The Ben Doran Guest House

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Edinburgh Castle

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

The Ben Doran Guest House, near the University of Edinburgh, offers a breakfast buffet for city adventures. Guests enjoy amenities like a library, business center, and in-room WiFi. Express check-in/out saves time, and multilingual staff enhance the experience.

Very good

Popular amenities

Room service
Housekeeping
Free WiFi
Business services

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Tomorrow

Nov 30 - Dec 1

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Coffee/tea maker

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Designer toiletries

Coffee/tea maker

15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Heating

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX

What's nearby

Royal Commonwealth Pool - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Holyrood Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
The Meadows - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Haldi - ‬3 min walk
‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬9 min walk
‪New Garden Grove - ‬11 min walk
‪Dehli Diner - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ben Doran Guest House

Upscale guest house near University of Edinburgh

Consider a stay at The Ben Doran Guest House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a library and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and luggage storage
A computer station, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at The Ben Doran Guest House include comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Designer toiletries and hairdryers
22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

Library

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
Computer station

Accessibility

No lift

More

1 building
3 floors
Built in 1800
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

22-inch LCD TV with digital channels
DVD player

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service

More

Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges GBP 50 for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ben Doran Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ben Doran Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 30 minutes.