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Reviews of IVY- Braveheart Guest House 3 stars

26 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NQ, United Kingdom

#120 of 149 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1252 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    6.0
    So many things were broken
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sink blocked Shower blocked Wi-Fi did not work TV did not work Scolded my owner for checking in at 8pm Radiator broken but noisy electric heater provided. 2 drunk females talking and shouting all night in nearby room. Without my earplugs it would have been a nightmare.

    Bed comfortable Pretty clean Hot water Shower ok

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't connect our devices to the WiFi, but as we stayed just for 1 night, it wasn't a big issue.

    Location was very good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    I was doing a course at Edinburgh Printmakers so it was convenient as a base within easy reach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Edinburgh is a great city for walking. I walked to and from the guest house to Waverley station, and to several eating places for breakfast and evening meal

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room. Good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Great time in a decent place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extra blanket available as discussed above.

    Great. Very inexpensive. Just rather cold in bed. Probably due to the Baltic weather. Maybe an extra blanket in the cupboard. But no problem with cleanliness. Very accessible for the town centre, cafes, shops, buses etc. The main point is that it’s very decent and extremely cheap.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some smelly, a bit noisy from neighbors

    Location is perfect, accommodation was clean, bed was comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so nice and helpful and the room was quite clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light was dim Bad locations of power outlets Not tea or coffee sachets, just milk and sugar

    Location Spacious rooms Clean bathroom

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Water pressure seems a bit low

    Owner is very nice

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Braveheart
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi didn't work, TV didn't work. A few cutlery would be useful

    Good location, nice landlord, clean room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not much sound insulation between rooms.

    Handy for city centre. Near to my daughter's flat. Clean room. Good heating. Reasonable price. Warm welcome. Good Cafe nearby for breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room isnt very big

    Good location - just 15 mins by foot to Princess Gardens Nice cosy room with all neccessary Extra heater in room if you cold Great cosy neighborhood, shops and restaraunts nearby

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    7.0
    Perfect for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are a bit thin and I could hear other guests. It was also a bit of a walk to Waverley Station (20 min).

    The host was friendly and helpful and the room had everything I needed for a short stay. It was reasonably close to attractions, about 15 min walk to Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    I will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beer can under the bed! Main door sometimes open so anyone could walk in.

    Room warm Pleasant welcome Tiny sink in room Cosy room TV in room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had a very pleasant stay! Although nothing really so special I think the location is good, the room spatious enough and the bed excellent. You can walk into the city center in about 10-15 mins and buses from this area take you basically anywhere in Edinburgh. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    6.0
    Cheap but still not worth it
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kettle was broken, bed was rock-hard, window didn't open, only a loud electric heater to heat to the room, no shower gel, tap water tasted metallic. Also no thumb lock on the door, which I believe is illegal and against fire safety regulations.

    Easy to access with lockbox code.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful helpful hosts and clean - a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly noisy when others came in late but not too bad

    Great place

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    Best location for the money you pay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are old, and the cleaning wasn’t the best.

    Very good location, bus for city center every 15 minutes in front, the price.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    6.0
    Great host
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    The booking was incorrect as we were expecting a bed&breakfast. The host was more agreeable and understood our position. The issue was resolved quickly. Even if we did not stay, the host is the reason you should stay. This is the best host ever met.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private bathroom was not connected to the room.

    It was warm, quiet and clean. I was only sleeping here and it did the job for that. WiFi was good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More milk and teabags could have been provided

    Nice and warm, clean, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    8.0
    It's ok
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was further out of town than I hoped

    Room was clean and staff were respectful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    7.0
    It depends which building you are: heated one or the one without heating and without plastic windows. Check if the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 13 was freezing. ( 26 building) Even they give you electric heater - it helps only for the room. Private bathroom was so freezing. I basically was shaking from the cold each time I was going there. I had to change the room next day because of that.

    Location is very good. There is TV , and kettle ( also coffee, tea, cookies). Room 7 is good one with modern bathroom. ( 24 building)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    6.0
    location is great otherwise need improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room was very dusty you saw the radiator inside with full of dust. it was very awful to see it.and it had stopped at midnight i guess they want to save energy hopefully the room was not very cold that we were fallen asleep

    location is great , easy access to central town to visit historical places. many restaurants are surrounding the hotel that you don't worry for hungry . the bed and pillows were soft which made us good sleep. hotel was clam insider and outside

    Stayed in November 2023

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