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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)
Reception
Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

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
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (Room 8)

Family Room (Room 8)

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 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

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
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

At The Alexander Guest House you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Royal Mile and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Newington B&B include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Holyrood Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Meadows - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.4 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

  • ‪Haldi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Alexander Guest House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Edinburgh with free parking
The Alexander Guest House offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Edinburgh bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Alexander Guest House offers 9 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

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 parking available at The Alexander Guest House?

Yep, The Alexander Guest House has a free self car park.

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

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alexander Guest House on 12 Jan 2026 start from NZ$157.8, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Alexander Guest House?

The closest beach to The Alexander Guest House is Portobello Beach (4.6 km).

Does The Alexander Guest House serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Alexander Guest House?

No, The Alexander Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Alexander Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Alexander Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Alexander Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 95 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
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

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

Lina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Average but served a purpose

We stayed here for a night during the Edinburgh Festival and it was well located - 5 min taxi ride, and on bus route. Parking advertised but after enquiring via email, and trying to phone for days, I only received an email on the day of arrival to say only 2 spaces, first come, first served (and they were both busy). Room small and basic as expected, but bathroom pipes made extremely loud noise upon flushing, and also sporadically through the night keeping us awake. Curtains not great at keeping light out and busy road was noisy through the night / early morning. Shower started ok, before also making loud noise and cutting out. Defo had more comfortable stays but not terrible and we were maybe just unlucky with room...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ihor

Stayed 1 night 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

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Franklin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

DeAnn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracie

Stayed 1 night 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

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

8/10 Good

Annette

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Calgary

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

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with family
Mediocre
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025