The Ben Doran Guest House

Property class: 4

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Located close to University of Edinburgh, The Ben Doran Guest House provides a free breakfast buffet, a library, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$6,340
NT$7,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, floral wallpaper, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a fireplace.

Standard Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a radiator.

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, The Ben Doran Guest House is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX

What's nearby

  • An indoor exhibition with maps and documents displayed on tables.
    National Library of Scotland
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A tree-lined path with people walking, benches, and street lamps.
    The Meadows
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A hiking trail with people walking, surrounded by autumn-colored bushes and a cityscape in the background.
    Holyrood Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    6 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Matto Pizza
    8 min walk
  • The Abbey
    10 min walk
  • Brass Monkey Grange
    9 min walk
  • Old Bell Inn
    6 min walk
  • Bar @ JMCC
    12 min walk

About this property

The Ben Doran Guest House

  • Upscale guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
  • Consider a stay at The Ben Doran Guest House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a library, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
    • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
    • A computer station, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Ben Doran Guest House include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
    • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ben Doran Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ben Doran Guest House?

As of 2026/10/24, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ben Doran Guest House on 2026/11/24 start from NT$6,340, 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?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ben Doran Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 28 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ben Doran Guest House Reviews

8.2

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 477 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B in old Edinburgh mansion. Great hot breakfast and super friendly staff ( Odette was engaging, charming and very helpful). Not glamorous but highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ben doran

Great spot. Close to the royal mile. Very comfortable rooms. Fantastic breakfast in a quaint dining room. Very welcoming and helpful staff. I definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ben Doran is a 300 year old mansion converted to a hotel. The ceilings are like 16 feet tall. The walls are really thick. So it is really quiet. The owners and personnel are so nice and friendly. Odette is a sweetheart. The location is awesome. You can walk if you want or take a bus from close by or uber. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean,bed comfortable but the traffic noise was awful even with window shut all through the night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry that there was no elevator, but because it is an historical property, it can not be installed. Staff was wonderful and breakfast and the room it was served was beautiful. Well worth the money if you can do 47 steps to the top floor. Were in our late 70’s and we did it!!!! Great spot and great people running it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a classic structure with loads of personality. Well maintained and comfortable. Beautiful gently curving spiral staircase. Staff and owners were very helpful. They focus on guests’ needs. Broad choice of breakfast foods. Bus stop very close by. Don’t bother with a car in Edinburgh - it’s too congested and the streets are narrow. Walk or take the bus. We did!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was super friendly and the breakfast was great. Plenty of food and the eggs were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Close to many different things to do if you just want to take a day from being downtown. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Dated but very clean & perfect for overnight stay

A very honest Guesthouse. Doesn’t try to be anything but a pleasant overnight stay. Rooms are dated but facilities are very clean and accessible. Breakfast was very good with excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Think twice

Shared shower and toilet in the corridor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was up on the 2nd floor so had to go up a lot of stairs with my heavy suitcase. The shower didn't function well. The water was either very hot or very cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
This is not a 4 * hotel!!! It is not more than a 2½ *. The Guest House do not have elevator and rooms are 1 or 2 floors upstairs and nobody helps you at the arrival. Some rooms are sharing bathroom. No front desk with employees. Only 1service: breakfast Is included.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had problems with the TV the lady on duty was more than helpful in resolving the problem and getting me a replacement nothing seemed too much trouble just what you need to be , looked after
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Not really a four star hotel….

We didn’t know that four star hotels had shared bathrooms. The water temperature regulator in the shared shower was on engineer level to get right. It was either ice cold or volcanically hot and nothing in between. The walls might have been thick, which was good because you could barely hear the traffic from the busy street outside. But the door however was the weak spot. You could basically hear people two floors down as if they were in the room with you. Service however was supreme and the included Scottish breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Förstår inte klassificeringen, 2-3, 3 är verkligen Max. Slitet, smutsigt, gammalt, ofräscht, säng för kortväxta, varmt, kvalmigt, fönstret gick inte att öppna, luktade unket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super overnatning i Edinburgh

Dejligt sted, pænt rent, meget sødt og imødekommende personale. Nemt at komme til Edinburg Centrum. Eneste forbedring kunne være en bredere dobbeltseng - 140 cm er lidt knebet som dobbeltseng til 2 voksne.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tres bien

Chambre sur cour tres propre et calme. 25 mns à pieds du centre. Sinon bus stop en face de l hotel tres bien desservi. Parfait pour visiter la ville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Guest House - Clean & Warm Room

The room was very spacious and clean. It seemed as it was recently refurbished. They were really accommodating and provided us with a packed breakfast as we had an early tour one day and couldn´t stay for breakfast. The buffet breakfast was good and freshly made. The guest house is very well communicated, it is about 30 min walk from the city centre but has restaurants 10 minutes away. Also the bus stop is right opposite the house. There was barely face to face service and the man I spoke to wasn´t very welcoming, but other than that it was a pleasant stay and I would recommend this place if you are visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked this for my daughter to stay for two nights. First night we couldn’t get access to hotel. Nobody answers the phone.. 2nd day arrived 3pm. Hotel room freezing no heating on no hot water for a shower room not cleaned properly and smelt damp. My daughter returned home and drove back next morning.couldn’t talk to anyone as no staff present
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Honest Review

The city was beautiful and we chose this hotel as it was the perfect location and it offered a full Scottish breakfast to prepare us for the day but that didn’t happen they served egg and sausage both of which were just topped up from the day before the cereal was stale and same as the bread. There was no body to greet you and the emergency number provided was in contactable on several occasions as we tried to get in contact as we had no front door keep and a problem with our bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

The guesthouse was very tasteful and quiet.The hosts were excellent. The shower could have been better in the room and the switch for the kettle was broken though still usable. We would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok, men ikke det beste

Pent og rent, men eier ? ikke særlig vennlig. English breakfast 😊. Tv virket ikke ettersom noen hadde tatt med seg kabelen ! 😩
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1st Class, Recommended

Great stay, very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021