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Dorstan House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse within easy reach of Royal Mile

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Experience the warmth of Dorstan House, near Royal Mile. Start your day with a continental breakfast and stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. With multilingual staff and local maps at hand, you're ready to explore the nearby University of Edinburgh.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
The current price is $134
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Studio, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Dorstan House, 7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5HJ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Shawfair Station - 9 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Haldi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dorstan House

Dorstan House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an access code
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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 and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Room amenities

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  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number STL Exempt

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

Are pets allowed at Dorstan House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dorstan House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorstan House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Dorstan House like?

Dorstan House is a short 19-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 17 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.

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Dorstan House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, freshly prepared, and plentiful. (33 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and friendly guest house in a quite area.
Per, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel centrally in Edinburgh

Very nice stay, good service, nice location
Desiree, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and very clean and comfortable.
malee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet in a nice neighborhood just off Arthur’s Seat. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Cameron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Flying visit -easy check in and comfy bed. Lovely breakfast. Even although we arrived late there was still a parking space! Great value
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay .lovely owners carnt do enough .thank you . 5 stsrs .
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our party of 4 had spacious rooms. They were exceptionally clean. And there was a wide variety and hearty enough options for the continental breakfast to tide us over until lunchtime. Close to the bus stops. Would definitely stay there again & highly recommend.
Adriatic, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Appreciated the ease of check-in and convenience of the location. Quiet and clean. Full continental breakfast options before 8:00 would be appreciated.
Marcy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really liked the quieter location of the accomodation, the owners were so friendly, and the breakfast every modning was really good. The rooms were a bit noisy though.
Laura, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was very small. No interaction with staff. Location was good. Easy to get into city center.
Sharron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Make sure you read the email they send. Great stay, no issues.
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Philip, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast each morning was excellent with fresh cut up fruit and a choice of delicious croissants. Plenty of hot water in the shower.
Cynthia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint. Convenient. Clean. Froendly.
Blaine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
duane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dorstan house.

I stayed for 2 nights. Delighted to see they provided real coffee and slippers. Its the little things. Host was very charming. I felt safe and comfortable. Bed was cosy. Breakfast was delicious. No complaints!
Jayne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Contacless check in worked well Breakfast was good People were nice
Aneira, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely quiet property and very clean room. Breakfast was beautiful also.
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was great. A very nice breakfast was included in the price.
Fredrick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Hosts are very kind and helpig. Rooms are pretty small, but if you arrage with it, it's a great stay. Bus stop to the citry only 100m away.
David, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Decent, affordable guest house 20 minutes south of central Edinburgh. No facilities but a nice place to stay whilst exploring the city.
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the best time staying at the Dorstan Guest House. The perfect place to stay when visiting Edinburgh. Close to all attractions. Richard was the perfect host and the breakfast was delightful!