Alpha Guest House

Guesthouse with free parking, near University of Edinburgh

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Restaurant

Near University of Edinburgh, Alpha Guest House provides everything you need.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Tomorrow

Nov 30 - Dec 1

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 1 of 1 room

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

19 Old Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 4TE

What's nearby

Craigmillar Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Holyrood Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Royal Infirmary - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Royal Commonwealth Pool - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
University of Edinburgh - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min drive
Shawfair Station - 8 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Haldi - ‬17 min walk
‪Greggs - ‬19 min walk
‪Greggs - ‬7 min walk
‪Dehli Diner - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Alpha Guest House

Guest house near Royal Mile

Close to University of Edinburgh, Alpha Guest House has plenty to offer.

Other perks include:

Free self-parking
Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property

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includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Accessibility

No lift

More

Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is 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

Is Alpha Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpha Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alpha Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpha Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alpha Guest House located?

Located in The Inch, this guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Infirmary and within 3 miles (5 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Princes Street is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Alpha Guest House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

14 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Simone

19 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate

22 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to Edinburgh

Would return to the Alpha anytime I need to use a b & b in Edinburgh.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy Stay

Comfortable place to stay as I was working at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Breakfast was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

19 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

24 Sept 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Sept 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location to city.

Comfortable and clean. Nice hosts. Good location to the city. Quiet and relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

nerida

2 Aug 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Joe

6 Jul 2018

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Gp, Trieste

26 Jun 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trrobin11, USA

19 Jun 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Agnes

3 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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 Excellent

Inga, Hamburg

5 Apr 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Buckinghamshire

23 Feb 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice very friendly hotel

Nice small hotel with very comfortable room, easy parking right by road into town centre.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

margaret, ayrshire

4 Dec 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodation handy for town

Excellent value including full break fast. Comfy bed lovely sheets and fluffy towels. Good Base for travelling on bus to town

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, Yorkshire

26 Nov 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable guest hose close to bus transport

Very welcoming helpful staff , comfortable clean twin room , with facilities, excellent breakfast, bus stops nearby, and shopping centre close by..

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Lori, Canada

19 Sept 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant experience.

As previously mentioned, it was a lovely experience and we would recommend The Alpha to anyone wanting a relaxing and pleasant stay in Edinburg.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

29 May 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Convenient bus stop to town

The Alpha guest house is actually Aaron's lodge, a3min drive away. Our double bed ensuite room is quite small with no room for large luggages. Beside from the room size, the owners were very nice and allows us to park for the day we checked out to tour Edinburgh old town center, which is definitely not a place you want to drive. There is a bus stop right in front of the lodge . Number 33,49 and 8 takes you to town center.

10/10 Excellent

Sheena, Arbroath

18 May 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in lovely area

We were just staying for a couple of nights as we wanted to go to the Registry Office to look into our family tree. I spotted this accommodation online and it seemed to have a good write up so I went ahead and booked it. The good write up was definitely right as we had a lovely couple of days. The room was lovely and our hosts ( Louis and Ada ) were really nice. The breakfast was first class and plenty of it. We would definitely recommend The Alpha Guest House and if we were through to Edinburgh again we know where we will be staying again.