Name: Alpha Guest House
Address: 19 Old Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 4TE, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

Heating

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Adults Only

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Non-smoking rooms

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Free parking

Parking

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

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St Mark's Unitarian Church

Prestonfield Golf Club

Duddingston Parish Church

Holyrood Park

John McIntyre Conference Centre

Craigmillar Park Golf Club

Duddingston Golf Club

Robin Chapel

Arthur's Seat

Our Dynamic Earth

Palace of Holyroodhouse

National Museum of Scotland

St. Giles' Cathedral

Edinburgh Dungeon

Museum on the Mound

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre

Calton Hill

Edinburgh Castle

National Gallery of Scotland

Princes Street Gardens

Scott Monument

Royal Scottish Academy Art Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

Royal Botanic Garden

Royal Yacht Britannia

Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Airport

Dundee Airport

Celtic Park

Glasgow Necropolis

Glasgow Cathedral

St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art

People's Palace and Winter Gardens

Glasgow Green

George Square

Gallery of Modern Art

Buchanan Galleries

Royal Concert Hall

Pavilion Theatre

Lighthouse

Centre for Contemporary Art

Alpha Guest House

Edinburgh

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

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shared-bathroom

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limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

The place seems to have recently been done up and is very modern although the faux fur covers on the bed were not to my taste. The bathroom is a bit wee to use the local parlance. The tiny sink is oriented in such a way that cleaning my teeth was a bit like using the  "spitoon" in a dentist's chair. The breakfast was great although starting at 8 am was a little late. Its on 2 major busy bus routes so a short run to the city centre. There is parking. They kindly kept our bags for us after check out and it was no bother taking the bus back out and in again to get them and catch the train.  The daily bus pass is a bargain vs buying individual tickets. The shopping centre nearby with large supermarket is very handy.

Comfortable modern room with easy city access

We stayed at the Alpha guest house for three nights prior to a cruise from Rosyth. East to find (bus stop practically outside the door) and absolutely spotless inside. Quite a small room but very well decorated with en-suite shower and toilet. Everything of a high quality. Tea/coffee making facilities. Scottish breakfast cooked to order, cereal , toast, tea or coffee. Personal touch from the owner as well as plenty of information. Large shopping centre (Cameron Toll) nearby with supermarket etc.etc. Parking available if required. Would recommend.

Spotless!

My sister and I travelled to Edinburgh in the spring and spent our first 2 nights at the Alpha Guest House. (And after travelling the country for 2 weeks, spent our last night there as well!) We found the room quite comfortable, very clean, and with all the extra details one might expect. Our hosts were friendly and helpful. A delicious Scottish breakfast was served at 8:30, which fit perfectly with our itinerary! Beautiful historic downtown is just minutes away and the house sits on a convenient bus line! I would definitely recommend Alpha to anyone wanting a great place to stay in a great city location!

Ruth R.
SoCal USA

Stayed here as a base for the theatre, nice clean place, good location for the city centre and only ten minutes on the regular buses which stop outside. Room was nice and clean and the breakfast was good also, the hosts were nice and friendly, would definitely recommend, good value.

Very good

Stayed here while working away. 

Is a nice little place with only 4 rooms which means you get the personal touch. 

The room was small but was clean and tidy. Tv. Comfy bed. On suite shower. Kettle. Tea and coffer. Some parts could do with a face lift but on the whole a nice place. 

Close to cameron toll shopping centre

Bus stop outside

Car parking available

Breakfast is not served until 8.30 however so mention if you need something earlier especially if staying for business. 

Very accommodating host and would stay again.

One night stay

This is a great little place to stay. Friendly staff. Clean room, very comfortable beds. The breakfast was wonderful. Close to town easy access to the bus system.  Had a great time. 

Would stay here again.

Great place, perfect stay

Stayed one night here to attend a wedding, and it was great. I'd emailed queries beforehand and the responses were almost instant and always helpful. On arrival the welcome was very pleasant and the check in process slick. Both the room and the ensuite were clean and the beds comfortable. The ensuite was quite compact but the shower was great - with excellent water pressure. Breakfast was lovely - my egg was cooked to perfection - and the checkout process all worked fine. All in all, a perfect wee stop over.

Excellent stop over

I booked this guest house on my last night in Edinburgh in July 2017 when I was coming back from a 3-day bus trip from the Highlands.

I had previously stayed in the Travelodge on St-Mary's (which was super convenient but a budget hotel) but on a whim, decided to go for something cozier, as I like Scottish hospitality. The house, room, and breakfast, were absolutely fine and up to par, but the attitude of the hosts wasn't.

As I was packing my things in the morning to leave right after breakfast, the hostess knocked on my door twice to ask when I would finally exit my room (with some clear annoyance). Apparently, the check-out time of 9:30/10AM is very strict, even though breakfast is only served at 8:30AM. This gives you a 60-minute window to eat, brush your teeth, close the suitcases, and vacate the room. 

I told the hostess I was doing my best to rush and she referred me to the 30-page book in the room, which apparently clearly states the check-out policy. I don't know about other guests, but I don't tend to read books in hotels to review policies, especially when arriving tired and exhausted from the day's travels. So, while this review is commentary on my experience rather than the facilities, I'll leave the reader to come to their own conclusion.

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