Alba House

29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>740</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
740 reviews

Cleanliness, hospitality, very good location, close to nature but only 10 minutes by bus from the center of the city

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Alba House

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This Victorian house is in large gardens and has easy access to Edinburgh's city centre by bus. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, large rooms and fresh, home-cooked, traditional Scottish breakfasts. Alba House 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 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 9.2 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.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • Eleni
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Cleanliness, hospitality, very good location, close to nature but only 10 minutes by bus from the center of the city”
  • Macdonald
    Ireland Ireland
    “This was a very comfortable stay in a very nice house.It is an excellent location and spotlessly clean.”
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The owner of the accommodation was ready to greet us with a friendly welcome and provide us with all necessary information etc. She was also very helpful in providing additional dietary items for my wife. Nothing was too much bother. The...”

Host Information

9.8
9.8
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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 Complimentary breakfast, unless otherwise stated in specific room rate conditions. These conditions will be stated when your reservation is confirmed. Ensuite bathrooms Flat screen Televisions Whether you visit Ed...
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
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Alba House 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

    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.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of GBP 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.

    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

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Alba 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

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

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    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.

    FAQs about Alba House

    • Room options at Alba House include:

      • Double
      • Twin

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

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

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

      • Guests staying at Alba House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental

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