Allison House 16 Guesthouse is located in Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks and Edinburgh Zoo is a popular area attraction. Royal Commonwealth Pool and Our Dynamic Earth are also worth visiting.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Kwok Brasserie - 6 min walk
Beetroot Sauvage - 7 min walk
Old Bell Inn - 8 min walk
Voujon - 8 min walk
Positano - 9 min walk
About this property
Allison House 16 Guesthouse
4-star Edinburgh guesthouse in Newington, near University of Edinburgh
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free guesthouse has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas.
Allison House 16 Guesthouse offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Languages
English
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free offsite parking
Food and drink
1 restaurant
Conveniences
No elevators
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
We should mention
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
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Auld Reekie Guest House Edinburgh
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Edinburgh
Auld Reekie Edinburgh
Auld Reekie Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Allison House 16 Edinburgh
Allison House 16
Allison House 16
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Edinburgh
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Guesthouse
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Guesthouse Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
As of Aug 15, 2022, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Allison House 16 Guesthouse on Sep 1, 2022 start from $96.09, 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.
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of National Library of Scotland, University of Edinburgh, and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 29 minutes by foot.
Overall score and ratings
4.2
Very Good
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Our first room was very small and fell apart on night 1. The staff moved us to a larger, well maintained suite which was comfortable and absolutely charming.
