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a&o Edinburgh CityvsThe Roseate Edinburgh
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Dunstane Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Safestay Edinburgh. The Dunstane Hotel scores 80 with accolades from 4 sources including Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
a&o Edinburgh City
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Oyster
Lonely Planet
50 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NE , Scotland
From $13/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
Rough Guide "A five-star hostel just off the Royal Mile, with 622 beds in twin rooms or dorms. Women-only rooms are available."
Afar Magazine "Hostels - the word alone is strong enough to awaken the worst feelings in the world." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A good example of a competitive new style of hostel accommodation: less relentlessly wholesome than a traditional rambler’s rest but not a party-animal pit." Full review
OysterBudget
"Part hostel, part residence hall, the budget Safestay Edinburgh is a young, casual property with a party atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A big (620 beds), bright, modern hostel that feels more like a hotel... A huge bar and a central location just off the Royal Mile make this a favourite place to stay for the young, party-mad crowd." Full review
The Roseate Edinburgh
Michelin Guide
Time Out Oyster
Fodor's Lonely Planet The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
4 West Coates, Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 5JQ, Scotland
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Victorian house with modern feature wallpapers, black granite tiled floors and large chandeliers in guest areas."
Time Out "A mid 19th-century villa around a third of a mile west of Haymarket railway station, Dunstane House has been a hotel for more than 40 years." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 38-room upscale Dunstane Hotel is a family-owned boutique hotel built in two luxury Victorian townhouses, circa 1852, that face one another across an Edinburgh street." Full review
Fodor's "Originally a mid-Victorian town house and now a pleasant boutique hotel, the Dunstane is a stylish and welcoming place to stay—especially if you want to keep away from the noise and bustle of the city center." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The rooms are individually decorated with designer fabrics and wallpapers, while the luxury suites have four-poster beds, chaise longues and roll-top copper baths." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"There's nothing stuffy about these Victorian villas, their comely original features lovingly preserved in a design-led transformation to sleekest boutique." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The vibe here is guesthouse meets Soho House–style member's club, with all the perks of a boutique hotel." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Live a laird’s life at Edinburgh hotel The Dunstane Houses, a pair of stately Scottish villas with thoroughbred souls." Full review
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If Edinburgh’s buoyant food and drink scene is part of what drew you here, be sure not to miss dinner at the beautiful Scandinavian-Scottish restaurant Timberyard, where you can sip on array of natural wines, to boot.
Fodor's "A gem of a boutique hotel in a city strangely not overly blessed in this arena, The Dunstane offers luxury, comfort, good taste, good food, and good fun." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"The Dunstane Houses provides a luxurious Edinburgh oasis that blends classic Scottish charm with modern amenities." Full review
