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Alba House
Alba House Bed & Breakfast Edinburgh includes 7 rooms and is around a 25-minute walk from the combined National Museum of Scotland. There is also parking.
The bed & breakfast is about 25 km from Edinburgh airport and around a 25-minute walk from such cultural venues as Greyfriars Bobby's Grave. Museum of Childhood is approximately 10 minutes away by car, while Cameron Toll Shopping Centre is within short walking distance of this 3-star hotel. The accommodation lies at a distance of 2.8 km from Arthur's Seat hike. Alba House Bed & Breakfast is also only a few steps from Suffolk Road bus stop.
The rooms at the property include individual climate control and ironing facilities. Some of them comprise a lounge and a mini-kitchen, furnished with a sofa set and a work desk. They come equipped with coffee/tea makers for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. Guests can also enjoy street views.
The café Union Eatery & Coffee lies at a distance of 500 metres from this Edinburgh hotel.
Amenities
Main Features
- Free Wi-Fi
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Policy
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- SRUC - Edinburgh Campus (950 m)
- Craigmillar Park Church (400 m)
- David Brewster (700 m)
- Kings Buildings (750 m)
- Edinburgh People's Theatre (450 m)
- Jessie Chrystal MacMillan (700 m)
- Edinburgh Craigmillar Castle (1.7 km)
- Egeria (750 m)
- Prestonfield Golf Club (850 m)
Airports
- Edinburgh (22 km)
Train stations
- Edinburgh Waverley station (3 km)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
George
2023-11-06
All the staff were amiable, welcoming. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and the room itself was comfy.
Terry
2023-10-07
Boutique hotel in a very quiet area not far from central Edinburgh, public transport besides an assortment of places to eat, and the bus line. Lovely breakfast for all tastes with fruit and pastries, as for instance. Great way to end our trip.
Clive
2023-09-15
Reasonably spacious and fairly clean hotel, location was great and absolutely perfect short walk to the unique Old Town of Edinburgh, Alba House in Edinburgh, and the capital of the beautiful Scotland. We stayed in a superior queen room with comfy beds.
Florence
2023-08-29
Got the same big and airy room with a lovely view of the garden booked online, appreciated that. The breakfast was excellent and great for what was on offer with all of the usual cereals and berries, for instance.
Patrick
2023-08-18
Booked a standard twin room with comfy beds. Tea and coffee making facilities, and television were important for us.
Frederick
2023-08-08
I liked 2 nights there. Reasonably spacious and fairly clean hotel, location was magnificent right by the bus line, Craigmillar Castle and easily accessible by several buses.
Jimmy
2023-08-07
There was fantastic food, the staff was very very helpful and attentive. Asked for standard queen room and it was well-maintained with a lovely view of the garden.
Jimmy
2023-08-05
The hotel offers gorgeous and sensational meal in the morning with pastries and cheeses, as example. The staff are friendly people.
Sandy
2023-07-21
Had lovely stay for 5 nights. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, everything was perfect. It was in a particularly good and lovely location, close to a bus stop. The food they offered was fantastic, had a great selection of meals.
Paul
2023-07-20
Stylish and contemporary units available with garden, good toiletries, for instance.
Peter
2023-07-12
The property was clean and ideal and the location was great and unbeatable. Superior queen room was fashionable, the beds were exceptionally comfortable. The bathroom was clean and it had a hair dryer and fresh towels for my convenience.
Nathan
2023-06-27
Excellent service, contemporary superior queen room with LOVELY furnishings. Lots of meals for breakfast, including coffee, tea, toast, pastries and fruit.
Ernest
2023-06-04
The venue's position was residential. It was located in front of a bus stop giving access to many Edinburgh attractions. The staff members were helpful and very friendly.
Ruth
2023-06-03
The location was ideal and incredible, just next door to places to visit as well as Rosslyn Chapel, Craigmillar Castle and of course the unique Old Town of Edinburgh.
Alex
2023-05-25
Variety of food for breakfast, it was excellent.
David
2023-05-17
The personnel were amazingly nice and welcoming. They offered coffee, tea, toast, pastries, and fruit for breakfast.
Jeff
2023-05-07
The location is magnificent and they have parking on-site. It is nestled in front of a bus station.
