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About this property
Alexander Guest House is a friendly guest house with clean rooms and excellent bus access to Edinburgh city centre. Arthur’s Seat provides a beautiful backdrop. At Alexander there is limited free parking and free internet access. The house is in a residential area about 1 mile south of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the Royal Mile. Waverley Train Station on Princes Street is 1.25 miles away. The Alexander Guest House has good access to Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh University.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Garden
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Availability
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1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds and 1 double bed | ||
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2 single beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed and 1 double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sandra
United Kingdom
“Smart looking property inside and out. Lovely decor and clean. Comfy bed and white fluffy towels. Good location to walk into Edinburgh and free on-street parking if the spaces at the front are full.” - Harper
United Kingdom
“Easily accessible from Edinburgh City centre with regular bus service. The room was clean, comfortable and had all that we needed for a short stay (including clean towels, hairdryer, iron, kettle and tea/coffee).” - Naomi
Ireland
“Lovely home. Old but room was beautiful and very clean, bathroom spotless.” - June
United Kingdom
“It was very clean and very spacious in our family room. The decor was beautiful throughout the Guesthouse. Our shower was great very powerful too. All linen was immaculate and in pristine condition. Nice touch with the tea & coffee facilities in...” - Alison
United Kingdom
“Room was big enough for 2 people. It was clean. Great facilities with tea tray, iron & hairdryer Easy check in” - Matt
United Kingdom
“Great location with easy access via bus in to the city. Very nice, clean and comfortable.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Room was clean and a good size. Nice modern bathroom” - Julianna
Hungary
“The property is well kept, clean and friendly, helpful staff.” - Helen
United Kingdom
“I arrived late and so didn't see anyone but communication was good around check in. Room was lovely, small but I had a single room and it was clean, comfortable and well equipped. If you just want a base and no additional facilities a good choice...” - Kriscia
Ireland
“It’s very clean and near the city. Only 1 bus ride.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.









The fine print
Please provide an approximate time of arrival.
Payment is required on arrival.
Please note that there are only 2 on-site parking spaces available and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternative free parking is available on side streets next to the property and on Saturday and Sunday, free parking is available in front of the guest house.
Please note that guests who require an accessible room should inform the property on their booking. Accessibility rooms are subject to availability.
Please note that guests are liable for any damages to the property and loss of keys.
Please inform Alexander Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.