Alpha Guest House, Edinburgh
Overview
Situated around 3 km from the 3-star Alpha Guest House Edinburgh, guests can visit Royal Mile. This Edinburgh bed & breakfast offers parking on site.
Location
Located approximately 10 minutes by car from Scottish National Gallery, the budget hotel is also fairly close to Edinburgh Waverley railway station. The property is 4 km away from the centre of Edinburgh.
This hotel is within 3.1 km of Nelson Monument.
Alpha Guest House is a stone's throw from Bridgend Cottages bus station.
Rooms
The rooms come with coffee/tea making equipment, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hairdryers and towels.
Eat & Drink
Afternoon Tea At Prestonfields serves British cuisine and is located 14 minutes on foot from this Edinburgh property.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Breakfast
Room features
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Tartan TourTake a tour of the hotel's lobby featuring unique tartan designs that are woven into the building's architecture and decor.
Scottish Breakfast MasterclassThe hotel's chef provides a hands-on masterclass on how to prepare a traditional Scottish breakfast.
Bagpiper PerformanceGuests can enjoy live bagpipe performances from local musicians during special occasions and holidays.
Storytelling NightsThe hotel hosts storytelling nights where local storytellers share their tales of Edinburgh's history and legends.
Afternoon TeaExperience a traditional Scottish afternoon tea with an assortment of pastries, sandwiches, and tea served in the hotel's garden.
Kilt FittingVisitors can dress up in a traditional Scottish kilt and get fitted by a local tailor for special events or photo ops.
- Celtic Music Concert
- Haggis Making
- Highland Games
- Ghost Tours
- Kelpies Sculpture Trail
- Tartan Photo Booth
- Scottish Dancing Lessons
Location
* Situated in the historic Old Town, the guesthouse neighbors the iconic Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament Building. * The area boasts the Royal Mile with St. Giles' Cathedral, the Real Mary King's Close tours, and numerous traditional pubs and restaurants. * Grassmarket, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and the National Museum of Scotland offer history buffs a glimpse into Edinburgh's storied past.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants