Alexander Guest House
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$137
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Alexander Guest House in Edinburgh (Newington), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. This bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Royal Mile and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
What's nearby
Queen's Hall(0.7 miles)
The Meadows(0.8 miles)
University of Edinburgh(1 miles)
Holyrood Park(1.2 miles)
Festival Theatre(1.2 miles)
Surgeon's Hall(1.2 miles)
George Square(1.2 miles)
Potterrow Student Centre(1.3 miles)
MacEwan Hall(1.5 miles)
Greyfriar's Bobby(1.5 miles)
Greyfriars Kirk(1.5 miles)
National Museum of Scotland(1.5 miles)
City Art Centre(1.5 miles)
Parliament House(1.5 miles)
Arthur's Seat(1.5 miles)
The preferred airport for The Alexander Guest House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(12.7 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Tour Desk
Garden
Luggage Storage
Location
35, Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Queen's Hall (0.7 miles)
The Meadows (0.8 miles)
University of Edinburgh (1 miles)
Holyrood Park (1.2 miles)
Festival Theatre (1.2 miles)
Surgeon's Hall (1.2 miles)
Guest reviews
7.9
Good
Based on 762 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
33%
Group
27%
Solo
39%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Alexander Guest House, travellers often find clean, comfortable rooms and a convenient location near frequent bus routes, but should expect minimal in-person staff, limited on-site parking, and a simple, self-service setup without breakfast.
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What guests think
At Alexander Guest House, travellers often find clean, comfortable rooms and a convenient location near frequent bus routes, but should expect minimal in-person staff, limited on-site parking, and a simple, self-service setup without breakfast.
Several guests praised comfortable beds and attractive decor, while others mentioned noise from neighbouring rooms or the road and slow Wi-Fi. Maintenance and communication issues appeared at times, including hard-to-reach staff and, in one instance, unanswered emergency numbers during a 6 am fire alarm. Suited to travellers seeking a straightforward, no-frills base with easy transport links.
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Facilities
On-site parking is very limited (often just a couple of spaces), so several guests relied on nearby street parking.
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Megan
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely accommodation, the bed was very firm. Good location, close to buses that go into the city centre. Only two car parks but there's parking on the street behind.
Lovely accommodation, the bed was very firm. Good location, close to buses that go into the city centre. Only two car parks but there's parking on the street behind.
10
George
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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Gerald
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
No personel wellcome. No one available in person at all. No breakfast available since year 2020 despite advertising and specific pricing for breakfast option by EXPEDIA. Garden not usable as in renovation. Ony 1 parking place at premises available. 2 places plocked by building material. Cleanliness poor. Dirty carpet, which needs replacement. No room cleaning at all during 3 days stay. Only 2 trash bins were emptied. In general modern facilities, but: Only one small towel beneth two larger ones for shower. No WC brush for cleaning.
No personel wellcome. No one available in person at all. No breakfast available since year 2020 despite advertising and specific pricing for breakfast option by EXPEDIA. Garden not usable as in renovation. Ony 1 parking place at premises available. 2 places plocked by building material. Cleanliness poor. Dirty carpet, which needs replacement. No room cleaning at all during 3 days stay. Only 2 trash bins were emptied. In general modern facilities, but: Only one small towel beneth two larger ones for shower. No WC brush for cleaning.
6
Philip
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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
William
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good parking Toilet blocked but cleared overnight Poor wifi No long mirror No refill of coffee for 2nd night No breakfast Good bus links 2nd chair would be useful 2nd glass required Instructions required for tv Room was clean and welcoming Entry key arrangements good
Good parking Toilet blocked but cleared overnight Poor wifi No long mirror No refill of coffee for 2nd night No breakfast Good bus links 2nd chair would be useful 2nd glass required Instructions required for tv Room was clean and welcoming Entry key arrangements good
6
Laura
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for a night during the Edinburgh Festival and it was well located - 5 min taxi ride, and on bus route. Parking advertised but after enquiring via email, and trying to phone for days, I only received an email on the day of arrival to say only 2 spaces, first come, first served (and they were both busy). Room small and basic as expected, but bathroom pipes made extremely loud noise upon flushing, and also sporadically through the night keeping us awake. Curtains not great at keeping light out and busy road was noisy through the night / early morning. Shower started ok, before also making loud noise and cutting out. Defo had more comfortable stays but not terrible and we were maybe just unlucky with room...
