--- title: "Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh vs Lantern Guest House" description: "Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh or Lantern Guest House in Edinburgh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-edinburgh-edinburgh-vs-lantern-guest-house-edinburgh/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-07 --- # Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh vs Lantern Guest House Both are in Edinburgh, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Greenside ## [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/courtyard-by-marriott-edinburgh-edinburgh/) - **Guest rating:** 8.6 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 0 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1316732/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Greenside ## [Lantern Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lantern-guest-house-edinburgh/) - **Guest rating:** 8.5 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1756315/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 190 m apart. ### Why is Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh better than Lantern Guest House? 1. More guest reviews (183 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable (×31) 2. Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:30) (+2h) ### Why is Lantern Guest House better than Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh? 1. Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 15:00) (−3h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh | Lantern Guest House | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.5 | | Location | 9.3 | 9.3 | | Beach access | 0.1 | 0.7 (+0.6) | | Public transport | 9.5 | 9.7 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 (+0.1) | 8.5 | | Guest rating | 8.6 (+0.1) | 8.5 | | Number of reviews | 183 (+177) | 6 | | Rank in Edinburgh | top 47% (+13%) | bottom 40% | | Location | | Location score | 9.3 | 9.3 | | Distance to Greenside centre | 80 m | 160 m | | To the beach | 3.0 km | 2.8 km (−180 m) | | To public transport | 240 m | 210 m | | To the airport | 12 km | 12 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 (+8) | 142 | | To the nearest food shop | 430 m | 440 m | | Shops within 500 m | 8 (+6) | 2 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 (+5) | 35 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | – | | Rooms | – | 4 | | Floors | 8 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – | | Listed amenities | 5 | 7 (+2) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 12:30 (−3h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+2h) | 10:30 | | Amenities | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 190 m apart Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Edinburgh Rail Station: 240 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, beach: 3.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Lantern Guest House: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Edinburgh Rail Station: 210 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 12 km, beach: 2.8 km, 142 places to eat within 500 m, 35 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Edinburgh [Edinburgh weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/scotland/edinburgh/weather) ## Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh or Lantern Guest House: common questions ### Which is better, Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh or Lantern Guest House? Lantern Guest House leads in 1 of 4 categories, including beach access. ### Which is cheaper, Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh or Lantern Guest House? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Lantern Guest House is 2.8 km from the nearest beach; Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh is 3.0 km. ### How far apart are Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh and Lantern Guest House? The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/courtyard-by-marriott-edinburgh-edinburgh-vs-lantern-guest-house-edinburgh/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/