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This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city center, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, rooms with attached bathroom and a bar. The Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is in a quiet residential area, just off Dalkeith Road, a major route into Edinburgh. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, Edinburgh Castle and the shops of Princes Street are within a 15-minute bus ride. The Victorian building mixes original character and modern comforts. The rooms all have a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can also enjoy hairdryers and modern en-suite power showers. The bar offers a TV, bar snacks, DVDs, books, and a computer with printing facilities. There is also a guest lounge, which leads onto the gardens and decked terrace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
or
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Edinburgh

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Josseline
    United States United States
    I have so much to say, the owners of this hotel are truly friendly! The hotel was clean, the breakfast delicious, and it was about a 15-minute walk from several attractions. Kevin is so funny, thank you for making our stay wonderful. If we ever...
  • Miguel
    Portugal Portugal
    Cozy atmosphere, very friendly staff, good location.
  • Alan
    United States United States
    First off, the staff from desk to breakfast to cleaning were all extremely friendly and helpful and went out of their way to ensure that we had a wonderful stay. Second, the breakfast was delicious and made to order from a small selection along...
  • Daniel
    Peru Peru
    Breakfast was lovely. Staff was very friendly. Location was good.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room with basic amenities comfy bed. Lovely friendly staff, breakfast.
  • Matilde
    Germany Germany
    Great place and very nice staff. Also good breakfast!
  • Jimena
    Paraguay Paraguay
    Absolutely everything! Marvelous staff, delicious breakfast, less than a minute walk for public transportation, excellent rooms and decorations. Just perfect, made us feel like home.
  • Joseph
    United States United States
    It was so homely and cozy. The beds were so comfy and the best place we stayed at our entire trip!
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was really good, the hosts were very friendly, great location with plenty of buses into centre of Edinburgh and great breakfast.
  • F
    United States United States
    Kevin is the most hospitable host we have ever met. We drove to Edinburgh and he even allowed us to park the car in his drive, taking a big worry out of the stay. Great breakfast included in the price.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Ceilidh-Donia
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Cycling

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Hotel Ceilidh-Donia takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all cancelations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival, and must be in writing (by letter or email). Cancelations within 48 hours of arrival will be charged the first night's stay, and no-shows will be charged the total amount in full.

Check-in or check-out outside of the published times must be arranged with the hotel in advance.

Please note that this property has no elevator but guests will be helped with their luggage.

Please note, when booking 3 rooms or more, or 5 nights or more, different policies and additional charges may apply.

Smoking is not permitted in any of the guest’s rooms. If a guest is found to have smoked in a room, a fee of GBP 250 will be charged.

Please inform Hotel Ceilidh-Donia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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