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The Alexander Guest House

3.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Edinburgh with free parking

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Room 8) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Room (Room 8)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland

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

  • 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
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Alexander Guest House

Bed & breakfast near University of Edinburgh
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 tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
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 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM 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 provided

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 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.

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The Alexander Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Nice enough, nice clean shower, and good tea making facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The property was close to everything if you want to take the bus or walk into the heart of Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The beds were comfortable and check in and check out were hassle free. We were able to drop off our luggage before check in so we could see Edinburgh without worrying about bags. Transportation is right out the front door making it easy to jump on and off the bus to get to and from the Royal Mile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

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

Large rooms! Convenient for dining and pubs. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Quiet, not too close but not too far from the 'Royal Mile'.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10

Very Affordable and Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

4/10

No personel wellcome. No one available in person at all. No breakfast available since year 2020 despite advertising and specific pricing for breakfast option by EXPEDIA. Garden not usable as in renovation. Ony 1 parking place at premises available. 2 places plocked by building material. Cleanliness poor. Dirty carpet, which needs replacement. No room cleaning at all during 3 days stay. Only 2 trash bins were emptied. In general modern facilities, but: Only one small towel beneth two larger ones for shower. No WC brush for cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10

Room was clean but basic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

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

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

6/10

Very clean but needed a couple of basic things. Such as shelf in bathroom. Mirror in bedroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

The room was very comfortable and clean. The bathroom was inside the room itself, which is great. The shower head had a problem causing some of the water to spray in the wrong direction (my face). I hope that this is fixed because it wastes water and could be solved rather easily . We had no contact with the any staff members, but we received enough information to do the check-in and check-out without having any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10

A good location and felt safe. The check in process was difficult in that we had to ring an intercom twice and were told our passcode number to obtain our key through this intercom. There was no phone number on the Expedia app or online to ring in advance to confirm any booking, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Didn't like not being able to see or speak to stafff. Given directions of where to get our key through an intercom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024