Blossom House
8 Minto Street, Edinburgh EH9 1RG Scotland
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If you’re looking for a family-friendly guest house in Edinburgh, look no further than Blossom House. Close to some of Edinburgh's most popular landmarks, such as Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.1 mi) and Calton Hill (1.1 mi), Blossom House is a great destination for tourists. Rooms at Blossom House provide a flat screen TV and a desk, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Blossom House guests have access to a front desk, room service, and express check-in and check-out. Need a place to park? Paid parking is available at Blossom House. We are a main bus route making getting around Edinburgh more accessible. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Indian/Turkish and international restaurants, including Voujon, Verdo, COSMO Edinburgh, and Mother India's Cafe, all of which are a short distance from Blossom House. Edinburgh is also known for some great art galleries, including Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Dovecot Studios, and The Scottish National Gallery, which are not too far from Blossom House. The staff at Blossom House looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Non-smoking hotel
Express check-in / check-out
Room features
Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Private bathrooms
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Arabic
Location
83Good for walkers
Grade: 83 out of 100
52Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
12Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
8 Minto Street, Edinburgh EH9 1RG Scotland
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Great place to stay and would happily recommend it for solo traveller's or families. Very friendly owner. Rooms are ideal with all mod-cons. Five minute bus journey takes you to the Royal Mile and all the tourist attractions.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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The hosts were so lovely and nice, breakfast was provided although it was pastries and they answered all our queries. they helped keep our luggages until we were ready to leave The rooms were clean, and lovely and we got the perfect value for our money .
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This was a really great place to stay. Located about ten minutes outside of the centre of Edinburgh (it’s a lovely stroll before the city’s inevitable carnage, plus you go past a lot of nice restaurants and bars). The owners were fantastic, they were very friendly and accommodating. They saved us a parking space on our arrival, showed us around our room and even got us a card and some chocolates (as we were staying for our anniversary). After this we rarely saw them - you could come and go as you wanted and they always cleaned the rooms whilst we were out. We loved this and found it to be a very relaxing experience. No complaints about the room - very comfortable and nicely decorated. Whilst it had everything you could want. There was even a continental breakfast that was regularly topped up including crepes and waffles which were amazing!…
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Upon booking I was not aware of the stairs and no ground floor rooms, so be aware if mobility is an issue. Lovely service, nothing was too much trouble, very friendly and welcoming. No cooked breakfast due to covid, however they did provide us with pastries, fruit, cereal bars, water and orange juice. The bathroom was far far too small, couldn't move around in there at all. The room had a little dust around the edges, but everything else was perfectly clean and fine. Perfect for a night or 2, beds were comfy and the the b&b has a nice chilled frieny atmosphere.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: No cooked breakfast, rooms are up the stairs, avoid if mobility is limited.
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first thing its great for walk to city centre and theres plenty bus stops outside.also some great restaurants nearby. downside not the nicest place we have stayed in badly in need of freshing up,dining room was closed so a series of buns biscuits and sugary orange cartons were left in our room as breakfast.our room was tidy but needed new chairs ours were dirty and you couldnt sit in them,guy who met us was friendly and helpful but only saw him once.car park is so small 3 cars at most.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip: room at back if you must.
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Car Park, Only enough room for 3 cars Hall way, the carpet needs cleaning Bedroom, we had a room on the front and it was hot. We couldn't have the windows open because of the noise from the road. The mattress are very uncomfortable and the toilet didn't flush
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Blossom Guesthouse, General Manager at Blossom House
Responded 11 Jun 2021
Dear Darren, I am sorry you did not enjoy your very brief stay with us. Indeed our car park is small and takes only FIVE cars. It is also FREE. You did not pay for it. Furthermore, as we did not have any other cars in, that night you were able to park your VAN without any difficulty. I suspect your lack of sleep was more to do with your 5 am departure than lack of comfort in the room. You checked in at lunchtime. If you found the room, not to your satisfaction you could have informed us and we would have given you a different room. Alternatively, you could have swapped rooms with your son who also was given a family room at no extra charge.
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Came out to Edinburgh for the weekend and thought blossom guesthouse looked like a quaint place to stay. I was wrong. From the moment I stepped through the door, a foul odor hit me like a brick. Absolutely disgusting state of cleanliness. Looked nothing like the pictures. But the real kicker was the owners who put me in a different room than the one I had booked, then tried charging me double the price. When I asked them about this confusion, they insulted me and my family, and threatened to call the police. I have never seen a customer treated in such an abhorrent way. For your sake and that of your family, I advise everyone to stay away.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Blossom Guesthouse, General Manager at Blossom House
Responded 17 Sept 2020
Dear Sir, This review was initially posted on Hostelworld through which you booked. They have since removed it as it is clearly full of lies. Firstly you booked a single room but brought, I quote 'your family' with you. Hence you were given a double room and asked to pay for a double. I have both your original booking and your card statements showing you are economical with the truth. Furthermore if we had really 'insulted and threatened' you and you genuinally found the place 'disgusting' I doubt you would have stayed for two nights, especially since there were vacancies not only next door but across the road from us. In future I recommend that when you are taking your family away for the weekend you book a family room, not a single room to avoid being upset.
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Me and my partner visited Edinburgh at the end of Novemeber for 2 nights. The staff were really friendly and helpful with parking our car. The family ensuite was lovely and very clean and spacious. 20 minute walk to the centre with great shops on the way. We loved our stay that much that we are planning another visit in the new year :) We would definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you Christina & Nathan (FROM SHEFFIELD)
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The host was so friendly and helpful, lovely family feel to that place. We had a double room with en suite, got a free upgrade to a room with a double bed and single bed. The room was clean. Comfy enough beds and sheets. Heating was easily adjusted at radiator in the room. Continental breakfast was lovely and plentiful, even had boiled eggs which is the first I've seen in a continental breakfast, so was very pleased. Our only issues, which were very slight and didn't effect our stay, were that the TV was very small and in an odd position without an adjustable wall bracket so we couldn't see it properly from either of the beds, also the shower was extremely loud when on, I assume it's the motor maintaining the water pressure as we were on the top floor. The stairs were quite steep and no lift option so definitely worth noting for guests with lower mobility. Overall a wonderful stay, nice and close to the city surrounded by wonderful restaurants. Would definitely stay here again next time we come to Edinburgh!…
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Just back home after spending two nights at the Blossom B&B. We have stayed in several B&B’s in Edinburgh and have to say this is up there with the best...if not THE best. It is great value for money, the room was exceptionally comfortable and clean. There is parking and a bus stop across the road. The bus into Princes Street takes seven minutes with one every five minutes. It’s a Continental breakfast with various cereal, boiled eggs, toast, fruit, hot scones, yogurt etc. The owners were extremely friendly and gave the impression nothing was too much trouble for them. To summarise.. clean, comfortable, friendly B&B and GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY. Will definitely be staying here again on our next trip back to the best capital in the world.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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PRICE RANGE
US$131 - US$184 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomScotlandEdinburgh
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blossom House
Which popular attractions are close to Blossom House?
Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Combat Challenge (0.3 miles), St Anthony's Chapel (0.2 miles), and John Leslie Pub (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Blossom House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, baggage storage, and express check-in and check-out.
Which room amenities are available at Blossom House?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
Is parking available at Blossom House?
Yes, paid private parking on-site and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Blossom House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Voujon, Pataka, and Ristorante Isola.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Blossom House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Arabic.
Are there any historical sites close to Blossom House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Real Mary King's Close (1.1 miles), Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.1 miles), and Gladstone's Land (1.1 miles).