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Dorstan House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Dorstan House, 7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5HJ
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
1.5 bathrooms
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

At Dorstan House you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Royal Mile and 1.6 km (1 mi) from University of Edinburgh. .This smoke-free guest house has free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Prestonfield guest house, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Princes Street and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Edinburgh Castle.
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What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Leslie's Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Isola - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Dorstan House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile
Dorstan House offers its guests multilingual staff. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • No smoking on site
Dorstan House offers 14 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 credit/debit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Property Registration Number STL Exempt

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.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dorstan House?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Dorstan House?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorstan House on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$286.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Dorstan House?

The closest beach to Dorstan House is Portobello Beach (4.2 km).

Does Dorstan House serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is served at Dorstan House.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dorstan House?

No, Dorstan House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dorstan House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dorstan House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dorstan House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 777 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neelika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was rather small, but thankfully we were allocated an attached single room to use for storage and space, which we greatly appreciated. Bed was comfortable and linens clean and fresh. Ensuite bathroom was a usable size, with plenty of very hot water. Breakfast was well above our expectations and was well prepared with a good number of options to select from. It was delivered to the room promptly each day. Parking on the premises was not at all safe or accessible. Luckily we were able to park within easy walking distance of the house each evening. We enjoyed several dinners within close walking distance, as unknown to us and not indicated on website: takeaway food is not allowed to be consumed in the room. We found this very inconvenient, especially after a very long day of site seeing! But, we understand the reasons for implementing this, and feel it is fair enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you read the email they send. Great stay, no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the ease of check-in and convenience of the location. Quiet and clean. Full continental breakfast options before 8:00 would be appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Convenient. Clean. Froendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

malee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

Dorstan house.

I stayed for 2 nights. Delighted to see they provided real coffee and slippers. Its the little things. Host was very charming. I felt safe and comfortable. Bed was cosy. Breakfast was delicious. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast each morning was excellent with fresh cut up fruit and a choice of delicious croissants. Plenty of hot water in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Would use again, and recommend to friends

House is situated in quiet suburban side street, only a short walk from main walk from where buses to/from Edinburgh city centre regularly. Details regarding check-in and access to premises and room were provided digitally in advance. Property is well appointed and well maintained. Our room was bright, spacious and clean. Function over fuss reflects the decoration and fittings. Breakfast (continental) was freshly prepared to order and very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

Aneira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Contacless check in worked well Breakfast was good People were nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gordon

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

You’ll not be disappointed

Good clean comfortable guesthouse Good quiet location with continental breakfast served in your room Near a bus stop with frequent buses into town For the price it’s very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

duane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, cute and quiet place to stay in Edinburgh. 4 minute walk from bus stop that takes you into town. Would definitely recommend. Hosts were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I had no bathroom ensuite, I did have my own private bathroom. The breakfast was great. I was able to leave my luggage there before check in time, which gave me time to explore a bit. Bus stops very close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. A very nice breakfast was included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great place to stay.

Dropping off our son at university this was a good place to stay just around the corner from the halls. It’s a good neighbourhood, reasonably quiet. Dorstan House is a huge, grand old Victorian house, tastefully decorated. Self check in was easy with all the codes being emailed two days before arrival. The breakfast was really tasty and plenty of it. It’s delivered to your room. I’d stay here again when visiting our son. Richard was extremely helpful as we needed an extra room for our son as we’d arrived a day early!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before during the Edinburgh Fringe. This time it felt more impersonal, with breakfast delivered to our room, and no opportunity to meet with other guests
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful property with a friendly host. Their gardens are gorgeous. Conveniently located to city center Edinburgh that is walkable (but there is a bus stop nearby). The property offers a delicious breakfast and very clean and comfortable rooms. There really is no reason not to select this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024