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Dorstan House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Royal Mile

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Dorstan House, 7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5HJ
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small) | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External) | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

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

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southpour - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dorstan House

3-star guest house near Royal Mile
Dorstan House offers its guests multilingual staff. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
Dorstan House offers 14 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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/debit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Property Registration Number STL Exempt

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.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dorstan House to the airport?

Dorstan House is 13 mi (35-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dorstan House?

As of Jun 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorstan House on Jun 24, 2025 start from $180.37, 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 Dorstan House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dorstan House.

How close is Dorstan House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.2 mi (19-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 12.7 mi (31-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dorstan House offer free breakfast?

Dorstan House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dorstan House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Dorstan House?

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

Is there free parking at Dorstan House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Dorstan House have a pool?

Dorstan House does not have a pool.

Does Dorstan House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Dorstan House to downtown Edinburgh?

Dorstan House is 1.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Dorstan House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 760 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would use again, and recommend to friends

House is situated in quiet suburban side street, only a short walk from main walk from where buses to/from Edinburgh city centre regularly. Details regarding check-in and access to premises and room were provided digitally in advance. Property is well appointed and well maintained. Our room was bright, spacious and clean. Function over fuss reflects the decoration and fittings. Breakfast (continental) was freshly prepared to order and very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aneira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Contacless check in worked well Breakfast was good People were nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You’ll not be disappointed

Good clean comfortable guesthouse Good quiet location with continental breakfast served in your room Near a bus stop with frequent buses into town For the price it’s very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

duane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, cute and quiet place to stay in Edinburgh. 4 minute walk from bus stop that takes you into town. Would definitely recommend. Hosts were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I had no bathroom ensuite, I did have my own private bathroom. The breakfast was great. I was able to leave my luggage there before check in time, which gave me time to explore a bit. Bus stops very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. A very nice breakfast was included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

Dropping off our son at university this was a good place to stay just around the corner from the halls. It’s a good neighbourhood, reasonably quiet. Dorstan House is a huge, grand old Victorian house, tastefully decorated. Self check in was easy with all the codes being emailed two days before arrival. The breakfast was really tasty and plenty of it. It’s delivered to your room. I’d stay here again when visiting our son. Richard was extremely helpful as we needed an extra room for our son as we’d arrived a day early!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before during the Edinburgh Fringe. This time it felt more impersonal, with breakfast delivered to our room, and no opportunity to meet with other guests
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful property with a friendly host. Their gardens are gorgeous. Conveniently located to city center Edinburgh that is walkable (but there is a bus stop nearby). The property offers a delicious breakfast and very clean and comfortable rooms. There really is no reason not to select this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet property and very clean room. Breakfast was beautiful also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and modern accommodation, the location was excellent and convenient for bus service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean and bright. The owner was helpful and I enjoyed having breakfast delivered to my room in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dagmara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room but it has had everything needed for a short city break. Nice, quiet location and easy parking. A small kettle is in the riom but nowhere to store milk. A small fridge would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely stay again

Very freindly staff, delicious breakfast that was served doorside on time and easy walk to bus stops or curbside taxi/uber pick up. Bed and pillows were especially comfy. Very welcoming feeling just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent, affordable guest house 20 minutes south of central Edinburgh. No facilities but a nice place to stay whilst exploring the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very quiet and clean house. Amazing breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024