Blossom Guest House

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh

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Standard Room
Bathroom shower
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8 Minto Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1RG
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

Highlights

TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Edinburgh

Blossom Guest House puts you in the centre of Edinburgh, 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Royal Mile and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Newington guest house include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Abbey - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blossom Guest House

Victorian guesthouse in Edinburgh
As a guest of Blossom Guest House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1886
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Blossom Guest House offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 30 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 15 per day
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 30 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 3:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blossom Guest House?

Yep, Blossom Guest House has a self car park for GBP 15 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Blossom Guest House?

The closest beach to Blossom Guest House is Portobello Beach (4.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blossom Guest House?

No, Blossom Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blossom Guest House?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blossom Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blossom Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 231 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very quiet, easy to walk into Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very fast and easy. Host was very helpful and kind. Excellent location, near atttactions, transit, places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Werner

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda, Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept, the hosts were very pleasant and helpful. It had everything we needed for a short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tanniemola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice basic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional decor in hallway . Tv was broken but the host repaired it straight away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manzoor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was best
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manjiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Functional stay.
Not great. Overpriced but possibly inflated due to events that were happening. Should have been about half what I paid. Not much more than a boarding house.
Sold as en-suite, shower was in room (tiny!) but toilet across the hall.
Steep stairs, I was on the 3rd floor.
Shared bathroom for some rooms.
Dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Lovely staff. Tired room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner was very helpful. The room was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking distance to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

XIN

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mircea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners and within walking distance of many landmarks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Functional stay.
Not great. Overpriced but possibly inflated due to events that were happening. Should have been about half what I paid. Not much more than a boarding house.
Sold as en-suite, shower was in room (tiny!) but toilet across the hall.
Steep stairs, I was on the 3rd floor.
Shared bathroom for some rooms.
Dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Usama Hassan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Brenton

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024