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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
GuesthouseGreenside
Lantern Guest House
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1More guest reviews (183 vs 6), so the rating is more reliable×31
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:30)+2h
Why is Lantern Guest House better than Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh?
- 1Earlier 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 vs Lantern Guest House: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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