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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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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 $77
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Holyrood Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Meadows - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪Haldi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Alexander Guest House

The Alexander Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. This Victorian bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.

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

Fee & policy details

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

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and quiet house and nice location
Brus, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Its quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to groceries and restaurants
Maria Regina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Josephine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

Disappointed given the price charged

Good parking Toilet blocked but cleared overnight Poor wifi No long mirror No refill of coffee for 2nd night No breakfast Good bus links 2nd chair would be useful 2nd glass required Instructions required for tv Room was clean and welcoming Entry key arrangements good
William, 2-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

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.
Dave, 2-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

6/10 Good

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.
nicola Suzanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved this hotel, highly recommended, I would stay there again on another occasion.
Luz amparo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Be prepared for the European custom that the 1st floor is called Ground Floor, so what we call 2d floor they call first floor.
Franklin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable and quiet.
Michael, 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

6/10 Good

Everything was good except one thing. At 6 am the fire alarm went off. All the guests gathered outside the building in the dark. This is not the fault of the hotel. What is a problem though is that, when we (the hotel guests) tried to call the hotel's two emergency numbers, neither was working. Both went straight to voice email. (Eventually we figured out another way to contact the hotel staff - and they came after half an hour or so.) But to not answer your own emergency numbers strikes me as quite serious.
Pehr, 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

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

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

4/10 Fair

Room was clean but basic
Doris, 2-night trip