Alexander Guest House

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Location

7.9

Property highlights

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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 center. 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Volleyball
Canada Canada
“So convenient to get around Edinburgh. Very clean and close to restaurants.”
Carol
Canada Canada
“We had two separate bookings, interrupted by a 2-day highland tour, and appreciated the helpfulness of the staff on our return. It was very clean and comfortable, and located on convenient bus routes to Edinburgh city centre.”
Carol
Canada Canada
“It was clean and comfortable and staff was most helpful, once we were on site.”
Paula
United States United States
“It was a pretty property like the pictures show. It had more than I expected in our room for us to use. The room was plenty big and nicely decorated. Instructions for self service was easy and it was quiet and we felt safe. Good deal for the...”
Jay-ann
Philippines Philippines
“The property is near the bus stop going to famous spots in Edinburgh. The property allowed us to leave our luggages while we left and waited for our check-in.”
Rajalaxmi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was super nice. The location and amenities are great. Loved it.”
Barbosa
Portugal Portugal
“The room was very comfortable, quiet and clean. The place is close to the bus stop and has various restaurants near by. We enjoyed it.”
Schoenmakers
Netherlands Netherlands
“Clean and cute room. Had everything we needed for the short stay. Easy to get to the center.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Nice room, bus stop right across the street, easy drive to The Mile. Staff was very friendly.”
T
France France
“Check-in was easy once we understood there was a number to call. The room was clean despite an iron burn mark on the carpet, and bright despite being below street level. Tea and coffee was provided, toiletries smelt nice. The location was very...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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