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Allison House 16 Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile

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Front of property
Reception
Comfort Double Room
Interior
Comfort Double Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
16 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BZ
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 11.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Allison House 16 Guesthouse you'll be 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Royal Mile and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Newington guest house include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Allison House 16 Guesthouse

Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Allison House 16 Guesthouse offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

Yep, Allison House 16 Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

The closest beach to Allison House 16 Guesthouse is Portobello Beach (4.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

No, Allison House 16 Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Allison House 16 Guesthouse's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Allison House 16 Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 207 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stefan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dissapointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Israel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, up to date, affordable, EXCELLENT public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, safe. room was spacious in all the right ways. quiet neighborhood. lovely stash of coffees and teas with a kettle!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveller
Room 46. Patio door did not lock just on a restrictor for security, creaky floorboards in neighbouring room, extractor fan in bathroom didn’t work. Hard to find on a busy road in the dark gas to drive around and eventually park 5 minutes away and walk back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a little too warm other than that it was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngok Fung

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not have booked here had I known that the doors don't lock. There is one key for all the doors, and everyone receives a copy of this key. Anyone can open the door to your room at night or while you are out. There isn't even a safe in the room to secure your valuables. Ridiculously unsafe, how hard could it be to put locks on the doors? It is also not staffed at all at night. Further, the listing did not say that there was no bathroom for the room. There is a bathroom across the hall (again no lock) so you have to take all your clothes and toiletries with you into the common area to use the bathroom. Some rooms have a bathroom, but you have no way to know beforehand what you're getting. The room is hot with no way to ventilate other than a window with no screen, letting in moths and mosquitos. No breakfast items which are pictured in the listing. Location is not particularly walkable. 35 minute walk to Royal Mile and the castle. This would have been fine if the price reflected this. You pay hotel prices for what is less than a usual hostel experience. At least the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Allison16Guesthouse

The bed was small, but very comfortable, although the room was extremely hot and stuffy with just a heavy duvet on the bed. A fan was provided. The internet speed was almost non existent. The room was small with no storage facilities for clothing. The bathroom was clean and adequate, although the shower door didn't close properly and the extractor fan didnt work. There was one small bottle of water provided, but it appeared to have been there for sometime as it had rust on the inside of the lid. Getting access was easy enough with the lockbox. Parking consists of two spaces only. The website gives incorrect information regarding parking and restaurant facilities. There is no restaurant or food available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large but very hot room and no way to cool it. Staff unavailable 7pm -8am so very unhelpful unless emergency. No fridge to store food. Bathroom sink so small could not fill kettle and drain completely open. Found old orange peelings under bed. Bed reasonably comfortable but very warm quilt, no sheet, only one pillow.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Woken up two days running by someone playing around with cutlery being very noisy and there were a lot of ants around the floor. Shame as it's a nice enough place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paige

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air circulation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Filiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager was very helpful and kind. He responded to our requests immediately. Toilet flush was difficult to operate. The unit needed more hangers for towels and storage space in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No remote for the tv. Bathroom was dim and needed a light above the mirror and faucets were difficult to turn on and off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jo-Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was small but clean. The bed was comfortable and well made up. Travel into the city was easy due to several buses passing the property. There is definitely not enough parking and a lot of the side roads are permit holders only. The shower was pretty useless, it would only run scalding hot or freezing cold. The staff arrive around 8am and proceeded to shout or talk very loudly to each other, or on the phone. This ensures that you get no further sleep. Take earplugs! We were on the ground floor, which was lucky as there is no lift and people were struggling with their luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here (5 nights). The rooms are small but clean. It is located close to 2 bus stops so we were able to get to everywhere we wanted to go easily. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was very good, but I would have appreciated it being made clear that breakfast was not included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was really bright and airy and my bed & pillows were very comfy. The bathroom was very clean, but in my whole 3 nights there I couldn’t find an ambient temperature for the shower - only very hot or very cold. This was very frustrating! Additionally the room didn’t have a safe and the hotel only provides cover up to £50 in the case of theft etc, and there wasn’t a door sign to ask the cleaner/housekeeper to not come in. This meant that you had to take all your valuables everywhere with you, which isn’t always viable. Would be a lot better with a safe and with the option of asking for / not for housekeeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bradd

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find (first to Scotland too), well maintained, friendly staff and location was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was too hot & no staff to consult.Also could hear person snoring in next room for whole night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed with a small but modern bathroom. Great assistance from Colin and others of the staff regarding late arriving luggage. He also kindly loaned me a phone charger for the period of my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely star.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very pleased

We were very happy with the facilities for the price and the service was great. The location is convenient enough for the Edinburgh city centre. Would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024