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title: "Clarin Guest House, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Clarin Guest House in Edinburgh: rated 8.4 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★
# Clarin Guest House

Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.4 ·  Very good 5 reviews ·  #129 #129 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  5.0/5 on Google, 217 reviews ·  5.7 Location score
## About Clarin Guest House

Clarin Guest House is a guesthouse in Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 5 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.2 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 12:00

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

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Floors:** 1

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 34

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## How Clarin Guest House scores

Better rated than 41% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **5.7**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Edinburgh average

## Rating on Google

5.0/5

217 Google reviews

-   5★95%
-   4★4%
-   3★0%
-   2★0%
-   1★1%

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

## Amenities

Free breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **48**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **31**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<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="">4.3 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="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 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="">13 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 Museum1.1 km
-   Natural History Museum (Aubrey Manning Gallery)1.1 km
-   Royal Observatory Edinburgh1.5 km
-   UK Astronomy Technology Centre1.6 km
-   Edinburgh Surgical Museum1.6 km
-   Falkirk Kelpies1.6 km

## Clarin Guest House: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Clarin 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. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Clarin 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 can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms.

### Compare

## Compare Clarin Guest House with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Clarin Guest House

### How do guests rate Clarin Guest House?

Clarin Guest House has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 5 reviews, which is better than 41% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

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

Check-in starts at 12:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Clarin Guest House include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Clarin Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Clarin Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Clarin Guest House have?

Clarin Guest House has 7 rooms on 1 floors.

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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