William
2023-05-04
It was stylish, contemporary and with nice bathroom. Had central location near a local shopping center.
Geoffrey
2023-04-10
I asked for standard queen room and it was beautifully maintained and contemporary with comfy beds.
Walter
2023-03-25
Everything exceeded all expectations, I would stay here again. Had a perfect stay for 2 nights for my husbands birthday weekend. I had standard twin room with windows overlooking garden and good bed. The bathroom was huge, included a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Barbara
2023-03-21
The breakfast was excellent with a lot of goodies. The superior twin room was airy, it had tea and coffee making equipment, and a multi-channel television. Perfect and excellent location, the staff were knowledgeable.
Ian
2023-01-28
The location of the hotel was peaceful and decent, in convenient neighborhood. We got a superior queen room which was airy.
John
2022-12-26
The weather was wonderful, had wonderful stay. The staff was attentive all the time. We had the best continental breakfast have ever seen before.
Gerald
2022-12-21
The rooms were new-fashioned and welcoming and equipped with a lovely view, lovely furnishings, as example.
Edgar
2022-11-17
We had a superior twin room with a view to garden. It was fashionable and the bathroom was huge.
Margaret
2022-11-05
The unit we got was spotless with comfortable beds, nice bathroom and garden.
Sebastian
2022-10-13
Standard queen room was airy and immaculate with an exceptionally comfortable bed. The room had tea and coffee making facilities, and TV plus smoke detectors, provided for safety measures.
Richard
2022-09-28
The continental breakfast was satisfactory with plenty of food. Marvellous position was an added bonus.
Michael
2022-08-02
The beds were comfortable, the room was tidy and welcoming with nice bathroom.
William
2022-07-16
The venue was in a central location near to Edinburgh, Newington and the city centre via the North Bridge.
Stephen
2020-10-07
If we return to Edinburgh we will be back. Great location, the hotel was classic and very clean. After the arrival, we met host, who was friendly!
Matthew
2020-09-25
This hotel met the needs in every way, would definitely recommend. Gorgeous and fantastic accommodation. Breakfast offered a wide array of options and was savoury. We truly enjoyed the bed, it was great.
Ashley
2020-03-04
it was close to a bus stop. we appreciated an amazing meal in the morning. it was really great value for money. a fantastic base for exploring edinburgh.
Frequently asked questions
- 🕌Which popular sights should we attend while staying in Alba House?During the stay at Alba House guests can visit the Leith Princes Street (2.8 km), Edinburgh Waverley (2.9 km) as well as the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" (2.4 km) among others.
- ✈What is the distance between the 3-star Alba House Bed & Breakfast Edinburgh and Edinburgh airport?The distance between Edinburgh airport and the 3-star Alba House Bed & Breakfast Edinburgh is about 25 km (22-minute drive).
- 🚗Does the Alba House Bed & Breakfast offer parking?Yes, at the Alba House Bed & Breakfast you can leave your car in a public parking.
- 🚎What transport stations are close to the Edinburgh bed & breakfast?The closest bus station to the Edinburgh bed & breakfast is Suffolk Road (150 metres).
- ❓What dining options are available during the stay in the hotel?Unfortunately, the hotel doesn't have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in restaurant Sainsbury's located 550 m away.
- ❓Will we get breakfast along with our room reservation at the Alba House Bed & Breakfast Edinburgh?At the Alba House Bed & Breakfast Edinburgh continental breakfast is included in the price. For more details, contact the hotel.
- ❓What is the check-in and check-out time in the Alba House?At the Alba House guests are asked to check in at 14:00 and check out until 10:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
- 💵What is the price for a room at the Alba House Bed & Breakfast?At the Alba House Bed & Breakfast a room price starts at £211.
- ❓What payment methods are used in the bed & breakfast?The bed & breakfast will only accept payment with cash.
- 🚪What room types are offered in the Alba House Bed & Breakfast?At the Alba House Bed & Breakfast guests can choose among the following room types:
- Standard Queen Room
- Superior Twin Room
- Superior Queen Room
- Standard Twin Room
- King Room
- Family King Suite
- Guest Room
- ❓What are the extra facilities in the rooms of the Alba House Bed & Breakfast Edinburgh?Every room at the Alba House Bed & Breakfast Edinburgh includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as smoke detectors for guests' security.