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About this property

Alexander Guest House is a friendly guest house with clean rooms and excellent bus access to Edinburgh city centre. Arthur’s Seat provides a beautiful backdrop. At Alexander there is limited free parking and free internet access. The house is in a residential area about 1 mile south of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the Royal Mile. Waverley Train Station on Princes Street is 1.25 miles away. The Alexander Guest House has good access to Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh University.

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  • Free parking available on-site


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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • 1 double bed
US$246 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Private External Bathroom
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  • 1 double bed
US$256 for 3 nights
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Deluxe Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
US$263 for 3 nights
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Double Room
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  • 1 double bed
US$263 for 3 nights
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Deluxe Triple Room
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
US$345 for 3 nights
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Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • 1 single bed
US$230 for 3 nights
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  • 1 double bed
Flat-screen TV

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max persons: 2
US$82 per night
Price US$246
Excluded: 20 % VAT
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  • 1 double bed
Private bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$85 per night
Price US$256
Excluded: 20 % VAT
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  • 1 double bed
Private bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$88 per night
Price US$263
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  • 1 double bed
Private bathroom
Max persons: 2
US$88 per night
Price US$263
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  • Non-refundable
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  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
248 feet²
Private bathroom
Max persons: 3
US$115 per night
Price US$345
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  • 1 single bed
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$77 per night
Price US$230
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Guests who stayed here loved

Vanessa
Portugal Portugal
We requested a quiet room and were given one at the back of the property, which was wonderfully peaceful throughout the night—even with the window open. The room was beautifully decorated, warm, and cozy, making our stay very comfortable. The...
Oneill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Bed was comfy and spotless shower room was modern and great to use
Magdalena
Poland Poland
Localisation is perfect. Even at night it was super easy to get there by public transport. Place is clean, whole neighbourhood is super quiet, comfortable beds.
Izabella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Conveniently located for bus into the city centre, the room was clean and pleasant with ensuite shower room and a view of Arthur's Seat from the window. Self check-in was straightforward.
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was exceptionally clean and tidy. Our bathroom, across the hall, was also exceptionally clean and tidy. Lovely stay.
Theresa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quick response Great location. They left out bus nos.and places it stops at .great room Spotlessly clean modern tea Coffee Kettle Tv Would highly recommend this place.cant wait to go back shower was fab.very modern
Harper
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Easily accessible from Edinburgh City centre with regular bus service. The room was clean, comfortable and had all that we needed for a short stay (including clean towels, hairdryer, iron, kettle and tea/coffee).
June
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was very clean and very spacious in our family room. The decor was beautiful throughout the Guesthouse. Our shower was great very powerful too. All linen was immaculate and in pristine condition. Nice touch with the tea & coffee facilities in...
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location with easy access via bus in to the city. Very nice, clean and comfortable.
Julianna
Hungary Hungary
The property is well kept, clean and friendly, helpful staff.

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please provide an approximate time of arrival.

Payment is required on arrival.

Please note that there are only 2 on-site parking spaces available and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternative free parking is available on side streets next to the property and on Saturday and Sunday, free parking is available in front of the guest house.

Please note that guests who require an accessible room should inform the property on their booking. Accessibility rooms are subject to availability.

Please note that guests are liable for any damages to the property and loss of keys.

Please inform Alexander Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.