Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wallace's Arthouse££
(
0131-538 3320;
www.wallacesarthousescotland.com
;
41/4 Constitution St; s/d £95/
105; )
This Georgian flat, housed in the neoclassical Leith Assembly Rooms (a grade A
listed building), offers B&B in two beautifully nostalgic bedrooms, styled by former fash-
ion designer Wallace, who comes as part of the package - your charming host and break-
fast chef is an unfailing source of colourful anecdote and local knowledge.
B&B
Ardmor House££
(
0131-554 4944;
www.ardmorhouse.com
; 74 Pilrig St; s £60-85, d £85-170; )
The
'gay-owned, straight-friendly' Ardmor is a stylishly renovated Victorian house with five
en suite bedrooms, and all those little touches that make a place special - an open fire,
thick towels, crisp white bedlinen and free newspapers at breakfast.
B&B
Sandaig Guest House££
(
0131-554 7357;
www.sandaigguesthouse.co.uk
; 5 East Hermitage Pl, Leith Links; s/d
£90/110; )
From the welcoming tot of whisky liqueur to the cheerful goodbye wave
from the doorstep, the owners of the Sandaig know a thing or two about hospitality. There
are plenty of other things that make staying at the Sandaig a pleasure, from the boldly col-
oured decor to the crisp cotton sheets, big fluffy bath towels and refreshing power
showers, and a breakfast menu that includes porridge with cream and maple syrup.
B&B
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel£
(SYHA; 0131-524 2090;
www.edinburghcentral.org
;
9 Haddington Pl, Leith Walk; dm
£25, s/tw £49/74; )
This modern, purpose-built hostel, about a half mile north of
Waverley train station, is a big (300 beds), flashy, five-star establishment with its own
cafe-bistro as well as self-catering kitchen, smart and comfortable eight-bed dorms and
private rooms, and mod cons including keycard entry and plasma- screen TVs.
HOSTEL
Balmoral Guest House££
(
0131-554 1857;
www.balmoralguesthouse.co.uk
; 32 Pilrig St; r per person £45-65;
)
A deservedly popular B&B set in an elegant, flower-bedecked, Victorian terraced
house dating from 1856. The owners have a good eye for antiques (including, unusually,
antique radios), and period furniture gives the bedrooms a pleasantly retro atmosphere.
B&B
