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)
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)
Exterior
Staircase
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Highlights

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Highlights

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

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 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

Highlights

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

Family Room (Room 8)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 Twin Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Highlights

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

About the area

Edinburgh

At The Alexander Guest House you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Royal Mile and 1.6 km (1 mi) from University of Edinburgh. .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. .You'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Edinburgh Castle and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Princes Street with a stay at this 3-property class Newington B&B.

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
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 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

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

  • 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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alexander Guest House on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$214.43, 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.