Please note - al rooms min two nights stay** Built in the 1880`s in a quiet residential area near the centre of Edinburgh, AmarAgua Guest House is a comfortable Victorian residence conveniently located close to a main bus route, 10 minutes from the main tourist attractions, such as Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile. AmarAgua has been recommended for many years in the prestigious American Travel Guide Rick Steves, soon after also chosen to be part of Frommer`s and Fodor`s. We are also extremely proud to have been awarded the Trip advisor certificate of excellence again this year. Near the Guest House you also find many recreational facilities include a golf course, tennis courts and a swimming pool as well as the majestic Arthur Seat, situated in the Holyrood Park in the middle of the city where you can hike to the top which takes about 40 minutes from us and enjoy the 360 degrees view of the capital of Scotland.

The Pollock Halls and the Commonwealth Swimming Pool are also located very near to the guest house, within 5 minutes walking distance

Travelling
Coming from the South

When approaching Edinburgh, follow the signs to City Bypass A720 to "Sheriffhall" roundabout, take the route for city centre A7 (Old Dalkeith Road) to the roundabout at "Cameron Toll" Shopping Centre, continue to follow signs for Old Town, on to Dalkeith Road and we are the 5th road on your right.

Coming from the North

When you come over the “Forth Road Bridge” follow the signs for City Bypass A720 to "Sheriffhall" roundabout, take the route for city centre A7 (Old Dalkeith Road) to the roundabout at "Cameron Toll" Shopping Centre, continue to follow signs for Old Town, on to Dalkeith Road and we are the 5th road on your right.

Coming from the West

When you come off the M8 follow the signs for City Bypass A720 to "Sheriffhall" roundabout, take the route for city centre A7 (Old Dalkeith Road) to the roundabout at "Cameron Toll" Shopping Centre, continue to follow signs for Old Town, on to Dalkeith Road and we are the 5th road on your right.

Coming from Edinburgh Airport

By car : Follow the signs for City Bypass A720 to "Sheriffhall" roundabout, take the route for city centre A7 (Old Dalkeith Road) to the roundabout at "Cameron Toll" Shopping Centre, continue to follow signs for Old Town, on to Dalkeith Road and we are the 5th road on your right.

By Bus : Airport Bus (£3.50 Single or £6 Return ) to Waverley Station then go on to Princes Street and get a public bus No. 30 or 33 going South. Get off two stops after Royal Commonwealth Swimming Pool, Kilmaurs Terrace is the first on your left.

By Taxi : The trip is about 30-40 minutes and the cost is around £20-£22.

Coming from "Waverley" Train station

By Bus : Go to Princes Street and get a public bus No. 30 or 33 going South. Get off two stops after Royal Commonwealth Swimming Pool, Kilmaurs Terrace is the first on your left.

The cost is £1.40 per journey or £3.50 for "All-Day", any bus ( from same company) paying the driver. Please note that the driver can not give you change back, therefore the right money is advisable.

By Taxi : The trip is about 10 minutes and the cost is around £8.