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34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

Rooms and Amenities

Balmore Guest House offers ensuite rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Rooms are double-glazed for noise reduction. Some rooms feature wardrobes, while others include heated floors. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Guests can choose from single, double, twin, triple, or quadruple accommodations.

Breakfast and Dining

A highly-rated breakfast is served in the conservatory, with a selection of cooked options. The meal is included in the stay. Nearby, Union Canal has waterside restaurants for lunch or dinner. The Tollcross area provides multiple dining choices, from casual eateries to theaters with food options.

Leisure and Nearby Attractions

The Meadows, a large park nearby, offers tennis and occasional festivals. Bus routes connect to Roslyn Chapel, Portobello Beach, and Cramond Island. Edinburgh Castle is a 20-minute walk away. Other landmarks include the Royal Mile (1.5 km) and Arthur's Seat (1.7 km).

Location and Transport

Balmore Guest House is in the Merchiston district, 1 km from the University of Edinburgh. Bus 45 provides access to further destinations. Private parking costs GBP 15 per day. The property is within walking distance of cinemas, theaters, and leisure centers in Tollcross.

Guest Services

Luggage storage is available. Rooms are cleaned between 10:00 and 15:00. Guests receive a front door key for independent access. Late arrivals after 21:00 should notify the staff in advance.

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Single Room En Suite

2 persons

10 m²

1 Single bed

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Double Room Ensuite

2 persons

16 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room en suite

2 persons

16 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

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Double Room Private External Bathroom

2 persons

12 m²

1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Edinburgh 1.6 km

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 13.9 km

Dundee (DND) 95.9 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.7 km

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

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34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.5 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.6 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.8 km

Landmark

Royal Mile

1.4 km

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

1.7 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.4 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.6 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.3 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

2.5 km

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1.8 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1.8 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

2.1 km

Landmark

Princes Street

1.7 km

Monument

Scott Monument

2.0 km

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

2.6 km

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.3 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

2.0 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

1.5 km

Museum

Gladstone's Land

1.5 km

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.7 km

Square

Grassmarket

1.1 km

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

1.4 km

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

780 m

Stadium

BT Murrayfield Stadium

2.1 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

2.3 km

Landmark

Nelson Monument

2.1 km

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

1.4 km

Museum

Georgian House

1.5 km

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

1.6 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2.0 km

Nearby

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

840 m

Square

Grassmarket

1.1 km

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

780 m

74 Lauriston Place

Edinburgh College of Art

870 m

Church

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert

1.2 km

Restaurants

Burger

460 m

94A Fountainbridge

The Treehouse

370 m

44 Leven Street

Khartoum Cafe

370 m

6 Gillespie Place

La Barantine

390 m

10 Bruntsfield Place

Taquito

330 m

32 Home Street

Efes

340 m

42 Leven Street

The Kings Pantry

250 m

67 Home Street

Lupe Pintos

340 m

24 Leven Street

Magma Cafe

260 m

67 Home Street

The Cameo Bar

320 m

The Cameo Picturehouse 38 Home Street

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BALMORE GUEST HOUSE, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Rooms and Amenities

Breakfast and Dining

Leisure and Nearby Attractions

Location and Transport

Guest Services

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Location

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