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Allison House 16 Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Royal Mile

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Traditional Allison House 16 features a charming corner bay window and historic architecture.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a tufted headboard, a comfortable bed, and a window overlooking the trees.
Bathroom features a pedestal sink, round mirror, and glass-enclosed shower area.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, directional signs, and a cozy seating area.
Classic hotel room with a large mirror, clock, and map, featuring cabinets and a small table with a lamp.
In the heart of Edinburgh, Allison House 16 Guesthouse offers a charming retreat with a restaurant. Enjoy WiFi in your room and take advantage of luggage storage during your stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Bathroom features a white sink, toilet, and towel rack.

Comfort Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cozy retreat with a bed, bedside table, wardrobe, and shelf unit, featuring a large mirror and convenient amenities.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two beds with neatly folded towels, a large mirror, and a door to the bathroom.

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cozy retreat with a large bed, tufted headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Comfort Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BZ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 10 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Allison House 16 Guesthouse

At Allison House 16 Guesthouse, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are within a short drive.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
LOB_HOTELS

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1890
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts cash.

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

Are pets allowed at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Allison House 16 Guesthouse?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Allison House 16 Guesthouse like?

Allison House 16 Guesthouse is a short 19-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 10 minutes' walk from National Library of Scotland.

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Allison House 16 Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Very good location for public transportation. We parked our car on the nearby street and took bus to the old town center. The front desk lady is very helpful and suggested us to buy day pass bus tickets which is very appreciated.
Qing, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice and beautiful place very nice staff
MTI, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was easy to find (first to Scotland too), well maintained, friendly staff and location was great!
Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

clean, safe. room was spacious in all the right ways. quiet neighborhood. lovely stash of coffees and teas with a kettle!
Katiana, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very pleased

We were very happy with the facilities for the price and the service was great. The location is convenient enough for the Edinburgh city centre. Would be happy to visit again.
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely star.
Kent, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Bed was comfortable and had a great night sleep. Limited parking on site.
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The room was a little too warm other than that it was fine
Ronald, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

The self check in worked very well. The room was very pleasant. The property is in a residential area consequently to find breakfast involved quite a walk
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable bed with a small but modern bathroom. Great assistance from Colin and others of the staff regarding late arriving luggage. He also kindly loaned me a phone charger for the period of my stay.
Michael, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our room was great. We didn't see any staff. Would have been nice to have some breakfast. The bus service was ok.
CHRIS, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The property itself was very good, but I would have appreciated it being made clear that breakfast was not included.
Vivienne, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Very disappointing. Entered to an overwhelming smell of cigarette smoke, despite the strict non-smoking policy. Our room reeked of smoke. A glass bottle filled with water was provided but once the cap was removed, I noticed mold and rust on the cap meaning the water was unsanitary. Despite multiple follow ups with the property, I heard nothing in response. We couldn't spend the second night there due to the smell of smoke. No customer service. Huge disappointment.
Heather McTavish, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

Dissapointed!
Stefan, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Perfect for my family, we needed a triple room. There was a bus stop about 100 metres from the property.The bus's came every 8 minutes It was quick and easy to get into the city and also access the old city. There are quite a few great restaurants close. Also two laundromats and a great hairdresser.
Francesca, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Woken up two days running by someone playing around with cutlery being very noisy and there were a lot of ants around the floor. Shame as it's a nice enough place.
Stephen, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The manager was very helpful and kind. He responded to our requests immediately. Toilet flush was difficult to operate. The unit needed more hangers for towels and storage space in the bathroom.
Filiz, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

Room 46. Patio door did not lock just on a restrictor for security, creaky floorboards in neighbouring room, extractor fan in bathroom didn’t work. Hard to find on a busy road in the dark gas to drive around and eventually park 5 minutes away and walk back.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Solid Solo Stay

Ten min bus/30min walk to city centre. Ten min walk to breakfast options and convienience stores. Clean and cozy room. Noice leakage from other guests tolerable. No safe for valuables, take them with you if staying multiple days. Spoke to no one, saw no one. Totally friction free.
1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Tiny room under the staircase

This room is perfect if you want to get the full Harry Potter experience and feel like you live in a cupboard under the staircase. While nicely decorated, the room was very small (I doubt it is bigger than 6 sqm), which is not properly indicated when making the booking. The door was quite hard to open/close and the bathroom was located across the landing area. I know Edinburgh has a very unique hotel scene but this is not worth the money.
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good 2* accomodation.

Decent location and reasonable value for money bearing in mind it is on the outskirts of the capital. Cleanliness and comfort were good overall although there was an old tooth pick left in the bathroom. Rooms though are tired looking with peeling paint and wallpaper and need a complete overhaul. Not a bad price bearing in mind the location as long as you know you are paying for a 2* guest house with no facilities.
Paul, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Room was too hot & no staff to consult.Also could hear person snoring in next room for whole night.
Pamela, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

No air circulation
Paige, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

No remote for the tv. Bathroom was dim and needed a light above the mirror and faucets were difficult to turn on and off.
Andrea, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Large but very hot room and no way to cool it. Staff unavailable 7pm -8am so very unhelpful unless emergency. No fridge to store food. Bathroom sink so small could not fill kettle and drain completely open. Found old orange peelings under bed. Bed reasonably comfortable but very warm quilt, no sheet, only one pillow.
Renee, 3-night trip