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BOOK DIRECTLY with Ben Cruachan Guest House, a Victorian Town House in the heart of Edinburgh. Choose from 6 uniquely decorated rooms in this 4-star luxury Guest House. Enjoy a la carte breakfast, cooked fresh to order in a stylish dining room. In the warmer months our guests can benefit from the peaceful green garden at the back of the property. Ask your hosts about local restaurants & bars or tourist attractions. Select the room you like on the direct website of Ben Cruachan (no specific rooms guaranteed on other platforms).

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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Patio
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Private bathrooms
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Excursion25901468627 wrote a review 6 Aug
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Where to start. Excellent all round stay! Ollie and his team are super welcoming and down to earth. The beds are comfy, it is a safe and quiet location, the breakfast was hearty and tasty, there was hot water and it was very clean. We couldn't recommend it highly enough! Until the next time....
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Safari64402017764 wrote a review Jul 2023
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Cannot say enough great things about Ben Cruachan Guest House! It pretty much checks off everything you would want in an authentic bed and breakfast inn. Number 1 - Location was great! The tram from the airport goes directly to the street the inn is on! In addition, you can easily walk to the major sites (including the train station). Number 2 - The inn is SUPER CLEAN and the beds are SUPER COMFY (slept soundly all three nights)! The entire inn is also decorated with a modern touch but still maintains that Scottish charm! Number 3 - The breakfast is DELICIOUS! You must try the oats with whiskey and the full Scottish breakfast. Number 4 - the HOSTS ARE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! Communication with Mirela and Ollie was awesome from beginning to end! They were always quick to respond, were always enthusiastic to help out and offer recommendations, and never hesitated to accommodate our needs! Our stay at this charming Bed and Breakfast Inn was one of the memorable highlights of our two week trip to Europe. Thank you Mirela and Ollie for a SUPERB STAY!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Kelly L wrote a review Jul 2023
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We found our stay at Ben Cruachan Guest House to be top notch! Mirela and Ollie were the best hosts, and carefully accommodated my feather allergy. They were available to answer any questions, and my husband and I found the breakfast options to be delicious and varied. Additionally, the location on McDonald Rd was about as convenient as you could ask for while being off the Royal Mile in a quiet residential area.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Cakelady wrote a review Jun 2023
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What a great B&B Ollie was a fabulous host and the chef made an amazing breakfast. Room 2 was super nice and the comfiest bed we have slept in for a long time. Great central location and would definitely use the next time we are over in Edinburgh for a wee break.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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carolina l wrote a review May 2023
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We had a truly amazing stay at Ben Cruachan! Super cosy, elegant, clean and comfy rooms! In the center of Edinburgh but in a calm street with good access to trams and buses. The guesthouse is managed by Mirella, such a wonderful host, always available to anything we need. We loved the breakfast options, so well cooked and delicious! Surely we will be coming back to Ben Cruachan Guest House in another visit to Edinburgh! A five star rating for sure! ***** Carolina & Alexandra
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Nomad827 wrote a review May 2023
Vancouver, Canada52 contributions18 helpful votes
What a great place to stay! The staff were fabulous and extremely helpful. Mirela was an amazing host and a fantastic chef. The breakfast was incredible and was a wonderful way start to the day. The complimentary sherry was a great way to end the day. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The location of the guest house was perfect, as I was able to walk to the bus terminal to join my Islay tour. My stay was excellent, and I would not hesitate to recommend Ben Cruachan.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Becky B wrote a review Apr 2023
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Oh my goodness! Just book this place! You won’t be sorry. It’s close to everything in Edinburgh. We walked to the Royal Mile, the castle, Holyrood, and a few other places. You can also Uber or use public transportation. The place itself is sweet, the hostess, Mirela, was great! And she’s a good cook too! The breakfast is incredible. Orange juice, coffee, teas, silky oatmeal with honey, whiskey and/or double cream (all added by you), or you can have cold cereal, but why? Then we followed that with eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms and bacon. They have more choices, this is what we chose. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this place!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lara W wrote a review Apr 2023
London, United Kingdom4 contributions2 helpful votes
Lovely friendly staff at a lovely quiet guesthouse, on a surprisingly quiet street — yet it’s right off a main road stuffed with excellent independent restaurants. (Thanks Mirela for your amazing recommendations!) There are also two mini supermarkets within a couple of minutes’ walk, and the location overall is very central, an easy walk from the station/to the main attractions. V comfy bed, nice & hot shower with strong pressure, good heating system in the bedroom (a series of qualities rare to find in Edinburgh hotels!). A very warm welcome with treats and tipple. Incredible breakfast, both the full Scottish and the pancakes were absolutely delicious, with an excellent Scottish playlist coming out of a speaker. Lovely garden to sit in, and Calton Hill very close by for greenery with scenery! We will be back….
