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The Alexander Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian B&B near University of Edinburgh

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12) | Bathroom | Towels

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35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh19 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle6 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)31 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

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

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 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)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

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

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

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

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (1002)
The price is $210
per night
$253 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
ibis budget Edinburgh Park

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Newington stay.Your stay at this Newington B&B places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 19 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 14 min walk
  • Dehli Diner - 1 min walk
  • Old Bell Inn - 8 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms - 13 min walk

About this property

The Alexander Guest House

3-star Victorian B&B near University of Edinburgh
The Alexander Guest House offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Edinburgh bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Alexander Guest House offers 9 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is 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

How close is The Alexander Guest House to the airport?

The Alexander Guest House is 12.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alexander Guest House?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alexander Guest House on Jun 3, 2024 start from $127.11, 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 The Alexander Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Alexander Guest House.

How close is The Alexander Guest House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 4.3 mi (16-min drive) from Portobello Beach.

Does The Alexander Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Alexander Guest House, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children.

Is there a casino at The Alexander Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Alexander Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Alexander Guest House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Alexander Guest House have a pool?

The Alexander Guest House does not have a pool.

Does The Alexander Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Alexander Guest House to downtown Edinburgh?

The Alexander Guest House is 1.6 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Alexander Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very Affordable and Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seoras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bryce

Traveled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Disliked: Staff & service
Doors locked at check, 3 phone numbers to try, third I got a response, from a lady driving who said she would contact reception. Lady came then to let us in. Cobwebs in room. Not so cheap, but cheerful and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Find
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2023