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The Alexander Guest House

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

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets
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Located near Royal Mile, The Alexander Guest House offers a warm welcome with a garden and free WiFi in public areas. Unwind in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy convenient amenities like luggage storage and tour assistance. Previous guests have praised the property's charming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$3,268
NT$3,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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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
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 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
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

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

  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Leslie's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Isola - ‬9 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), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • 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

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

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 does it cost to stay at The Alexander Guest House?

As of 2025/8/30, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alexander Guest House on 2025/8/31 start from NT$3,268, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 29 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 76 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to groceries and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, with a very comfy bed and good shower. Only met the staff very briefly and check in hence the 4 staffs but everything was fine with enough tea and coffee. Would be great if they did breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice enough, nice clean shower, and good tea making facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quaint stone house converted in to a 10 room hotel. These are quite common in Edinburgh, and there are quite a few of them in the same area. Recently renovated and clean. The other guests were all quite which was nice. A short distance from the action of the Royal Mile, about 10 min by buses that run ever few minutes. WiFi was very slow, but other then that it was a great place to stay and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

nicola Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for Oasis, and convenient for the Fringe. Unfortunately the shower was either plentiful and boiling, or dripping and cold. Pretty dangerous actually! No staff, and no ability to store keys safely as we went out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 Good

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be prepared for the European custom that the 1st floor is called Ground Floor, so what we call 2d floor they call first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms! Convenient for dining and pubs. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, not too close but not too far from the 'Royal Mile'.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very Affordable and Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good hotel .but no breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Seoras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but basic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Find

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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Edinburgh overnight

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 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024