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Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NY

Frederick Douglass - Rooms In The City - Central Edinburgh Guest House with Private Bathrooms and Free WiFi

Located 2624.7 ft from EICC, this EDI hotel offers rooms with private bathrooms equipped with walk-in showers, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries. Frederick Douglass - Rooms In The City features accommodations with carpeted floors, flat-screen TVs, wardrobes, and seating areas. Each room includes an electric kettle, tea and coffee facilities, bed linens, and towels. The property stands 1 mile from the National Museum of Scotland, Camera Obscura, and the Scottish National Gallery. Several dining options surround the guest house, including Badabing Live Music Bar & Steakhouse and Akva (0.5 miles away), while Thai Lemongrass and Loudons are within 0.5 miles. Edinburgh Castle is situated 1.5 miles from the property, and Edinburgh Waverley station is 1 mile away.

Pros

Private entrance available for twin/double rooms

Multiple restaurants within 1640.4 ft, including steakhouse and Thai cuisine

Cultural attractions like Writers' Museum and Scott Monument within 1 mile

Located in a quieter area while maintaining proximity to city landmarks

Cons

6 miles from the nearest airport

No on-site restaurant

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.
Budget Double Room Private External Bathroom
2 persons
6 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
6 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
6 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double Room Shower
2 persons
1 Double bed
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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre
Edinburgh 1.7 km
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.8 km
Dundee (DND) 96.0 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.8 km
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NY
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Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NY
Restaurants
The Counter
240 m
Narrow boat on the Union Canal
Quick & Plenty Cafe
390 m
27 Leven Street
Burger
360 m
94A Fountainbridge
Hanks Sandwich Bar
480 m
162 Fountainbridge
The Treehouse
470 m
44 Leven Street
Topkapi Kebab House
390 m
107 - 109 Fountainbridge Street
Nutan's
420 m
42 Home Street Tollcross
Fountain Cafe
530 m
Princes Street Gardens
Khartoum Cafe
470 m
6 Gillespie Place
Fieldwork
390 m
105 Fountainbridge
La Barantine
480 m
10 Bruntsfield Place
Cafe Ink at Edinburgh Printmakers
410 m
Castle Mills 1 Dundee Street Castle Mills
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