The Alba House Hotel - Edinburgh

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE|
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The Alba House Hotel - Edinburgh
29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Location9.2
Facilities8.9
Who stays here
Couples70%
Families12%
Groups12%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.3
Location9.2
Facilities8.9
Who stays here
Couples70%
Families12%
Groups12%
Solo6%

3-star family-run Victorian hotel with large gardens, complimentary full English breakfast, and free on-site parking

Accommodations & Amenities

The Alba House offers individually decorated en suite rooms with high ceilings, king-size beds with Egyptian cotton bedding, and traditional bathtubs in bathrooms. The 1860-built Victorian house provides on-site parking with limited spaces and large gardens surrounding the property. Complimentary full English breakfast is included for most rooms, along with express check-in and check-out services.

Location & Transport

Alba House Edinburgh is located less than 2 miles from Edinburgh Waverley rail Station, with a number of local buses running regularly from the stop outside the guest house. The hotel sits in a quiet location close to Edinburgh University's Kings Buildings, The Royal Observatory, and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. On-site parking with limited spaces is available for guests arriving by car.

Rooms & Design

Each of the en suite guest rooms at Alba House Edinburgh Scotland has central heating, TVs, hairdryers, radio alarm clocks, coffee tables, armchairs, and tea/coffee making facilities. The large rooms mix original 1860 features with modern comforts and are individually decorated with high ceilings. Some rooms on the top floor offer garden views and attic windows for natural light.

Services & Hospitality

This family-run establishment emphasizes personal service and hospitality, with Cath the owner providing maps and recommendations for Edinburgh attractions and dining. The hotel offers a traditional warm Scottish welcome and a friendly atmosphere with CCTV outside, fire extinguishers, and a security alarm for safety. Daily housekeeping and express check-in/out are provided for convenience.

Dining & Breakfast

Complimentary full English breakfast is included for most room rates at The Alba House, with guests selecting their preferred time slot of 10 minutes for morning service. Breakfast includes cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, pastries, toast, and tea/coffee, set up to minimize food waste. Dietary items for specific needs are available upon request from the host.

  • Location: Less than 2 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Station with buses outside door
  • Rooms: Individually decorated en suite with Egyptian cotton bedding & traditional bathtubs
  • Dining: Complimentary full English breakfast included for most rooms
  • Services: Family-run with personal hospitality from host Cath
  • Parking: On-site parking with limited spaces (first come, first served)
  • Safety: CCTV, fire extinguishers, security alarm & express check-in/out
  • Attractions: Close to Royal Observatory, Edinburgh University & shopping center

License number: EH-69186-F

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-20:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:9
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
TV

Flat-screen TV

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

No pets allowed
No Smoking

No smoking on site

Services

  • Housekeeping

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about The Alba House Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 231 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.7 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 14.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE
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29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE
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