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Allison House 17

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near University of Edinburgh

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Breakfast buffet
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Comfort Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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17 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh17 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)29 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, No Windows | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Living area
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
3.0 out of 5, (1005)
The price is $135
per night
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Britannia Hotel Edinburgh

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Newington stay.Your stay at this Newington guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Southpour - 9 min walk
  • Dehli Diner - 3 min walk
  • Old Bell Inn - 6 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms - 11 min walk
  • Leslie's Bar - 5 min walk

About this property

Allison House 17

3-star guest house near University of Edinburgh
As a guest of Allison House 17, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Allison House 17 offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Staff working hours are from 8-11 AM and 2-7 PM Monday to Sunday. Telephone contact hours are from 2-7 PM Monday to Friday.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 16 and December 27.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Allison House 17.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Allison House 17 to the airport?

Allison House 17 is 13.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Allison House 17?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Allison House 17 on May 13, 2024 start from $146.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Allison House 17 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Allison House 17.

How close is Allison House 17 to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.4 mi (16-min drive) from Portobello Beach.

Does Allison House 17 offer free breakfast?

Allison House 17 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Allison House 17?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Allison House 17?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Allison House 17?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Allison House 17 have a pool?

Allison House 17 does not have a pool.

Does Allison House 17 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Allison House 17 to downtown Edinburgh?

Allison House 17 is 1.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Allison House 17 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 426 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 426 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 426 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 426 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 426 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Janina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Leonie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was comfortable and clean, would have been good to have access to a fridge and microwave in room to store and reheat food. Room was one of two at entryway and not very sound proof, was noisy at times when other guests were coming and going. This appeared to be the only access to the downstairs rooms. Neighbouring guest television and conversations could be heard throughout the night. Overall the room and stay were enjoyable and if in Edinburgh again would consider returning to guesthouse
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mastaneh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guesthouse had a excellent system we hardly saw anyone.It was quiet, perhaps a little bit dated ,but the rooms were maintained every day It was not right in the centre but had a regular bus route just across the road ....and if you were fit you could walk to the centre in around 30 mins Overall very good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Amber

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was at the front of the property, which was having building work done on and people going up ladders etc across our see through window, which we weren’t told about and was a huge lack of privacy. The windows themselves had a nasty draft coming through which made the room so cold, simply because of the upkeep being poor and the windows not being able to be opened or closed. There were no signs to put on the outside of the door to say if you wanted your room cleaning or some privacy and quiet, so the door was knocked on around 9:30am every morning asking to clean the room which could easily be avoided. The room was right next to the back fire exit which was slammed so loud from staff going in and out it shook our entire room. The hairdryer provided in our room didn’t work, and when switched on actually let out smoke from the filaments which had no safety cover over and a dodgy PAT test sticker on which had clearly just been put there to cover up poor electricals which was a clear safety hazard. Definitely recommend paying the extra and staying somewhere else to enjoy the area because it wasn’t pleasant and the issues we had were easily avoidable if some care and communication was given.

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023