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Castleview Guest House is an authentic 19th Century building. It has eighteen rooms in total varying from Singles, Doubles, Family and Large Family Rooms with their own theme and décor.
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Summary of 1512 Verified Reviews
EXCELLENT Family Hotel
Top 1% in city
EXCELLENT Boutique Hotel
Top 1% in city
EXCELLENT Romantic Hotel
Top 4% in city
EXCELLENT Business Hotel
Top 8% in city
EXCELLENT City Hotel
Top 8% in city
EXCELLENT Sightseeing
Top 5% in city
Elevator in need of updating
Hotel buildings could use some improvement
"Old building", "Lot of stairs", "Steps difficult"
Great view
"Stunning castle view", "Amazing views", "Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
Friendly service
"Friendly hosts", "Welcoming staff", "Helpful reception staff"
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Summary of 1512 Verified Reviews
EXCELLENT Family Hotel
Top 1% in city
EXCELLENT Boutique Hotel
Top 1% in city
EXCELLENT Romantic Hotel
Top 4% in city
EXCELLENT Business Hotel
Top 8% in city
EXCELLENT City Hotel
Top 8% in city
EXCELLENT Sightseeing
Top 5% in city
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All
100% -
Couple
41% -
Family
36% -
Solo
23%
Good to Know
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Elevator in need of updating
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Hotel buildings could use some improvement
"Old building", "Lot of stairs", "Steps difficult"
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Great view
"Stunning castle view", "Amazing views", "Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
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Friendly service
"Friendly hosts", "Welcoming staff", "Helpful reception staff"
Review Highlights
Location
554 reviews
Great location.
"Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
"Restaurants near by"
"Expensive parking"
"Right in centre"
"Nearby shopping street"
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"Close to all transport"
Service
439 reviews
Good management evident, with friendly, efficient service, especially in the restaurant.
"Helpful reception staff"
"Easy check in"
"Staff cannot do enough for you"
"Manager helped with"
"Great breakfast crew"
"Strange cleaning"
Breakfast
404 reviews
Great and affordable breakfast.
"Breakfast included"
Room
546 reviews
Tidy, modern rooms with good furniture and excellent views.
"Huge family room"
"Uncomfortable bed"
"Shower excellent"
"Very clean room"
"Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
"New bathroom"
"Lamp not working"
"Great shower"
"Room and bathroom were extremely clean"
"Modern furniture"
"Very small shower room"
Amenities
252 reviews
Outdated facilities, not accessible for those with handicaps.
"Steps difficult"
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"Old building"
WiFi
34 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
"Weak wifi signal"
Ranked TOP 37% by couples, with a score of 4.3
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Good furniture
"Modern furniture"
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Good management
"Friendly hosts", "Helpful managers", "Manager helped with"
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Wonderful sightseeing
"Close to sights", "Close by things to see", "Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
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Friendly atmosphere
"Constant juggling act", "Make you feel very welcome", "Friendly atmosphere"
Review Highlights
Location
133 reviews
Well-located, although unfortunately the parking isn't easy.
"Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
"Expensive parking"
"Restaurants near by"
Breakfast
95 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Service
102 reviews
Warm, efficient service, good management and a fair reception.
"Helpful reception staff"
"Easy check in"
"Manager helped with"
"Staff cannot do enough for you"
Room
128 reviews
Large rooms with clean bathrooms.
"Huge family room"
"Very clean room"
"Shower excellent"
"Uncomfortable bed"
"Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
"Modern furniture"
"Room and bathroom were extremely clean"
"Lamp not working"
"Clean shower rooms"
Amenities
58 reviews
Hotel buildings could use some improvement.
"Steps difficult"
WiFi
7 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
"Weak wifi signal"
Ranked TOP 15% by families, with a score of 4.4
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New rooms
"Modern furniture", "Modern bathroom", "New bathroom"
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Stylish hotel
"Good decor", "Rooms decorated"
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Professional service
"Staff cannot do enough for you"
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Great view
"Stunning castle view", "Amazing views", "Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
Review Highlights
Breakfast
74 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Location
112 reviews
Well-located, although unfortunately the parking isn't easy.
"Expensive parking"
"Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
"Restaurants near by"
Service
89 reviews
Reception is decent, with overall friendly and professional service.
"Helpful reception staff"
"Staff cannot do enough for you"
"Easy check in"
Room
115 reviews
Great views and big, clean, generally okay rooms.
"Huge family room"
"Uncomfortable bed"
"Dirty mirrors"
"Good view to Edinburgh Castle"
"Very clean room"
"Lamp not working"
"Modern furniture"
"Great shower"
"Very small shower room"
Amenities
53 reviews
Hotel buildings could use some improvement.
"Steps difficult"
WiFi
13 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
"Weak wifi signal"
Ranked TOP 30% by solo travellers, with a score of 4.2
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Great shopping
"Shops close by", "Ideal for city centre shopping", "Nearby shopping street"
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Clean bathroom
"Clean shower rooms", "Clean bathroom", "Room and bathroom were extremely clean"
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Beds need improvement
"Thin sheet", "Beds very old", "Uncomfortable bed"
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Friendly service
"Friendly hosts", "Welcoming staff", "Helpful reception staff"
Review Highlights
Location
78 reviews
Great location near lots of shopping.
"Nearby shopping street"
Service
68 reviews
Beds and cleanliness are decent, but rooms look old and poorly-furnished.
"Helpful reception staff"
"Easy check in"
Breakfast
57 reviews
Tasty breakfast.
Room
72 reviews
Decent but inadequately maintained rooms, with poor beds.
"Uncomfortable bed"
"Shower excellent"
"Huge family room"
"Very clean room"
"Nice shower"
"Lamp not working"
"Room and bathroom were extremely clean"
Comfort
47 reviews
Large, relatively comfortable, not so noisy rooms, but beds are not so pleasant.
"Uncomfortable bed"
"Huge family room"
"Private bath"
Amenities
28 reviews
Hotel buildings could use some improvement.
"Steps difficult"
WiFi
6 reviews
Wifi quality could be improved.
"Weak wifi signal"
General Information
| Check In: | 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm |
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| Check Out: | 10.30 am |
- Children Welcome
Facilities
General
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Television
- Electric Shaver Socket
Credit Cards Accepted
Contact
Castle View Guest House
30 Castle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3HT
Edinburgh
EH2 3HT
