No 6 West Coates
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Axel’s take

Useful transport links, but inconsistent cleaning and upkeep make this a risky budget choice.

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Axel’s rating: 5.7/10 · a basic, self-check-in guesthouse near Haymarket

No 6 West Coates is a basic, self-check-in guesthouse near Haymarket, rather than the boutique hotel its website suggests. Its strongest selling point is location: guests consistently appreciate nearby buses, access to Murrayfield and the walk to Haymarket. Expedia and Trip.com include satisfied recent guests reporting clean, comfortable rooms, so a straightforward short stay is possible—but we'd book cautiously.

The concerns go beyond dated decoration. Recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com reviews repeatedly describe poor cleaning, worn furnishings and maintenance problems; missing access instructions and limited staff support also recur. The official site's undated renovation claim doesn't resolve that picture. There's no lift, and reports of the simple breakfast are inconsistent. It may suit independent travelers prioritizing transport links, but we'd skip it if dependable cleanliness, attentive service or step-free access matter.

Rooms
Some guests find rooms comfortable and spacious; others report tired furniture, faulty fittings and traffic noise.
Cleanliness
Mixed reports, with repeated recent complaints about dirty carpets, dusty rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms.
Service
No front desk; access codes work smoothly for some, while others need to chase instructions or assistance.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, garden and terrace listed; simple breakfast provision receives inconsistent reports.
Fees and surprises
Parking is listed as nearby street parking, not a dedicated onsite space; confirm restrictions and breakfast before arrival.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

6 West Coates, Edinburgh

Convenient buses and access to Haymarket and Murrayfield; outside the main Old Town sightseeing area.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, garden and terrace listed; simple breakfast provision receives inconsistent reports.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Wi-Fi (free)
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No 6 West Coates: from $254 for Nov 28–29, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $254 total for Nov 28–29, 2026, 2 adults at No 6 West Coates on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

No 6 West Coates is a basic, self-check-in guesthouse near Haymarket in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Address: 6 West Coates, Edinburgh. Property ID: 1229062. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/no-6-west-coates-1229062

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/no-6-west-coates-1229062/2026-11-28/2-adults

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Total price: $254 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-11-29 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Total price: $385 USD

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Axel's take: 5.7/10

Useful transport links, but inconsistent cleaning and upkeep make this a risky budget choice. a basic, self-check-in guesthouse near Haymarket, scored for what it is.

No 6 West Coates is a basic, self-check-in guesthouse near Haymarket, rather than the boutique hotel its website suggests. Its strongest selling point is location: guests consistently appreciate nearby buses, access to Murrayfield and the walk to Haymarket. Expedia and Trip.com include satisfied recent guests reporting clean, comfortable rooms, so a straightforward short stay is possible—but we'd book cautiously.

The concerns go beyond dated decoration. Recent Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com reviews repeatedly describe poor cleaning, worn furnishings and maintenance problems; missing access instructions and limited staff support also recur. The official site's undated renovation claim doesn't resolve that picture. There's no lift, and reports of the simple breakfast are inconsistent. It may suit independent travelers prioritizing transport links, but we'd skip it if dependable cleanliness, attentive service or step-free access matter.

  • Best for: independent travelers on short stays; Murrayfield visitors prioritizing location

  • Watch out for: recurring cleaning and maintenance complaints; self-check-in with inconsistent support; no lift

  • Location: Convenient buses and access to Haymarket and Murrayfield; outside the main Old Town sightseeing area.

  • Rooms: Some guests find rooms comfortable and spacious; others report tired furniture, faulty fittings and traffic noise.

  • Cleanliness: Mixed reports, with repeated recent complaints about dirty carpets, dusty rooms and poorly cleaned bathrooms.

  • Service: No front desk; access codes work smoothly for some, while others need to chase instructions or assistance.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, garden and terrace listed; simple breakfast provision receives inconsistent reports.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is listed as nearby street parking, not a dedicated onsite space; confirm restrictions and breakfast before arrival.

Axel's opinion of No 6 West Coates, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About No 6 West Coates

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 6 West Coates, Edinburgh
  • Guest rating: 3.2/5 on Google from 241 reviews (location 3.6/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Edinburgh Airport: 20 min by taxi · Glasgow Airport: 71 min by taxi · Edinburgh Zoo: 7 min by taxi · Edinburgh Castle: 9 min by taxi · Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 9 min by taxi · National Galleries of Scotland: National: 10 min by taxi
  • Amenities: No pool, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Edinburgh

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Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Family room with garden view

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Triple Family room

Comfort room

Comfort Triple room

Comfort Quadruple room

Business room

Business Double room (full double bed)

Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

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Classic Triple room

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Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Triple room

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Classic Apartment

Classic Quadruple Apartment

Classic Sextuple Apartment

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Studio with mountain view

Classic Studio

Classic Double Studio (full double bed)

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