Elder York Guest House - Edinburgh

3-star guest house in Edinburgh's New Town with historic character

Location & Getting There

Elder York Guest House sits next to Edinburgh's main bus station and is a 10-minute walk from Waverley Railway Station. Within 15 minutes on foot, guests reach Edinburgh Castle and the Scott Monument, while Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament, and the Botanic Gardens are all less than 1 mile away. The St. James Quarter shopping mall is less than a 1-minute walk from the guest house entrance.

Breakfast & Dining

Each morning, the dining room serves a full Scottish breakfast cooked to order, alongside continental options such as cereals, fruit, yogurt, and juices. Vegetarian and lighter breakfast meals are available upon request, and the included breakfast often leaves guests satisfied through to teatime. The breakfast room features an old fireplace and is furnished with historical pieces.

Guest Services & Hospitality

Manager Murray provides a map with recommendations for attractions and dining, and is known for carrying luggage up the stairs on arrival and down on departure. Luggage storage is offered for guests with late flights, and flexible check-in and check-out times are available upon request. The guest house provides a front door key so guests can come and go at any hour.

Rooms & Building

The Elder York occupies the second floor of a Grade A Listed building, so some rooms retain period features such as high ceilings and original windows. Room categories include single rooms with private external bathrooms, standard double rooms, twin rooms, small double rooms, and quadruple rooms for families. Each room contains tea and coffee making facilities, a TV, and a private bathroom (with en-suite in some rooms).

Parking & Accessibility Note

There is no parking on-site, but Murray directs guests to a nearby multi-story car park at the St. James Quarter, with 24-hour rates around £28. Access to the guest house requires climbing 40 steps to the reception level, and there is no elevator. Murray offers help with heavy luggage, and a chair is available on the landing for anyone who needs a rest on the way up.

• Location: Next to Edinburgh's main bus station, 10 min from Waverley Station
• Breakfast: Full Scottish cooked breakfast included
• Host: Manager Murray provides personal recommendations and luggage help
• Building: Grade A Listed with period features
• Transport: Trams for the airport a 2-minute walk away
• Nearby: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and Botanic Gardens within 1 mile

License number: EH-69803-F,F