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Gifford House 4-star- Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh
2020 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Winner Bed Breakfast Edinburgh
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Things to do and Places to visit whilst staying at Gifford House Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

As you are probably aware the beautiful City of Edinburgh and surrounding areas has plenty of "Things to do" and "Places to visit" that's more than likely the reason for choosing to visit Edinburgh in the first place,  please be careful as many of the visitors to Edinburgh end up falling in love with this enchanting city and returning time and time again.

Here are a few places that you may want to visit during your stay at Gifford House Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh.

If you are looking for somewhere local for a nice lunch or evening meal we highly recommend The Salisbury Arms pub and The Old Bell Inn, both if which are less than 10 minutes walk from Gifford House B&B, please ask a member of the team for directions and we will gladly point you in the right direction. We suggest making table reservations to avoid disappointment.
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The Old Bell Inn, Tel: 0131 668 1573
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The Salisbury Arms, Tel: 0131 667 4518

Getting around the City of Edinburgh by tram or bus.

B&B Central Edinburgh bus links
Customer Service: 0131 554 4494
Lothian Buses connect the Edinburgh region with over 70 services and more than 700 buses and trams which run day and night throughout the year. They provide excellent transport links to and from Central Edinburgh and Edinburgh airport from Gifford House, check out their website for more information:
​ ​www.lothianbuses.com

Local Swimming Pool and Gym near Gifford House B&B in Edinburgh

 Gifford House bed and breakfast is the ideal base if you are attending swimming events at The Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh, Gifford House B&B is located less than 200 yards walk from the pool and gym, there are many other sporting activities available, check-out the official website for more information or book a swimming session online: ​

​https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/royal-commonwealth-pool 
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B&B accommodation only 200 yards from the Royal Commonwealth pool in Edinburgh.

Why Not Visit Edinburgh Zoo? One of Edinburgh's Favourite Tourist Attractions!

​Edinburgh Zoo is set in 82 acres of sloping parkland and is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre. It is home to over 1,000 rare and endangered animals, including chimpanzees, sun bears, Indian Rhinos, the UK's only Queensland koalas and the first Giant Pandas in the UK.

You can experience a busy programme of educational events and activities from keeper talks to hands-on animal encounters. There is also a wide-range of eating experiences, several play areas and a fantastic gift shop.

Viewing for the Giant Pandas is currently free flow and booking is not required. Please check our website for any daily updates or closures.

Due to new COVID-19 restrictions, it is important that you reserve a timeslot after booking your ticket.
You can buy tickets and confirm your entry time on https://tickets.edinburghzoo.org.uk/
Please bring your timeslot confirmation with you.

Once you have booked tickets just jump on the number 2 bus outside the door of Gifford House and change at Haymarket Station then jump on the number 31 bus to Edinburgh Zoo.

Edinburgh Zoo Opening Times:
April – September: 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)
March & October: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
November – February: 10am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)
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Links to various tourist attractions near Gifford House B&B in Edinburgh and further afield in Scotland.

Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, Elgin Cathedral and Melrose Abbey are among the sites that are now open. Please book your tickets in advance by clicking the link.
www.historicenvironment.scot
From coastlines to castles, art to architecture, wildlife to wilderness, we encourage people to connect with the things that make Scotland unique while protecting them for future generations. For more information please click the link to the National Trust for Scotland website.
www.nts.org.uk
Offering a wide selection of tours and tailor-made travel arrangements, Gray Line Scotland is one of the oldest and most trusted travel companies in the market backed by our Scottish Tourist Board 5 Star Tour status. Book a coach tour around Scotland by clicking the link to Gray Line Scotland.
graylinescotland.com

Dynamic Earth is a 5 star visitor attraction situated at the heart of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. It sits within an award winning and iconic tented structure at the foot of Salisbury Crags in the Holyrood area of the city. Click here for more information and book tickets online.
​​www.dynamicearth.co.uk
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Gifford House Bed and breakfast near Holyrood Palace on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
Gifford House Bed and Breakfast near Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh
Gifford House B&B near the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh
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Gifford House Bed & Breakfast
 
103 Dalkeith Road,
Edinburgh,
EH16 5AJ
T: 0131 667 4688
E: giffordhouse@btinternet.com​
2020 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Winner Bed Breakfast Edinburgh
Gifford House B & B in Edinburgh has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Bed & Breakfast. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, before any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great guest feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe.
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The ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and supporting mark means businesses across the accommodation sector can demonstrate that they are adhering to the respective Government and public health guidance, have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and check they have the required processes in place.
Visit Scotland Gold Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh
Gifford House Bed & Breakfast in Edinburgh has the Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Gold Award. “The Gold award recognises serviced accommodation businesses which consistently achieve the highest levels of excellence in the areas of customer care and hospitality.”
Gifford House B & B is located less than 30 mins from Edinburgh airport and only 7 mins from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station by taxi and Lothian buses provide excellent transport links throughout the city.
There are a few Free Parking Spaces available in the streets behind Gifford House Bed and Breakfast but some parking spaces are for "permit holders only" so your vehicle must be moved Mon-Fri between the hours of 9:30 am & 11 am.
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Parking restrictions apply in certain spaces.
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Free Parking is available behind Gifford House Bed and Breakfast.
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