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Allison House 17

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, No Windows

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, No Windows

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 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

Allison House 17

Guest house near University of Edinburgh
Close to Grassmarket, Allison House 17 has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage
  • Laundry services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Allison House 17 offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Conveniences

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Staff working hours are from 8-11 AM and 2-7 PM Monday to Sunday. Telephone contact hours are from 2-7 PM Monday to Friday.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 16 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Allison Edinburgh
Allison House Edinburgh
Allison House Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Allison House Hotel Edinburgh
Allison House Hotel
Allison House 17 Guesthouse Edinburgh
Allison House 17 Guesthouse
Allison House 17 Edinburgh
Allison House 17 Edinburgh
Allison House 17 Guesthouse
Allison House 17 Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is Allison House 17 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Allison House 17?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Allison House 17?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Allison House 17?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Allison House 17 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 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 30 minutes.

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Allison House 17 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 551 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Amenities
This property was ok for one night as it was convenient to downtown and it was an easy check in. I rate it as a step above a hostel that had the amenities as a bathroom but the beds were horrible and the carpet was pretty gross. Cleanness could have been better. But for one night it was all we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet guest house in a convenient location. About a 30 minute walk to downtown Royal Mile or there are city buses that stop right across the street. Close to sights and downtown without the noise and busyness. We had a room at the back of the property with a lovely view. Restaurants and cafes nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Door lock broken
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Be able to climb stairs. The picture for this room shows the bed confirmation but NOT in this room (rather the next one to the left). May contain the world’s smallest shower stall. No electrical plug near a mirror for drying/styling hair. Biggest plus: right on main bus line!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property itself was fine just have a bathroom in a separate area to your room was not nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy checking in with the lock box. No problems.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness
8/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phoebe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this property was extremely disappointing, and I would not recommend it to anyone. We had booked a room with a private bathroom, but upon arrival, we discovered that the bathroom was located outside the room and did not even have an individual lock — meaning anyone in the building could access it. This was a major concern for both privacy and security. If you're looking for a hostel-style experience, this might be suitable. However, if you’re expecting the comfort and safety of a private stay, I strongly advise looking elsewhere. Additionally, the hot water in the shower wasn’t working, and the bed sheets and towels were visibly stained. The overall cleanliness and maintenance of the property were unacceptable. Most concerning of all, we did not feel safe during our stay. I would not recommend this property for your visit to Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-kept hotel a pretty short walk from Edinburgh City Centre and convenient for Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely stay in this beautiful guest hotel! It had such a lovely home feeling. Very budget friendly and walkable distance to the city. If I were to make any suggestion I would say it would have been helpful to have a mini refrigerator with a microwave for meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice apartment/Room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Nice room with easy check in/check out. Good transport links .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location , easy check in and check out, lovely room 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Easy access to buses downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, very easily accessible and there’s a bus stop going into the town centre across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very big room, clean, super well located (near bus stops) staff is very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel represents good value for money. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed and linen of excellent quality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, just missing a windows in the room and bathroom was a bit cold, but hot shower was really nice !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great service. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room and very clean. Very close to buses direction City Center. Good parking and quiet at Night
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the recommendation of the Wee Cafe for breakfast and some of the other eating places in the area. The facility was great, large room, veery quiet, good location for everything. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, the shower is small, but I think that is typical. Great location with bus stops right out front, making it very easy to travel into the city. There were several nights we walked back and it really isn't that far. Easy check in/out. Great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024