Title: The Ben Doran Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Edinburgh Castle ## Photo gallery for The Ben Doran Guest House ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/f89ed1b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/fc5d2b01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/3c4fb903.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/89a8ff97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/e94c93fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Ben Doran Guest House, near the University of Edinburgh, offers a breakfast buffet for city adventures. Guests enjoy amenities like a library, business center, and in-room WiFi. Express check-in/out saves time, and multilingual staff enhance the experience. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Room service - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Business services £124 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 4 - Dec 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 5 - Dec 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=69017&PinnedHotelID=69017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/060772c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Designer toiletries Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/63e84ccc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Designer toiletries Hairdryer Coffee/tea maker - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/fb664756.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Hairdryer Designer toiletries Private bathroom - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69017/d3ec3ebd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Egyptian cotton bed sheets Premium bedding Hairdryer Designer toiletries - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Reception](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520429/c7980809_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport Ingliston - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-The-Ben-Doran-Guest-House.h69017.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-The-Ben-Doran-Guest-House.h69017.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C55.93315%2C-3.17363&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l21XpUbA588XUxcwnN-znmIuq-U=) 11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX #### What's nearby - Royal Commonwealth Pool \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Holyrood Park \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - The Meadows \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - University of Edinburgh \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Royal Mile \- 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Haldi - ‬3 min walk - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk - ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬10 min walk - ‪New Garden Grove - ‬11 min walk ## About this property ### The Ben Doran Guest House Upscale guest house near University of Edinburgh Consider a stay at The Ben Doran Guest House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a library and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Express check-out, express check-in and a computer station - A front desk safe, concierge services and luggage storage - Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at The Ben Doran Guest House include comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets - Designer toiletries and hairdryers - 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players - Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3516/76146d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Corstorphine - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 8.4 Very good 1,032 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=3516&PinnedHotelID=3516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4600/4533/ca52c927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Britannia Hotel Edinburgh West End - 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Library ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business centre - Computer station ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 1800 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Egyptian cotton sheets - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels - DVD player ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The property charges GBP 50 for credit card payments The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 50 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. 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 Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Ben Doran Ben Doran Edinburgh Ben Doran Guest House Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh Ben Doran Hotel Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh The Ben Doran Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Edinburgh The Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse The Ben Doran Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ben Doran Guest House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Ben Doran Guest House? ### How much is parking at The Ben Doran Guest House? ### What time is check-in at The Ben Doran Guest House? ### What time is check-out at The Ben Doran Guest House? ### Where is The Ben Doran Guest House located? ## Have a question? 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