The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Auld Reekie Guest House Edinburgh
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Edinburgh
Auld Reekie Edinburgh
Auld Reekie Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Allison House 16 Edinburgh
Allison House 16
Allison House 16
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Edinburgh
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Guesthouse
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Guesthouse Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Is Allison House 16 Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Allison House 16 Guesthouse located?
Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 29 minutes by foot.
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Allison House 16 Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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We enjoyed our stay here (5 nights). The rooms are small but clean. It is located close to 2 bus stops so we were able to get to everywhere we wanted to go easily. Highly recommend!
Jacqueline
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Ronald
15 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a little too warm other than that it was fine
Ronald
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Peter
9 November 2024
Room 46. Patio door did not lock just on a restrictor for security, creaky floorboards in neighbouring room, extractor fan in bathroom didn’t work. Hard to find on a busy road in the dark gas to drive around and eventually park 5 minutes away and walk back.
We were very happy with the facilities for the price and the service was great. The location is convenient enough for the Edinburgh city centre. Would be happy to visit again.
The property itself was very good, but I would have appreciated it being made clear that breakfast was not included.
Vivienne
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Stephen
4 August 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Woken up two days running by someone playing around with cutlery being very noisy and there were a lot of ants around the floor.
Shame as it's a nice enough place.
Very comfortable bed with a small but modern bathroom. Great assistance from Colin and others of the staff regarding late arriving luggage. He also kindly loaned me a phone charger for the period of my stay.
Michael
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Filiz
26 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager was very helpful and kind. He responded to our requests immediately. Toilet flush was difficult to operate. The unit needed more hangers for towels and storage space in the bathroom.
This room is perfect if you want to get the full Harry Potter experience and feel like you live in a cupboard under the staircase. While nicely decorated, the room was very small (I doubt it is bigger than 6 sqm), which is not properly indicated when making the booking. The door was quite hard to open/close and the bathroom was located across the landing area. I know Edinburgh has a very unique hotel scene but this is not worth the money.
The self check in worked very well. The room was very pleasant. The property is in a residential area consequently to find breakfast involved quite a walk
Perfect for my family, we needed a triple room. There was a bus stop about 100 metres from the property.The bus's came every 8 minutes
It was quick and easy to get into the city and also access the old city. There are quite a few great restaurants close. Also two laundromats and a great hairdresser.
Ten min bus/30min walk to city centre. Ten min walk to breakfast options and convienience stores.
Clean and cozy room.
Noice leakage from other guests tolerable.
No safe for valuables, take them with you if staying multiple days.
Spoke to no one, saw no one. Totally friction free.
Large but very hot room and no way to cool it. Staff unavailable 7pm -8am so very unhelpful unless emergency. No fridge to store food. Bathroom sink so small could not fill kettle and drain completely open. Found old orange peelings under bed. Bed reasonably comfortable but very warm quilt, no sheet, only one pillow.
Renee
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Jo-Anne
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was small but clean. The bed was comfortable and well made up. Travel into the city was easy due to several buses passing the property.
There is definitely not enough parking and a lot of the side roads are permit holders only.
The shower was pretty useless, it would only run scalding hot or freezing cold.
The staff arrive around 8am and proceeded to shout or talk very loudly to each other, or on the phone. This ensures that you get no further sleep. Take earplugs!
We were on the ground floor, which was lucky as there is no lift and people were struggling with their luggage.
Jo-Anne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Paul
18 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good 2* accomodation.
Decent location and reasonable value for money bearing in mind it is on the outskirts of the capital. Cleanliness and comfort were good overall although there was an old tooth pick left in the bathroom. Rooms though are tired looking with peeling paint and wallpaper and need a complete overhaul. Not a bad price bearing in mind the location as long as you know you are paying for a 2* guest house with no facilities.