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The Alexander Guest House

3.0 star property
Victorian Edinburgh bed & breakfast in Newington with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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City view from property
Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)
Staircase
Exterior
Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
35, Mayfield Gardens - EH9 2BX, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • University of Edinburgh
    19 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland
    4 min drive
  • Royal Mile
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    29 min drive

Room options

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

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Highlights

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

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
Wardrobe
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)

Highlights

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

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 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
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room (Room 8)

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 Single Bed

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

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

Highlights

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

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
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 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.
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.9 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 - ‬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

Victorian Edinburgh bed & breakfast in Newington 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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
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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 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alexander Guest House on 15 Dec 2024 start from AU$137.26, 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. 15 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alistair

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tahlia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Doris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but basic
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn't like not being able to see or speak to stafff. Given directions of where to get our key through an intercom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jocelin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie

Disliked: Staff & service
Not any communication the man just gave us the key at went.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Halifax

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms! Convenient for dining and pubs. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad.
1. Care taker, was not able to speak English. He spoke to me in a Chinese language. 2. Care taker was quite intimidating towards me. 3. I had a rat in my wall which was scratching both nights. Audio recording available. 4. Someone entered my room during the day but only emptied my waste and left it on the floor (see photo)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Edinburgh overnight
Very clean but needed a couple of basic things. Such as shelf in bathroom. Mirror in bedroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, not too close but not too far from the 'Royal Mile'.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very Affordable and Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seoras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bryce

Travelled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Disliked: Staff & service
Doors locked at check, 3 phone numbers to try, third I got a response, from a lady driving who said she would contact reception. Lady came then to let us in. Cobwebs in room. Not so cheap, but cheerful and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023