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Gil Dun Guest House

9 Spence Street, Edinburgh EH16 5AG, Scotland
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Gil Dun Guest House
Ranked #31 of 437 Edinburgh B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Kennebunk, Maine
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Maggie and Billy were wonderful. This is a beautiful Guest House. The breakfast was terrific and the house warm and welcome . It was very, very clean and beautifully appointed. The bus service convenient just around the corner. I would recommend this property to anyone traveling in Edinburgh. Thanks for a great hospitality.

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Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Gil Dun is a wonderful place to stay. The house is located a few seconds walk to a convenient bus. It is on a tiny street with no road noise. Host Bill warmly greats his guests with plenty of helpful info. We had no trouble maneuvering the quick bus ride into town. breakfast was fabulous, smoked salmon over fluffy eggs.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Gil Dun is a wonderful guest house. The owners are extremely kind, the room is very comfortable and clean, breakfast is superb and wifi works very well. Everything at Gil Dun shows attention to detail. I strongly recommend it.

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Santa Rosa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

My husband and I stayed at Gil Dun for 4 nights. We were surprised that the owners were out of town but we were in very good hands with David and Bill. We had just arrived to Scotland and had many questions. Bill and David were informative, hospitable, and interested in our experiences. In particular the conversations during breakfast were... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would strongly recommend this Guest House to anyone travelling to Edinburgh. The staff are friendly and helpful. Room was spacious, very clean, and outfitted wonderfully. The property brings you close enough to the city centre without all of the noise and clutter.

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St. John's
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82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

My second visit. Just as nice as the first. I felt more like I was going back to visit friends than staying in a B&B. These guys give a whole new meaning to hospitality. Like you expect operators to be polite, but down deep you don't really think they listen to your answer when they ask how your day was.... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

we arrived at the gil dun for a rugby weekend and what a welcome we had. we were greeted by gerry , what a lovely pleasent guy. straight from the offset he showed us to a triple room which had the wow factor, spotlessly clean and comfy beds. the bathroom was spotless with plenty of towels etc; the gil dun... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I don't normally 'do' trip advisor, but felt I had to say what a lovely place to stay. It was almost as if we were being welcomed into the owners home. Lots of choice of cereals and lovely cooked breakfasts. Thank you Bill and Gerry. I am sure we will be back.

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EDINBURGH
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

My friends were visiting from the Island of Zakynthos in Greece and I decided to book them into the Gil Dun Guest House close to where I live for 4 nights as we have limited space in the house. My friends, who do not do Trip Advisor, asked me to post this review on their behalf, which I am more... More

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Grimsby, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

My wife and I visited Edinburgh on the occasion of our friends 60th Wedding Anniversary. We chose Gil Dun from both appearance and Tourist Information Centre recommendation, and it proved to be a real gem! We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed excellent comfortable accommodation, clean facilities, delicious breakfasts and a welcome second to none! We must thank Gerry for... More

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Also Known As:
Gil Dun Guest House Hotel
Gil Dun Guest House Hotel Edinburgh
Gil Dun Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 9 Spence Street, Edinburgh EH16 5AG, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #31 of 437 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac within the oldest Edinburgh district of Newington, close to the city centre and walking distance to Edinburgh Castle and on a regular main bus route. Re-furbished to a high standard in 2010 whilst maintaining many traditional Victorian features. Official four star accommodation. Popular with guests from the USA and Canada. ... more   less 
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