29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PE, United Kingdom
#27 of 174 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 441 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 October 2024
Arun
SwitzerlandLovely hotel, in a convenient location, good breakfast, run by a charming lady! We will stay again if we revisit Edinburgh.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
James
IrelandExcellent host, really friendly, helpful and informative. Lovely comfortable room. Great location, just one short bus to the centre. We had a great time.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Christiane
GermanyThe room was very comfortable, we had a lot of space, it was clean and tidy. There was a bus station right by the entrance which brought us to the city center in about ten minutes - very easy! They were all very friendly, breakfast was nice and we had plenty of recommendations for Edinburgh.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Angela
United StatesThere is nothing to not like unless you require an elevator. This is an old house and does not provide one.
Outside the busy inner city but easily reached by several busses or foot. Charming house with beautiful rooms. Breakfast plentiful to get you going and the hostess Cath is the kindest, most knowledge lady ever. She gave us a few good tips regarding restaurants and off the beaten path places.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Georges
United KingdomSpacious bedroom
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 2 October 2024
Gaby
NetherlandsNothing.
The location is perfect, located near a bus stop. The bus takes you directly to the centre of Edinburgh. The owner is very friendly and very accomodating. Also, we love the way the breakfast is arranged (you let your wishes know the day before), very sustainable with very little waste. Our room was spacious and felt very comfortable. Edinburgh is a lovely city. We will definitely come back!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Ewa
PolandEverything was great
Everything was wonderful, a beautiful house, spacious rooms with a Scottish atmosphere. Good communication to city center. The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Diane
United StatesThere really was nothing that I didn’t like. If anything, I would have appreciated a hook in the bathroom to hang my robe, but it was not critical. Every aspect of my stay there was wonderful.
Room was really comfortable, bed was excellent, bathroom immaculately clean. Breakfast was organized and nutritious, helping to start each day with energy.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Susan
CanadaWe thought the breakfast was basic. We would have liked to have had a hot breakfast. It would be good to specify the type of breakfast on the website. We probably would have stayed elsewhere.
Right on the bus route, close to good restaurants.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Lynda
AustraliaPosition worked for us Scottish hospitality Fresh breakfast Catherine, our host was extremely helpful
What we loved about this property is the fact it is a little bit out of town but the bus stops right at your door so after a big day of touring or shopping or just doing Edinburgh you get to come home to a lovely home met by the owner
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Charters
United StatesNothing
Breakfast was very nice , very fresh fruit and good portion sizes. My sister and I truly loved our entire stay.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Tracie
United Statesprice
way to expensive
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Todd
United StatesN/A
The property was on a bus line with stops out front, but was also a reasonable walk to old town to the north and a shopping mall to the south. The host was very attentive to our needs and pleasant to talk to.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Denise
United StatesNothing it was prefect
The breakfast was great! The fruit every morning was great!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Mohammad
IndiaLocation and connectivity to city centre
Very friendly host couple and excellent cold breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Caroline
United KingdomLovely rooms, very helpful owner.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Hunsucker
United StatesI can not think of anything that I did not like. There is just too much good about the place!
Alba House is conveniently located just outside of city center. You can get just about everywhere in 20 minutes via bus. The bus stop is just across the street from the BnB. Cath, the owner, is very sweet and helpful with directions and recommendations. Our room was very spacious, clean, comfortable, and quiet. Breakfast in the morning was fresh and very good. This was the perfect stay for our trip to Edinburgh. I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Greg
AustraliaWe liked everything.
Beautiful warm welcome by Cath our host, lovely big room with garden outlook, great breakfast, convenient location with bus to town in 10 minutes at front door, on site parking.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Jasmine
United KingdomOur room was on the top floor which could make it fairly warm, but this was a very minor flaw and not one that could be helped. Just worth noting for anyone who may find sleeping in heat in the summer a problem. Our room didn't have a standing shower due to it's shape, but again this was not really an issue for us.
The hosts were absolutely wonderful. On arrival Cathy provided us with lots of information on Edinburgh, where to go and what to do and provided us with details on the bus routes that got us right into the centre of town. The bus stop location couldn't be more convenient, it really is right outside the hotel and they come very frequently with lots of options so you're right into town quickly. Our bedroom was very comfortable and though on the warmer side, there was plenty of ventilation which was just fine for us. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was a lovely, lighter start to the day with fruit or pastry options alongside a selection of cereal options and yoghurt.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 August 2024
Yumeng
ChinaNothing.
Room was clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast. Easy connection to city centre with bus stops just outside. Our host Cath was very welcoming and considerate. We really enjoyed chatting with her everyday.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Anne
United KingdomThe room was very clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was very tasty. The bus stop was right outside the hotel with very frequent buses into the centre of Edinburgh
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Christine
AustraliaPillows a bit too big
Great location, city bus right outside door no need to drive to city. Cath was the perfect host.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Richard
United KingdomWe stayed in room 10, a very small room with a bathroom with some tricky stairs.
The location for visiting Edinburgh
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Graeme
AustraliaThe shower was difficult to use - // adjust / temperature fluctuated too much
Lovely host / exceptional hospitality
Stayed in July 2024
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