Lantern Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse within walking distance of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1, Large)
Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)
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Food and drink
Close to the historic Royal Mile, Lantern Guest House offers a warm and cozy atmosphere with a charming terrace. Stay connected with wired internet access, unwind in your room’s electric kettle and heating comforts or take advantage of luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Internet access

Main amenities (3)

  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1, Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5LA

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jeremiah's Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • Cosmo
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lantern Guest House

Lantern Guest House puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Also, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes and Balfour Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Lantern Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Lantern Guest House?

Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lantern Guest House?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Lantern Guest House like?

Lantern Guest House is a short 15-minute walk from Royal Mile and 3 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

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Lantern Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely convenient location. Room had everything we needed.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay!

I had a really long weekend nice stay at Lantern Guesthouse! As a solo traveler, room 3 was big enough for me. The room was VERY clean and had everything I needed. The mattress was a bit hard for my liking and there was a dip on one side, but I was able to move over and sleep on the other side. Yes the room was a bit damp but that's just the reality of Scotland - there was a dehumidifier in the room and a heater that cut down the humidity level pretty quickly so I wasn't bothered. A note for other North American travelers: position the shower heater to about 9 o'clock for the perfect temperature! Lantern is conveniently located near multiple bus stops so it was very easy to get around. There were also great restaurants, pubs, and bars in the area. I'd definitely stay here again!
Leyla, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The location was great. Richard was a nice host. The room was quite tidy, but it smelled musty and damp. There was mold growing on the bathroom walls. We got symptoms (stuffiness and cough) caused by this damp indoor air.
Milla, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would stay here again

Great location, and very helpful host.
Ramiro, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Damp and over priced!

Room smells of damp - there’s a reason why there’s a dehumidifier plugged in 24/7. Room and bathroom need updating with mould on the tile grout. Shower is very tight - curtain smelling of damp. Only one small liquid soap for two of us over a three night stay. Unable to open the window and loads of electric adapters and wires plugged in. Room was cold as it’s below ground and the plug in heater was no good. Richard is friendly and responsive but £266 per night in August is rip off Britain at its worst…we know it’s the Fringe but not value for money given the state of the room. Avoid.
Simon, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique place.
Tim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and cozy place to stay near the city center of Edinburgh. Walkable from Waverly Station. Friendly and personable proprietors! We enjoyed our stay.
Carolyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place was lovely, bed was comfortable and the room was just nice to be at! Richard was great in communicating with us, and was very friendly and thoughtful. :)
Billy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Secure, quiet, well located, owners trusted us to just get on with things, and are ever just a phone message away.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Lantern Guest House is a short walk from the main attractions of Edinburgh and very convenient! Also, the rooms are very clean and the owner is super helpful! i will definitely stay at the Lantern Guest House when i return to Edinburgh and I strongly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!!!
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place and Great Location

Clean, comfortable, and spacious room. Great location as well. Right around the corner are many restaurants and cafes. Every morning I went to KUNA for excellent coffee and savory pastries. They also have sweets. The one thing you should know about the room is that the steps leading down to the room are steep.
Robert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great location, the room was nice and came with a fridge. The host was also responsive and helpful. The only thing I didn't love was that since the room was in a "basement" it did smell a little damp.

8/10 Very good

The staff was friendly. The shower was small, making it difficult to shave my legs
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a rowhouse type of housintypical of the city.our room was small with a bath..truth is we were gone q2 hours a day. Bus at corner could walk to old town and lots of little restaurants around fit the bill for us..clean and well located and safe neighorhood
kathy, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The location of the property was fantastic. Close to town, shops, restaurants, and tourist locations. The owner represented the property accordingly in photos and did say it was a basement unit. Unfortunately, the room was extremely small with no room for luggage. Very musty smell and bathroom had mold on ceiling and tiles in shower. The comforter was not even long enough to reach to the bottom of the top mattress. Luckily, there was a wool blanket in the cabinet. A proper size comforter would be helpful. Taylor Swift had just left town and I feel that the price of the room was very overpriced for the first two days we were there. Room price Mon, Jun 10 £207.50 Tue, Jun 11 £207.50 Wed, Jun 12 £108.33 Taxes £104.67 With a little more attention to detail, this location could be a great spot for a stay.
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay - You'll like this one!

We loved our stay at the Lantern Inn Guest House! It was only 10 minutes from the bus station and 12 from Waverly Railway station, without a bunch of confusing turns. There are many places to eat within a block, and we found a 'favorite restaurant': Mama Roma. The room was so nice, clean, and roomy; and we loved the ensuite bathroom. We were very comfortable there. A small refrigerator was dedicated to our use, with cold water and milk supplied! There was a microwave available and even some dishes we could use. We didn't have those any other place we stayed so it was a great surprise. Richard, our host, was very friendly and anxious to help us. He gave good instructions and always seemed to be around when we had a question. We stayed 4 nights and would have been happy to be there longer if our plans had allowed. With such a good price, great features, comfortable room, and convenient location, we couldn't have done any better. I would definitely choose Lantern Guest House again if I return to Edinburgh.
Holly, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Gerardo, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Gemma, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Konaklamamız gayet güzel geçti, Richard cok yardımsever biriydi. Konumu merkeze çok yakın olduğu için rahat ettik.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Het bed was voor net te klein (lengte 1.88) de douche is niet heel groot, maar voor de rest eigenaar was aardig centrum is 15-30 min lopen
Erskine, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cameron, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

While I liked a lot about the property, one thing that not enough hotels and guest stays offer is multiple outlets/surge protectors. At Guest Lantern there were at least four surge protectors in my room. It seems like a small thing but it matters and made my stay easier. Of note, the upstairs family has young kiddos who run/jump ~7-9am, so holiday sleep ins aren't possible, if that's something you're into.
makini, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Caroline, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oksana, 3-night trip