Gifford House

The friendly and welcoming Gifford House has free on street parking and is about 1.2 miles south of Princes Street and on a main bus route to Edinburgh city centre.

Awarded a 4-star Gold Award by Visit Scotland, Gifford House is on the A7, but is quiet and peaceful to the rear. Rear bedrooms enjoy superb views towards Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat.

The Victorian house serves a full Scottish breakfast and offers a good breakfast menu. The rooms are of a high standard and have free Wi-Fi

There are many golf courses close to Gifford House, and Holyrood Park is nearby.

Information about the host

Gifford house is in the Newington area of Edinburgh around 1.25 miles from the historic Royal Mile with many tourist attractions. We are not in the city centre but close enough to walk or take the local transport check out Lothian buses There are many very good restaurants within walking distance so if you prefer to stay locally we can advise you with many options.

David and Margaret were professional people working in engineering and banking before becoming your hosts at Gifford House The Dow family having been looking after guests at Gifford House since 1989

Gifford House is located in the Newington area of the city which is one and a quarter miles south of the historic Royal Mile . There are many restaurants close by and if you would like to climb Arthurs Seat this is very close, The back top floor rooms have great views of Arthurs Seat The top floor front rooms have lovely views to the Pentland Hills You might like to enjoy a walk through Holyrood park feels like your in the country not a city centre this lovely stroll will take you to Holyrood Palace the new Parliament and Dymanic Earth