Brae Guesthouse vs Mackenzie Guest House
Both are in Edinburgh, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseNorthfield/Willowbrae
Brae Guesthouse
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
GuesthouseLeith Links
Mackenzie Guest House
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Mackenzie Guest House
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.1 km apart.
Choose Mackenzie Guest House if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.6 km)
Why is Brae Guesthouse better than Mackenzie Guest House?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Mackenzie Guest House better than Brae Guesthouse?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2540 m closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 1.6 km)−540 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 42)+17
- 45 more sights within 1 km+5
- 5Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Brae Guesthouse vs Mackenzie Guest House: which hotel is better? | Brae Guesthouse | Mackenzie Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.7 | 6.1 +1.4 |
| Beach access | 4.8 | 6.6 +1.8 |
| Public transport | 8.6 +0.8 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 9 | 11 +2 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 67 | – |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 39% | top 50% +11% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 | 6.1 +1.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.1 km | 2.9 km −190 m |
| To the beach | 1.6 km | 1.1 km −540 m |
| To public transport | 410 m −140 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 | 24 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m −140 m | 460 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 4 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 5 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 5 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.1 km apart
Brae Guesthouse: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Edinbrough Wavely Station: 410 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 14 km, beach: 1.6 km, 19 places to eat within 500 m.
Mackenzie Guest House: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station Leith Central railway station: 550 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 13 km, beach: 1.1 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Brae Guesthouse or Mackenzie Guest House: common questions
Which is better, Brae Guesthouse or Mackenzie Guest House?
Mackenzie Guest House leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Brae Guesthouse is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Brae Guesthouse or Mackenzie Guest House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mackenzie Guest House is closer: 2.9 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Brae Guesthouse.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mackenzie Guest House is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Brae Guesthouse is 1.6 km.
How far apart are Brae Guesthouse and Mackenzie Guest House?
The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score