Lantern Guest House

8.5Very good140 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

Facilities at a glance

Terrace
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Convenient Location Located just an 8-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Lantern Guest House offers easy access to transportation for your stay in the beautiful city. Comfortable Rooms Each room is equipped with a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and an en-suite bathroom. Additionally, guests can enjoy the convenience of a refrigerator, coffee machine, and microwave in the entrance area. Nearby Attractions Explore local attractions such as Omni leisure and entertainment centre, Calton Hill, City Art Centre, Edinburgh Playhouse theatre, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse during your stay at Lantern Guest House. Book now for a delightful stay in Edinburgh!

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3 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Double Room 14 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room 14 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room 18 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Outdoor

Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
3 Windsor Street, Edinburgh, EH7 5LA, United Kingdom
1.1 km from the center of Edinburgh
Nearby landmarks
- St Giles' Cathedral1.1 km
- National Museum of Scotland1.3 km
- Edinburgh Castle1.6 km
- Arthur's Seat2 km
- Murrayfield Stadium4.1 km

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 12:30. Check-out by 10:30.

Guest reviews

8.5140 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 140 reviews.

Cleanliness7.9

Service9.3

Location9.4

Room quality8.3

Amenities8.9

Value for money7.8

Food and drink9.1

maribel
United States · Solo · August 2026
10.0
+Spacious room with private bathroom, immaculate, and with everything you need for your travels. About 10 min walk to city center and very close to Calton Hill offering spectacular views and sunset. Daniel, the host, is always available and attentive. He really went above and beyond, making my stay more enjoyable. 100 % recommended for your travels around Edinburgh
Nicola
United Kingdom · Family · May 2026
10.0
“Lovely hosts, very easy and convenient. Great location”
+Location was great. No breakfast included but plenty of options nearby!
−Shower could have been better, hard to get a temperature that wasnt either freezing or scorching!
Pav&Rav
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2026
8.0
“Was Ok considering the price should cover car space”
+Near to the city centre
−All the extensions lead should be more modern and have usb plugs
Mateusz
Poland · Couple · November 2025
10.0
“Awesome place to stay!”
+Really great place to stay! Everything was perfect starting from super clean rooms to very helpful and cheerful host Richard😄! Localisation is also really good, about 1 minute walk to bus stop and 2/3 minutes to second bus stop and tram stop. I recommend it to everyone!
−Nothing.
Jeffrey
September 2025
10.0
+The room was very clean, host was extremely friendly, and the location was within walking distance to most all tourist spots in the city.
Simon
August 2025
2.0
“Damp and over priced!”
+Room smells of damp - there’s a reason why there’s a dehumidifier plugged in 24/7. Room and bathroom need updating with mould on the tile grout. Shower is very tight - curtain smelling of damp. Only one small liquid soap for two of us over a three night stay. Unable to open the window and loads of electric adapters and wires plugged in. Room was cold as it’s below ground and the plug in heater was no good. Richard is friendly and responsive but £266 per night in August is rip off Britain at its worst…we know it’s the Fringe but not value for money given the state of the room. Avoid.
Leyla
August 2025
10.0
“A great stay!”
+I had a really long weekend nice stay at Lantern Guesthouse! As a solo traveler, room 3 was big enough for me. The room was VERY clean and had everything I needed. The mattress was a bit hard for my liking and there was a dip on one side, but I was able to move over and sleep on the other side. Yes the room was a bit damp but that's just the reality of Scotland - there was a dehumidifier in the room and a heater that cut down the humidity level pretty quickly so I wasn't bothered. A note for other North American travelers: position the shower heater to about 9 o'clock for the perfect temperature! Lantern is conveniently located near multiple bus stops so it was very easy to get around. There were also great restaurants, pubs, and bars in the area. I'd definitely stay here again!
Sarah
June 2025
10.0
+We greatly enjoyed our stay at lantern guest house. The hosts were very kind and gave us some guide pamphlets to help us find our way around the city. The location was convenient and very walkable! Thank you so much for the lovely stay!
Agnieszka
Poland · Couple · March 2026
9.0
“Świetna przygoda.”
+Blisko centrum. Czysto. Miła obsługa.
Oscar
Spain · Couple · January 2026
9.0
+La localización es inmejorable y la estancia en general y la buena actitud del casero cuando le comenté que si podíamos dejar las mochilas mientras veíamos la ciudad hasta que saliese el vuelo se agradece.
−Quizás los dos puntos mas negativos serían las dimensiones de la ducha muy pequeña, y la ausencia de persianas o similares ( que no es común en europa) pero a las 6 de la mañana teníamos toda la luz del dia entrando por la ventana y era molesto para dormirse

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 12:30 · check-out until 10:30
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

3 room types

Double Room

Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

What this place offers

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Nearby landmarks

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews