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About this property

In central Edinburgh, this 4-star Georgian town house offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The local bus service allows easy access to Edinburgh city centre. All of the charming rooms at The Ben Doran Guest House have a TV and elegant décor. Rooms have beautiful hillside or city views. Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9 AM, until 9:30 on Sunday. Breakfast consists of scrambled eggs, sausages, cereals, yogurts, cheese, pastries, toast, juice, dried fruits, bananas, espresso drinks and tea/coffee. The hosts are friendly and welcoming. Princes Street and Waverley Railway Station are just a 5-minute drive away, and the attractions of the Royal Mile are less than 2 miles from the building. The hotel offers limited off-street parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dean
    Australia Australia
    Staff, hospitality and good breakfast. We had a great room basement level with Street front entry.
  • Teresa
    Australia Australia
    Proximity to Old Town. Bus stop right across the road. The English style buffet breakfast options were plentiful, & great coffee. Rooms & furnishings a bit tired and worn however the room satisfied our purpose for our stay
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was lovely with friendly staff and clean, well organised rooms. The breakfast was very tasty with varied options available.
  • Samir
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious room and great view of Arthurs seat from the window! Slightly dated/Classic decor but as displayed in pictures. Great stay would stay again for sure
  • Oikirsty
    Australia Australia
    Very homely feel, great location, nice and quiet yet easy to get to town with many buses on the doorstep. Lovely breakfast.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location within easy walking distance to the city. Large comfortable room, Facilities good with free tea and coffee available at all times. Friendly staff, good system for key access with individual key box codes. Breakfast adequate,...
  • Leigh-anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We phoned on the day of check in to see if we could check in early and the owner was fab and let us in the room around 2 hours early. The location is fab, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place was fab. Nice and clean and lovely and warm. The staff were so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was lush! Great location as it’s only a 20 min walk into town or the bus stop is right opposite but we even had an uber a few time...
  • Stanley
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    Everything from the friendliness of the staff to the location Good breakfast in the morning
  • Petra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was clean, spacious and free coffee and tea and the beds were good

Host Information

Company review score: 9Based on 791 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

We pride ourselves, not only on service and accommodation, but also the quality of breakfast that we serve using only the finest local produce. We care about the comfort of our guests and that’s why all our rooms have been designed and furnished with a high level of care and attention to detail. Our bedrooms range from smaller rooms for single occupancy to larger deluxe rooms with ensuite. Each offers a charming mix of original character with modern facilities and has a beautiful hillside or Edinburgh city view. Complimentary tea/coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi are also available for our guests to enjoy. Whether visiting Edinburgh on holiday, for business or perhaps family attending one of Edinburgh’s universities, the Ben Doran Ben and Breakfast Guest House is an ideal city centre.

Neighbourhood information

Mayfield is located approx. 1 mile from Edinburgh city centre and our hotel is adjacent to the local bus stop. The bus ride is a few minutes to all the main Edinburgh attractions, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Royal Mile and lot's of bars and restaurants.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Spanish,French,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Ben Doran Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration

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