Alba House
29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
This Victorian house is in large gardens and has easy access to Edinburgh's city centre 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 3.2 km 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 en suite rooms 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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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- Stephen
United Kingdom
“Lady who ran it very helpful. Nice big room and large bed” - Murrell
United Kingdom
“Lovely welcoming lady. Nice breakfast, functional room, excellent location for bus straight into the mile.” - Theresa
Canada
“The proprietor was charming and most helpful. The accommodations were exceptional. Great care taken on attention to detail. Breakfast was superb with a generous selection of a fresh fruit plate. Well located with a good bus route. Ample parking....”
Host Information
Property surroundings
Facilities of Alba HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Linen
- Alarm clock
- Express check-in/check-out
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- CCTV outside property
- Non-smoking throughout
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Alba House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00. Late check-in, where possible, attracts a charge and must be requested within 24 hours of booking.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Alba House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Alba House
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The prices at Alba House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Alba House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Alba House is 1.7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Alba House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Alba House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Room options at Alba House include:
- Double
- Twin