Capital Guest House vs SC Edinburgh
Both are in Edinburgh, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Capital Guest House
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 11
The short answer
Pick SC Edinburgh
It comes out ahead on 4 of 11 compared facts. 360 m apart.
Choose SC Edinburgh if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (64 / 19)
Why is Capital Guest House better than SC Edinburgh?
- 1280 m closer to public transport−280 m
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is SC Edinburgh better than Capital Guest House?
- 145 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+45
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 58 vs 47)+11
- 3Later 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.
| Capital Guest House vs SC Edinburgh: which hotel is better? | Capital Guest House | SC Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | – |
| Location | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Public transport | 9.4 +1.6 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | – |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | – |
| Number of reviews | 10 | – |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 115 |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 26% | – |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.8 +0.2 | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km | 1.9 km −360 m |
| To public transport | 270 m −280 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 19 | 64 +45 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 4 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 8 | – |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
360 m apart
Capital Guest House: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Newington railway station: 270 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, 19 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
SC Edinburgh: city centre: 1.9 km, nearest station Newington railway station: 550 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, 64 places to eat within 500 m.
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Capital Guest House or SC Edinburgh: common questions
Which is better, Capital Guest House or SC Edinburgh?
SC Edinburgh leads in 4 of 11 categories, including distance to the centre, restaurants within 500 m, shops within 500 m. Capital Guest House is stronger in location score, to public transport, check-in from.
Which is cheaper, Capital Guest House or SC Edinburgh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
SC Edinburgh is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Capital Guest House.
How far apart are Capital Guest House and SC Edinburgh?
The two hotels are 360 m 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