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The Alexander Guest House

Popular Amenities

Breakfast available
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping
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The Alexander Guest House Room Options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

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

Family Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin BedsMore details

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 6)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Family Room (Room 8)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedMore details

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 9)

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

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King Bed, 2 Twin BedsMore details

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

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

Family Room, Ensuite (Room 11)

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin BedMore details

Double Room, Private Bathroom (Room 12)

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

About this property

The Alexander Guest House

In Edinburgh (Newington)


With a stay at The Alexander Guest House in Edinburgh (Newington), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. This bed & breakfast is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Princes Street.


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.


Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.


Free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

National Library of Scotland - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Queen's Hall - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Royal Commonwealth Pool - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
The Meadows - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
University of Edinburgh - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Holyrood Park - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Festival Theatre - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
George Square - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Potterrow Student Centre - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Edinburgh Vaults - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Royal Mile - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Greyfriar's Bobby - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Greyfriars Kirk - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
National Museum of Scotland - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
City Art Centre - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi

The preferred airport for The Alexander Guest House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 20.5 km / 12.7 mi



Languages

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Breakfast available
Free wifi
Parking
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking

  • Free parking nearby

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Family friendly

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Families love it for

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

  • Free parking nearby

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

  • Wheelchair accessible – no

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 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 10:30 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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