LANTERN GUEST HOUSE, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Pin Access
Double bedded en-suite rooms feature pin code access for independent entry. Rooms include a smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, free high-speed WiFi, and a hospitality tray. Some rooms offer courtyard views of William H. Playfair's turreted architecture. Bathrooms have double showers, toiletries, and humidistat fans. One room includes an external private bathroom.
Self-Contained Accommodation Style
Guest rooms operate as mini apartment-style accommodations with refrigerators in hallway cupboards (stocked with fresh milk), coffee machines, and ironing facilities. Rooms provide hypoallergenic bedding, free toiletries, hair dryers, and luggage storage. The property is smoke-free with CCTV in common areas.
Central Edinburgh Location
Located on Windsor Street, a quiet street near Leith Walk with dozens of Chinese, Italian, Indian, and Scottish restaurants within 100 meters. The guesthouse is 0.6 miles from St Andrew Square, 1 km from St Giles' Cathedral, and 2 km from Edinburgh Castle. The area features independent shops, bars, and restaurants in the Leith neighborhood.
Airport and Train Connections
A 10-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station (use back entrance). The tram from Edinburgh Airport stops at York Place (4-minute walk, £7.90 single/£9.50 return). Bus Airlink 100 connects to Princes Street (£5.50 single/£8.00 return). Taxi from airport costs approximately £28. Multiple bus routes serve the area (7, 10, 11, 22, 25, 26, 4, 44).
Parking and Additional Services
Street parking is free weekends (Friday 5:30 PM to Monday 8:30 AM) and evenings midweek. Metered parking costs £3.50 per hour otherwise. Free parking available 12 minutes away. The property offers baggage storage, plug adapters, and terrace access. No pets or parties allowed. Children under 1 year stay free.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Internet access
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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