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About this property
Alexander Guest House is a friendly guest house with clean rooms and excellent bus access to Edinburgh city centre. Arthur’s Seat provides a beautiful backdrop. At Alexander there is limited free parking and free internet access. The house is in a residential area about 1 mile south of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the Royal Mile. Waverley Train Station on Princes Street is 1.25 miles away. The Alexander Guest House has good access to Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh University.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Heating
- Garden
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Magdalena
Poland
“Localisation is perfect. Even at night it was super easy to get there by public transport. Place is clean, whole neighbourhood is super quiet, comfortable beds.” - Izabella
United Kingdom
“Conveniently located for bus into the city centre, the room was clean and pleasant with ensuite shower room and a view of Arthur's Seat from the window. Self check-in was straightforward.” - James
United Kingdom
“The room was exceptionally clean and tidy. Our bathroom, across the hall, was also exceptionally clean and tidy. Lovely stay.” - Theresa
United Kingdom
“Quick response Great location. They left out bus nos.and places it stops at .great room Spotlessly clean modern tea Coffee Kettle Tv Would highly recommend this place.cant wait to go back shower was fab.very modern” - Harper
United Kingdom
“Easily accessible from Edinburgh City centre with regular bus service. The room was clean, comfortable and had all that we needed for a short stay (including clean towels, hairdryer, iron, kettle and tea/coffee).” - June
United Kingdom
“It was very clean and very spacious in our family room. The decor was beautiful throughout the Guesthouse. Our shower was great very powerful too. All linen was immaculate and in pristine condition. Nice touch with the tea & coffee facilities in...” - Matt
United Kingdom
“Great location with easy access via bus in to the city. Very nice, clean and comfortable.” - Julianna
Hungary
“The property is well kept, clean and friendly, helpful staff.” - Kriscia
Ireland
“It’s very clean and near the city. Only 1 bus ride.” - Donna
United Kingdom
“Everything I needed was included. Generous with tea and coffee too. A really nice touch”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.









The fine print
Please provide an approximate time of arrival.
Payment is required on arrival.
Please note that there are only 2 on-site parking spaces available and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternative free parking is available on side streets next to the property and on Saturday and Sunday, free parking is available in front of the guest house.
Please note that guests who require an accessible room should inform the property on their booking. Accessibility rooms are subject to availability.
Please note that guests are liable for any damages to the property and loss of keys.
Please inform Alexander Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.