8/10
I will attempt to give a very honest review of The Cruachan:
If you are exploring hotel options for Edinburgh, on a budget, you’ve probably noticed anything inner city is quite expensive and the more affordable options are farther out. The Cruachan Guest house gives you an affordable stay with an inner city location, removing costly taxis and/or parking fees.
However, you may have to make some sacrifices based on your standards. The Cruachan is an older building. 180 years according to the owner. It has not been updated for quite some time which gives it a bit of a worn look. Cracked paint, squeaky floors, dirt embedded nooks and crannies and old smells are quite apparent.
If your standards are newer with modern conveniences then this will not be for you.
However, my wife, daughter and I loved it here. The beds were very comfortable, the free breakfast each morning was a nice start to each day and a bus ride to the Old Town took only minutes. Walking could also be an option, but would be about 20 mins minimum. Regardless, it was very convenient to get around.
The older qualities of the house added to the experience and did not bother us at all. My wife usually has quite high standards and did seem to be bothered by aged building.
I would definitely stay here again.
Robert
أقام 3 ليالٍ في شهر يونيو عام 2025