We stayed here for a night during the Edinburgh Festival and it was well located - 5 min taxi ride, and on bus route. Parking advertised but after enquiring via email, and trying to phone for days, I only received an email on the day of arrival to say only 2 spaces, first come, first served (and they were both busy). Room small and basic as expected, but bathroom pipes made extremely loud noise upon flushing, and also sporadically through the night keeping us awake. Curtains not great at keeping light out and busy road was noisy through the night / early morning. Shower started ok, before also making loud noise and cutting out. Defo had more comfortable stays but not terrible and we were maybe just unlucky with room...
8
Kimberly
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
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Cleanliness
Many reviews describe rooms as very clean, but there are recurring complaints about worn or dirty carpets, occasional cobwebs, limited housekeeping, and in a few cases odours or hair on towels.
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Kateryna
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was in terrible condition — the walls were peeling, and there was an unpleasant smell, similar to a dirty carpet. It was impossible to stay with the window closed because of the odor, but when I opened the window, it was very cold. There was also a strange attic that, for some reason, was already open when I arrived. The overall atmosphere was very uncomfortable, with poor renovation and an unpleasant environment. There was no reception desk at all, so there was nobody to contact. The soundproofing was very bad, and noises easily came through, even through a gap under the door. I also found hair on the towels.
The room was in terrible condition — the walls were peeling, and there was an unpleasant smell, similar to a dirty carpet. It was impossible to stay with the window closed because of the odor, but when I opened the window, it was very cold. There was also a strange attic that, for some reason, was already open when I arrived. The overall atmosphere was very uncomfortable, with poor renovation and an unpleasant environment. There was no reception desk at all, so there was nobody to contact. The soundproofing was very bad, and noises easily came through, even through a gap under the door. I also found hair on the towels.
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Linda
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
8
Henrietta
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was well cared for. My room was very clean with tea and coffee and useful items such as hand soap and hairdryer. I could have ironed a shirt too. Check in process very easy, just felt a bit odd that I saw no-one at all either staff or other guests! Would stay there again as very convenient.
The property was well cared for. My room was very clean with tea and coffee and useful items such as hand soap and hairdryer. I could have ironed a shirt too. Check in process very easy, just felt a bit odd that I saw no-one at all either staff or other guests! Would stay there again as very convenient.
4
Gerald
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
No personel wellcome. No one available in person at all. No breakfast available since year 2020 despite advertising and specific pricing for breakfast option by EXPEDIA. Garden not usable as in renovation. Ony 1 parking place at premises available. 2 places plocked by building material. Cleanliness poor. Dirty carpet, which needs replacement. No room cleaning at all during 3 days stay. Only 2 trash bins were emptied. In general modern facilities, but: Only one small towel beneth two larger ones for shower. No WC brush for cleaning.
No personel wellcome. No one available in person at all. No breakfast available since year 2020 despite advertising and specific pricing for breakfast option by EXPEDIA. Garden not usable as in renovation. Ony 1 parking place at premises available. 2 places plocked by building material. Cleanliness poor. Dirty carpet, which needs replacement. No room cleaning at all during 3 days stay. Only 2 trash bins were emptied. In general modern facilities, but: Only one small towel beneth two larger ones for shower. No WC brush for cleaning.
10
Michael
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable and quiet.
Clean and comfortable and quiet.
10
Abberamiy
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, best to travel with ocd mother Friendly and supportive staffs
Clean, best to travel with ocd mother Friendly and supportive staffs
10
Josephine
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and tidy, with a very comfy bed and good shower. Only met the staff very briefly and check in hence the 4 staffs but everything was fine with enough tea and coffee. Would be great if they did breakfasts
Very clean and tidy, with a very comfy bed and good shower. Only met the staff very briefly and check in hence the 4 staffs but everything was fine with enough tea and coffee. Would be great if they did breakfasts
8
Kimberly
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
10
Camila
Jun 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Jocelin
Jun 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable with attractive decor and some larger spaces, but guests reported noise transferring from other rooms or the road and slow Wi-Fi; a few found rooms basic and beds or pillows less comfortable.
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Jonathan
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean, except for dirty spot on the carpet, which might have been gum or a cigarette burn. The extractor fan was very noisy but i fixed that by removing a wad of dust. The shower door wasn't attached at the top, but was still functional. The lever to adjust shower temp was broken. Snoring from next room was annoying.
