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Ben Craig House

4.0 of 5
3 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh EH16 5PG, Scotland
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Ben Craig House
Ranked #260 of 437 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Currently staying here during the first leg of my trip to Scotland... It's everything I wanted in a B&B. The price is right. The location is good. It's about a 35 minute walk for me to the Royal Mile- admittedly I have long legs and am fairly fit so it was easy for me... If walking isn't your thing, don't... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013 via mobile

The location was perfect, with a bus stop on your doorstep with a brilliant bus service. We opted not to have breakfast so can't comment on the food. The room was nice, although it wasn't cleaned fantasticly well. Friendly staff. We got this as a late room deal so was worth the £35pn. Probably wouldn't of paid much more for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013 via mobile

Everything about our stay here has been great. The hotel has a really nice family feel to it, and straight away upon arrival the owner greeted us with friendliness and gave us loads of good advice on how best to enjoy our stay. There is a bus stop right outside with a plethora of services that run past all day... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

stayed there for about a week in March 2012. Big, bright, clean rooms, tidy, well-maintained property, nice staff. Location was also quite comfortable. For those who don`t like walking might seem quite remote from the main attractions and the city centre. However, the walk-lovers would be quite happy with the position of this B&B as on the way to the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

Great location, non stop buses going into town. Located on the main road into the old town. 10 mins on the bus and you're on the Royal Mile. Only costs £1.40 to get the bus. Staff very friendly and polite. Our room was really nice and clean.Bathroom spotless and even had a jacuzzi in it! Beds very comfortable. Didn't have... More

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Randers, Denmark
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012 via mobile

Big and clean rooms, nice decoration, helpful stuff. Need bus or taxi to the center. Heating not very adequate but when asked for heater it was provided. Breakfast was served from only 8-9, very early for vacations.

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Montello, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

We stayed at the Ben Craig House for three nights. Our room was converted from the garage so it was small, but comfortable. For being right on the street, it was not as loud as we had expected. This place would have gotten higher marks had it had a public sitting room We had friends over and we had to... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

We were given a room (No1) with a double and single bed in, which meant that because there was only two of us we had extra storage space. The en-suite was small but adequate, and was clean. Breakfast was plentiful with a good choice. The B&B is situated on a main road into Edinburgh with bus stops right outside, with... More

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Marmaris, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

There are no other words to describe our stay at the fantastic Ben Craig House. The moment we arrived we were made feel very welcome. The Ben Craig is clean and just a wonderful place to stay. The staff are always eager to help and their attention to detail makes the Ben Craig special. The breakfast is brilliant, the variety... More

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Cairns, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

Set within walking distance of the city on a major route with convenient transport, Ben Craig provides comfortable accommodation and good food. This area is full of B&B accommodation and has good dining close by. Despite being on a main route there is little road noise. We slept well even though Edinburgh's weather was stormy.

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Also Known As:
Ben Craig House Hotel
Ben Craig House Hotel Edinburgh
Ben Craig House Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 3 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh EH16 5PG, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #260 of 437 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ben Craig Guest House provides you with the best of Bed and Breakfast in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. We deliver only the highest standards and warmest welcome to all of our customers, making them feel at home in our Victorian building which is fully fitted with original period décor and quality soft furnishings.Our convenient position in the south side of the city means that you are within reasonable walking distance of many of Edinburgh's top tourist attractions, including the historic Old Town, the Scottish Parliament Buildings, Holyrood Palace, various galleries and Edinburgh Castle. Ben Craig Guest House also offers you secure car parking at the front and rear of the house, free on street parking, and the easy option of public transport, allowing you to leave your car and enjoy a stress free day in the capital. You will also benefit from the extensive variety of restaurants, shops and bars situated nearby ... more   less 
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