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About this property
The Albyn Townhouse is a generous 4-story, 19th-century traditional town house. Decorated to high standard and much loved by your host, Albyn is a heaven of calm & peace in a leafy cul-de-sac in Bruntsfield. We are just 20 minutesâ walk from Edinburgh Medieval City. All rooms at The Albyn offer flat-screen TVs, free and fast business Wi-Fi, and the option of king-size beds in all rooms. Toiletries, hairdryers, tea facilities, coffee pod machines & mini safes are all on offer in your room. Edinburgh’s Haymarket Rail Station is 20 minutes’ walk away.The center of Edinburgh, along with the famed Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town, is less than 20 minutesâ walk away, or 10 minutes by bus. Private gated car park at an extra fee is available.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alyson
United States
“It was so easy to get to and access. So picturesque, and everything was decorated beautifully. We also loved the location as there were so many restaurants to choose from.” - Mark
United States
“The Albyn is very charming and stylish. Our room was clean and comfortable, with colorful decor. The host is very friendly and welcoming, We would stay here again.” - Alexander
United States
“Comfy beds, quiet safe neighborhood, not too far from the city center, friendly host who was on site but unobtrusive, greeted us with chocolate and tea upon arrival which was nice, clean rooms with updated shower features, flexible check in and...” - Shelly
United States
“The room/s were very nice, some with views. We could easily walk to nearby restaurants, stores, and bus stops. The neighborhood was quiet, walkable, and safe. The owner was friendly.” - David
United States
“The location was easy to get to via bus or Taxi/Uber. We found the neighborhood was local residents and away from the touristy area. Great restaurants are nearby and within a 10 min walk. The Host was easy to work with and we had a great chat as...” - Olivia
United States
“The room was absolutely lovely and well-accommodated for the more than reasonable price, Lydie was delightful and very communicative, and the stay was a delight—not to mention a gorgeous view of the whole city! The neighborhood is idyllic and...” - Jeffrey
United States
“The room was fabulous-so roomy and with a great sitting area. Our hostess gave us a wonderful recommendation for a delicious dinner that we went back to twice: “The Three Birds”. But we could walk to so many others too. She also had a discount at...” - Joost
Belgium
“Lydie welcomed us upon arrival. Very enthusiastic and with good tips to visit Edinburgh. The house is very nice and is perfectly located. Walking distance from the city centre and a wide range of restaurants. Even private parking space is available.” - Bill
United States
“Fun and funky. The home reflected the owner. We felt welcome and were treated with respect and friendliness. It is nice to stay with a proprietor who is a "real person".” - Ally
United States
“The host was very considerate and nice, the room as gorgeous, clean and comfortable. Restaurants and sites were walking distance.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.




The fine print
Reception is between 16:00 and 20:00 Monday to Friday with self check-in only during weekends. Self check in and luggage drop offs available from 2pm earliest. please advise the property and they will send you a code.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID 19) the property are no longer storing luggage on arrival or after departure.
Please note that the property does not take group bookings of more than 2 rooms.
Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.
One baby cot is available and can be added in Superior Double rooms or Twin room only. Only children aged 2 years and younger can use the baby cot.
Extra beds cannot be provided. The maximum room occupancy cannot be exceeded.
If you wish to check in outside of the stated hours with the earliest being noon, please advise the property and they will send you a key code.
For late arrivals after 20:00 or if you have not made the property aware of your arrival time, an access code is automatically sent by SMS. Please make sure a valid mobile telephone number is provided with your country dialing code.
Private gated parking is available for £10.00 per night, from 10:00 to 10:00 AM. There are only 4 parking spaces, no parking is guaranteed until confirmed by the property. Parking is payable at the property in cash only.
Kindly note the property cannot process payments by card on site. All room payment must be done in advance, bank transfer thank you.
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 Albyn Townhouse 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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration