When would you like to stay at the Browns Bed and Breakfast (Formerly known as Mcdonald Guest House)?
Within walking distance of the city centre, Princes Street and the Royal Mile, this guest house offers comfortable accommodation with free wireless broadband internet access.
The McDonald Guest House is just off Leith Walk and there is a variety of restaurants and traditional pubs within easy walking distance. Edinburgh’s Playhouse Theatre is very close by.
Rooms are available on the ground floor and the other bedrooms are to the rear of the building, where there is a quiet, restful ambience.
Hotel informationYour friendly host, Marion, is a native of Edinburgh and enjoys sharing her knowledge of the city, and the Lothians. Tours to the Highlands can be arranged.
To wind down after a busy day you can treat yourself to tea or coffee with traditional Scottish shortbread. The accommodation is situated on 2 floors, and the dining room is located downstairs.
Food & beverage
There is no set breakfast. Instead, there is a menu in each room from which you can choose your breakfast.
Area information
The guest house is just off Leith Walk, Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare connecting Princes Street and the historic port of Leith.
The hotel has good transport links, with buses running to all parts of the city and beyond on a regular basis. Edinburgh Waverley railway station and St. Andrews bus station are within walking distance.
To the north, you will discover Leith, the location of the Royal Yacht Britannia. To the south is Princes Street with its shops, gardens and spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. Adjacent to Princes Street, the Royal Mile runs between the castle and the Queen’s Scottish residence, Holyrood Palace.
Travel information
By Air
The hotel is approximately 12 km (7.5 miles) from Edinburgh Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. Alternatively, you can take the number 100 shuttle bus. This takes approximately 20 minutes and departs every 10 minutes. The shuttle bus will bring you directly into Edinburgh city centre. The guest house is a 5-minute taxi ride or a 10-minute walk from the very heart of the city.
By Bus
The guest house is on the main bus route, taking you to all of the city’s major attractions. Staff can provide bus timetables on request.
Double Room
Each of the bright, modern rooms has been recently refurbished and has an en suite shower and toilet. Fresh linen and towels are provided.
Twin Room
This room has 2 single beds and a maximum occupancy of 2 adults.
Each of the bright, modern rooms has been recently refurbished and has an en suite shower and toilet. Fresh linen and towels are provided.
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