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About this property
This Georgian building is now a family-run guest house with easy access to Edinburgh city centre by bus. It offers free WiFi, free parking and en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs. Allison House 17 is 2.4 km south of Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city centre. The regular buses take about 10 minutes to reach the city centre.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amy
United Kingdom
“Quiet whilst being in a great location, walking distance to centre and has good transport links with a bus stop being right outside. Very friendly and helpful staff also. Range of restaurants 5 mins walk away. Would definitely like to return!” - Skay
United Kingdom
“It was easy to follow instructions to get access to room, hotel is walking distance to centre. The room was lovely and clean with a lovely view and had an ensuite.” - Jose
Brazil
“We had a very pleasant stay at the Allison Hotel. The room was good, the beds were comfortable, and the bathroom was also nice. One evening, we had an issue with the door to our room (it got stuck and the key wouldn’t open it). We contacted the...” - Viktorija
Latvia
“The room is very nice and clean. The location is great, close to the bus station. The check in instructions are very simple and clear.” - Tamsin
New Zealand
“The location was superb being on a main road to the city with many buses from just outside the property. The room was small and without windows but it had everything we needed for our 1 night stay.” - Susan
United Kingdom
“Good location. You can walk to all of the main areas in 30 to 40 mins There is a good bus service into town if you prefer. We managed to park our car in the streets alongside the hotel as the spaces were already taken outside the hotel.” - Bogdan
Romania
“- situated in a quiet neighborhood and close to the center - we had a view of an interior courtyard with a garden - the room was spacious and bright with a large and comfortable bed - nice and quiet - the room was cleaned daily” - Louise
United Kingdom
“We found the hotel to be in an excellent location and it was very comfortable. The host was easily contacted if we did have a problem. I would consider staying again.” - Buda
United Kingdom
“Was excellent 👌, the room cleaned, near to bus station. I definitely recommend.” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Excellent Location 30 mins walk to city centre or plenty of buses to catch from outside hotel, also very quiet area. Beds were very comfy and had a good night sleep, a good shower with good pressure. Good communication with the owner giving us...”

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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note self check-in is available anytime. At the point of check-in guests can leave their luggage anytime in the provided luggage storage area in the property, but cannot enter the room until after the stated check-in time which is 14:00.
Check out time is 10:30. On check-out, the key must be left in the check-out key box in the lobby. Guests will be subject to charges if the key is not posted on check-out. You will also be subject to charges if there is any unreported damage to the property.
Please note the hotel is in a Georgian building and there is no lift, please advise in your booking if you require a room with no stairs, which is subject to availability.
Car parking is limited and cannot be guaranteed. Car parking is available on a 'first come, first serve' basis. If spaces are not available outside the front door of the property, there is free 24/7 on street parking on Peel Terrace.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £50 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration