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title: "Capital House, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Capital House in Edinburgh: rated 8.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★ · Eviivo
# Capital House

Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.7 ·  Very good 12 reviews ·  #105 #105 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  4.5/5 on Google, 112 reviews ·  5.8 Location score
## About Capital House

Capital House is a guesthouse in Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 12 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.2 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

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

- **Rooms:** 5

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 22

5 Mayfield Road, Newington [captalhouse.co.uk](http://www.captalhouse.co.uk/)

## How Capital House scores

Better rated than 52% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **5.8**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.2**

Edinburgh average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

112 Google reviews

-   5★61%
-   4★24%
-   3★11%
-   2★4%
-   1★0%

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

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **49**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **21**

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

<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="">Portobello Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newington railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">310 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">28 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="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cockburn Geological Museum1,000 m
-   Natural History Museum (Aubrey Manning Gallery)1.0 km
-   Royal Observatory Edinburgh1.2 km
-   UK Astronomy Technology Centre1.3 km
-   Falkirk Kelpies1.4 km
-   Edinburgh Surgical Museum1.6 km

## Capital House: in detail

At Capital House, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Capital House come furnished with linen service to cater to your needs and comfort. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain chosen rooms, a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use.

### Compare

## Compare Capital House with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Capital House

### How do guests rate Capital House?

Capital House has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 12 reviews, which is better than 52% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Capital House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Capital House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Capital House from the airport?

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

### How many rooms does Capital House have?

Capital House has 5 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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