Room was very clean, except for dirty spot on the carpet, which might have been gum or a cigarette burn. The extractor fan was very noisy but i fixed that by removing a wad of dust. The shower door wasn't attached at the top, but was still functional. The lever to adjust shower temp was broken. Snoring from next room was annoying.
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Kateryna
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was in terrible condition — the walls were peeling, and there was an unpleasant smell, similar to a dirty carpet. It was impossible to stay with the window closed because of the odor, but when I opened the window, it was very cold. There was also a strange attic that, for some reason, was already open when I arrived. The overall atmosphere was very uncomfortable, with poor renovation and an unpleasant environment. There was no reception desk at all, so there was nobody to contact. The soundproofing was very bad, and noises easily came through, even through a gap under the door. I also found hair on the towels.
The room was in terrible condition — the walls were peeling, and there was an unpleasant smell, similar to a dirty carpet. It was impossible to stay with the window closed because of the odor, but when I opened the window, it was very cold. There was also a strange attic that, for some reason, was already open when I arrived. The overall atmosphere was very uncomfortable, with poor renovation and an unpleasant environment. There was no reception desk at all, so there was nobody to contact. The soundproofing was very bad, and noises easily came through, even through a gap under the door. I also found hair on the towels.
8
Annette
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The beds were comfortable and check in and check out were hassle free. We were able to drop off our luggage before check in so we could see Edinburgh without worrying about bags. Transportation is right out the front door making it easy to jump on and off the bus to get to and from the Royal Mile.
The beds were comfortable and check in and check out were hassle free. We were able to drop off our luggage before check in so we could see Edinburgh without worrying about bags. Transportation is right out the front door making it easy to jump on and off the bus to get to and from the Royal Mile.
10
Dave
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quaint stone house converted in to a 10 room hotel. These are quite common in Edinburgh, and there are quite a few of them in the same area. Recently renovated and clean. The other guests were all quite which was nice. A short distance from the action of the Royal Mile, about 10 min by buses that run ever few minutes. WiFi was very slow, but other then that it was a great place to stay and I would stay here again.
Quaint stone house converted in to a 10 room hotel. These are quite common in Edinburgh, and there are quite a few of them in the same area. Recently renovated and clean. The other guests were all quite which was nice. A short distance from the action of the Royal Mile, about 10 min by buses that run ever few minutes. WiFi was very slow, but other then that it was a great place to stay and I would stay here again.
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William
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good parking Toilet blocked but cleared overnight Poor wifi No long mirror No refill of coffee for 2nd night No breakfast Good bus links 2nd chair would be useful 2nd glass required Instructions required for tv Room was clean and welcoming Entry key arrangements good
Good parking Toilet blocked but cleared overnight Poor wifi No long mirror No refill of coffee for 2nd night No breakfast Good bus links 2nd chair would be useful 2nd glass required Instructions required for tv Room was clean and welcoming Entry key arrangements good
6
Laura
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for a night during the Edinburgh Festival and it was well located - 5 min taxi ride, and on bus route. Parking advertised but after enquiring via email, and trying to phone for days, I only received an email on the day of arrival to say only 2 spaces, first come, first served (and they were both busy). Room small and basic as expected, but bathroom pipes made extremely loud noise upon flushing, and also sporadically through the night keeping us awake. Curtains not great at keeping light out and busy road was noisy through the night / early morning. Shower started ok, before also making loud noise and cutting out. Defo had more comfortable stays but not terrible and we were maybe just unlucky with room...
We stayed here for a night during the Edinburgh Festival and it was well located - 5 min taxi ride, and on bus route. Parking advertised but after enquiring via email, and trying to phone for days, I only received an email on the day of arrival to say only 2 spaces, first come, first served (and they were both busy). Room small and basic as expected, but bathroom pipes made extremely loud noise upon flushing, and also sporadically through the night keeping us awake. Curtains not great at keeping light out and busy road was noisy through the night / early morning. Shower started ok, before also making loud noise and cutting out. Defo had more comfortable stays but not terrible and we were maybe just unlucky with room...
10
Michael
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable and quiet.
Clean and comfortable and quiet.
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Josephine
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and tidy, with a very comfy bed and good shower. Only met the staff very briefly and check in hence the 4 staffs but everything was fine with enough tea and coffee. Would be great if they did breakfasts
Very clean and tidy, with a very comfy bed and good shower. Only met the staff very briefly and check in hence the 4 staffs but everything was fine with enough tea and coffee. Would be great if they did breakfasts
10
ruth
Jun 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.
Absolutely beautiful furnishings and decor. Bus stop across street.
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Holly
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Beds and pillows are not great. Beautiful decor. Can’t control temperature.
Beds and pillows are not great. Beautiful decor. Can’t control temperature.
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Service
Service is largely hands-off with self-check-in and little on-site staff presence; while some found the process straightforward and staff friendly when reached, others struggled to contact anyone, including a report of unanswered emergency numbers.
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Philip
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Pauline
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Didn't like not being able to see or speak to stafff. Given directions of where to get our key through an intercom.
Didn't like not being able to see or speak to stafff. Given directions of where to get our key through an intercom.
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Joel
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Pehr
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was good except one thing. At 6 am the fire alarm went off. All the guests gathered outside the building in the dark. This is not the fault of the hotel. What is a problem though is that, when we (the hotel guests) tried to call the hotel's two emergency numbers, neither was working. Both went straight to voice email. (Eventually we figured out another way to contact the hotel staff - and they came after half an hour or so.) But to not answer your own emergency numbers strikes me as quite serious.
Everything was good except one thing. At 6 am the fire alarm went off. All the guests gathered outside the building in the dark. This is not the fault of the hotel. What is a problem though is that, when we (the hotel guests) tried to call the hotel's two emergency numbers, neither was working. Both went straight to voice email. (Eventually we figured out another way to contact the hotel staff - and they came after half an hour or so.) But to not answer your own emergency numbers strikes me as quite serious.
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Seoras
Feb 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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Kimberly
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
6
Marie
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Not any communication the man just gave us the key at went.
Not any communication the man just gave us the key at went.
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Tahlia
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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nicola Suzanne
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for Oasis, and convenient for the Fringe. Unfortunately the shower was either plentiful and boiling, or dripping and cold. Pretty dangerous actually! No staff, and no ability to store keys safely as we went out.
Stayed for Oasis, and convenient for the Fringe. Unfortunately the shower was either plentiful and boiling, or dripping and cold. Pretty dangerous actually! No staff, and no ability to store keys safely as we went out.
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George
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.
Unable to speak with any staff. Especially for directions and possible assistance with general information.
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Location
Convenient for reaching the centre via frequent buses and many found the area quiet and safe; a few mentioned fewer shops immediately nearby but walkable options exist.
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Megan
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely accommodation, the bed was very firm. Good location, close to buses that go into the city centre. Only two car parks but there's parking on the street behind.
Lovely accommodation, the bed was very firm. Good location, close to buses that go into the city centre. Only two car parks but there's parking on the street behind.
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Delwyn
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
I loved my room here (number 7). Bigger than other single rooms I had on my trip, beautiful wallpaper, window seat, lovely view of Arthurs Seat. Bathroom was small and the water pressure wasn't great. Bus stop to town just across the road. Be aware it's at least 10 mins walk to the nearest shop.
I loved my room here (number 7). Bigger than other single rooms I had on my trip, beautiful wallpaper, window seat, lovely view of Arthurs Seat. Bathroom was small and the water pressure wasn't great. Bus stop to town just across the road. Be aware it's at least 10 mins walk to the nearest shop.
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Alexander
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was close to everything if you want to take the bus or walk into the heart of Edinburgh.
The property was close to everything if you want to take the bus or walk into the heart of Edinburgh.
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Annette
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The beds were comfortable and check in and check out were hassle free. We were able to drop off our luggage before check in so we could see Edinburgh without worrying about bags. Transportation is right out the front door making it easy to jump on and off the bus to get to and from the Royal Mile.
The beds were comfortable and check in and check out were hassle free. We were able to drop off our luggage before check in so we could see Edinburgh without worrying about bags. Transportation is right out the front door making it easy to jump on and off the bus to get to and from the Royal Mile.
10
Maria Regina
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Its quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to groceries and restaurants
Its quiet and safe neighborhood. Close to groceries and restaurants
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Susan
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location on a pretty street and close to bus stop.
Great location on a pretty street and close to bus stop.
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Ronald
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Not many shops nearby however the public transit system is excellent
Not many shops nearby however the public transit system is excellent
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Kimberly
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
Room was cozy and spotlessly clean. Bathroom looked newly redone, everything worked perfectly. Good location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus line. Parking is mostly street parking a block away. Property is self-check-in, very easy!
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Mark Anthony
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Fridge would be nice to have.
Great location. Fridge would be nice to have.
