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Alpha Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Edinburgh

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Restaurant
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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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19 Old Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4TE

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Shawfair Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Robins Nest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bridgend Farmhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Alpha Guest House

Guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
Close to Royal Mile, Alpha Guest House has plenty to offer.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Alpha Guest House Edinburgh
Alpha Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse
Alpha Guest House Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpha Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpha Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpha Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpha Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alpha Guest House located?

Located in The Inch, this guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Infirmary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Alpha Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

We stayed here for an overnight stay prior to a hospital appointment. It was excellent in all aspects. The room was spotless, fresh and inviting. It was ideally situated, easy to find and parking available. Comfortable bed and lovely crisp bedding all added to the experience. We had a delicious breakfast....I would highly recommend and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10

What a lovely little find and with a bus service to Edinburgh centre right outside the front door. Very very comfy bed , slept better than i had in weeks. Lovely couple that run the B&B . At first i thought the bathroom was very small but considering the size of the property i thought it was great use of a small space. Didnt have breakfast as i was out early both days. Highly recommend and if i have to come back to the city i may just book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

Would return to the Alpha anytime I need to use a b & b in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10

Absolutely lovely little guest house. Beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Owner was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was also excellent with lots of choice of good quality items. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10

Small room with a very small bathroom. But the location ist very good. Bus stop to South Bridge just across the road. Owner ist very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10

Engagierte und sehr nette Gastgeber, unkomplizierte Kommunikation. Bushaltestelle vor der Türe, man ist rasch in der Innenstadt. Zimmer sauer und schön. Leider ist das Waschbecken im kleinen Bad wirklich winzig. Aber für ein paar Tage stört das nicht. Unser erstes Zimmer war perfekt, das zweite roch leider etwas muffig - kam wohl aus dem Bad. Aber ansonsten wirklich alles bestens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10

Comfortable place to stay as I was working at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10

Alles wunderbar, sehr netter Empfang, mit dem Bus 15 Minuten ins Zentrum, Haltestelle vor der Türe. Bad klein, aber ausreichend. Bett sehr bequem. Zu empfehlen!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

The Alpha Guest House was our base for a family birthday weekend in Edinburgh and the owners were wonderful in all aspects of the stay. From our arrival through to our departure after a great breakfast could not be faulted! I would definitely come back as the location, value for money and quality of the Guest House was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10

Très bon accueil, très chaleureuse. Facile d'accès pour aller au centre de Edinburg, un arrêt de bus juste devant l'hôte. Un centre commercial à 5 min à pied. Bon petit déjeuner, literie tip top
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10

Comfortable and clean. Nice hosts. Good location to the city. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10

Alpha Guest House was a great base for us in Edinburgh. Outside the city centre, hence quiet but easy to get to and from the centre by bus. Just remember to either pre-purchase your bus tickets or have the exact fare (as they do not give change on the buses). Our host was lovely and even made use a "take-away" breakfast for the morning when we did a bus trip and had an early start. Will stay again when next in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10

I cannot comment about this establishment as when I arrived I was told I was staying at The Acorn Lodge which was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10

La posizione è un po' decentrata ma col bus davanti casa é tutto facile. La camera è bella ma il bagno ha un lavandino piccolo. La colazione è buona. La pulizia anche.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10

Nice B&B with great staff. Very accommodating and helpful. Great Scottish breakfast and friendly staff. Convenient to City Centre with bus stop just out the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10

Stayed overnight as had hospital appointment next day. Bus stops at door going and returning. Very handy. Owner lovely lady and very helpful. Superb breakfast.

10/10

Es ist sehr sehr ruhig, wir haben himmlisch geschlafen! (Trotz) Busstop Nr.33+49 genau vor der Tür, 10 Min. fährt der Bus nur die Straße hinauf bis zur Royal Mile im Viertelstd.-Takt. Sehr charmanter u.warmer Empfang. Die Zimmer sind so, wie auf den Fotos, wunderbar! Das Frühstück wird abgefragt und serviert. Yoghurt, Müsli, schott.Frühstück sowie Toast und Marmelade+ Tee+Kaffee u. O-Saft. Sehr lecker, wir waren pappensatt. Wir waren sehr zufrieden u. würden wieder hier übernachten.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018