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The Alexander Guest House

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

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The Alexander Guest House, a short walk from the Royal Mile, offers a quiet garden setting, free WiFi in common areas, luggage storage, and staff help with tour arrangements. Visitors praise its pleasant, welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

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

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

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

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (Room 8)

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

Family Room (Room 8)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

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
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

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

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

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

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Holyrood Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Meadows - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.5 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 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Haldi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 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), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 3 mi (5 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 30 minutes by foot.

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