Modest hotel offering free parking and Wi-Fi near Edinburgh's Leith Links and Princes Street. 2.9 rating from 197 reviews. Ideal for budget travelers.
This budget-friendly hotel offers basic, clean rooms with helpful staff and convenient parking, making it a modest yet functional choice for visitors exploring the city and nearby attractions.
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Merith House Hotel offers straightforward accommodation with unfussy rooms that provide essential comforts such as free Wi-Fi and parking. Although the rooms are modest and some guests have noted they are small and slightly dated, the hotel maintains clean and tidy facilities. Shared bathrooms are available, aligning with the budget-friendly nature of this property.
Located at 2-3 Hermitage Place, the hotel sits opposite Leith Links park and is about three miles from both Portobello Beach and the shops along Edinburgh’s Princes Street. This setting makes it a practical choice for visitors wanting access to local attractions without being right in the city center. Public transport access is convenient, with a bus stop directly outside the hotel.
Guest reviews reflect a range of experiences, highlighting the hotel as suitable mainly for budget-conscious travelers. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, while guests appreciate the inclusion of basic amenities like tea and coffee provisions in rooms. However, some feedback mentions noise and the smaller room sizes as minor drawbacks.
Facilities focus on essential services without extras such as air conditioning, breakfast, or on-site dining. The hotel is kid-friendly but not pet-friendly, and it operates as a smoke-free environment. Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Arthur’s Seat—each offering a glimpse into the city's history and natural beauty. For travelers arriving by air, Edinburgh Airport is the closest, roughly a 30-minute car ride away.
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Well for those who are looking for cosy and comfortable rooms merith hotel is a good place to go !!
The room was perfect for our needs. It was quiet and not too far from the city as well as being quite roomy. It was clean and the bathroom had recently been renovated. The bus stop was right outside and it was a great jumping off base. It is as advertised in that you get a room with a shared bath. You get what you pay for and that's fine.
For a budget hotel its very good. Tidy little rooms, lovely staff
Pretty decent and cheap. Slightly noisy rooms. Good location and parking available
I enjoyed my stay here. The 3 staff members were pleasant to deal with and very helpful. The rooms were a little small and slightly dated but for the price i cant complain. Will definitely be back.
Clean tidy friendly staff would have been 5star if the room was a little larger with two chairs to sit on, after all it was a double room.
Excellent hotel. Great rooms with free towels, tea & coffee, kettle, cups etc. Friendly staff. Can't fault it & would definitely return for another stay! Loved it.
I dont get people who go for budget accommodation and yet complain when they don't arrive at a gold-coated mansion. It's got everything you need - clean bed, tv, kettle and coffee. If you're expecting something more then this hotel isn't for you.
Opposite Leith Links park, this modest hotel is 3 miles from Portobello Beach, and the shops along Princes Street in the city centre.
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