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Gifford House
4 stars

Gifford House

103 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AJ, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 667 4688
From
R2 919
Cheapest

rate per night

8,4
Very good
based on 644 reviews
644 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
R2 919
4 more Gifford House deals
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Overview

The friendly and welcoming Gifford House has free on street parking and is about 1.25 miles south of Princes Street and on a main bus route to Edinburgh city centre. Awarded a 4-star Gold Award by Visit Scotland, Gifford House is on the A7, but is quiet and peaceful to the rear. Rear bedrooms enjoy superb views towards Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat. The rooms and compact bathrooms are of a high standard and have free Wi-Fi. Housekeeping is only done on the day of departure. There are many golf courses close to Gifford House, and Holyrood Park is nearby.
8,4
Very good rating
Based on 644 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Gifford House

Fri 18/7
Sat 19/7
Deluxe room
bed type unknown
R2 919
bed type unknown
R3 869
bed type unknown
R3 892
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at Gifford House

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Quiet street view
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Sofa
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Landmark view
  • Carpeted
  • Mountain view
  • City view
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock
  • DVD player

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Gifford House

8.4
Very good
644 verified ratings
Wonderful
480
Very good
106
Good
40
Okay
10
Fair
4
Mediocre
4
Poor
0

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location, cleanliness, and attentive service at the hotel. Many highlighted the comfortable beds and nice views from the rooms. However, some guests faced issues with amenities like Wi-Fi, breakfast availability, and water pressure in showers, which detracted from their overall experience.
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Cleanliness9 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
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Location

103 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AJ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh1.5 km
  • National Museum of Scotland1.7 km
  • Scottish Parliament Building1.8 km
  • The Royal Mile1.8 km
  • Holyrood Palace1.9 km
  • St Giles' Cathedral2 km
  • Grassmarket2.1 km
  • Craigmillar Castle2.1 km
  • Calton Hill2.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle2.3 km
  • Princes Street Gardens2.4 km
  • Princes Street2.4 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:30, check out anytime before 10:00

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FAQs when booking at Gifford House

  • Where is Gifford House located?

    Gifford House is located at 103 Dalkeith Road in Newington, 2,4 km from the centre of Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh is the closest landmark to Gifford House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Gifford House?

    Check-in time is 14:30 and check-out time is 10:00 at Gifford House.

  • Does Gifford House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Gifford House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Gifford House offer free parking?

    Yes, Gifford House offers free parking.

  • How far is Gifford House from the airport?

    Gifford House is 12,9 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Gifford House is 58,1 km from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Gifford House hotel deals?

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Distance to airport

7,8
2,4 km
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