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title: "16 Pilrig Guest House, Edinburgh | StayVersus"
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# 16 Pilrig Guest House

Leith Central, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.9 ·  Good 167 reviews ·  #187 #187 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  3.3/5 on Google, 195 reviews ·  7.8 Location score
## About 16 Pilrig Guest House

16 Pilrig Guest House is a guesthouse in Leith Central, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 167 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.8 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 24

16 Pilrig Street [16pilrigguesthouse.edinburgh-hotels.info](http://www.16pilrigguesthouse.edinburgh-hotels.info/)

## How 16 Pilrig Guest House scores

Better rated than 13% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **7.9**
-   Location **7.8**
-   Beach access **2.8**
-   Public transport **9.5**

Edinburgh average

## Rating on Google

3.3/5

195 Google reviews

-   5★28%
-   4★30%
-   3★23%
-   2★8%
-   1★13%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

RestaurantFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **78**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **96**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">East Sands of Leith</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Leith Walk railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage310 m
-   Edinburgh Printmakers790 m
-   Queen Victoria Statue, Kirkgate, Leith, Edinburgh830 m
-   Freedom of Flight Aerial910 m
-   Royal Museum of Scotland920 m
-   Trinity House Maritime Museum1.0 km

## 16 Pilrig Guest House: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at 16 Pilrig Guest House. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at 16 Pilrig Guest House due to the hotel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at 16 Pilrig Guest House is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction.

### Compare

## Compare 16 Pilrig Guest House with nearby hotels

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## Questions about 16 Pilrig Guest House

### How do guests rate 16 Pilrig Guest House?

16 Pilrig Guest House has a guest rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 167 reviews, which is better than 13% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does 16 Pilrig Guest House include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at 16 Pilrig Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is 16 Pilrig Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### Is 16 Pilrig Guest House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does 16 Pilrig Guest House have?

16 Pilrig Guest House has 7 rooms.

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/)

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