Title: The Alba House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Alba House Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9800000/9790300/9790291/08f620b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9800000/9790300/9790291/62a75283.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room, Ensuite (superior double) | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9800000/9790300/9790291/96a9c2c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9800000/9790300/9790291/727c1899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9800000/9790300/9790291/387fe790.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Alba House provides a convenient retreat just steps from the University of Edinburgh. Travelers appreciate the smoke-free environment, complimentary WiFi access, and the strategic location that puts them within easy reach of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 16 - Oct 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=9790291&PinnedHotelID=9790291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=9790291&PinnedHotelID=9790291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=9790291&PinnedHotelID=9790291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=9790291&PinnedHotelID=9790291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-The-Alba-House.h9790291.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-The-Alba-House.h9790291.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Newington, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Alba House. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Guest houses in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Guest-Houses.d6069845-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.92836%2C-3.16823&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sRw7sPvKJJZJ08O51cwGRwFRpaY=) 29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5PE ### What's nearby - University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles - Princes Street - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles ### Getting around - Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive - Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk - ‪Haldi - ‬5 min walk - ‪Dehli Diner - ‬5 min walk - ‪Leslie's Bar - ‬13 min walk ## About this property ### The Alba House Guest house near University of Edinburgh Located close to Grassmarket, The Alba House has plenty to offer. 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Alba House B&B Edinburgh Alba House B&B Alba House Edinburgh Alba House Edinburgh, Scotland Alba House Alba House Hotel The Alba House Edinburgh The Alba House Guesthouse The Alba House Guesthouse Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Alba House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Alba House? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Alba House? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Alba House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Alba House located? > Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of National Library of Scotland, Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Alba House Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 67 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 9.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a lovely hotel. There is parking on site and Abus stop outside which runs directly into the centre of Edinburgh (about 10-15 minutes by bus) My room was spacious and beautifully furnished, ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Duncan 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Really nice clean place. 20 min frequent bus ride into the centre. Any restaurant, cafe or pub are all quite a walk away. ##### Duncan Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a lovely stay at the Alba House. Easy arrival, nice breakfast, great staff. So convenient to hop on the bus going downtown from in front of the hotel. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Karen Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 25 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We had a lovely stay at the Alba House. The room was lovely, the house was great, and the people were wonderful. Breakfast was excellent as well. ##### John ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralph 5 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cath is a wonderful hostess, providing a warm environment and excellent guidance in how to enjoy our stay. ##### Ralph Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is an amazing Bed and Breakfast, with an even more amazing host, Cath. What gracious people and that were so accommodating towards international travelers. We were provided with everything we could possibly need, if we ever come back to Edinburgh, Scotland, we know where we will be staying! ##### Amy Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms were lovely. Though on a busy road we had rooms at the back which were quite quiet. Breakfast was lovely ##### Alison Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale 26 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Superb Hosts The Alba was superb. Cath was a perfect host: accommodating, cheerful, personable, informative, and always helpful with questions or arrangements. ##### Dale Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely rooms, fantastic host The Alba House is such a lovely house! I really loved the architecture and original details of the property. The room was very comfortable, the bed very soft, and clean. The bathroom had great water pressure and plenty of hot water, and a nice towel warmer. Our host was extremely welcoming and nice, she gave us great directions and tips for getting around the city! Breakfast was the same each morning, but it was more than enough to fill up and it was really good, fresh food. We loved our stay and are already planning a trip back! ##### Angela Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 9 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The communal areas and our room were lovely - beautifully decorated and very well maintained. Breakfast was great ( not a cooked breakfast but perfect for us) - including fresh fruit and pastries. The fan in bedroom was very welcome as it was so warm. The only thing missing was a shower cubicle ( we had a bath and shower attachment which was fine ) - but I can see that would be hard to fit in as we were in an ‘attic’ room with low sloping ceilings. ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I recently had the pleasure of staying 3 nights at this charming B&B, conveniently nestled in a prime location with easy access to public transportation and the heart of Edinburgh. Despite the owner, Cathy, being away on vacation, her warmth was matched by the hospitality of her daughter, Erin, and son-in-law, Jamie, who were exceptional hosts during my stay. The accommodations were top-notch: from the comfortable bed ensuring restful nights to the modern bathroom equipped with strong water pressure - every detail contributed to a seamless and enjoyable experience. Breakfast each morning was a highlight; a hearty offering complemented by a delicious fruit platter, with the option of both tea and coffee catering to all preferences. On my final day, Cathy made a special effort to greet me, embodying the gracious hospitality that seemed to run in the family. This B&B is a gem for anyone visiting Edinburgh, providing not just a stay but an experience to remember. I am already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommended for an unforgettable stay in Edinburgh. ##### Anna Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marian 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a lovely stay here. Traveling as a solo senior and felt very safe and welcome. Easy bus access out front and close to train station. ##### Marian Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saurav 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Saurav Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 21 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely B&B with a fantastic, attentive owner Booked based on reviews and were not disappointed. Although this was at the start of the Coronavirus in UK, the B&B staff were putting distancing and hygene into place with individual orange juice, cakes etc and lots of soap etc. Owner was very friendly and attentive, and a great guide to Edinburgh and the area. Room was big and comfy and the only downside, which I wont mark down for was we were in Room 7 which is on the front of the building which is on a fairly busy street. the old building had original sash windows and they didnt do anything to cancel out the noise from the street. Other than that everything about the B&B was excellent and I would recommend booking if you are thinking about visiting Scotland's capital city. all the best, Tam & Sharon ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really liked the Victorian property so beautifully decorated. Also simply lovely decorations for Christmas. Really made the house feel like a home. However, the noise of the constant traffic disturbed us in our front of house room. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry, Los Angeles, CA 21 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Kath, the hostess, was lovely. She is warm, cordial, and made us feel right at home. She also provided excellent advice about the buses (very convenient from this location!) and timing our visit to various venues (e.g., get to Edinburgh Castle first thing). The bed is amazingly comfortable (we slept very soundly). The breakfast room was roomy and comfortable and the food was excellent -- a beautiful array of both "cold" and "warm" (to order) items. The location is really great and there is an Aldi near by if you need anything. ##### Jerry Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A charming traditional hotel . A wonderful breakfast with lots of fresh fruits . ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 23 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hans 18 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Hans Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel 19 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I’d stay here again Nice location, right on the bus route to/from Edinburgh. Gracious and helpful host. En-suite was modern though the home is Victorian. ##### Daniel Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin 4 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Scotland vacation Large comfortable rooms. Great breakfast and Cath was so accommodating. Talked us through the bus route and told us where the good pubs were. Thanks. ##### Kevin Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### isabelle 24 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Très bien très accueillant personnel très disponible ##### isabelle Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy 19 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Dorothy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob, Pennsylvania 24 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely house and helpful staff. 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