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Gil Dun Guest House

9 Spence Street, Edinburgh EH16 5AG, Scotland
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Ranked #27 of 437 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Argyle, Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Absolutely wonderful place to stay in Edinburgh. Gerry and Bill were the best!! They made three retired educators from Texas feel like family. The breakfast was delicious and the set-up was perfect. You could get things from the breakfast bar as you waited for your "custom" breakfast to be made. Gerry and Bill were always helpful with directions and suggestions.... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Warm welcome, friendly, very clean, and most importantly: A very quiet place! It's a bit off the center, but just a short bus ride or 20min walk from the city. Breakfast is very rich and also features a menu. I'd definitely stay there again!

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Asheville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We recently spent two nights at the Gil Dun Guest House with Bill, Maggie and the inimitable pup, Troy. It was a lovely experience-the room was beautiful, with elegant purple spreads and pillows-the room looked over a wonderful backyard garden, and it was a quiet haven after a long day of walking all around Edinburgh. Bill greeted us with a... More

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Lincoln, California
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

This is a lovely property. It's very quiet yet just around the corner is a bus stop that takes you to Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The guest house is clean, comfortable, with nice amenities and is beautifully decorated. It's a fabulous value. Breakfast was delicious and the hosts were very helpful. It was a very enjoyable stay!

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Kennebunk, Maine
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Maggie and Billy were wonderful. This is a beautiful Guest House. The breakfast was terrific and the house warm and welcome . It was very, very clean and beautifully appointed. The bus service convenient just around the corner. I would recommend this property to anyone traveling in Edinburgh. Thanks for a great hospitality.

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Maryland
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17 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Gil Dun is a wonderful place to stay. The house is located a few seconds walk to a convenient bus. It is on a tiny street with no road noise. Host Bill warmly greats his guests with plenty of helpful info. We had no trouble maneuvering the quick bus ride into town. breakfast was fabulous, smoked salmon over fluffy eggs.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Gil Dun is a wonderful guest house. The owners are extremely kind, the room is very comfortable and clean, breakfast is superb and wifi works very well. Everything at Gil Dun shows attention to detail. I strongly recommend it.

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Santa Rosa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

My husband and I stayed at Gil Dun for 4 nights. We were surprised that the owners were out of town but we were in very good hands with David and Bill. We had just arrived to Scotland and had many questions. Bill and David were informative, hospitable, and interested in our experiences. In particular the conversations during breakfast were... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would strongly recommend this Guest House to anyone travelling to Edinburgh. The staff are friendly and helpful. Room was spacious, very clean, and outfitted wonderfully. The property brings you close enough to the city centre without all of the noise and clutter.

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St. John's
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18 hotel reviews
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82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

My second visit. Just as nice as the first. I felt more like I was going back to visit friends than staying in a B&B. These guys give a whole new meaning to hospitality. Like you expect operators to be polite, but down deep you don't really think they listen to your answer when they ask how your day was.... More

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Also Known As:
Gil Dun Guest House Hotel
Gil Dun Guest House Hotel Edinburgh
Gil Dun Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 9 Spence Street, Edinburgh EH16 5AG, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #27 of 437 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh
Price range (per night): RM424 - 689
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac within the oldest Edinburgh district of Newington, close to the city centre and walking distance to Edinburgh Castle and on a regular main bus route. Re-furbished to a high standard in 2010 whilst maintaining many traditional Victorian features. Official four star accommodation. Popular with guests from the USA and Canada. ... more   less 

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