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Cambridge House

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Breakfast area
Front of property
Double room with external bathroom
Staircase

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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8, Cambridge Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5AP
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Port
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double room with external bathroom

Double room with external bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Cambridge House, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Royal Mile and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Port - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Princes Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Leith - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Best Kebab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Origano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tourmalet - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cambridge House

Cambridge House offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cambridge House B&B Edinburgh

Cambridge House Edinburgh

Cambridge House Hotel Edinburgh

Cambridge House Edinburgh, Scotland

Cambridge House Edinburgh

Cambridge House Bed & breakfast

Cambridge House Bed & breakfast Edinburgh

Cambridge House Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 174 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Room was clean and warm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean & warm room, Very good location for centre not too far away. Lovely host., will return Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with all required amenities. Warm and helpful welcome. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had booked an en suite room (Rm8). The check in was easy and room although basic ie a d/bed (which was comfy enough) and large tv was clean as was bathroom. It had tea and coffee and it was quite quiet. Room was well heated. Only down sides were only 1 very flat pillow each which was not ideal for sleeping(we didn’t get back until near 11pm so nobody there)and shower hose stand was broken at top making it hard to shower without holding(left note). Both issues easily resolved and given price location etc - it was ideal for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

manjith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the cost we paid, the windows barely closed. The mirrors where falling apart from being so old hardly anything was spent on modernisation or maintenance. The shower leaked and went everywhere but where it should. The last time there was any kind of maintenance or a fresh bit of decorating was way back in Conor clouds time. Would rather pay a bit more and get better conditions. The only and I mean only good thing for this place was the location. Most attractions where in walking distance. No info on where to park. All the site have was generic answers for parking. Boone answers the phone when you have a question, and when you type in on there search page you don’t get any help what so ever. Book at your own risk
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not a serious place. Avoid unless it’s very cheap

Being denied check-in at 2:40pm even though the room was long ready, with the door closed in my face after being told in broken English to wait in the street for 20 more minutes was not the highlight of my stay (the problem was solved when I insisted and someone more senior showed up and let me get my key and move on — but still, this gave me a very sour taste).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prachi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a traditional charm that I like. it’s in a quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was convenient. The room was clean but in need of redecorating. Tatty curtains, furniture in need of repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that when we got a double room, only one seat was available, and no one on hand to answer the bell ( after 9pm) to get me another one. I also felt the staff member was indifferent to me. I did get a decent night's sleep. you wanted feedback, take note of my comments. Btw I thought the shower was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location. Easy to find. Pleasant welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had trouble with Taxis finding Hotel, otherwise fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian Campbell

Yes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine although very compact
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Not my favorite, but relatively inexpensive

Low ceiling over one side of double bed made me feel claustrophobic. Room was small, but bathroom was fine. Street was torn up with construction. Had to wake up narrow stairs with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to public transportation . It's a quiet residential area. The only issue was the construction site that didn't allow my driver leaving me at the right place. However this was not the property fault. I liked that my room had all the amenities. Also, the lady was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities
It was ideally located near the tram system; in order to easily move around Edinburgh/Leith.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kichhu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for budget friendly stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A good price hotel

An OK hotel with the basics covered
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025