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Dorstan House

3.0 star property
Just steps from the Royal Mile, this welcoming accommodation offers a perfect base with continental breakfast to fuel Edinburgh explorations

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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.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Prestonfield, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Dorstan House. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arthur's Seat and Princes Street Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5HJ

What's nearby

  • Holyrood Park
    Holyrood Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Prestonfield Golf Club
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station
    9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Haldi
    9 min walk
  • Matto Pizza
    13 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms
    8 min walk
  • Verdo
    13 min walk
  • Steel Coulson Southside
    14 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

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/debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number STL Exempt

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorstan House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dorstan House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Dorstan House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dorstan House located?

Located in Prestonfield, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool, University of Edinburgh, and Arthur's Seat. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Dorstan House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 810 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 810 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 810 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 810 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 810 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice to have parking, large room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, pretty central, car parking available (though not guaranteed), clean room and shower room. Helpful owner happy to give advice. Breakfast is very basic tray in room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home very well presented, rooms comfortable & location outstanding. Be aware sit down breakfast is not available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alfonsina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location I ll definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good break with facilities and on bus route
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was lovely. It s just 30 min walking from Royal mile or 15 min by bus ( bus stop literally 5 min away). Everything was very clean and well maintained. THE BASKET FILLED WITH SNACK IS SUPER NICE TOUCH( THEY DO IT EVERYDAY)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean very quiet which I like and nice we touch of bringing breakfast to the door. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, interesting breakfast choices, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kara

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no concierge to greet, help or advise you. It advertised a “continental” breakfast which was really just packaged treats already placed in your room. An email was sent to me regarding the codes to the house which I did not receive whether it be to spam or never being sent. When we called the property owner he seemed really put out that he had to come and open the door for us. I personally like staying at places where the staff is polite, cordial, and happy to help and that was not my experience at the Dorstan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly guest house in a quite area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, Richard our host was very friendly & helpful with local information. The breakfasts were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

malee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meital

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, very clean and safe. Spacious rooms. Nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and quiet in a nice neighborhood just off Arthur’s Seat. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomáš

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and not expensive property in Edinburgh. Private parking, good breakfast. Just 10 minutes by bus to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basically in the middle of Edinburgh. I was travelling solo, so I got a single room. The bathroom was detached, but very nice. The room was small, but adequate. The staff was great, and the morning breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and modern accommodation, the location was excellent and convenient for bus service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flying visit -easy check in and comfy bed. Lovely breakfast. Even although we arrived late there was still a parking space! Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the ease of check-in and convenience of the location. Quiet and clean. Full continental breakfast options before 8:00 would be appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriatic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aneira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Contacless check in worked well Breakfast was good People were nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024