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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.

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Property highlights

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.3
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.6
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
7.6
Low score for Edinburgh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Laura
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely clean room. Comfy beds and easy access to public transport. Helpful staff and in a goo location
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    Very comfortable room looking out onto a quiet back garden, with a view of Arthur's Seat not far off. Clear instructions and easy access to the lockbox to get our key on the way in, and super fast check out (drop a key in a slot and go). Nice...
  • Antonia
    Australia Australia
    Good location, easy to navigate to the attractions. It was a beautiful room, and was exactly as the photos.

Area info

Amenities of Alexander Guest House

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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

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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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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 due to the pandemic currently we cancel daily clean.

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Alexander Guest House

  • The prices at Alexander Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Alexander Guest House is 1.4 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Alexander Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Single
    • Twin/Double

  • Alexander Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Alexander Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.