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About the Hotel

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

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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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Superior Double Room
Max:
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
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Standard Twin Room Garden View
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2 persons
130 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
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Standard Double Room
Max:
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Edinburgh 1.7 mi
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.5 mi
Dundee (DND) 69.9 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 1.9 mi
Bus
Bus stop1700 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

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
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Location

29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE
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29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH16 5PE
Nearby
Mall
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
1600 ft
Restaurants
The Pacific Fish Bar
2500 ft
61 Mayfield Road
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