Alpha Guest House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to University of Edinburgh

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Restaurant
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Restaurant
Alpha Guest House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Also, Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are within a short drive.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (1)

  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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19 Old Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4TE

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min drive
  • Princes Street - 8 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Shawfair Station - 8 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 8 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Robins Nest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bridgend Farmhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Alpha Guest House

Alpha Guest House puts you within a 10-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Also, Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are within a short drive.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Alpha Guest House Edinburgh
Alpha Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse
Alpha Guest House Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse
Alpha Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Alpha Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Alpha Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Alpha Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Alpha Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Alpha Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Alpha Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend....
We stayed here for an overnight stay prior to a hospital appointment. It was excellent in all aspects. The room was spotless, fresh and inviting. It was ideally situated, easy to find and parking available. Comfortable bed and lovely crisp bedding all added to the experience. We had a delicious breakfast....I would highly recommend and we will certainly be back.
Tracy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great little find
What a lovely little find and with a bus service to Edinburgh centre right outside the front door. Very very comfy bed , slept better than i had in weeks. Lovely couple that run the B&B . At first i thought the bathroom was very small but considering the size of the property i thought it was great use of a small space. Didnt have breakfast as i was out early both days. Highly recommend and if i have to come back to the city i may just book again.
Simone, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lennart, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visit to Edinburgh
Would return to the Alpha anytime I need to use a b & b in Edinburgh.
Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely little guest house. Beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Owner was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was also excellent with lots of choice of good quality items. Thank you.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small room with a very small bathroom. But the location ist very good. Bus stop to South Bridge just across the road. Owner ist very friendly.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sehr zu empfehlen, mit ganz kleinen Mängeln.
Engagierte und sehr nette Gastgeber, unkomplizierte Kommunikation. Bushaltestelle vor der Türe, man ist rasch in der Innenstadt. Zimmer sauer und schön. Leider ist das Waschbecken im kleinen Bad wirklich winzig. Aber für ein paar Tage stört das nicht. Unser erstes Zimmer war perfekt, das zweite roch leider etwas muffig - kam wohl aus dem Bad. Aber ansonsten wirklich alles bestens.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy Stay
Comfortable place to stay as I was working at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Breakfast was great.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Zu empfehlen !
Alles wunderbar, sehr netter Empfang, mit dem Bus 15 Minuten ins Zentrum, Haltestelle vor der Türe. Bad klein, aber ausreichend. Bett sehr bequem. Zu empfehlen!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend in Edinburgh
The Alpha Guest House was our base for a family birthday weekend in Edinburgh and the owners were wonderful in all aspects of the stay. From our arrival through to our departure after a great breakfast could not be faulted! I would definitely come back as the location, value for money and quality of the Guest House was excellent.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Très bon accueil, très chaleureuse. Facile d'accès pour aller au centre de Edinburg, un arrêt de bus juste devant l'hôte. Un centre commercial à 5 min à pied. Bon petit déjeuner, literie tip top
vanessa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location to city.
Comfortable and clean. Nice hosts. Good location to the city. Quiet and relaxing.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place in Edinburgh
Alpha Guest House was a great base for us in Edinburgh. Outside the city centre, hence quiet but easy to get to and from the centre by bus. Just remember to either pre-purchase your bus tickets or have the exact fare (as they do not give change on the buses). Our host was lovely and even made use a "take-away" breakfast for the morning when we did a bus trip and had an early start. Will stay again when next in Edinburgh.
nerida, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Another night away
I cannot comment about this establishment as when I arrived I was told I was staying at The Acorn Lodge which was very good
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

La posizione è un po' decentrata ma col bus davanti casa é tutto facile. La camera è bella ma il bagno ha un lavandino piccolo. La colazione è buona. La pulizia anche.
Gp, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice B&B with great staff. Very accommodating and helpful. Great Scottish breakfast and friendly staff. Convenient to City Centre with bus stop just out the door.
Trrobin11, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Très bien mais assez loin de la ville vive le taxi
MYRIAM, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Handy for hospital appointment.
Stayed overnight as had hospital appointment next day. Bus stops at door going and returning. Very handy. Owner lovely lady and very helpful. Superb breakfast.

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr sehr ruhig, sehr gute Erreichbarkeit
Es ist sehr sehr ruhig, wir haben himmlisch geschlafen! (Trotz) Busstop Nr.33+49 genau vor der Tür, 10 Min. fährt der Bus nur die Straße hinauf bis zur Royal Mile im Viertelstd.-Takt. Sehr charmanter u.warmer Empfang. Die Zimmer sind so, wie auf den Fotos, wunderbar! Das Frühstück wird abgefragt und serviert. Yoghurt, Müsli, schott.Frühstück sowie Toast und Marmelade+ Tee+Kaffee u. O-Saft. Sehr lecker, wir waren pappensatt. Wir waren sehr zufrieden u. würden wieder hier übernachten.
Inga, 1-night trip