29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PE, United Kingdom
#29 of 173 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 481 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
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: 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
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Nina
AustriaBathroom was not the newest.
Lovely room, very quiet, breakfast with fresh fruits, yorghurt and bread with jam. A bus stop to the centre is right infront of the house. Owners are very friendly and keen on giving advices. Will come again.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Gary
United KingdomBreakfast was continental. For the price of 2 nights being what it was you would expect to be able to have a cooked breakfast
The room was excellent. The landlady was very polite and helpful
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Maria
United Kingdomthe winding narrow stairs leading up to the twin room was a bit hazardous, but it did state that on the website.( my fault for not reading it properly). However we managed and Cath organised for our cases to be taken up and brought back down at the end of our stay.
The Breakfast was great, set us up before our trip to the city. The bus service is excellent, a choice of 7 buses to and from the city. We chose the only twin room which was in the attic space as we don't sleep together as sisters. Room was lovely overlooking the garden.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Paul
GermanyWe felt very comfortable in this wonderful B&B. Our hostess gave us a warm welcome and had great tips for our stay. Def would recommend!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Andrea
United KingdomExtremely friendly host. Went out of their way to welcome us even though our train was delayed late at night. Stylish room with comfy memory foam mattress
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Julie
United KingdomNeed to specify night before xhoice of breakfast options and timeslot.No cooked breakfast option. Check out at 10am.
Very friendly, helpful host. Large comfortable room. Great location for easy access (bus or on foot) to city centre. Some parking available.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Jayne
United KingdomNothing
Cozy and spotless! Beautiful period house.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Alissa
United KingdomThere was nothing at all wrong with out stay! 100% recommend.
It was a warm welcome, and we absolutely loved the house, we had a fabulous, well lit room. Best night sleep I could have had away from my bed! Very yummy continental breakfast. Bus stops straight outside to go to the centre of town, nighttime buses too!
Stayed in June 2024
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