AVERON GUEST HOUSE | Airport hotel in Edinburgh | From 133$/Night

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44 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

Averon Guest House, a 3-star hotel rated 7.9/10 on Booking.com, is located in Edinburgh's West End, featuring gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 1 miles from Princes Street Gardens, the Scottish National Gallery, and the National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is approximately 8 miles away, with city center drop-offs available for guests.

Comfortable Accommodations

The Averon offers comfortable, well-appointed rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, most featuring ensuite bathrooms with showers. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, soundproof walls, and private entrances. Family rooms accommodate up to three beds, while single and twin/double rooms provide flexible sleeping arrangements.

Dining & Local Eats

Guests can explore numerous outstanding restaurants, theatres, and the Usher Hall, all within close proximity. The Fisheries Museum nearby offers a chance to try 'the best fish and chips in Scotland.' Traditional Scottish songs accompanied by high-definition videos of Scotland's scenery are available during music evenings hosted five nights a week.

Music & Tours

The Averon Guest House provides free live music performances and evening entertainment, showcasing Scotland's rich musical heritage. Nearby attractions include Stirling Castle, Dunfermline Abbey, and Loch Lomond, Britain's largest expanse of water. Bus tours to Loch Ness or Loch Lomond can be arranged directly at the hotel.

Convenient Services

The hotel features a large car park with 14 spaces, including secure parking for motorbikes with steel posts and alarmed chains. Free WiFi is available throughout, and the 24-hour front desk assists with luggage storage and local recommendations. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is a five-minute walk away.

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175 sq. feet

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155 sq. feet

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175 sq. feet

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Edinburgh 1.0 mi

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 8.6 mi

Dundee (DND) 59.6 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location info

44 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

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44 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

5000 ft

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.0 mi

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.8 mi

Landmark

Royal Mile

4800 ft

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

1.1 mi

Park

Princes Street Gardens

4900 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.0 mi

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

4500 ft

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1.2 mi

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1.2 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.6 mi

Landmark

Calton Hill

1.4 mi

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

1.2 mi

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.7 mi

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

4500 ft

Museum

The Writers' Museum

5200 ft

Landmark

Princes Street

1.1 mi

Monument

Scott Monument

1.3 mi

Museum

Gladstone's Land

5100 ft

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

4800 ft

Square

Grassmarket

3700 ft

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

2400 ft

Stadium

BT Murrayfield Stadium

1.3 mi

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.4 mi

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.3 mi

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

4900 ft

Museum

Georgian House

5100 ft

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.1 mi

Museum

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

1.0 mi

Museum

Museum of Childhood

1.3 mi

Nearby

Museum

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

2900 ft

Event hall

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

2400 ft

Square

Grassmarket

3700 ft

74 Lauriston Place

Edinburgh College of Art

3000 ft

Church

The Parish Church of St Cuthbert

4000 ft

Restaurants

Quick & Plenty Cafe

1200 ft

27 Leven Street

The Counter

1000 ft

Narrow boat on the Union Canal

Five Degrees Cafe

1800 ft

39 Barclay Place

Topkapi Kebab House

1500 ft

107 - 109 Fountainbridge Street

Taquito

1300 ft

32 Home Street

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

Sue

United Kingdom, May 2024

7.6/10

The hotel offers a mixed experience with old-fashioned furnishings in the rooms but provides great full-sized breakfast with a shared bathroom. However, there are limited options to store clothes.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms have very old-fashioned furnishings and lack places to put clothes.

Service

9.0

I experienced great hospitality from the staff.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a quiet area, not far from main attractions. It's convenient for city explorations and near bus stops to the city center.

Dining

7.0

The included breakfast was generous but missed some options like eggs.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities met expectations, providing a comfortable stay.

Great hospitality

Old-fashioned furnishings

Johnny

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.4/10

The hotel offers rooms with nowhere to put clothes on the same level as the bedroom with old broken furniture but a comfortable double bed. The service is characterized by great hospitality. The location is near bus stops to the city center in a safe area, although quite, and close to many city attractions. Dining options could have included eggs for vegetarians and diabetics. The overall stay provided a mixed experience with some positives and negatives.

Rooms

7.0

The room had nowhere to put clothes but the bed was comfortable.

Service

8.0

The service was welcoming and hospitable.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located near bus stops to the city center, in a safe area close to many attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience lacked options for vegetarians and diabetics.

Facilities

7.0

Basic facilities were available to meet essential needs.

David

United States, October 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located near bus stops to the city center, in a quiet area, and fairly close to some excellent supermarkets. The rooms are comfortable, even though the bed linen is a little faded, and they have tea-making facilities in the shower cubicle. The shared bathrooms may not be ideal for everyone. The service is outstanding with great hospitality. The dining experience is good but could have included more options like eggs or mushrooms. Overall, a value for money stay with friendly staff and a safe location.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable, even though the bed linen is a little faded. They do have tea-making facilities in the shower cubicle, which is a unique feature.

Service

9.0

The service here is top-notch, with great hospitality throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a quiet area, fairly close to some excellent supermarkets, and near bus stops to the city center. It's in a safe location and fairly close to the center.

Dining

7.0

The dining was good with generous portions, but it could have included more variety like eggs or mushrooms.

Facilities

7.0

John

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were in really good condition with a private bathroom, and the service was exceptional with great hospitality. The location was perfect, close to the city center and in a safe area. The dining options provided original dishes that were delightful. I enjoyed the facilities offered during my stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms in the 3 bedroom were in really good condition with a private bathroom.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with great hospitality.

Location

9.0

The hotel is quite close to the city center and in a safe area. It's within walking distance of the City Centre.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience provided original dishes that were enjoyable.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities offered were great for my needs.

Edward

United States, June 2023

8.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel. The cozy rooms with a fireplace and tea making facilities made me feel right at home with all the amenities I needed. The full-sized breakfast was a great touch, but the old broken furniture was a bit of a letdown.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy and had everything I needed, including a fireplace and tea making facilities.

Service

9.0

The hospitality here was top-notch! The staff went above and beyond to ensure I had a great stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a safe area and close to the old town center, making it convenient to explore the city's attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good for vegetarians but lacked variety with mainly toast and coffee offerings.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had nice facilities, but some of the furniture in the rooms was old and broken.

Arthur

United States, June 2023

7.4/10

The hotel is located in a quiet area near the city center, making it convenient for exploring many city attractions. The rooms are comfortable despite the faded bed linen, with a few maintenance issues. The service provided was excellent with great hospitality. The dining experience offers generous portions, but some additional options like eggs could enhance it. Overall, a good value for the money with some room for improvement in certain areas.

Rooms

7.0

The double bed was comfortable despite the slightly faded bed linen. The 3-bedroom setup seemed spacious but had some issues with the system.

Service

9.0

The staff was very hospitable and provided excellent service.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a safe area near the city center, with easy access to bus stops for exploring the city attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers generous portions, but could benefit from including more variety like eggs.