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Allison House 16 Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Edinburgh Castle
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Front of property
Interior
Comfort Double Room
Reception
Comfort Double Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Free self-parking
The price is AU$110
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 10.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
16 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BZ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 19 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 10 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Allison House 16 Guesthouse

At Allison House 16 Guesthouse, you'll be a short five-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are within a short drive.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1890

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Auld Reekie Guest House Edinburgh
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Edinburgh
Auld Reekie Edinburgh
Auld Reekie Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Allison House 16 Edinburgh
Allison House 16
Allison House 16
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Edinburgh
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Allison House 16 Guesthouse Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Allison House 16 Guesthouse like?
Allison House 16 Guesthouse is a short 19-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 10 minutes' walk from National Library of Scotland.

Allison House 16 Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I would not have booked here had I known that the doors don't lock. There is one key for all the doors, and everyone receives a copy of this key. Anyone can open the door to your room at night or while you are out. There isn't even a safe in the room to secure your valuables. Ridiculously unsafe, how hard could it be to put locks on the doors? It is also not staffed at all at night. Further, the listing did not say that there was no bathroom for the room. There is a bathroom across the hall (again no lock) so you have to take all your clothes and toiletries with you into the common area to use the bathroom. Some rooms have a bathroom, but you have no way to know beforehand what you're getting. The room is hot with no way to ventilate other than a window with no screen, letting in moths and mosquitos. No breakfast items which are pictured in the listing. Location is not particularly walkable. 35 minute walk to Royal Mile and the castle. This would have been fine if the price reflected this. You pay hotel prices for what is less than a usual hostel experience. At least the room was clean.
Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Allison16Guesthouse
The bed was small, but very comfortable, although the room was extremely hot and stuffy with just a heavy duvet on the bed. A fan was provided. The internet speed was almost non existent. The room was small with no storage facilities for clothing. The bathroom was clean and adequate, although the shower door didn't close properly and the extractor fan didnt work. There was one small bottle of water provided, but it appeared to have been there for sometime as it had rust on the inside of the lid. Getting access was easy enough with the lockbox. Parking consists of two spaces only. The website gives incorrect information regarding parking and restaurant facilities. There is no restaurant or food available.
Alison, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Large but very hot room and no way to cool it. Staff unavailable 7pm -8am so very unhelpful unless emergency. No fridge to store food. Bathroom sink so small could not fill kettle and drain completely open. Found old orange peelings under bed. Bed reasonably comfortable but very warm quilt, no sheet, only one pillow.
Renee, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Woken up two days running by someone playing around with cutlery being very noisy and there were a lot of ants around the floor. Shame as it's a nice enough place.
Stephen, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

No air circulation
Paige, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The manager was very helpful and kind. He responded to our requests immediately. Toilet flush was difficult to operate. The unit needed more hangers for towels and storage space in the bathroom.
Filiz, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

No remote for the tv. Bathroom was dim and needed a light above the mirror and faucets were difficult to turn on and off.
Andrea, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The room was small but clean. The bed was comfortable and well made up. Travel into the city was easy due to several buses passing the property. There is definitely not enough parking and a lot of the side roads are permit holders only. The shower was pretty useless, it would only run scalding hot or freezing cold. The staff arrive around 8am and proceeded to shout or talk very loudly to each other, or on the phone. This ensures that you get no further sleep. Take earplugs! We were on the ground floor, which was lucky as there is no lift and people were struggling with their luggage.
Jo-Anne, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay here (5 nights). The rooms are small but clean. It is located close to 2 bus stops so we were able to get to everywhere we wanted to go easily. Highly recommend!
Jacqueline, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The property itself was very good, but I would have appreciated it being made clear that breakfast was not included.
Vivienne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was really bright and airy and my bed & pillows were very comfy. The bathroom was very clean, but in my whole 3 nights there I couldn’t find an ambient temperature for the shower - only very hot or very cold. This was very frustrating! Additionally the room didn’t have a safe and the hotel only provides cover up to £50 in the case of theft etc, and there wasn’t a door sign to ask the cleaner/housekeeper to not come in. This meant that you had to take all your valuables everywhere with you, which isn’t always viable. Would be a lot better with a safe and with the option of asking for / not for housekeeping.
Jessica, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Bradd, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was easy to find (first to Scotland too), well maintained, friendly staff and location was great!
Shawn, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Room was too hot & no staff to consult.Also could hear person snoring in next room for whole night.
Pamela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable bed with a small but modern bathroom. Great assistance from Colin and others of the staff regarding late arriving luggage. He also kindly loaned me a phone charger for the period of my stay.
Michael, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yvonne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely star.
Kent, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleased
We were very happy with the facilities for the price and the service was great. The location is convenient enough for the Edinburgh city centre. Would be happy to visit again.
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Solid Solo Stay
Ten min bus/30min walk to city centre. Ten min walk to breakfast options and convienience stores. Clean and cozy room. Noice leakage from other guests tolerable. No safe for valuables, take them with you if staying multiple days. Spoke to no one, saw no one. Totally friction free.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and beautiful place very nice staff
MTI, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bed was comfortable and had a great night sleep. Limited parking on site.
James, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Iain, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was great. We didn't see any staff. Would have been nice to have some breakfast. The bus service was ok.
CHRIS, 2-night trip
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