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The Alexander Guest House

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian B&B near Royal Mile

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
Staircase

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room (Room 8)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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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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

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Newington stay.Your stay at this Newington B&B places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Also, National Library of Scotland is within half a mile (1 km) and Queen's Hall is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Holyrood Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Meadows - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

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

  • ‪Haldi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Alexander Guest House

3-star Victorian B&B near Royal Mile
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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM 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 provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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 Jan 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alexander Guest House on Jan 15, 2026 start from $70.49, 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 and 12.9 mi (29-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

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. 34 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 95 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not many shops nearby however the public transit system is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fridge would be nice to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a pretty street and close to bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds and pillows are not great. Beautiful decor. Can’t control temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kateryna

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in terrible condition — the walls were peeling, and there was an unpleasant smell, similar to a dirty carpet. It was impossible to stay with the window closed because of the odor, but when I opened the window, it was very cold. There was also a strange attic that, for some reason, was already open when I arrived. The overall atmosphere was very uncomfortable, with poor renovation and an unpleasant environment. There was no reception desk at all, so there was nobody to contact. The soundproofing was very bad, and noises easily came through, even through a gap under the door. I also found hair on the towels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

nicola Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for Oasis, and convenient for the Fringe. Unfortunately the shower was either plentiful and boiling, or dripping and cold. Pretty dangerous actually! No staff, and no ability to store keys safely as we went out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quaint stone house converted in to a 10 room hotel. These are quite common in Edinburgh, and there are quite a few of them in the same area. Recently renovated and clean. The other guests were all quite which was nice. A short distance from the action of the Royal Mile, about 10 min by buses that run ever few minutes. WiFi was very slow, but other then that it was a great place to stay and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Average but served a purpose

We stayed here for a night during the Edinburgh Festival and it was well located - 5 min taxi ride, and on bus route. Parking advertised but after enquiring via email, and trying to phone for days, I only received an email on the day of arrival to say only 2 spaces, first come, first served (and they were both busy). Room small and basic as expected, but bathroom pipes made extremely loud noise upon flushing, and also sporadically through the night keeping us awake. Curtains not great at keeping light out and busy road was noisy through the night / early morning. Shower started ok, before also making loud noise and cutting out. Defo had more comfortable stays but not terrible and we were maybe just unlucky with room...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ihor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, with a very comfy bed and good shower. Only met the staff very briefly and check in hence the 4 staffs but everything was fine with enough tea and coffee. Would be great if they did breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Franklin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be prepared for the European custom that the 1st floor is called Ground Floor, so what we call 2d floor they call first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well cared for. My room was very clean with tea and coffee and useful items such as hand soap and hairdryer. I could have ironed a shirt too. Check in process very easy, just felt a bit odd that I saw no-one at all either staff or other guests! Would stay there again as very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Regina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to groceries and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

DeAnn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice enough, nice clean shower, and good tea making facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The beds were comfortable and check in and check out were hassle free. We were able to drop off our luggage before check in so we could see Edinburgh without worrying about bags. Transportation is right out the front door making it easy to jump on and off the bus to get to and from the Royal Mile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to everything if you want to take the bus or walk into the heart of Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025