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Ben Cruachan

Guesthouse in Edinburgh

Guesthouse★★★★4-starLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 19 attractions within walking distance

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About

Ben Cruachan is a guesthouse in Edinburgh. It sits close to Unlimited Corporation and Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage, about 1.2 km from Edinburgh Waverley. It holds an official 4-star rating. The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is generally July to September.

Location

What's nearby

  • Unlimited Corporation0.2 km
  • Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage0.3 km
  • Trevor Jones Art0.5 km
  • North Viewpoint0.7 km
  • City Dome0.8 km
  • The Hillside0.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 159 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 7 pharmacies & clinics🚌 7 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — 11.3 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley — 1.2 km
Nearest beach
East Sands of Leith — 2.6 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 16.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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