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Alba House

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Alba House, 29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh -(888) 406-7656
Area: Edinburgh South - Prestonfield
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4.55
HOTEL RATING: 
WONDERFUL
4.55 out of 5 (594 Ratings)
1.0 miles The Queen's Hall Edinburgh
v4 mins driving
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Hotel Description
This Victorian house is in large gardens and has easy access to Edinburgh's city center by bus. It offers free Wi-Fi free parking large rooms and fresh home-cooked traditional Scottish breakfasts. Alba House has a quiet location less than 2 mi from Edinburgh Waverley rail Station. A number of local buses run regularly from the stop outside the guest house. The house was built in about 1860 and the large rooms mix original features with modern comforts. The individually decorated rooms with attached bathroom have central heating TVs hairdryers radio alarm clocks coffee tables armchairs and tea/coffee. Alba House is family-run and prides itself on offering a traditional warm Scottish welcome and a friendly relaxing atmosphere.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 10:00
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Adult only
` On-site parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Free face masks
` Contactless check-in/out
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Professional cleaning services

Alba House Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Wonderful (4.55 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Mikael Wed, 13 August 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Jan Sun, 10 August 2025

Very lovely people. Thanks!

Liked: Very good, neat.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Adriana Sat, 9 August 2025

Lovely

Liked: Accesibility. No fuss. Clean.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Sally Sun, 3 August 2025

Absolutely would stay again!!

Liked: Location was so perfect. Buses easy to catch practically at the doorstep! Clean and spacious.
Disliked: The coffee and tea in the rooms could be much higher quality. That is my one and only dissatisfaction! Everything else was perfect! Clean, lovely, comfortable, bathroom was very nice! The gentlemen who met us a the door gave us some excellent information about Edinburgh.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Dooshida Fri, 1 August 2025

Very good

Liked: The location was excellent, just a short walk to the Royal Mile in the old town, if you like walking. Otherwise there are also buses available, with maximum daily tarif of £5. So essentially you can use the bus multiple times in a day without worrying about the costs. There are also multiple restaurants with good food around.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Martyna Thu, 31 July 2025

Exceptional

Liked: We stayed at Alba Hotel for three nights and from the very first moment, we felt completely at home. We were welcomed by a lovely woman named Cath. Absolutely wonderful, warm, and caring, like a sweet grandmother who just wants to make sure you’re well looked after. During check-in, she took a map of the city and carefully showed us all the places in Edinburgh that are worth visiting. Thanks to her, we immediately felt confident exploring the city and knew exactly where to go.The hotel itself is beautiful, located in a charming, character-filled house. Our room was very clean and comfortable, with skylight windows that filled the space with natural light and allowed us to get fresh air whenever we wanted. There was also a kettle in the room with tea, cookies, glasses, and spoons, so we could make ourselves a cup of tea whenever we wanted. It was such a cozy touch that really made me feel at home. I think it was a big convenience and added to the overall comfort of our stay.The location is extremely convenient: just a 10-minute bus ride to Edinburgh’s city centre, with the bus stop literally right in front of the hotel, and a shopping centre within walking distance.Our stay at Alba Hotel was truly pleasant and comfortable. This place has a soul, and thanks to Cath's wonderful hospitality, we felt genuinely cared for. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, cozy hotel with a warm, homely atmosphere.
Disliked: If I had to mention one small thing I didn’t love, it would be the bedding – I would have preferred something softer. To be fair, this isn’t a major downside, because I’ve noticed that many hotels tend to have this type of slightly rougher bedding. Personally, I’m used to sleeping under flannel at home, which is incredibly soft to the touch, so that’s probably just my own preference rather than a fault of the hotel.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Rebecca Mon, 28 July 2025

Beautiful, quiet hotel, with updated...

Liked: Beautiful and clean hotel (used to be a B&B but they no longer offer breakfast) with updated facilities! We appreciated the updated bathroom appliances, excellent shower with plenty of hot water (not a given in Scotland), and comfortable layout of the room. The sitting area by the window was perfect for enjoying a cup of tea -- they also refreshed our tea/biscuit supply each day which we really appreciated! The location is a couple miles from the city centre, but everything is easily accessible by bus. The hotel is quiet and the hosts are very communicative if you need anything. We would stay here again!

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Conlon Sun, 27 July 2025

Lovely

Liked: Lovely room, nice and cosy. The host explained everything when I arrived on which was suffice for my needs. Easy into centre on bus and back. Would definitely stay again. Overall a lovely place.
Disliked: Nothing. All fine

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Susie Mon, 21 July 2025

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Thomas Sun, 20 July 2025

Very good

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