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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
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6) | 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
The current price is $86
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

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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
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

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

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

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬13 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 Grassmarket.

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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Reviews

The Alexander Guest House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice place

Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
Kimberly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice enough, nice clean shower, and good tea making facilities
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was close to everything if you want to take the bus or walk into the heart of Edinburgh.
Alexander, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Annette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Megan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Very Affordable and Convenient
Cameron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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
Linda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall good hotel .but no breakfast in the morning.
Rach, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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...
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Seoras, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lisa, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room was clean but basic
Doris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good
Bruno, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Ben, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Edinburgh overnight

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

10/10 Exceptional

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!
George, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Jocelin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Joel, 3-night trip