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The Alexander Guest House

3.0 star property
Comfortable Victorian bed & breakfast near Royal Mile

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7) | Bathroom | Towels
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Parking included
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  • Housekeeping
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35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh19 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle6 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)31 min drive
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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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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Family Room (Room 8) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Room (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

The Alexander Guest House is located in Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 19 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 13 min drive

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Alexander Guest House

Bed & breakfast near Royal Mile
The Alexander Guest House provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Alexander Guest House have amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Alexander Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alexander Guest House?

As of Jun 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alexander Guest House on Jun 24, 2024 start from $108.02, 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.

How much is parking at The Alexander Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Alexander Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Alexander Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Alexander Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jocelin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie

Disliked: Staff & service
Not any communication the man just gave us the key at went.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Halifax

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms! Convenient for dining and pubs. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, not too close but not too far from the 'Royal Mile'.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very Affordable and Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seoras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bryce

Traveled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Disliked: Staff & service
Doors locked at check, 3 phone numbers to try, third I got a response, from a lady driving who said she would contact reception. Lady came then to let us in. Cobwebs in room. Not so cheap, but cheerful and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and comfortable, but I had trouble using the free Wi-Fi, even though it said it was available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Comfortable Beds
Star Rating
3
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh (EDI)
Address
35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland