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Allison House 16 Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile

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Traditional Allison House 16 features a charming corner bay window and historic architecture.
Bathroom features a pedestal sink, round mirror, and glass-enclosed shower area.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a tufted headboard, a comfortable bed, and a window overlooking the trees.
Classic hotel room with a large mirror, clock, and map, featuring cabinets and a small table with a lamp.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, directional signs, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 11.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BZ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Allison House 16 Guesthouse

Upscale guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
Allison House 16 Guesthouse provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Allison House 16 Guesthouse include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Detached private bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

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 at the property

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, up to the age of 5 years, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Allison House 16 Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

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

What time is check-in at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Allison House 16 Guesthouse located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 29 minutes by foot.

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Allison House 16 Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 211 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for public transportation. We parked our car on the nearby street and took bus to the old town center. The front desk lady is very helpful and suggested us to buy day pass bus tickets which is very appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MTI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and beautiful place very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find (first to Scotland too), well maintained, friendly staff and location was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, safe. room was spacious in all the right ways. quiet neighborhood. lovely stash of coffees and teas with a kettle!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleased

We were very happy with the facilities for the price and the service was great. The location is convenient enough for the Edinburgh city centre. Would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and had a great night sleep. Limited parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather McTavish

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing. Entered to an overwhelming smell of cigarette smoke, despite the strict non-smoking policy. Our room reeked of smoke. A glass bottle filled with water was provided but once the cap was removed, I noticed mold and rust on the cap meaning the water was unsanitary. Despite multiple follow ups with the property, I heard nothing in response. We couldn't spend the second night there due to the smell of smoke. No customer service. Huge disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a little too warm other than that it was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The self check in worked very well. The room was very pleasant. The property is in a residential area consequently to find breakfast involved quite a walk
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Stefan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dissapointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed with a small but modern bathroom. Great assistance from Colin and others of the staff regarding late arriving luggage. He also kindly loaned me a phone charger for the period of my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was very good, but I would have appreciated it being made clear that breakfast was not included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great. We didn't see any staff. Would have been nice to have some breakfast. The bus service was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my family, we needed a triple room. There was a bus stop about 100 metres from the property.The bus's came every 8 minutes It was quick and easy to get into the city and also access the old city. There are quite a few great restaurants close. Also two laundromats and a great hairdresser.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Woken up two days running by someone playing around with cutlery being very noisy and there were a lot of ants around the floor. Shame as it's a nice enough place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Filiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager was very helpful and kind. He responded to our requests immediately. Toilet flush was difficult to operate. The unit needed more hangers for towels and storage space in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Room 46. Patio door did not lock just on a restrictor for security, creaky floorboards in neighbouring room, extractor fan in bathroom didn’t work. Hard to find on a busy road in the dark gas to drive around and eventually park 5 minutes away and walk back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Tiny room under the staircase

This room is perfect if you want to get the full Harry Potter experience and feel like you live in a cupboard under the staircase. While nicely decorated, the room was very small (I doubt it is bigger than 6 sqm), which is not properly indicated when making the booking. The door was quite hard to open/close and the bathroom was located across the landing area. I know Edinburgh has a very unique hotel scene but this is not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid Solo Stay

Ten min bus/30min walk to city centre. Ten min walk to breakfast options and convienience stores. Clean and cozy room. Noice leakage from other guests tolerable. No safe for valuables, take them with you if staying multiple days. Spoke to no one, saw no one. Totally friction free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good 2* accomodation.

Decent location and reasonable value for money bearing in mind it is on the outskirts of the capital. Cleanliness and comfort were good overall although there was an old tooth pick left in the bathroom. Rooms though are tired looking with peeling paint and wallpaper and need a complete overhaul. Not a bad price bearing in mind the location as long as you know you are paying for a 2* guest house with no facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paige

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air circulation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was too hot & no staff to consult.Also could hear person snoring in next room for whole night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No remote for the tv. Bathroom was dim and needed a light above the mirror and faucets were difficult to turn on and off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large but very hot room and no way to cool it. Staff unavailable 7pm -8am so very unhelpful unless emergency. No fridge to store food. Bathroom sink so small could not fill kettle and drain completely open. Found old orange peelings under bed. Bed reasonably comfortable but very warm quilt, no sheet, only one pillow.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024