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Vanessa L wrote a review Apr 2023
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Ollie and Mirela were wonderful from the minute we checked in. They are genuine people who care about you as people and care that you have a wonderful stay. The breakfast is amazing. The room spacious and clean. We spent around 850 US dollars for five days. The fancy hotels, ie Balmoral, can cost you 2700 for those five days. You are never in the room so why pay those kind of prices when you can have individual services with a great breakfast and genuine people at Ben Cruachan guest house. If we ever come back we will stay here again. Ollie and Mirela were great to talk with and get to know as people. I never leave reviews but felt compelled to leave one after our experience with Ollie and Mirela. The place is great and recently remodeled but Ollie and Mirela make the stay along with their wonderful breakfast made from their heart. I can’t say enough. Make sure you’re in shape prior to visiting Edinburgh as everything is up or down a hill. Just some advice. If we are ever back in Edinburgh we will most definitely stay here again! Jon and Vanessa, Seattle WA.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Kate S wrote a review Mar 2023
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This was my first solo holiday and first time visiting Edinburgh. Before I had even confirmed my stay Mirela was really helpful in answering some queries I had about accessibility in the guesthouse and rooms (as I have some walking and balance difficulties). When I arrived I was given a very warm welcome by Mirela and throughout my stay she was super helpful, able to advise me on travelling to various places on my itinerary. This was invaluable given the bus routes over the course of the week had been heavily diverted (and at short notice, according to locals) due to work on the tram route in Leith Walk. When the diversions meant the to pick up the route to the Botanic Gardens from the guesthouse was way too far for me she very kindly booked me a local taxi. My room (room 4) was spotlessly clean, the bed firm but comfy. There was tea and coffee, biscuits and a kettle handy to make for a late evening or early morning cuppa and the complimentary sherry and choccies in the room a lovely thoughtful extra. The shower was roomy and perfectly powerful. The two course breakfast (yes really!) was DELICIOUS and I slowly worked my way through the menu during my stay. Try the porridge with whisky! If I had to pick a favourite I’d pick the pancakes, but it was all fabulous. On my last day, unfortunately I had a crazily early return flight time, which meant that I was not able to have a sit down breakfast on my last morning, but Mirela and Ollie very kindly put me together a packed breakfast to take with me, which was incredibly thoughtful. Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome. I will definitely be back! Footnote: Some handy info for anyone else who has mobility struggles: I stayed in room 4, which on the ground floor level. In the bathroom there is a shallow step up to the shower. There are no grabrails in the shower or outside it but it is quite spacious and I personally did not feel unsteady standing in it. The breakfast room is in the basement which is accessible via a conventional staircase of about 15 steps. It is not very steep but the steps taper at the ends as the staircase curves. There is a handrail available on one side and also the banister rail on the other. There is one step up into the porch and entrance into the guesthouse.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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€159 - €316 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Cruachan Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Ben Cruachan Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Treasure Hunts (0.3 km), The Strathmore Bar (0.4 km), and The Windsor (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ben Cruachan Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and baggage storage.
What food & drink options are available at Ben Cruachan Guest House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Ben Cruachan Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Walnut, Pera - Turkish Mangal & Meze Bar, and The Little Chartroom.
Is Ben Cruachan Guest House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 km away from the centre of Edinburgh.
Are there any historical sites close to Ben Cruachan Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.2 km), The Real Mary King's Close (1.4 km), and Edinburgh Vaults (1.4 km).