Elder York Guest House – Family Hotel in Edinburgh | From 139$/Night

39 photos

Book your stay on our website

and save up to 10%

compared to Booking.com!

Key details

About the Hotel

38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3DX

“"Elder York Guest House is perfectly situated for exploring Edinburgh!"”view full review

Rooms & Accommodation

Elder York Guest House has 12 bedrooms with private bathrooms containing either a bath or shower. All rooms include tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. Some rooms have en suite bathrooms available on request. The property offers ironing facilities, hair dryers, and luggage storage.

Dining & Breakfast

The dining room serves a full Scottish breakfast or continental options. Vegetarian and lighter meal choices are available upon request. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided in all rooms.

Golf Concierge Service

Through Ultimate Golf Service, the hotel provides golf packages including Edinburgh Parkland Golf from £110 per person and Scottish Links Golf from £135 per person. Packages include transport to courses like St Andrews Old Course, Bruntsfield, Peebles, and North Berwick Glen Links, plus green fees and professional welcome.

Location & Transportation

Located in Edinburgh's New Town within a Grade A listed building, 500 meters from Princes Street. Edinburgh Waverley station is a 10-minute walk, and the main bus station adjoins the property. Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament, and Botanic Gardens are within 1 mile. Edinburgh Airport is 11 km away.

Services & Facilities

The property offers free WiFi throughout, laundry service, and luggage storage. The golf concierge service arranges tee times and transportation. Breakfast service includes Scottish and continental options with special dietary requests accommodated.

View all

Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Twin Room

2 persons

16 m²

2 Single beds

Heating

room details

Single Room Private External Bathroom

2 persons

10 m²

1 Single bed

Heating

room details

Double Room

2 persons

19 m²

1 Double bed

Heating

room details

Quadruple Room

4 persons

25 m²

2 Single beds

Heating

room details

Click button to see more rooms

Show all rooms

Show all roomsLess

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Book your family’s getaway in a snap with up-to-date availability and pricing!

Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Edinburgh700 m

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 13.2 km

Dundee (DND) 96.0 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station500 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast included in the price had an extensive selection that catered to all tastes, including gluten-free options. I especially enjoyed the fresh and beautifully presented full Scottish breakfast that was made to order.” view full review

Comfortable Accommodations

“The rooms were extremely clean and cozy, with generous in-room facilities like ample tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. The attention to detail made my stay very enjoyable, and I appreciated the daily refilling of coffee and tea sachets.” view full review

Cozy and Clean

“I found my bedroom to be not only spotlessly clean but also very comfortable. Despite being in a bustling city, the ambiance was quite pleasant, offering a quiet retreat at the end of the day.” view full review

Well-Maintained Facilities

“The bathroom was well-maintained and had everything I needed during my stay. It was clean and functional, contributing to a pleasant overall experience while remaining accessible.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
No pets allowed
Luggage storage

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3DX

Map view

38 Elder Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3DX

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.4 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.4 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.2 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.5 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

940 m

Landmark

Royal Mile

1.1 km

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

920 m

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.3 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

810 m

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.2 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

950 m

Landmark

Nelson Monument

820 m

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

850 m

Museum

The Writers' Museum

1.1 km

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.6 km

Museum

Gladstone's Land

1.1 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

1.1 km

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.4 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.5 km

Landmark

Princes Street

880 m

Landmark

Brass Rubbing Centre

940 m

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

2.2 km

Museum

John Knox House

1.1 km

Museum

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

1.1 km

Church

Mercat Cross

790 m

Landmark

Royal Yacht Britannia

3.0 km

Gallery

City Art Centre

830 m

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.2 km

Nearby

Monument

Scott Monument

590 m

Picardy Place

Sherlock Holmes Statue

360 m

Restaurants

Wetherspoons

100 m

Edinburgh Airport

Burger King

100 m

Fort Kinnaird

Papa johns leith walk

100 m

77A - 79 Leith Walk

Fortitude Coffee Merchants

140 m

3C York Place Midlothian

The Square

170 m

17 North St. Andrew Street and 7 Dublin Street

Cafe Piccante

230 m

19 Broughton Street

Artisan Roast

350 m

57 Broughton Street

Soderberg Bakery Shop

330 m

45 Broughton Street

Snax Cafe

460 m

West Register St

Fed Sandwich Bar

320 m

2A Forth Street

Cafe Rapido

390 m

79 Broughton Street

The Playfair

420 m

Omni Centre Leith Walk

Deli Fresco

460 m

41 Leith Street

Get access to exclusive early booking discounts for your family’s upcoming getaway

Book now and enjoy exclusive rates on your family vacation!

Check Rates

Next best alternative

Consider them for your next trip.

The Scholar

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.9

82 USD/night

Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.9

533 USD/night

Rabble

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.5

272 USD/night

No11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.6

226 USD/night

Sherbrooke Castle Hotel

Glasgow, United Kingdom

8.7

102 USD/night

Copthorne Aberdeen Hotel

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

8.5

68 USD/night

Residence Inn By Marriott Aberdeen

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

9.0

107 USD/night

The Dutch Mill Hotel

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

8.6

108 USD/night

Inverness Lochardil House

Inverness, United Kingdom

8.6

109 USD/night

Edinburgh Castle Apartments

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.8

203 USD/night

The Edinburgh Grand, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

9.0

412 USD/night

Royal Scots Club

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.9

448 USD/night

Elder York Guest House – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh

About the Hotel

Rooms & Accommodation

Dining & Breakfast

Golf Concierge Service

Location & Transportation

Services & Facilities

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Business

Children

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Location

Next best alternative