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Allison House 17

3.0 star property

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Comfort Double Room | View from room
Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
17 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX
  • University of Edinburgh
    17 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland
    4 min drive
  • Royal Mile
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    29 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room, No Windows | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Allison House 17

Guesthouse with free parking, near Edinburgh Castle
This smoke-free guesthouse features express check-in, express check-out and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Allison House 17 offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Allison House 17's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from National Library of Scotland. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and a few minutes from Royal Mile
As a guest of Allison House 17, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

Languages

English

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

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 more details, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Allison House 17.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Allison House 17 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 519 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 519 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 519 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 519 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 519 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Kristi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked cleanliness of room. Location. Did not like how worn looking the property was both inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Fairly basic accommodation, but it served the purpose
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Business traveller
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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent location to enjoy Edinburgh. An easy walk into Edinburgh (approx 30 minutes to Castle) or an easy bus ride (stop close) Some great restaurants along the walk into Edinburgh. Room was very spacious and even though it was on a major street it was quiet. Easy check in and some parking in front. Would recommend if you are in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan, Hartlepool

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only suggestion would be a full length mirror in the room - everything else was fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Young man very helpful with case to top floor. Young man very helpful on local information for eating. Didnt like to have to climb up all stairs. Will ask for a ground floor room next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kai, North Gosford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Nice large clean room with big bathroom . About 20 min walk to city centre or there is a bus stop just outside the hotel . Had space to park my car
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Public transit to the property was easy and provided excellent access to Edinburgh. The room itself was very clean and well kept. No complaints whatsoever and was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kai

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Room clean and bed comfortable. Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

lance

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place in my opinion is way over priced. No Aircon. Or fan to cool the room. No safe. No fridge, No place to put your clothes.the shower was either to hot or cold..ie cold. You could hear the people in the up stairs room moving about. There are NO staff to ask questions. I did have one issues and called the staff,they turned up after 15 minutes and sorted the issue out. At the price they charge there should be better facilities and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quiet haven needing some maintenance.
A lovely haven to put your head on a pillow after an exhausting day around Edinburgh. The towel rail is unreachable. The lights for the bedside didn’t work. It was quiet which was fantastic. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

4/10 Poor

Josie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy street, curtains don’t block out the light, no A/C or fan for hot summer nights when room has heated up in afternoon sun. Cold showers and no response from owner when contacted regarding the cold showers. Nice location. But overall would not stay here or recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024