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Blossom Guest House

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse within easy reach of University of Edinburgh

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Blossom Guest House offers a charming retreat near the Royal Mile. Unwind in the garden, connect with WiFi, and enjoy tour/ticket assistance to explore nearby University of Edinburgh.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self-parking (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer and a coffee maker, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a bedside table, a telephone, and a view of the outside.

Standard Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of flowers, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
8 Minto Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1RG

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Meadows - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 23 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 23 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • The Southern Bar
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Dick - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Steel Coulson Southside - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Blossom Guest House

  • When you stay at Blossom Guest House, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. This Victorian guest house is also a short five-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 15 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1886
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 21-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 15 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Blossom Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Blossom Guest House?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 15 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blossom Guest House?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Blossom Guest House and nearby?

Blossom Guest House has a garden.

What's the area around Blossom Guest House like?

Blossom Guest House is in Newington, a short 11-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 8 minutes' walk from The Meadows.

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Reviews

Blossom Guest House Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Good restaurants are within walking distance from the property. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, airy room with large windows and a pretty good view, nice staff, lots of restaurants nearby (I would recommend the meze place) bus stop right outside, and Arthur's seat is just next door if you are up for a bit of a hike. Would recommend taking the bus if you arrive at the train station, it is quite a walk.
Robin Rist, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay!

The check in and out was very handy no issues. The room was clean and very comfortable and had everything you needed. In a great location with a bus stop into town literally right across the road- the hosts were on site if needed!
Kimberly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute Guest House

It was a short 30 minute walk to the City Center in a great area with lots of nice restaurants and coffee shops nearby. The room had beautiful huge windows and the beds were comfortable.
Vanessa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location, in walkable distance to everything. Very friendly and helpful staff, would reccomend
Emma, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming people, cozy, quiet and comfortable!
Aurelian, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The guest house was great for what i needed. Location was perfect - lots of buses that stop right outside and take you directly up to the city centre, but also easily walkable as well. The guest house is also close to the start of trails for Arthur’s Seat. It was very easy to check in and check out, and the guest house was super clean.
Joanna, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Helpful proprietor allowed to check in earlier, Nice experience would use again, clean, tidy , comfortable
Gary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was very fast and easy. Host was very helpful and kind. Excellent location, near atttactions, transit, places to eat.
Leah, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I had a small room with an en-suite and it was perfect for my visit to Edinburgh. Clean, comfortable, and convenient! I would stay here again.
Lisa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I cannot really put into words how perfect this guesthouse was. I came to Edinburgh to see the Fringe and i must say the Bloosom Guest House was fantastic and exactly what I needed
Conor, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice place exactly like the pictures, is in a convenient place as long as you dont mind walking a bit. Really nice people.
Ellen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for accomodating us! Your place is near to the city centre making it easier for us to go around Edinburgh. Your place is safe, quiet and clean! We had a lovely stay!
Paula Marie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very frondly & helpfull josts. nice room.
Noemi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property owner was very helpful. The room was comfortable
joan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Edinburgh

The hotel was ideally situated for us as we were travelling on a budget and don't mind walking or using public transport. The room was clean & tidy, and it had everything we needed. The host is welcoming and friendly.
Steven, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly host(ess) . Limited off street parking No en suite toilet.
Russell, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an excellent 4days 3 night

We had a great time staying here. It was clean, there were freebies like teas, coffee, shampoo and conditioner.. There towels and blow dryer as well and water heater. There were nice and accommodating I highly recommend it.. Also, they allowed us to leave out luggages for awhile after our check out time to enjoy the rest of the day.
jhane Kenneth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room in guest house

We had a room that looked out over the main road. It gets a little stuffy at night, so we had to open the windows. This made it rather noisy, but otherwise it's a good place to stay. It's clean, comfortable, and walking distance from most things.
Ryan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good location, easy access to transportation, area safe and walkable. Would like to have had a shelf in the shower to hold shampoo/soap, etc. A chair in the room would have been nice.
Michelle, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice owners! It’s a bit out of the way but bus stops are very close. Mattress very firm. Small shower. Dated room. Overall we really enjoyed our stay because we were only needing a place to sleep and shower. I definitely would stay again. It feels very safe here. Restaurants are down the road about 5-10 minute walk. 30 minute walk to Royal mile/Princess. Bus is like 5 minutes from the main areas.
Trina, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

stay satisfactory, almost everything as expected

- Rooms were small as expected, bathroom even smaller (for some people definitely too small. - the location is excellent, to the Royal Mile 10 minutes by bus, 25 on foot . The landlord was very friendly, helpful and had good suggestions for activities, restaurants, etc. - parking on the ground available, not free - too expensive compared to other guest houses in the immediate vicinity
Werner, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This guest house was very nice, with a great position and a very good service! The room was cleaned everyday, which I didn't expect for a guest house, and it's very close to the most important attractions! With a 20 minute walk you can reach the Royal Mile. Also, the area is well served by buses, so you can go anywhere in the easiest way. The room was a little bit tight for three people, a closet or more room for our belongings would have been great, but overall it was a very nice staying. Thank you! Also, loved the window!
Paola, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location of this place was very good. About a mile to the Royal Mile, Castle and Market. Good choices of restaurants in walking distance. 1 of the smallest places I've ever stayed at. I'm 6'0" and I barely fit in the shower. Hardly any room for our luggage without tripping over it. The people running the place were so great. So friendly. Always available for any issues we had. Their 1 son was even an Uber driver which made things very convenient.
Jim, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A pleasant and comfortable stay.

It's a little away from the city centre, about 25 minutes on foot, and I walked most days. The bus stop is right outside if you don't want to walk and buses run frequently so no problem there. The bathroom was small but clean and people were quiet helpful. No lifts, but they'll give you a hand with the luggage if you ask. They don't serve breakfast but there are plenty of shops nearby. I was a solo female traveller and sometimes left very early in the morning when it still dark and nobody was about, and i felt quite safe. All in all, no complaints, Edinburgh hotels are expensive and this place was good at the price.
7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Edinburgh is a relatively expensive city for accommodation, so I assume Blossom Guest House is in line with its cost. There was no breakfast. The room (family) was provided free, when I had booked an ordinary double room. My only negative concerns the provision of a small table and one chair, which was awkward for dining. The hosts were friendly, but I was surprised to be told shortly before checkout that the time to leave was between 10am to 11am.
John, 3-night trip