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Alpha Guest House

2.5 star property
Guesthouse convenient to University of Edinburgh
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Breakfast available

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Room

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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19 Old Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4TE

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Shawfair Station - 8 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 8 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Robins Nest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bridgend Farmhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Alpha Guest House

Alpha Guest House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Also, Royal Mile and Princes Street are within a short drive.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange 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

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Alpha Guest House Edinburgh
Alpha Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse
Alpha Guest House Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Alpha Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Alpha Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Alpha Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Alpha Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Alpha Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Alpha Guest House like?
Alpha Guest House is in The Inch, a short 16-minute walk from Craigmillar Castle.

Alpha Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend....
We stayed here for an overnight stay prior to a hospital appointment. It was excellent in all aspects. The room was spotless, fresh and inviting. It was ideally situated, easy to find and parking available. Comfortable bed and lovely crisp bedding all added to the experience. We had a delicious breakfast....I would highly recommend and we will certainly be back.
Tracy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great little find
What a lovely little find and with a bus service to Edinburgh centre right outside the front door. Very very comfy bed , slept better than i had in weeks. Lovely couple that run the B&B . At first i thought the bathroom was very small but considering the size of the property i thought it was great use of a small space. Didnt have breakfast as i was out early both days. Highly recommend and if i have to come back to the city i may just book again.
Simone, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Visit to Edinburgh
Would return to the Alpha anytime I need to use a b & b in Edinburgh.
Kate, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely little guest house. Beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Owner was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was also excellent with lots of choice of good quality items. Thank you.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfy Stay
Comfortable place to stay as I was working at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Breakfast was great.
4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend in Edinburgh
The Alpha Guest House was our base for a family birthday weekend in Edinburgh and the owners were wonderful in all aspects of the stay. From our arrival through to our departure after a great breakfast could not be faulted! I would definitely come back as the location, value for money and quality of the Guest House was excellent.
Stephen, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location to city.
Comfortable and clean. Nice hosts. Good location to the city. Quiet and relaxing.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place in Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House was a great base for us in Edinburgh. Outside the city centre, hence quiet but easy to get to and from the centre by bus. Just remember to either pre-purchase your bus tickets or have the exact fare (as they do not give change on the buses). Our host was lovely and even made use a "take-away" breakfast for the morning when we did a bus trip and had an early start. Will stay again when next in Edinburgh.
nerida, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Another night away
I cannot comment about this establishment as when I arrived I was told I was staying at The Acorn Lodge which was very good
Joe, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice B&B with great staff. Very accommodating and helpful. Great Scottish breakfast and friendly staff. Convenient to City Centre with bus stop just out the door.
Trrobin11, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Handy for hospital appointment.
Stayed overnight as had hospital appointment next day. Bus stops at door going and returning. Very handy. Owner lovely lady and very helpful. Superb breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice very friendly hotel
Nice small hotel with very comfortable room, easy parking right by road into town centre.
Gordon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good accommodation handy for town
Excellent value including full break fast. Comfy bed lovely sheets and fluffy towels. Good Base for travelling on bus to town
margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable guest hose close to bus transport
Very welcoming helpful staff , comfortable clean twin room , with facilities, excellent breakfast, bus stops nearby, and shopping centre close by..
Ralph, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant experience.
As previously mentioned, it was a lovely experience and we would recommend The Alpha to anyone wanting a relaxing and pleasant stay in Edinburg.
Lori, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient bus stop to town
The Alpha guest house is actually Aaron's lodge, a3min drive away. Our double bed ensuite room is quite small with no room for large luggages. Beside from the room size, the owners were very nice and allows us to park for the day we checked out to tour Edinburgh old town center, which is definitely not a place you want to drive. There is a bus stop right in front of the lodge . Number 33,49 and 8 takes you to town center.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in lovely area
We were just staying for a couple of nights as we wanted to go to the Registry Office to look into our family tree. I spotted this accommodation online and it seemed to have a good write up so I went ahead and booked it. The good write up was definitely right as we had a lovely couple of days. The room was lovely and our hosts ( Louis and Ada ) were really nice. The breakfast was first class and plenty of it. We would definitely recommend The Alpha Guest House and if we were through to Edinburgh again we know where we will be staying again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic for hopping on bus into Edinburgh
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very efficient service if that is what you are looking for.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
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8/10 Very good

Very clean and comfortable
Very good nights sleep and great breakfast in morning
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