Located near the beach, Pillars House is in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Pillars House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
Express check-out, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Tour/ticket information and pet-sitting services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Pillars House include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Hairdryers and toilet paper
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and on-request microwaves
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Pillars House?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pillars House on 9 Nov 2026 start from HK$599, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Pillars House?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Pillars House?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM to
midnight for a fee of GBP 20.
What time is check-out at Pillars House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pillars House located?
Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Leith Links, Royal Mile and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 miles (5 km). The Shore Tram Stop and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Pillars House Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We were greeted with enthusiasm and a smile by Anthony who got our room ready as we arrived earlier than expected. Great amenities and good value. Very convenient to Tram stop.
Free breakfast and well stocked. The staff were really nice and would recommend places to see. Limited parking however that's expected being downtown. Tram super close. Cute room but have prefer softer mattress for the bunk beds
We truly enjoyed our stay at Pillar’s House. Tony and Edna were wonderful, kind and very helpful. The location is easy access to the main attractions via the tram, quick tram ride to Princess street. It is out of the hustle and bustle which is nice. Lots of great restaurants within walking distance (pub style as well as higher end).
There is a communal kitchen where basic continental items available for breakfast which is very handy. Also has a microwave if you want to heat up food. Would highly recommend Pillar’s House!
Beautiful place, lots of history, conveniently by the tram. The staff was so accommodating and kind. The room was amazing with lots of extra surprises.. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need, we were very impressed!
We enjoyed our stay, the staff were very kind and helpful. We travelled for two weeks in the UK and this was the hotel we liked the most.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Paula
28 Sept 2026
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a property for people looking for inexpensive stays, maybe a step up from a hostel. They do let you use the laundry and you do get the run of the kitchen. The food provided was descent - fresh fruit, cereals, prewrapped baked goods and tea and coffee any time you wanted it, but you do wash your own dishes. They attempted to decorate, but everything was worn and tired looking. The proprietor was friendly and gave us good restaurant recommendations. The immediate street out front is okay, but might put some people off because of graffiti. The tram runs on the street out front. It’s very handy for transportation, but those who are sensitive to noise, might not be happy. Within 1-6 blocks is a thriving and fun area with good pubs and restaurants between the B&B and the Leith River.
Easy to find located in an ideal area. Staff are so helpful ask about your visit and give you information and advice to make your plans easier to find places. Rooms are very spacious and have everything you need. Kitchen is well stocked for everyone’s needs. Will definitely stay again.
We received a warm welcome from Anthony, he was really nice and provided good insights and what to do in the city. This was our first accommodations when we arrived and we could not ask for a better place. Well located, not to far from the city center by tram, in a quiet neighbor with all the commodities nearby.
The hotel room was large and had a double bed and single bed in it. The owner was really helpful and the room was very cosy and clean. Great price and free parking included. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Richard
20 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room lovely and staff very courteous, friendly and helpful.
Building is right on tram only street, so quiet for traffic at night. Closest tram stop is 4 min walk, and then 10-15 min ride into Edinburgh.
Shared kitchen has all amenities for cooking.
Beds are comfortable, bedding is super comfortable. Shower pressure is solid.
Some restaurants within 5 min walk, with Tesco Superstore about 5 min away.
Our family of 4 really enjoyed our stay at Pillars. Being from Canada, we missed having air conditioning, but Edinburgh wasn't as hot as back home and the fan in the room worked well to cool the room at night with a cross-breeze from the open windows. The deep tub was a luxury after a long day walking up and down hills. The kitchen was clean and had a nice selection of equipment to use. It was lovely chatting with other guests in the common kitchen area. The neighbourhood was nice to walk around with a convenient Boots and Tesco, and transit was easy to get to. Occasionally we wished it was easier to pop back to the hotel from Old Town, but we the money we saved by staying outside the centre of town meant we had more to spend at all the locally owned pubs and coffee shops. We will stay there again on our next visit!
Great location to get into the centre of Edinburgh via a tram or bus, or to get to the cafes and pubs in The Shore area.
The staff were friendly and informative.
The parking was good and seemed to be ample places.
The provision of complimentary drinks and snacks was a bonus.
Will stay here again when we next visit Edinburgh.