Hotel Alexander Guest House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Alexander Guest House - Edinburgh

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Overview

The perfect Alexander Guest House Edinburgh, located nearly a 25-minute walk from the Canongate Church, features Wi-Fi in public areas.

Location

This 4-star hotel is perfectly situated 2.4 km from the Edinburgh Old Town. The guest house provides easy access to the chill Summerhall Cafe, which is around 15 minutes' walk away. The property is right near St Marks Unitarian Church.

The Alexander Guest House is located 2.9 km from Edinburgh Waverley train station, while Mayfield Gardens bus stop is a mere 350 metres away. This hotel is nestled 25 km from Edinburgh airport.

Rooms

Comprising a storage space, the rooms at the accommodation are equipped with complimentary wireless internet.

Eat & Drink

The garden is open daily for breakfast. Delhi Diner is ideal for tasting Indian cuisine and is situated fairly close to the hotel.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 10:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:14

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Rooms and availability

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Shared Bathroom Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Shared Bathroom Single Room

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Family Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed2 Single beds4 Single beds

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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Facilities for kids

Cots

Services

Tours/Ticket assistance

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Alexander Guest House

💵 Lowest room price	115 £
📏 Distance to centre	2.3 km
🗺️ Location rating	7.6
✈️ Distance to airport	22.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Edinburgh, EDI

Location
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Address

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35, Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2BX

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35, Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2BX

City landmarks
Nearby
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Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.4 km

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

2.6 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

2.0 km

Landmark

Royal Mile

2.4 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

2.3 km

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

2.3 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

2.4 km

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

2.4 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

2.8 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

2.6 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

2.3 km

Park

Holyrood Park

2.1 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

2.7 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

2.1 km

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

2.0 km

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.9 km

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

2.4 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2.2 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

2.4 km

Landmark

Princes Street

2.7 km

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

2.1 km

Monument

Scott Monument

2.7 km

Museum

Gladstone's Land

2.4 km

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

2.3 km

Landmark

Royal Yacht Britannia

5.6 km

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

2.1 km

Square

Grassmarket

2.3 km

Landmark

Summerhall

1.2 km

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

4.4 km

Museum

John Knox House

2.2 km

St Marks Unitarian Church

180 m

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20 m

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Reviews of Alexander Guest House

7.7 /10

Very good

1584 reviews

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missingAlexander Guest House - Edinburgh

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Michael

United States

Wrote a review on 06 Jan

Great

8.4

Everything about this peaceful hotel was perfect. The rooms of the property were good-sized with a comfortable bed. The service was good, including a very quick check-in. You could leave a car on-site. The whole...
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Christina

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 30 Dec

Nice

6.0

Consider checking in during the day as there's limited communication if you arrive early.

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Date of stay: May 2024
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Hugh

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 15 Dec

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service7.0

Dining6.0

8.0

comfortable bed

convenient sink

thoughtful ventilation

limited amenities

comfortable stay but lacked some amenities

The bed offered excellent comfort. It was a nice touch to have a sink in my room, as it allowed for quick freshening up.

The kitchen area could have benefitted from additional dining options.

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Date of stay: October 20241 nightSingleStandard Single Room
missingAlexander Guest House - Edinburgh

M

Michael

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 25 Nov

Great

8.0

The employees were excellent and friendly.

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Date of stay: August 2023
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Edward

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 21 Nov

Very good

7.0

The room is light and equipped with an electric kettle, central heating and an iron.

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Date of stay: November 2022
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Kyle

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 16 Nov

Perfect

9.0

Peaceful and quiet place with excellant stuff and magnificent location prepared to find street parking in a residential area. Generous and great breakfast, lots of food and beverages. Heated room with an astonishing view over the garden and Victorian...
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Ava

United Kingdom

left 5 reviews

Wrote a review on 03 Nov

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service8.0

Dining6.0

9.0

helpful staff

beautiful park view

fantastic proximity to edinburgh's iconic landmarks and parks

As a solo traveler, I found the friendly staff to be quite helpful during check-in.

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Date of stay: September 20242 nightsSingleStandard Single Room

FAQ about Alexander Guest House

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the 4-star Alexander Guest House?

During their stay at the 4-star Alexander Guest House guests can visit the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument" (2.9 km), Royal Mile (2.6 km) as well as Craigmillar Castle (2.8 km) among others.

What is the nearest airport to Alexander Guest House?

Edinburgh airport lies within 25 km of Alexander Guest House and is reachable with a 22-minute drive.

Can we park our car at the guest house?

Yes, guests of the guest house can take advantage of public parking on site.

What are our dining options during the stay at the hotel?

Unfortunately, the hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in café Union Eatery & Coffee located around 600 metres away.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the 4-star Alexander Guest House hotel?

Guests of the 4-star Alexander Guest House hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00.

What are the booking prices at Alexander Guest House hotel?

The price for a room in Alexander Guest House hotel starts at $63.

What payment methods are available in the Alexander Guest House hotel?

At the Alexander Guest House hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.

What are the room types offered by the guest house?

The guest house provides such room types as Deluxe Room, Family Room, and King Room.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Alexander Guest House hotel?

Some suites at the Alexander Guest House hotel boast a fireplace, a sofa and a coffee table as well as private bathrooms which include a hair dryer and free toiletries.