8 Minto Street,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
Edinburgh
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Close to the Old Town
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Loved by guests
Clean rooms
Cute host
Good location
Friendly service
Comfortable beds
Chilled atmosphere
"Five minute bus journey takes you to the Royal Mile and all the tourist attractions."
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"The location of this place was very good, about a mile to the Royal Mile, Castle and Market."
Jim
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"It's clean, comfortable, and walking distance from most things."
Ryan
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Blossom Guest House - Victorian townhouse with free parking in Newington
Located in the affluent Newington neighborhood, this traditional stone-built EDI hotel preserves Victorian period features while offering modern amenities. The 3-star Blossom Guest House contains 7 individually furnished rooms, including single, double, and family configurations with en-suite options. Each room features a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer views of Arthur's Seat. The property provides complimentary parking in a private lot and serves hearty breakfasts. Eight restaurants lie within 0.3 miles, including Sofia's, Ristorante Isola, and Korean BBQ. The guesthouse sits on a main bus route, with Princes Street reachable in 5 minutes. Major landmarks within 1 mile include Edinburgh Castle, The Writers' Museum, and National Museum of Scotland.
Pros
Strategic location near 8 diverse dining venues
All rooms equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs
Views of Arthur's Seat from select rooms
Private parking lot on premises
Cons
Some rooms have shared bathroom facilities
1 mile distance to main tourist attractions
“Blossom Guest House strikes me as a particularly convenient base for exploring Edinburgh; I noted its proximity to both Arthur's Seat trails and the city center. The Victorian building houses clean, if compact, rooms and provides a hearty breakfast to fuel a day of sightseeing. For travelers prioritizing location and personalized service, this guest house is definitely worth considering.”
Charlotte EvansHead of Editorial at Hotelsdowntown
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Double Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Garden view
Shower
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Small Double Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Shower
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Single Room
1 person
175 sq. feet
1 Single bed
Garden view
Shower
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Family Room
3 persons
325 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Garden view
Shower
Heating
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Facilities
Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location
General
Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Paid parking
24-hour reception
Currency exchange
Guest Parking
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Services
Room service
Dining
Breakfast
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
Cots
Children's play area
Room features
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
DVD player
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
8 Minto Street,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
Edinburgh
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8 Minto Street,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
Edinburgh
City landmarks
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
1.4
mi
Landmark
Arthur's Seat hike
1.1
mi
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
4800 ft
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1.5
mi
Landmark
Royal Mile
1.3
mi
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
1.4
mi
Landmark
The Real Mary King's Close
1.1
mi
Park
Princes Street Gardens
1.4
mi
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
1.3
mi
Landmark
Calton Hill
1.3
mi
Landmark
Surgeons' Hall Museums
4200 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1.1
mi
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1.2
mi
Landmark
Nelson Monument
1.2
mi
Monument
Scott Monument
1.3
mi
Museum
The Writers' Museum
1.3
mi
Landmark
The Meadows
4200 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
1.2
mi
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
1.1
mi
Museum
Museum of Childhood
1.1
mi
Park
Holyrood Park
1.4
mi
Museum
Dynamic Earth
1.3
mi
Gallery
Dovecot Studios
4600 ft
Landmark
Brass Rubbing Centre
1.1
mi
Museum
John Knox House
1.2
mi
Church
Mercat Cross
5100 ft
Landmark
Summerhall
2100 ft
University
University of Edinburgh
1.3
mi
Art object
Greyfriars Bobby's Grave
1.1
mi
Nearby
Holyrood Park Education Centre 1 Queen's Drive Holyrood Park