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The Valentine Townhouse Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect balance in Edinburgh's city center - exploring vibrant streets by day before retreating to a peaceful garden sanctuary

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The Valentine - City Centre Rooms in Edinburgh offers a peaceful garden retreat after urban exploration. Guests love its location near Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. WiFi and express check-in add convenience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite, City View (5 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, City View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, City View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (External Bathroom)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (External Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, City View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Located on the top floor
Iron/ironing board
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Tollcross, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Valentine Townhouse Hotel is near a train station. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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19-21 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9NE

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain
    Princes Street Gardens
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • BDC34T Edinburgh international conference centre Scotland
    Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station
    16 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station
    17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cameo Picturehouse
    2 min walk
  • Hendersons
    4 min walk
  • Don't Tell Mama
    1 min walk
  • Books N’ Cup
    2 min walk
  • Seven Cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

The Valentine Townhouse Hotel

Guest house near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket, The Valentine Townhouse Hotel provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and secured bike storage
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Valentine Townhouse Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1813
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Georgian architecture
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Valentine Townhouse Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Valentine Townhouse Hotel?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Valentine Townhouse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Valentine Townhouse Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is The Valentine Townhouse Hotel located?

Located in Tollcross, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of The Meadows, Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street Gardens and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Haymarket Tram Station is 17 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Valentine Townhouse Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and comfortable to stay I
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kjetil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely rooms at a great price

Very friendly and helpful staff, close to transport, and walking distanse to major sights. Lovely view of the back garden (with cute cats). Will absolutely try to book again on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access and go in and out whilst in the city. The room was nice and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is quaint and quiet. We had issue with the shower as the drain is barely working. we reported it to the staff and they tried to schedule a plumber but unfortunately it took longer and we left already. Staff are friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kind of dated hotel. It was clean but you could see everything was used heavily. The room was small but okay for two person, we had a three person room tho. In de room was carpet which made the bathroom door not able to open and close properly. In the bathroom was no room for toiletries and the shower had no ladge. The bed was okey but 1,40 m and a little hard. The personnel was very kind and there was a possibility to store luggage after checking out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overall

Great overall, nice room with all necessities. Didnt meet the owners much but what little we spoke to them was very pleasant. Check in and checkout was very smooth.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal for exploring. A fast walk to the castle and royal mile and bus stops a few feet from the door for any other exploring you may want to do. There are some great restaurants and a couple of groceries stores within a few hundred feet. The staff and the room itself were wonderful! Everything was very clean and everyone was so kind. We would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We where in Edinburgh for our honeymoon and stayed in room 14. It was so nice, clean and cosy. We would definitely choose it again another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Filippo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty dusty floor, broken wardrobe, dirty dusty bedsheets, stained pillows, bathroom towels that didn't seem properly hygenised.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In general, it was a comfortable stay and a great location in Edinburgh. The room was clean and I noticed the room was tidied daily while I was out for business. I believe the owners try their best to offer an excellent stay for guests. Nonetheless, I need to point out some issues. I have seen a mouse in my room. This might be an issue for the whole building. For this reason, one cannot bring any food inside. Also, there were no curtains so the room is already very bright early in the morning (in summer). The window is a single pane and might bring in cold air in winter, but room temperature wasn't an issue during my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très belle chambre avec le charme de l’ancien et le confort de la modernité. Emplacement pratique à proximité du centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Det var rent, men meget gammelt og slidt. Værelset og badeværelset var meget små. Ligger 15 min. gang fra midtbyen og slottet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Like: good location and friendly service. Didn't like: room could be done up a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay in Edinburgh

I highly recommend this hotel. Location is perfect. Our room on the first floor was spacious, comfortable, clean. (Our family members staying on the top floor had a much smaller room, though.) Had a great view of the back garden and church steeple from the window. Very quiet considering you are in the middle of the city. Self check-in was easy. Staff was friendly and helpful. Wifi works great. No breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location

Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very welcoming, huge family room and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice place to stay, a walking distance to the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We left the property, it was dirty and the owner was rude
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sari

Liked: Staff & service

Enkelt hotell nära centrum med bra frukost

Enkelt och bra hotell som ligger nära centrum och om man inte vill promenera så går det flera bussar strax utanför. Frukosten var bra, och servicen vid frukosten var hög, personalen kom snabbt och tog beställning på den varma maten som man hade valt från deras meny. Helt klart prisvärd.
Entrén till hotellet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reichhaltiges Frühstück. Nette und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Sehr gute Lage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good walking distance to Olde Town - fine for us. Monica and staff were always helpful. Breakfast was adequate with good timing. Room always clean - down side is it was quite small. But we managed and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kaksi asiaa huoneissa, mitä jäimme kaipaamaan oli kunnollinen ilmanvaihto sekä ett lämpöä ja lämmintä vettä tulisi 24/7. Aamupala oli hyvä ja riittävä paitsi minun kohdalla. Ilmoitin kyllä heille sähköpostitsi allergiastani (Keliakia ja laktoositon ruokavalio) He lupasivat että minulle olisi leipää mutta sitä ei koko aikana tullut. Ostin omat leivät kaupasta. Olimme sentään ma-pe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to West Eng, good value for money, quiet, lovely view from room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra läge

Bra läge mellan gamla och nya delen av stan.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a prime location, just 10/15 minute walks into the main stripe. Staff we're very friendly and happy to help and the breakfast was mighty! What more could you ask for in accommodation!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019