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Hotel overview and key features

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ

Balmore Guest House, a 3-star property located in the Merchiston district, is 0.5 miles from the University of Edinburgh and 20 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. The hotel near Edinburgh Airport provides easy access to further afield attractions such as Roslyn Chapel, Portobello Beach, and Cramond Island via a good bus route.

Comfortable Ensuite Rooms

All rooms at Balmore House are ensuite and double-glazed for a peaceful night's sleep. Each room includes a private bathroom, TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can choose from double, twin, single, family, triple, or quadruple room types.

Conservatory Breakfast Service

A superb inclusive breakfast is served in the conservatory, featuring a good selection of cooked options. Guests can enjoy breakfast to go if needed. The dining area overlooks The Meadows, a vast park area nearby.

Local Attractions & Recreation

The Tollcross area provides cinemas, theaters, leisure centers, and ten-pin bowling. Nearby Union Canal offers beautiful walks and waterside restaurants. The Meadows park allows for relaxation, tennis, and occasional local festivals.

Convenient Guest Services

Private parking is available for GBP 15 per day, and luggage storage is provided. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property. Rooms are cleaned daily between 10:00 and 15:00.

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Single Room En Suite
Single Room En Suite
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Ensuite
Double Room Ensuite
2 persons
16 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Twin Room en suite
Twin Room en suite
2 persons
16 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
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Double Room Private External Bathroom
Double Room Private External Bathroom
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
Edinburgh 1.6 km
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.9 km
Dundee (DND) 95.9 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.7 km
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location info

34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ
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34, Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9NQ
City landmarks
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
1.5 km
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
1.6 km
Landmark
Arthur's Seat hike
2.8 km
Landmark
Royal Mile
1.4 km
Landmark
The Real Mary King's Close
1.7 km
Park
Princes Street Gardens
1.4 km
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
1.6 km
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
1.3 km
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
2.5 km
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1.8 km
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1.8 km
Landmark
Calton Hill
2.1 km
Landmark
Princes Street
1.7 km
Monument
Scott Monument
2.0 km
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2.6 km
Landmark
The Scotch Whisky Experience
1.3 km
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
2.0 km
Museum
The Writers' Museum
1.5 km
Museum
Gladstone's Land
1.5 km
Landmark
Surgeons' Hall Museums
1.7 km
Square
Grassmarket
1.1 km
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
1.4 km
Event hall
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
780 m
Stadium
BT Murrayfield Stadium
2.1 km
Museum
Dynamic Earth
2.3 km
Landmark
Nelson Monument
2.1 km
Art object
Greyfriars Bobby's Grave
1.4 km
Museum
Georgian House
1.5 km
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
1.6 km
Museum
Museum of Childhood
2.0 km
Nearby
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
840 m
Square
Grassmarket
1.1 km
Event hall
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
780 m
74 Lauriston Place
Edinburgh College of Art
870 m
Church
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert
1.2 km
Restaurants
Burger
460 m
94A Fountainbridge
The Treehouse
370 m
44 Leven Street
Khartoum Cafe
370 m
6 Gillespie Place
La Barantine
390 m
10 Bruntsfield Place
Taquito
330 m
32 Home Street
Efes
340 m
42 Leven Street
The Kings Pantry
250 m
67 Home Street
Lupe Pintos
340 m
24 Leven Street
Magma Cafe
260 m
67 Home Street
The Cameo Bar
320 m
The Cameo Picturehouse 38 Home Street
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