This Victorian guest house is 2.4 km from Edinburgh city centre, with easy access by bus. It has guaranteed free parking for each room, free Wi-Fi and traditionally decorated luxury rooms. Glenalmond House is a 4-star bed and breakfast in the quiet area of Newington. The Royal Mile, Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station are less than 3.2 km away. There are buses every few minutes. The Victorian house mixes traditional charm and original features with modern luxuries. The en suite rooms have flat-screen TVs, showers and luxury toiletries. Some have four-poster beds. The extensive breakfast menu includes Scottish pancakes, waffles , traditional cooked Scottish breakfasts and vegetarian alternatives. Guests can enjoy golfing in the local area and the property offers discounts all year round.

Couples particularly 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 (9.3)

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

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Edinburgh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    Super friendly staff Great service Wonderful location
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location just jump on a bus to get you into centre,very clean,great breakfast to set you up for the day and Jimmy and Fiona were great hosts
  • Val
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really comfortable, stylish place with lovely people to welcome and host us. Fantastic breakfasts. For us, this was a perfect location, as we wanted to be near Newington, to link in with relatives there. It would also be good for Central...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Glenalmond House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Indonesian

House rules

Glenalmond House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 5 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Glenalmond House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property do no accept children under 5, including babies.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Glenalmond House in advance. Please note guests arriving after 18:00 might have to self check in.

There is a parking space available for each room.

Please note pets cannot be accommodated at the property. This includes assistance dogs.

Please inform Glenalmond 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

License number: 101002080113

FAQs about Glenalmond House

  • Room options at Glenalmond House include:

    • Quadruple
    • Single
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at Glenalmond House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Glenalmond House is 1.4 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Glenalmond House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Glenalmond House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Glenalmond House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)