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The Alba House

Popular Amenities

Free wifi
Spa
Parking
Housekeeping
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The Alba House Room Options

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (classic twin)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (classic double)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (superior double)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore details

About this property

The Alba House

In Edinburgh (Newington)


With a stay at The Alba House in Edinburgh (Newington), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and 6 minutes from Royal Mile. This guesthouse is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Princes Street and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle.


Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms.



Free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

National Library of Scotland - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Queen's Hall - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Royal Commonwealth Pool - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The Meadows - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
University of Edinburgh - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Festival Theatre - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
George Square - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Potterrow Student Centre - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Holyrood Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Edinburgh Vaults - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Greyfriar's Bobby - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Greyfriars Kirk - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
National Museum of Scotland - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Royal Mile - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Parliament House - 3 km / 1.8 mi

The preferred airport for The Alba House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi



Languages

English

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Free wifi
Spa
Parking
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Parking (limited spaces)

  • Free self parking

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Full-service spa

  • Parking (limited spaces)

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities nearby

  • Parking (limited spaces)

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wired internet access (surcharge)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive or departure outside of normal check-in and check-out hours must contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

  • 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/debit cards
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

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