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About the Hotel

29 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 1SB

Rooms and Amenities

Edinburgh Rays Guest House offers rooms with either en-suite or shared bathrooms. Each room includes a kettle, tea and coffee facilities, free toiletries, and a flat-screen TV. Family rooms add a sofa and accommodate 2 beds. Rooms are located on the ground and first floors.

Dining Options

No onsite restaurants are available. Guests can use the in-room kettle and tea/coffee facilities for basic refreshments.

Leisure and Relaxation

Guests can use the communal garden. The property is 2 km from Holyrood Park, which leads up to Arthur's Seat hiking trails with panoramic city views.

Location and Transport

Located in Newington, 1.5 km from University of Edinburgh. Nearby landmarks include Royal Mile (2 km), Arthur's Seat (2 km), and Princes Street Gardens (2.5 km). Bus routes to Princes Street, Newhaven, and Stockbridge pass every few minutes, with night buses available. Edinburgh Airport is 12 km away.

Services and Parking

Free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available nearby - request spaces using the Special Requests box. The property has a large private car park and will confirm space availability.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Lower Ground Single Room

Max:

2 persons

90 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Small Double Room

Max:

2 persons

110 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Superior Family Room

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Edinburgh 1.2 mi

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 13.9 mi

Dundee (DND) 60.9 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop3700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
No pets allowed
Security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

29 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 1SB

Map view

29 Minto Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 1SB

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.4 mi

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.2 mi

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.3 mi

Landmark

Royal Mile

1.3 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

1.3 mi

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.4 mi

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.3 mi

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1.3 mi

Landmark

Calton Hill

1.5 mi

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.6 mi

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1.2 mi

Park

Holyrood Park

1.5 mi

Monument

Scott Monument

1.5 mi

Landmark

Princes Street

1.5 mi

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.5 mi

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.4 mi

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

1.4 mi

Museum

The Writers' Museum

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.3 mi

Museum

Museum of Childhood

1.3 mi

Museum

Gladstone's Land

1.3 mi

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Meadows

4700 ft

University

University of Edinburgh

4700 ft

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

1.3 mi

Landmark

Summerhall

2700 ft

Square

Grassmarket

1.3 mi

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

1.4 mi

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

1.3 mi

Nearby

21 Dalkeith Road

Royal Commonwealth Pool

1700 ft

Restaurants

The Pacific Fish Bar

1900 ft

61 Mayfield Road

Strigicake

2200 ft

1 East Preston Street

Indaba Deli

2600 ft

17 Causewayside

Considerit

3100 ft

3-5a Sciennes

On A Roll

3400 ft

1 George Square

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Henry

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is in a convenient location with nice restaurants nearby. The rooms offer privacy but have thin walls. The service is top-notch, though breakfast is average. The facilities are decent, providing good value for the money.

Rooms

7.0

My room had a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. The walls were a bit thin.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent and very attentive.

Location

8.0

The hotel is not far from the city center, and there are some nice restaurants nearby.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was quite average, but the grilled salmon was tasty.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.

Tony

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.4/10

The hotel has a great location beside the dining area and is easy to get to the city center. The rooms lack a wardrobe or table but offer a private bathroom with thin walls. The dining experience includes quite average quality meals, while the facilities are adequate.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms come with a private bathroom with thin walls, lacking a wardrobe or table.

Service

9.0

The service provided was friendly and attentive.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated beside the dining area and is easy to access the city center.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience offers meals with quite average quality.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.

Ernest

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to the city center and offers a peaceful stay. The rooms are basic without a wardrobe or table, but the shared bathroom is clean. The service is friendly and attentive.

Rooms

7.0

Basic rooms with a shared bathroom but clean.

Service

8.0

Friendly and attentive service.

Location

9.0

In a peaceful area close to the city center without any issue.

Dining

5.0

Limited dining options with only finger food available.