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About the Hotel

5 Mayfield Road, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Rooms at Capital House

Capital House offers twin, double, and family rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, and a tea and coffee maker. Some rooms have garden views. The floors are carpeted, and heating is provided.

Dining Options Nearby

There are no onsite restaurants at Capital House. Guests can explore dining options in Newington, a short walk from the guesthouse.

Leisure and Exploration

Guests can hike Arthur's Seat (2 km away) or visit The Meadows (1.5 km). Nearby landmarks include the Royal Mile (2 km), St Giles' Cathedral, and Greyfriars Kirk. Birdwatching is available in the area.

Location and Transport

Capital House is in Newington, 1.5 km from the University of Edinburgh and 2 km from the National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 13 km away. Princes Street is a 5-minute drive from the guesthouse.

Services and Amenities

Free WiFi and self-parking are available. The guesthouse provides tour and ticket assistance. Each room has bed linen and towels.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Twin Room Private External Bathroom

Max:

2 persons

110 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

3 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Family Room

Max:

3 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Edinburgh 1.3 mi

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 14.5 mi

Dundee (DND) 61.0 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop4000 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
No pets allowed

Room features

Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

5 Mayfield Road, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Map view

5 Mayfield Road, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

1.4 mi

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.3 mi

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.3 mi

Landmark

Royal Mile

1.3 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.4 mi

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

1.3 mi

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

1.5 mi

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1.3 mi

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1.3 mi

Park

Princes Street Gardens

1.6 mi

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1.3 mi

Park

Holyrood Park

1.3 mi

Monument

Scott Monument

1.5 mi

Landmark

Calton Hill

1.6 mi

Landmark

Princes Street

1.5 mi

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.6 mi

Landmark

Nelson Monument

1.5 mi

Museum

The Writers' Museum

1.3 mi

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

1.5 mi

Museum

Museum of Childhood

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1.3 mi

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.3 mi

Museum

Gladstone's Land

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Meadows

4400 ft

University

University of Edinburgh

4400 ft

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

1.3 mi

Square

Grassmarket

1.2 mi

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

1.3 mi

Landmark

Summerhall

3300 ft

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

1.2 mi

Nearby

21 Dalkeith Road

Royal Commonwealth Pool

2300 ft

1 Summerhall

Summerhall

2900 ft

Holyrood Park Education Centre 1 Queen's Drive Holyrood Park

St Anthony's Chapel

2600 ft

Restaurants

The Pacific Fish Bar

1000 ft

61 Mayfield Road

Scotch Hop

1800 ft

114 Causewayside

The Abbey Bar

3100 ft

65 South Clerk Street

Three.14

3900 ft

38 Dalkeith Road

The Tartan Stag

3100 ft

1 East Preston st Newington

Strigicake

2900 ft

1 East Preston Street

Bonnie Burrito

3100 ft

82 South Clerk Street

Francos

2700 ft

11 Summerhall Place

Summerhall Cafe

2700 ft

1 Summerhall

Enjoy - Gusto Italiano

3400 ft

44 South Clerk Street

Himalaya Cafe

3300 ft

20 South Clerk Street

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

84%

enjoyed their stay & would return

amazing views

helpful staff

outdated rooms

lack of refreshment

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.3

James

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.2/10

The guest house has amazing views from the bedroom window and the ensuite bedroom was a nice touch, but the rooms could do with a refresh. The staff are very helpful and friendly, always ready to assist and wish you a safe journey. The location is excellent, close to the city center and perfect for visiting. Dining options include a selection of coffee, tea, and cookies, along with Uonuma-grown rice.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms offer amazing views from the bedroom window and the ensuite bedroom was a nice touch, but they could do with a refresh.

Service

9.0

The staff are very helpful and friendly, always ready to assist and wish you a safe journey.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, very close to the guest house and not too far out of the city.

Dining

8.0

Dining options include a selection of coffee, tea, and cookies, along with Uonuma-grown rice.

Facilities

8.0

Facilities are great and well-maintained.

amazing views

outdated rooms

Charles

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.0/10

A cozy and lovely guest house with clean and super cozy rooms, though some upgrading is needed. The hosts are very nice and helpful, making sure you feel comfortable during your stay. The location is excellent, very close to the city center and local sights. The dining options include coffee, tea, and cookies. Overall, a pleasant stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms with a view of Arthur's Seat are clean and super cozy.

Service

9.0

The hosts were just a wonderful friendly couple, who took their time to chat with us.

Location

9.0

The guest house isn't too far out of the city, making it the perfect choice for visiting the city and local sights.

Dining

7.0

Coffee, tea, and cookies are available at this guest house.

Facilities

7.0

The guest house offers basic dining amenities.

Chris

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.2/10

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the hotel. The rooms were very cozy and clean, making for a comfortable experience. The service was top-notch, with the staff being extremely nice and helpful. The location was convenient, not too far from the city center, which was a big plus for me. However, the only downside was the lack of temperature control in the room, as it was quite cold during my visit.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and super cozy.

Service

9.0

The staff was very nice and helpful.

Location

9.0

The location wasn't too far out of the city and was perfect for visiting the city and local sights.

Dining

7.0

Facilities