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This Victorian house is in large gardens and has easy access to Edinburgh's city center by bus. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, large rooms and fresh, home-cooked, traditional Scottish breakfasts. Alba House Hotel has a quiet location less than 2 mi from Edinburgh Waverley rail Station. A number of local busses run regularly from the stop outside the guest house. The house was built in about 1860 and the large rooms mix original features with modern comforts. The individually decorated rooms with attached bathroom have central heating, TVs, hairdryers, radio alarm clocks, coffee tables, armchairs and tea/coffee. Alba House Hotel is family-run and prides itself on offering a traditional warm Scottish welcome and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Edinburgh

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jeschelle
    the United States the United States
    I like the location since the city centre was easy access, the bus stop is right in front of the property
  • Andrea
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Brilliant stay, the host couldn't have been more friendly. She even borrowed us an umbrella for the rain, she gave us recommendations on where to go and what buses to catch. The room was perfect for what we needed, comfy beds and clean. The...
  • Angela
    the United States the United States
    Outside the busy inner city but easily reached by several busses or foot. Charming house with beautiful rooms. Breakfast plentiful to get you going and the hostess Cath is the kindest, most knowledge lady ever. She gave us a few good tips...
  • Diane
    the United States the United States
    Room was really comfortable, bed was excellent, bathroom immaculately clean. Breakfast was organized and nutritious, helping to start each day with energy.
  • Susan
    Canada Canada
    Right on the bus route, close to good restaurants.
  • Charters
    the United States the United States
    Breakfast was very nice , very fresh fruit and good portion sizes. My sister and I truly loved our entire stay.
  • Todd
    the United States the United States
    The property was on a bus line with stops out front, but was also a reasonable walk to old town to the north and a shopping mall to the south. The host was very attentive to our needs and pleasant to talk to.
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    Denise
    the United States the United States
    The breakfast was great! The fruit every morning was great!
  • Hunsucker
    the United States the United States
    Alba House is conveniently located just outside of city center. You can get just about everywhere in 20 minutes via bus. The bus stop is just across the street from the BnB. Cath, the owner, is very sweet and helpful with directions and...
  • Maria
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The Breakfast was great, set us up before our trip to the city. The bus service is excellent, a choice of 7 buses to and from the city. We chose the only twin room which was in the attic space as we don't sleep together as sisters. Room was lovely...

Host Info

9.8
9.8
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Host Review Score
Alba House is an elegant Victorian villa dating back to around 1870. Situated in the Craigmillar Park conservation area in the south of Edinburgh, it is a great base for exploring the city and the surrounding area and is well served by local transport - only a ten minute bus journey from the historic Royal Mile. Edinburgh University (Kings Buildings), The Royal Observatory, The Medical School and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary are all close by. There are several great pubs and local restaurants within walking distance and a local shopping centre is a few minutes away. Being a Victorian villa, no two bedrooms are the same, however, all bedrooms have lots of character, most with high ceilings and intricate cornice work. Our two classic rooms on the second floor are smaller in size, have cosy coombed ceilings and are probably not suited to guests with limited mobility or oversized luggage! They are priced to reflect their size. All rooms have the following; Free wifi Ensuite bathrooms Flat screen Televisions Whether you visit Edinburgh for business or leisure, please be assured that you will receive a warm welcome and great local knowledge form your local hosts.
Alba House is situated in a quiet residential area in the south of the city.It is well connected to the city centre - a direct bus takes ten minutes to reach the historic Old Town and the many tourist attractions on the royal mile. It as a great base for exploring both the city and the surrounding area. It is on the A701 and just a few minutes drive to the city bypass which connects to all routes -airport,Forth Road Bridge and the main route North.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Alba House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Express check-in/out
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Alba House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. That's about $246. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00. Late check-in, where possible, attracts a charge and must be requested within 24 hours of booking.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Alba House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: EH-69186-F

    FAQs about Alba House Hotel

    • Check-in at Alba House Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at Alba House Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
    • Alba House Hotel is 1.7 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Alba House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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