Stay at Menzies Guest House in Edinburgh's Bruntsfield district. Enjoy free vegetarian breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and easy access to Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.
Guests appreciate the welcoming and helpful hosts, cozy rooms, and convenient location near Edinburgh attractions. Some note shared bathroom facilities and lack of air conditioning as minor drawbacks.
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Menzies Guest House is set in a Victorian townhouse in Edinburgh’s Bruntsfield district, offering a casual and informal atmosphere. The building’s traditional charm is reflected in its quiet residential setting, which provides a peaceful retreat while remaining within easy reach of central Edinburgh. Guests can explore Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the National Museum of Scotland, all just a short distance away.
This guest house features free Wi-Fi, a TV lounge, and a complimentary vegetarian breakfast, served continental-style. While rooms are cozy and equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, bathrooms are shared, which some visitors have noted requires adjustment. Comfort is a priority here, with clean accommodations and attentive service highlighted in guest feedback.
Check-in is from 14:00 with checkout by 10:00. The property does not offer air conditioning or airport shuttle services, but is kid-friendly and smoke-free. Parking and early luggage drop-off can be arranged on request. Several nearby bus stops enhance accessibility for those wishing to travel further afield without a car.
Guests seeking a budget-friendly, home-like stay will find Menzies Guest House suitable, especially those exploring Edinburgh’s historical sites on foot or by public transport. Some reviews mention the lack of air conditioning in summer and steep stairways, which may be considerations for visitors with mobility challenges or during warmer months.
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Beautiful guest house with a very friendly host. Breakfast included in price. There was a comfortable king-sized bed in our room. Shower was located in the hall but it was no problem for us since it was clean and hot water was running.
I enjoyed staying at Menzies Guest House and found the owner to be both knowledgeable and friendly. The only nitpick I have is that our room was on the third floor and it would be nice if a small window air conditioning unit could be installed during summer. Other than this it was great, ... and close to the center of Edinburgh. I would stay again and recommend to others.
Wonderfully friendly owner/staff who let us drop our luggage, park the car a bit early and accommodated every need. The quaint old guest house is in a quiet residential area of Edinburgh though close enough to walk easily to either the City Center or for a bite to eat in the neighborhood. The room for 3 is quite small though adequate and had plenty of storage. The beds were perfect and water hot. Breakfast was served on a tray continental style with plenty to eat and there were coffee and tea making supplies in the room. Do bring ear plugs if a little noise bothers you though it didn't us.
A lovely place to stay! Just a short walk from Bruntsfield Links and Bruntsfield Place, loads of stuff to do nearby. However, still on a quiet and peaceful street. Room was cozy and home-like. Service was excellent and friendly. Definitely five stars.
Lovely cosy guest house, the hosts are helpful and kind. Check-in is usually around 2, but we arrived early, and they were able to accommodate us kindly. The rooms are quaint and very pretty. They were very clean and came with tea/coffee making facilities. The location is about a 20/25 minute walk to the main area, so a little far, but there is a bus stop just around the corner, which worked well for us. Definitely would stay again.
It was a really nice stay. The bedroom is clean and nice and I slept very good. The service is incredibly good and the host is very nice!! You have to share a bathroom but that's no problem for me.... and the house is gorgeous and in a good location from the old town (20 min walking distance) If I am visiting Edinburgh again I'll stay there
Great location- about 20 minutes walk to Edinburgh centre or less than 5 minutes walk to the nearest bus stop. The Guest house was lovely. We stayed on the top floor which had a nice view. The room was good for two people. Free WiFi in the room and even just outside the front door. The manager was really helpful in everything we needed. It was in a quiet neighbourhood that felt quite safe. There were many dining and coffee places nearby as well as supermarkets. I would definitely like to stay there if in Edinburgh again!
A small quiet place. It was not cheap, considering the fact that one has to share a bathroom. The shower room is tiny. You have to step out of the shower cabin straight onto the staircase landing. It felt very weird and uncomfortable for the first couple of days. The staircase is very steep. It would not be easy to manage if you have a large or medium-size luggage. The room had a kettle and plenty of tea and coffee there.
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