The Alexander Guest House

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9) | Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12) | Bathroom | Towels

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6) | Bathroom | Towels

8.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(49 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Victorian Edinburgh bed & breakfast in Newington with free parking
Along with tour/ticket assistance, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has a garden and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Alexander Guest House offers 9 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

2 mi

Stirling Castle

52.5 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

5.6 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

2.4 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

1 Double

Sleeps 2

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

1 Double • 2 Single

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Alexander Guest House

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8.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(49 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

2 mi

Stirling Castle

52.5 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

5.6 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

2.4 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

1 Double • 2 Single

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(49 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Clean and comfortable and quiet.

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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.

4.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Room was clean but basic

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Didn't like not being able to see or speak to stafff. Given directions of where to get our key through an intercom.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Not any communication the man just gave us the key at went.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The room was very comfortable and clean. The bathroom was inside the room itself, which is great. The shower head had a problem causing some of the water to spray in the wrong direction (my face). I hope that this is fixed because it wastes water and could be solved rather easily . We had no contact with the any staff members, but we received enough information to do the check-in and check-out without having any issues.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Large rooms! Convenient for dining and pubs. Friendly staff.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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

1.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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)

6.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

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!

3.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Very clean but needed a couple of basic things. Such as shelf in bathroom. Mirror in bedroom

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Very good

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Quiet, not too close but not too far from the 'Royal Mile'.

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Very Affordable and Convenient

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

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

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

I loved this hotel, highly recommended, I would stay there again on another occasion.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The property was very clean and beds were quite comfy. Very easy to get into the city centre with direct buses nearby. The only complaint was in our room the frame of the bed looked half finished and we were unable to find a switch for the side lamps.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

After reading some mixed reviews of this place my expectations were quite low but I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. The room was quite nice, with high ceilings and plenty of natural light that made it feel spacious. The neighborhood was convenient and safe and overall we were really happy with our stay.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Can’t fault this place, absolutely immaculate. Looks as if it’s going through some building works so don’t let the scaffolding put you off. Lady very friendly at check in and explained everything. Hotel not far from City centre on major bus route or short taxi journey

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

It was clean and comfortable, but I had trouble using the free Wi-Fi, even though it said it was available.

1.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

This guest house is fine for backpackers and folks on a tight budget. Air B&B style entry (room key in lockbox, get code via talking to someone on a ring camera). My room had only a single bed (as opposed to the double on the hotels.com description) The facilities were not ensuite - there is a shared shower and toilet for all the rooms on the floor. I didn't know how to get internet as I didn't think any staff were on the premises. So I did *not* stay the night, I dropped my key into the express checkout and booked myself into a local hotel (Novotel) instead. The parts I did see were nicely decorated and clean tho. Enjoy it if you are into this style. I like to have a bigger bed and my own shower.

2.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Clean and efficient

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Overall good hotel .but no breakfast in the morning.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $193 per night. This rental is $49 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Alexander Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Alexander Guest House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Alexander Guest House?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, and garden.

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The Alexander Guest House

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

The Alexander Guest House

Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is The Alexander Guest House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Alexander Guest House?

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