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The Ben Doran Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near University of Edinburgh

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 584
SAR 700 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, DVD player

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southpour - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Earl Grange Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ben Doran Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
Located close to Arthur's Seat, The Ben Doran Guest House provides a free breakfast buffet, a library, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and concierge services
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ben Doran Guest House include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Greek, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Room service available

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges GBP 50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ben Doran Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ben Doran Guest House 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 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 30 minutes.

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The Ben Doran Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 474 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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