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The Alexander Guest House

3.0 star property
Victorian B&B within easy reach of Royal Mile

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
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Located near Royal Mile, The Alexander Guest House offers a warm welcome with a garden and free WiFi in public areas. Unwind in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy convenient amenities like luggage storage and tour assistance. Previous guests have praised the property's charming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking
  • Soundproofed rooms
$101 nightly
The total price is $122
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total includes taxes and fees

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Room 8) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Room (Room 8)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 30 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Alexander Guest House

The Alexander Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This Victorian bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Alexander Edinburgh
Alexander Hotel Edinburgh
Alexander Guest House B&B Edinburgh
Alexander Guest House Edinburgh
Alexander Guest House B&B
The Alexander Edinburgh
The Alexander Guest House Edinburgh
The Alexander Guest House Bed & breakfast
The Alexander Guest House Bed & breakfast Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Alexander Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Alexander Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alexander Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Alexander Guest House and nearby?

The Alexander Guest House has a garden.

What's the area around The Alexander Guest House like?

The Alexander Guest House is a short 19-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 10 minutes' walk from National Library of Scotland.

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The Alexander Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

Great for what I was looking for - an overnight stay within walking distance of Napier Merchiston campus, but I would have loved to have had breakfast as an option.
1-night trip

10/10

Large rooms! Convenient for dining and pubs. Friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Quiet, not too close but not too far from the 'Royal Mile'.
3-night trip

6/10

Very Affordable and Convenient
1-night trip

10/10

Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.
1-night trip

10/10

The proprty was lovely inside & out. The room we had for 3 of us was beautiful and clean and we will be coming back next year. Thsnk you
1-night trip

10/10

I enjoyed my stay at the Alexander guest house. For a cheap price for 2 nights in Edinburgh city, this was a perfect place to stay. The owner was friendly and helped with any issues I encountered. The other staff was also extremely helpful and helped me get back into my room after i locked my key inside in the middle of the night
2-night trip

4/10

Room was clean but basic
2-night trip

8/10

After reading some mixed reviews of this place my expectations were quite low but I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. The room was quite nice, with high ceilings and plenty of natural light that made it feel spacious. The neighborhood was convenient and safe and overall we were really happy with our stay.
1-night trip

8/10

Very good
1-night trip

6/10

The property was very clean and beds were quite comfy. Very easy to get into the city centre with direct buses nearby. The only complaint was in our room the frame of the bed looked half finished and we were unable to find a switch for the side lamps.
1-night trip

6/10

Very clean but needed a couple of basic things. Such as shelf in bathroom. Mirror in bedroom
1-night trip

10/10

Can’t fault this place, absolutely immaculate. Looks as if it’s going through some building works so don’t let the scaffolding put you off. Lady very friendly at check in and explained everything. Hotel not far from City centre on major bus route or short taxi journey
1-night trip

10/10

It served our needs. We got a good nights rest and the beds were very comfortable. Wish there was better parking but we made do. Signage was hard to locate as the sign was in green and writing in gold and hard to see. Maybe sign needed to be bigger or backlit too. We will be staying here again in a week so now we will know where it is!
2-night trip

6/10

Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.
1-night trip

8/10

It was clean and comfortable, but I had trouble using the free Wi-Fi, even though it said it was available.
1-night trip

8/10

The property was very clean and allowed us in our room early. The only thing I was missing was a fan in the room. There wasn’t a lot of circulation in the room and having to keep curtains closed due to sunlight, it would become hot in room. A small fan would help this. Overall, the room is very nice and right along the bus line to catch into town. Very convenient for traveling.
2-night trip

8/10

Beautiful old building. Great area. Rooms were quite nice and clean. Just no staff were ever present in our three night stay. An elderly couple who couldn’t speak English sat in the front lobby, often. I’m not sure if they worked there cleaning rooms or were a guest but if the worked there they made no attempt to communicate or help out, which was an issue because the front door to the building on a busy street was always left open
3-night trip

10/10

The room was very comfortable and clean. The bathroom was inside the room itself, which is great. The shower head had a problem causing some of the water to spray in the wrong direction (my face). I hope that this is fixed because it wastes water and could be solved rather easily . We had no contact with the any staff members, but we received enough information to do the check-in and check-out without having any issues.
2-night trip

6/10

A good location and felt safe. The check in process was difficult in that we had to ring an intercom twice and were told our passcode number to obtain our key through this intercom. There was no phone number on the Expedia app or online to ring in advance to confirm any booking, etc.
2-night trip

8/10

Didn't like not being able to see or speak to stafff. Given directions of where to get our key through an intercom.
1-night trip

6/10

Not any communication the man just gave us the key at went.
1-night trip

2/10

1. Care taker, was not able to speak English. He spoke to me in a Chinese language. 2. Care taker was quite intimidating towards me. 3. I had a rat in my wall which was scratching both nights. Audio recording available. 4. Someone entered my room during the day but only emptied my waste and left it on the floor (see photo)
2-night trip

4/10

This guest house is fine for backpackers and folks on a tight budget. Air B&B style entry (room key in lockbox, get code via talking to someone on a ring camera). My room had only a single bed (as opposed to the double on the hotels.com description) The facilities were not ensuite - there is a shared shower and toilet for all the rooms on the floor. I didn't know how to get internet as I didn't think any staff were on the premises. So I did *not* stay the night, I dropped my key into the express checkout and booked myself into a local hotel (Novotel) instead. The parts I did see were nicely decorated and clean tho. Enjoy it if you are into this style. I like to have a bigger bed and my own shower.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely accommodation, the bed was very firm. Good location, close to buses that go into the city centre. Only two car parks but there's parking on the street behind.
1-night trip