Straven Guesthouse, Edinburgh
Overview
Guests of Straven Guesthouse EDI can enjoy easy access to Portobello Swim Centre Swimming Pool, which is situated only a 6-minute walk away. The Edinburgh hotel boasts views of the sea and offers Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Location
The guest house is situated in the Portobello district of Edinburgh, 3.3 miles from John Knox House Local History Museum and 0.4 miles from Portobello Beach. The Edinburgh property provides history lovers with proximity to Palace of Holyroodhouse (2.8 miles) and Dugald Stewart Monument (3.4 miles).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Joppa Shore, which is a mere 6 minutes' stroll away. Straven Guesthouse stands 3.1 miles from Canongate Kirk Parish, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Brunstane Road North bus stop is also situated fairly close to the recently renovated hotel.
Rooms
Some rooms provide a coffee maker as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can use a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The Edinburgh accommodation is just a 6-minute stroll from Chef Chi.
License number: D,EH-66280-F
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 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
- 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