Straven Guesthouse, Edinburgh
Overview
The 3-star Straven Guesthouse Edinburgh enjoys a prime location and provides easy access to Portobello and Joppa Parish Church approximately a 5-minute walk away. This comfortable guest house boasts views of the sea and offers Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Location
Located 0.4 miles from Portobello Beach, the Edinburgh hotel is also 1.8 miles from entertainment venues like the performing arts theater "Brunton Theatre". The Straven Guesthouse Edinburgh is just 5 minutes by foot from Brunstane Road North bus stop and in the immediate vicinity of Portobello Swim Centre Swimming Pool.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Joppa Shore, which is 0.4 miles away. The historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" is about 15 minutes by car from the property, while Edinburgh Waverley is situated about a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms
Some rooms provide coffee and tea making equipment as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to help you enjoy your stay. The rooms feature private bathrooms. Some bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
Straven Guesthouse has a bar with complimentary wireless internet and a TV. While staying at the hotel, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Ormelie Tavern, located 0.2 miles away, or Chef Chi at a 6-minute walking distance.
License number: D,EH-66280-F
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Adults only
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Swim at Portobello Pool
Enjoy a swim at Portobello Swim Centre, a 5-minute walk away, featuring modern gym facilities and traditional Victorian baths.
Explore Newhailes Estate
Walk through Newhailes National Trust Estate, a woodland with Brunstane Burn, and arrange a guided tour of the 17th-century villa.
Dine at Malvarosa Tapas
Try Spanish tapas at Malvarosa on Portobello High Street, known for its casual dining, sangria, and midweek lunch specials.
Visit Figgate Park
Walk around Figgate Park's pond, home to wildlife like kingfishers, located a short distance from the guesthouse.
Location
Convenient Location
Edinburgh, well-connected by transport, is near Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Holyrood Palace.
Historical Neighborhood
Brunstane Road North is a historic residential area close to Portobello Beach, Arthur's Seat, and Newhailes Estate.
Local Dining Options
The Kitchin, Ondine, and Angels with Bagpipes offer contemporary, seafood, and Scottish comfort food respectively.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants