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Allison House 17

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile

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Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, a wooden nightstand, and a framed picture adorn this stylish room.
Classic design elements come together in this inviting space, featuring a staircase, potted plant, and elegant decor.
Relax in this inviting seating area with a view of the lush garden.
Bathroom features a pedestal sink, mirror, and toilet, with a shower area and recessed lighting.
Classic hotel entrance with a prominent clock above the door, set against a beautifully illuminated facade.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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17 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Twin Room

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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Comfort Double Room

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

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, No Windows

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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Economy Double Room, No Windows

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

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

Edinburgh

At Allison House 17 you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Royal Mile and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Edinburgh Castle. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage and locker space. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Newington guest house, attractions include University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket.
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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

Guesthouse with free parking, near 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.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
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.

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

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Allison House 17?

Allison House 17 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Allison House 17?

Yep, Allison House 17 has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Allison House 17?

The closest beach to Allison House 17 is Portobello Beach (4.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Allison House 17?

No, Allison House 17 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Allison House 17?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Allison House 17?

No, pets are not allowed.

Allison House 17 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 549 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

amaya

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aun

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pathetic and unprofessional behaviour

We went there as a couple and found out that they hadn’t even changed the bedsheets. Due dirty bedsheets me and my wife we both got the allergic reaction. Next day we complained them and got it changed. Secondly we booked a queen bedroom and in pictures they showed one bed but when we got there they had made it one bed by joining two single beds so it wasn’t even a queen bedroom for which we paid. On our complaints they said talk to hotel.com because we cant do anything about this we are fully booked now. Thirdly, the wifi was so bad it never worked, it was so slow literally we used to wait for hours for anything to load as there was no signal bars in our room. Forthly they advertised as they have free on site parking but when we reached there they told us they dont provide free parking and we told us to park in the next street. Basically our experience was so bad with them and they were so unprofessional that literally ruined our vacation.
They advertised for providing free onsite parking but they never had any.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is great; we walked in to the city centre in 30 mins and there are lots of restaurants, coffee shops, etc on the way. You can easily hop on the bus right outside for a small fare. If there is no space available on the driveway then there are many residential streets just over the road where you can find parking. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean which is all we needed. The price you pay for a convenient location is being on a very busy noisy main road which may bother you if you’re a light sleeper. The place could do with some updating but it’s perfectly fine for a place to rest during a city break. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rowland

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
OK but pretty basic. Bed could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good place to stay, but the window wasn't at all keeping the cold outside. With the heater at is max it was still cold in the room. Otherwise it's well situated, bus stop at 1mn, 30mn from the city center by foots. Relatively calm at night. The place look old and would need a bit of work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Shower could be better but I was on the 3rd floor so water pressure could be affected. Nice view of Arthur seat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect. Big room with lots of nice little touches. Bed and bedding were comfortable. Bus right across the street. 20 minute walk to the university. I would definately book again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the hotel is situated close to the centre of Edinburgh this is where the positives begin and end. We booked a standard room anticipating an en-suite only to discover we had the only room whose bathroom was situated on the landing (and included a complimentary pubic hair courtesy of another guest no doubt), leaving us dashing from the shower - wearing only a towel - to the room. There being no staff on hand to speak to, we were unable to change room and were left feeling rather disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Aleksej

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
In my opinion, there were two drawbacks to this property. First, there is no one on the property to answer questions or offer advice. Not even a phone number. They don't offer breakfast and we did not see any place in the area to get breakfast. And there was no one who could advise us which direction to go to get food. Second, our room was on the top floor (three levels up) and there is no elevator. We are in our late 70s and dragging luggage for 30 days. Not their problem, but it would have been helpful to know before arriving. On the positive side, the room was clean, spacious and felt very safe. There is a City bus stop directly across the street from the hotel. We had dinner at an Indian restaurant near the hotel. It was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanja

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt Unni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely satiesfied!

Very nice place to stay for two nights. Bus to the city centre just outside the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very nice!! Spacious. Close to a bus stop to get to the City Centre
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marguerite

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024