong pressure that felt refreshing after a long day exploring the city. It really helped to unwind and relax in the evening.” view full review

Cozy and Well-Equipped

“Our twin room was not only cozy but also well-equipped! It had a TV, an en suite with all the necessary amenities, and the overall comfort level made our stay very pleasant.” view full review

Convenient Parking

“We were pleased to find that parking was available right in front of the guest house, making it easy to manage our luggage and explore the area without any hassle.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location & Directions

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

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34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

4900 ft

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

5200 ft

Queen's Drive Holyrood Park

Arthur's Seat hike

1.8 mi

Royal Mile

4700 ft

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

1.1 mi

Park

Princes Street Gardens

4800 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.0 mi

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

4300 ft

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.5 mi

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1.1 mi

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1.1 mi

St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road

Calton Hill

1.3 mi

53 Princes Street

Princes Street

1.1 mi

Monument

Scott Monument

1.3 mi

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.6 mi

354 Castlehill

The Scotch Whisky Experience

4400 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

1.2 mi

Museum

The Writers' Museum

5000 ft

Museum

Gladstone's Land

4900 ft

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.1 mi

Square

Grassmarket

3500 ft

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

4700 ft

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

2600 ft

Stadium

BT Murrayfield Stadium

1.3 mi

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.4 mi

32 Calton Hill

Nelson Monument

1.3 mi

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

4800 ft

Museum

Georgian House

5100 ft

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

5200 ft

Museum

Museum of Childhood

1.2 mi

Nearby

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

2800 ft

Square

Grassmarket

3500 ft

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

2600 ft

74 Lauriston Place

Edinburgh College of Art

2900 ft

Church

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert

3900 ft

Restaurants

The Treehouse

1300 ft

44 Leven Street

Khartoum Cafe

1300 ft

6 Gillespie Place

La Barantine

1300 ft

10 Bruntsfield Place

Taquito

1100 ft

32 Home Street

Efes

1200 ft

42 Leven Street

The Kings Pantry

900 ft

67 Home Street

Lupe Pintos

1200 ft

24 Leven Street

Magma Cafe

900 ft

67 Home Street

The Cameo Bar

1100 ft

The Cameo Picturehouse 38 Home Street

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Balmore Guest House, Edinburgh

Hotel Overview

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Leisure & Local Area

Services & Transportation

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Spa & Leisure

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Self-catering

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