Alba House Hotel

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Free WiFi

9.9

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About this property

This Victorian house is in large gardens and has easy access to Edinburgh's city centre by bus. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Alba House Hotel has a quiet location less than 3.2 km from Edinburgh Waverley rail Station. A number of local buses 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 en suite rooms 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • 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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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, only a 40 minute walk into the centre or if you prefer there's a bus stop just opposite. Comfortable room with all the facilities you want”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast not available, but the host recommended an excellent local eating place 5 minute walk and the food was superb…”
Marco
Australia Australia
“We loved everything about the accommodation. After travelling through Europe and the UK for 4 weeks, Alba House was easily the best accommodation we stayed in.”
Shan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean comfortable spacious accommodation within easy reach of central Edinburgh.”
S
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very comfortable bed and mattress, super comfortable quilts. Friendly hosts, quick to respond to my questions about shower. Spacious room. Clean and nice bathroom. Cosy and warm interior design. Beautiful garden design at the front door. Safe...”
Sharon
Australia Australia
“Great location near Edinburgh University, bus route into city centre & close to shopping centre”
Leah
Canada Canada
“The host was very welcoming and gave us lots of good tips for our time in Edinburgh. Just a quick bus ride into the city centre.”
Nicole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hostess was amazing - very bubbly, helpful and informative- giving travel options and recommendations where asked. The room we were in was so tall and it was lovely and cosy. I appreciate the fact there was a small desk fan in the room also :)...”
Susan
United States United States
“Alba House is a lovely place to stay! Our hosts were very pleasant and gave us great information about getting around the city easily. The bus stop is right across the street! Our room was very comfortable with a modern bathroom and amenities....”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The lady of the house was very welcoming and informative. We know Edinburgh well as some of my family live there but she provided bus information plus eateries as well as emphasising that she was on hand for any questions and was happy for us to...”

Host Information

9.6
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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Alba House Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Alba House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. That's about US$266. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check- in is from 14:00 to 20:00. Late check-in is not always possible but must be requested within 24 hours of booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: EH-69186-F