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The Alexander Guest House

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

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The Alexander Guest House, a short walk from the Royal Mile, offers a quiet garden setting, free WiFi in common areas, luggage storage, and staff help with tour arrangements. Visitors praise its pleasant, welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$607
HK$729 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Highlights

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

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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
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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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Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 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
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬13 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 information and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Alexander Guest House include amenities, such as sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and from 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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Alexander Guest House B&B Edinburgh
Alexander Guest House B&B
Alexander Guest House Edinburgh
Alexander Guest House
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 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alexander Guest House on 10 Nov 2025 start from HK$607.49, 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?

Checkout 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 miles (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. 32 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 91 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a pretty street and close to bus stop.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Kateryna

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in terrible condition — the walls were peeling, and there was an unpleasant smell, similar to a dirty carpet. It was impossible to stay with the window closed because of the odor, but when I opened the window, it was very cold. There was also a strange attic that, for some reason, was already open when I arrived. The overall atmosphere was very uncomfortable, with poor renovation and an unpleasant environment. There was no reception desk at all, so there was nobody to contact. The soundproofing was very bad, and noises easily came through, even through a gap under the door. I also found hair on the towels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Doris

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Jocelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and allowed us in our room early. The only thing I was missing was a fan in the room. There wasn’t a lot of circulation in the room and having to keep curtains closed due to sunlight, it would become hot in room. A small fan would help this. Overall, the room is very nice and right along the bus line to catch into town. Very convenient for traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful old building. Great area. Rooms were quite nice and clean. Just no staff were ever present in our three night stay. An elderly couple who couldn’t speak English sat in the front lobby, often. I’m not sure if they worked there cleaning rooms or were a guest but if the worked there they made no attempt to communicate or help out, which was an issue because the front door to the building on a busy street was always left open
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camila

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

Great stay!

The room was very comfortable and clean. The bathroom was inside the room itself, which is great. The shower head had a problem causing some of the water to spray in the wrong direction (my face). I hope that this is fixed because it wastes water and could be solved rather easily . We had no contact with the any staff members, but we received enough information to do the check-in and check-out without having any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie

Disliked: Staff & service
Not any communication the man just gave us the key at went.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Good for backpackers, shared shower

This guest house is fine for backpackers and folks on a tight budget. Air B&B style entry (room key in lockbox, get code via talking to someone on a ring camera). My room had only a single bed (as opposed to the double on the hotels.com description) The facilities were not ensuite - there is a shared shower and toilet for all the rooms on the floor. I didn't know how to get internet as I didn't think any staff were on the premises. So I did *not* stay the night, I dropped my key into the express checkout and booked myself into a local hotel (Novotel) instead. The parts I did see were nicely decorated and clean tho. Enjoy it if you are into this style. I like to have a bigger bed and my own shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved my room here (number 7). Bigger than other single rooms I had on my trip, beautiful wallpaper, window seat, lovely view of Arthurs Seat. Bathroom was small and the water pressure wasn't great. Bus stop to town just across the road. Be aware it's at least 10 mins walk to the nearest shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not many shops nearby however the public transit system is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fridge would be nice to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds and pillows are not great. Beautiful decor. Can’t control temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Néstor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Está increíble la habitación, súper cómoda, limpia y linda. Súper recomiendo. Nos quedamos 4 en habitación familiar y muy espaciosa. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ich habe Zahnputzbecher vermisst sonst war alles gut
Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

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

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well cared for. My room was very clean with tea and coffee and useful items such as hand soap and hairdryer. I could have ironed a shirt too. Check in process very easy, just felt a bit odd that I saw no-one at all either staff or other guests! Would stay there again as very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely accommodation, the bed was very firm. Good location, close to buses that go into the city centre. Only two car parks but there's parking on the street behind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025