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Guest House in Edinburgh, Lothian


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23 Minto Street
Edinburgh
Lothian
Scotland
EH9 1RQ

Minto House, Edinburgh

Accommodation Description:
Minto House opened in the summer of 2004 and we are proud to have built up a reputation for providing a comfortable, informal environment which offers an affordable and homely base for a trip to Edinburgh whatever your reasons for visiting the city. We are a family run guest house situated in Edinburghs beautiful Southside. The area is well known for its beautiful architecture and rich history, as well as for its close proximity to the city centre, universities and tourist attractions

We are located on a main bus route, allowing convenient travel to all parts of the city.We have a variety of rooms and can accommodate anything from single travellers to groups of up to twenty people. Our selection of large family rooms makes us the ideal choice for a family group

All our rooms are on the ground or first floor allowing easy access. All our rooms are en-suite, with the exception of one double room which has external private facilities all these facilities were refurbished in 2009. Each room includes teacoffee facilities, television and towels

There is free wifi access available in the communal part of the building and in most of the bedrooms. In addition to facilities inside the rooms we have secure private parking to the rear of the property available on a first come first served basis.We offer an extensive continental breakfast each morning

It is completely suitable for vegetarians and provides a refreshing and healthy start to your day. Most of our rooms face the back of the property, from some of which the peak of Edinburghs extinct volcano can be seen- in addition to quiet views of the prestigious Blacket Conservation area and our own private garden.

From: £45.00

Accommodation Rating: NC Self assessed

Facilities

  • Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Cots available
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Iron And Board In Each Room
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Wake Up Call Available
  • Interconnecting rooms available
  • Ground floor bedrooms
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

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Holyrood Abbey - 1.6 miles (Abbey) Heritage Rating

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Calton Hill Folly Group - 1.8 miles (Garden) Heritage Rating

St Triduana's Chapel - 2 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Georgian House - 2.1 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

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Royal Botanic Garden - 2.9 miles (Garden) Heritage Rating



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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

Directions:
We are situated on a straight route from Princes Street (city centre). Take any of the following bus numbers (38729313747or 49) from the bridges (east end of Princes Street) and get off at the stop after the Minto Hotel. The guest house is just a few doors after. Alternatively it is possible to walk it (just over a mile). The Waverley train station also has an entrance from Princes Street.The best way to reach us from the airport is by taxi or by shuttle bus which will bring you to the bridges from where you can follow the instruction above to reach us. For guests travelling by car we are situated on the A701.


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