Alba House
29 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
A beautiful old home, in a lovely neighborhood. Bud stop very close by. A short walk to a shopping center. Cath was a fabulous host who went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and welcome.
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
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- KKaren
United States of America“A beautiful old home, in a lovely neighborhood. Bud stop very close by. A short walk to a shopping center. Cath was a fabulous host who went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and welcome.” - Shep United States of America“The property is easily accessed by a bus from central Edinburgh. On arrival we found the property to feel more like someones home than I expected. In the lobby we found plenty of information on activities and food choices both near by and through...”
- Pelham United States of America“Alba House is a beautiful accommodation conveniently located on a bus route just steps from the front door. Our hostess, Cath, happily provided us with helpful information for finding nearby restaurants and getting to the Royal Mile. The room...”
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Amenities of Alba HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Alarm clock
- Express check-in/out
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required on arrival. That's about USD 249. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 printMust-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Alba House
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Alba House is 1.7 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Alba House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Alba House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Alba House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Room options at Alba House include:
- Double
- Twin
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Alba House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
