IVY- BRAVEHEART GUEST HOUSE, Edinburgh

The property is on Gilmore Place, a residential street near Haymarket station (10 minutes on foot). A tram stop about 20 minutes from the airport. Bus routes 23 and 27 provide quick access to the city centre (6-minute ride). Several restaurants, cafes, and a supermarket are within a 5-minute walk. Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat are 3 km away. The area is quiet at night, but rooms facing the main road may experience traffic noise. For drivers, on-site parking is not available; a nearby building offers limited paid spaces (£10/night, advance reservation required).

Room sizes vary; some are compact, others more spacious. A twin room on the top floor requires climbing 40 steps. Basic furnishings with heating (some rooms have portable heaters) and opening windows (some single-glazed). No air conditioning. Bedding quality is generally comfortable, though some mattresses have been noted as lumpy and beds may be short for taller guests. Cleanliness is inconsistent; some rooms are spotless, others show wear. Housekeeping provides fresh towels upon arrival and changes them every three days; daily trash removal and bed-making may be done. No daily towel change. No private balconies. Request a room away from the road for quieter sleep.

Several cafes, restaurants, and a supermarket are within a 5-minute walk, including Quick & Plenty Cafe and Tables. Bus routes connect quickly to the city centre's dining options. Guests needing a morning meal should plan to eat out. The property provides tea/coffee sachets in rooms. No room service or bar.

The property offers secure storage for 4-5 bicycles, helpful for cyclists exploring Edinburgh. No other leisure facilities. The nearby Meadows park is a pleasant walking area. The city centre's attractions are accessible on foot or by bus.

WiFi is free in public areas but may be weak in some rooms; adapters are available on request. Luggage storage is free and can be used before check-in or after check-out. Housekeeping includes daily bed-making and trash removal, with towel change every three days (fresh towels provided on arrival). No on-site reception after 18:00; self-check-in with key code. Payment by Visa/MasterCard. No pets allowed. No lift; stair access only.