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
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Garden
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Bathtub or shower
Cable TV service
Free self parking
Soundproofed rooms
The current price is ₹6,292
₹6,292
₹7,550 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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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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Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Family Room (Room 8)
Family Room (Room 8)
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)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 30 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Pizza Hut - 9 min walk
Old Bell Inn - 8 min walk
The Salisbury Arms - 13 min walk
The Earl Grange Cafe - 6 min walk
About this property
The Alexander Guest House
The Alexander Guest House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This Victorian bed & breakfast is also within a short drive of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Are pets allowed at The Alexander Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Alexander Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alexander Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Alexander Guest House and nearby?
The Alexander Guest House has a garden.
What's the area around The Alexander Guest House like?
The Alexander Guest House is a short 19-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 10 minutes' walk from National Library of Scotland.
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The Alexander Guest House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
Clean and comfortable and quiet.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2023
I loved this hotel, highly recommended, I would stay there again on another occasion.
Luz amparo
Luz amparo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 March 2024
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.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Large rooms! Convenient for dining and pubs. Friendly staff.
Sherry
Sherry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.
ruth
ruth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2024
Quiet, not too close but not too far from the 'Royal Mile'.
Lee
Lee, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2024
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
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
16 February 2024
Very Affordable and Convenient
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
27 June 2024
Room was clean but basic
Doris
Doris, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 April 2024
Very good
Bruno
Bruno, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 February 2024
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
Seoras
Seoras, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
5 May 2024
Edinburgh overnight
Very clean but needed a couple of basic things. Such as shelf in bathroom. Mirror in bedroom
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 August 2023
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.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
21 August 2023
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.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2024
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!
George
George, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 June 2024
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.
Jocelin
Jocelin, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
12 May 2024
Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.
George
George, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 May 2024
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
Joel
Joel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
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.
Camila
Camila, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
29 June 2024
A good location and felt safe. The check in process was difficult in that we had to ring an intercom twice and were told our passcode number to obtain our key through this intercom. There was no phone number on the Expedia app or online to ring in advance to confirm any booking, etc.
Tahlia
Tahlia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2023
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
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 June 2024
Didn't like not being able to see or speak to stafff. Given directions of where to get our key through an intercom.
Pauline
Pauline, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
3 August 2024
Did not see any staff. Book in was by door bell and could not understand person. Television did not work. No facilitiies for food or breakfast. Only one cafe in area, the earl grey cafe, which was very good and we would recommend
Room was clean and bed sheets were clean. Managed to get one of two parking spaces.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 June 2024
Not any communication the man just gave us the key at went.
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 September 2022
It was clean and comfortable, but I had trouble using the free Wi-Fi, even though it said it was available.