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Gifford House

4.7(99)
Hotel

About

The Gifford House offers a distinctive Victorian townhouse experience just over a mile from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Its traditional rooms blend period features with modern comfort, including plush beds, powerful showers, and thoughtful welcome touches like local snacks and drinks.

Ideal for business travelers seeking a quiet, well-connected base, the hotel’s self check-in system and free Wi-Fi support seamless arrivals and productive stays. The peaceful residential setting provides views toward Arthur’s Seat, while easy access to public transit puts the city’s main attractions within minutes.

Best for

  • Quiet, comfortable base for business trips
  • Small group stays with Victorian charm
  • Easy access to city center via direct bus

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture & Atmosphere
Victorian townhouse with period features and modern updates
A charming Victorian guesthouse with high ceilings, original details, and tasteful modern touches that create a warm, distinctive environment unlike typical hotels.
Location
Quiet residential setting with easy city access
Situated just over a mile from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the hotel offers a peaceful neighborhood feel with direct bus stops outside for quick trips to main attractions, plus views toward Salisbury Crags and Arthur’s Seat.
Room Comfort & Amenities
Spacious rooms with thoughtful touches and excellent comfort
Rooms are noted for their spaciousness, cleanliness, and comfort featuring luxurious beds, modern bathrooms with powerful hot water, welcome trays with snacks and drinks, and reliable Wi-Fi throughout.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 99 reviews