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Brus
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely and quiet house and nice location
Lovely and quiet house and nice location
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Dining
No on-site breakfast is provided, and several guests wished it were available.
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Gerald
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
No personel wellcome. No one available in person at all. No breakfast available since year 2020 despite advertising and specific pricing for breakfast option by EXPEDIA. Garden not usable as in renovation. Ony 1 parking place at premises available. 2 places plocked by building material. Cleanliness poor. Dirty carpet, which needs replacement. No room cleaning at all during 3 days stay. Only 2 trash bins were emptied. In general modern facilities, but: Only one small towel beneth two larger ones for shower. No WC brush for cleaning.
No personel wellcome. No one available in person at all. No breakfast available since year 2020 despite advertising and specific pricing for breakfast option by EXPEDIA. Garden not usable as in renovation. Ony 1 parking place at premises available. 2 places plocked by building material. Cleanliness poor. Dirty carpet, which needs replacement. No room cleaning at all during 3 days stay. Only 2 trash bins were emptied. In general modern facilities, but: Only one small towel beneth two larger ones for shower. No WC brush for cleaning.
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Philip
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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William
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good parking Toilet blocked but cleared overnight Poor wifi No long mirror No refill of coffee for 2nd night No breakfast Good bus links 2nd chair would be useful 2nd glass required Instructions required for tv Room was clean and welcoming Entry key arrangements good
Good parking Toilet blocked but cleared overnight Poor wifi No long mirror No refill of coffee for 2nd night No breakfast Good bus links 2nd chair would be useful 2nd glass required Instructions required for tv Room was clean and welcoming Entry key arrangements good
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Sandra
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Josephine
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and tidy, with a very comfy bed and good shower. Only met the staff very briefly and check in hence the 4 staffs but everything was fine with enough tea and coffee. Would be great if they did breakfasts
Very clean and tidy, with a very comfy bed and good shower. Only met the staff very briefly and check in hence the 4 staffs but everything was fine with enough tea and coffee. Would be great if they did breakfasts
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Joelyn
Apr 15, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was clean and spacious. There was no breakfast. There was a notice apologizing that breakfast was not offered during the time I stayed there. It was an ok stay.
The room was clean and spacious. There was no breakfast. There was a notice apologizing that breakfast was not offered during the time I stayed there. It was an ok stay.
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Abberamiy
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, best to travel with ocd mother Friendly and supportive staffs
Clean, best to travel with ocd mother Friendly and supportive staffs
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Michael
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
No garden to speak of. Breakfast unavailable.
No garden to speak of. Breakfast unavailable.
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Brus
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely and quiet house and nice location
Lovely and quiet house and nice location
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Jonathan
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean, except for dirty spot on the carpet, which might have been gum or a cigarette burn. The extractor fan was very noisy but i fixed that by removing a wad of dust. The shower door wasn't attached at the top, but was still functional. The lever to adjust shower temp was broken. Snoring from next room was annoying.
Room was very clean, except for dirty spot on the carpet, which might have been gum or a cigarette burn. The extractor fan was very noisy but i fixed that by removing a wad of dust. The shower door wasn't attached at the top, but was still functional. The lever to adjust shower temp was broken. Snoring from next room was annoying.
FAQs about Alexander Guest House
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Newington, Edinburgh, within a 5-minute drive of the Royal Mile and the University of Edinburgh. It is approximately 1.9 km from Edinburgh Castle and 2.2 km from Princes Street.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-10-09: 267.5675376800537USD
- 2026-10-10: 224.96317645568848USD
- 2026-10-11: 132.82335788574218USD
- 2026-10-12: 170.27024963989257USD
- 2026-10-13: 194.52920125427246USD
- 2026-10-14: 158.11783327636718USD
- 2026-10-15: 210.6145806213379USD
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- 2026-10-21: 194.54403419799806USD
- 2026-10-22: 170.25229770202637USD
- 2026-10-23: 236.13153244628907USD
- 2026-10-24: 272.05780822753906USD
- 2026-10-25: 115.53079487457275USD
- 2026-10-26: 172.22359060668944USD
- 2026-10-27: 170.39111066284178USD
- 2026-10-28: 170.27024963989257USD
- 2026-10-29: 170.26457874145507USD
- 2026-10-30: 218.8701859588623USD
- 2026-10-31: 224.9871182800293USD
- 2026-11-01: 134.93231184997558USD
- 2026-11-02: 115.56356203460693USD
- 2026-11-03: 109.43509297943115USD
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There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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