Alba House Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms with character
Alba House is a Victorian-era guest house with individually decorated rooms. All rooms have Freeview TVs, Egyptian cotton bedding, and hospitality trays with tea and coffee. Superior rooms feature king-size beds and high ceilings, while classic rooms on the top floor have coombed ceilings and are smaller in size. Ensuite bathrooms include traditional bathtubs; some lack stand-up showers. Rooms on the first and second floors have central heating and Free Wi-Fi.
Breakfast included
A full English breakfast is served daily for all guests except those staying in the Family Suite. The dining area follows social distancing measures, with linens washed to local guidelines. Tea and coffee facilities are available in all rooms.
Convenient south Edinburgh location
Alba House is in Newington, a 10-minute drive from Edinburgh's city center. It's a 5-minute walk to Cameron Toll Shopping Centre and 10 minutes from the University of Edinburgh. Nearby landmarks include Surgeons' Hall Museums (2 km) and Arthur's Seat. Several pubs and restaurants are within a 10-minute walk.
Transport links
The nearest bus stop, East Suffolk Road, is outside the guest house, with regular services to Waverley Station (1.8 miles away). From Edinburgh Airport (10 miles), take the tram to the city center, then a bus or taxi. The A701 provides direct road access from the North, South, and West via the City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720).
Guest policies
Late check-in must be requested 24 hours in advance. No pets or parties are allowed. Rooms are professionally cleaned and sealed post-sanitization. Staff wear protective clothing, and socially distanced dining is enforced. Free on-site parking is available.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
Services
- Housekeeping
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock