Alexander Guest House
Bed and Breakfast in Edinburgh
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this bed and breakfast
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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Edinburgh
Available Rooms
1 Double • 64 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 64 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 118 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Double • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 269 ft²
Sleeps 4
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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3.0 / 10.0
Poep in de wc, niet doorgespoeld
Vlekken in beddengoed en handdoeken
Haren in de douche
Oncomfortabel bed, twijfelaar model en erg hard
Onvriendelijk personeel wat gebrekkig Engels spreekt en waarvan je door een Ring Videodeurbel een code moet krijgen om je sleutels te krijgen
2.0 / 10.0
It was in a good location. On a bus route into the centre of town.
We managed to get a parking space.
The pictures shown on the website are nothing like the rooms available. It is really shabby and run-down.
No-one to check you in or out. Emailed them in advance but no reply.
TV was tiny and didn’t work.
Bathroom was old and had stains.
A large damp patch in the corner of the bedroom.
5.0 / 10.0
It was simple to get the city centre
Compare to other accommodations it looks expensive. It was no reception so took additional half an hour to get in after a long trip.
5.0 / 10.0
The location was okay. The owner was pleasant and came to assist with an earlier check in. There was coffee and tea and the tv worked.
Check in and out is cold and unreassuring because there isn't a desk. There are only key boxes and if you turn up early, even when specified, you have to call the owner.
The bed was semi-comfortable. The room was tired and in need of a refresh on the walls. The shared bathroom (wasn't keen, but at least there was a sink in the room) was tired and in need of repair for both the toilet and the base of the shower where the white coating was clearly peeling off. It also needed a bit more cleaning around the rims.
No breakfast at £120 was steep, I would expect breakfast for that price, but I needed a room. The hostess tray, although had tea and coffee was lacking biscuits or some type of confectionery.
Edinburgh is in actual fact getting too expensive nowadays and it is all becoming greedy at Fringe time.
8.0 / 10.0
Staff friendly and helpful. We were able to leave our bags at the property after we checked out and collect them later in the day. 😁
Noisy toilet and shower in attic room. We showered quite late and were concerned for the people in the room next to us as it was so loud.
10.0 / 10.0
Good location next to bus
8.0 / 10.0
Good location, easy to navigate to the attractions. It was a beautiful room, and was exactly as the photos.
5.0 / 10.0
Room size was good
Decor was old and tired. Some areas needed new paint. The yard was overgrown and not maintained
10.0 / 10.0
Cleanliness and location
N/A
9.0 / 10.0
The cold water in the shower was not running. Only hot or warm. Probably the faucet was faulty.
6.0 / 10.0
Near a bus station.
Nobody to receive you at the guest house. No instructions on what to do upon arrival. No mention of 3 storeys and possibility of steps to climb to your room with heavy suitcases. No info in the room on the wi fi pasword or somebody to ask how to use local travel such as busss. More like a air b and b tgan a guesthouse.
10.0 / 10.0
lovely spacious room for 4 adults
all good
9.0 / 10.0
The lady that checked me in was lovely, friendly and very helpful
Rooms a little dated but expected
8.0 / 10.0
I booked a family room and found it good value for money. It was clean and tidy.
The room was a little cold in the morning
7.0 / 10.0
the staff was okay, location is not too bad.
the apartment is rather old.
6.0 / 10.0
Well maintained interior .Clean and warm .
Lack of parking area .
7.0 / 10.0
great location
9.0 / 10.0
Great comfort and lol of the place
Not the easiest arrival - not clear instructions, and those that didn't match the email from booking.com
9.0 / 10.0
Nice big room. Easy location. Would stay again. Great value for money
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely and clean friendly staff, nice view
All was good
5.0 / 10.0
location
The property isn’t really manned, it’s just someone letting you in to get your key.
The toilet and shower are very noisy.
4.0 / 10.0
Cleanliness
Too noisy by the road side. Also no human touch at all especially when you need to ask something!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautifully decorated, comfortable beds, clean.
It was a bit of a ways from the Waverly station, but to be fair, we also arrived late a night with detours from construction going on. Bus stop very near to location though so very easy to get around.
5.0 / 10.0
Location
No breakfast at all
9.0 / 10.0
Good sized room and bathroom. Facilities in room were good. Although not in middle of town it was not that far to walk.
Would be good to have option to have breakfast.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Edinburgh?
The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is £96 per night. This rental is £20 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 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 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 Alexander Guest House?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, tv, garden, and family friendly.
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