Experience the warmth of Dorstan House, near Royal Mile. Start your day with a continental breakfast and stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. With multilingual staff and local maps at hand, you're ready to explore the nearby University of Edinburgh.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (2)
Daily housekeeping
Multilingual staff
The current price is $181
$181
$217 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Room options
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Double Room, Ensuite
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Single Room, Ensuite (Small)
Highlights
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Dorstan House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Also, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Japanese
More about this property
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At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
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Services
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
2 stairs to reach property
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Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number STL Exempt
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Dorstan House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dorstan House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorstan House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Dorstan House like?
Dorstan House is a short 19-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 17 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.
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Dorstan House Reviews
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9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was freshly prepared to order and very good, with a variety of options delivered to rooms at a convenient time. (27 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
duane
duane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
Contacless check in worked well
Breakfast was good
People were nice
Aneira
Aneira, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
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!
Jayne
Jayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Lovely quiet property and very clean room. Breakfast was beautiful also.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
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
gordon
gordon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
The room was great. A very nice breakfast was included in the price.
Fredrick
Fredrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Would definitely stay again
Very freindly staff, delicious breakfast that was served doorside on time and easy walk to bus stops or curbside taxi/uber pick up. Bed and pillows were especially comfy. Very welcoming feeling just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2022
We had the best time staying at the Dorstan Guest House. The perfect place to stay when visiting Edinburgh. Close to all attractions. Richard was the perfect host and the breakfast was delightful!
Kacie Janice
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Decent, affordable guest house 20 minutes south of central Edinburgh. No facilities but a nice place to stay whilst exploring the city.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2024
Really nice property. Near convenient bus lines. Staff over the top helpful, and informative.
Would love to stay next time in Edinburgh!
Gerard
Gerard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
The Hosts are very kind and helpig. Rooms are pretty small, but if you arrage with it, it's a great stay.
Bus stop to the citry only 100m away.
David
David, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
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.
Sonya
Sonya, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2024
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
Neil
Neil, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
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.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2022
A good place to stay
A pleasant experience. The staff were helpful and accommodating, the room was clean and comfortable. Excellent choice of breakfast with the added advantage of it being delivered to the room.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2023
Nice guesthouse
Enjoyed my stay thank you for making me feel welcome.best breakfast ever 💪 thanks again
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2023
We spent 3 nights at Dorstan House and would thoroughly recommend it.
Richard is an attentive host who provides a delicious breakfast in your room.
The property is well located, within walking distance of the old town, and the room is spacious and comfortable.
Thanks for a great stay!
robert john
robert john, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2023
Great solo location
The staff was fantastic and it was very clean. Couldnt beat the location. Only 10 minute bus ride to the mile and the bus stop was only a block away.
Laura
Laura, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Nice guest host in Scotland
Excellent guest house with a very Knowledgeable owner. It is a block away from a bus stop taking you to downtown taking approx 15 min.
thomas
thomas, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2023
Cozy hideaway
Traveling solo and this was a wonderful respite from the crowded streets. Lovely breakfast and cozy room. Felt like I was staying at a relative's home. I walked to the castle when weather was nice.
I would stay again!
Laura
Laura, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 18, 2023
It was located in a good quiet neighbourhood . The breakfast was quite delicious.
Richard was very helpful in helping us with the public transportation.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2022
Richard the proprietor was very cordial and accommodating. Nice selection of breakfast items including traditional food. The location was in a nice quiet residential neighborhood near a bus stop.
Timothy
Timothy, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2022
It was very attentive to Covid protections. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast delivered to room was excellent.