Glenalmond Guest House

Property class: 4

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The entrance to Glenalmond House, featuring a stone facade, a white door with a glass panel, and two potted plants at the entrance.
A four-poster bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of greenery through the window.
A stone building with a wooden deck, two potted plants, and outdoor furniture.
A dining area with multiple tables set for service, wooden chairs, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A traditional living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and framed artwork.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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25 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BX
  • Place, National Library of Scotland
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite

  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, City View (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Deluxe Rococo)

  • Garden view
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Terrace - Four Poster )

  • Garden view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite, City View (Triple/Double)

  • City view
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Newington within a mile (2 km) of University of Edinburgh, Glenalmond Guest House is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Royal Mile. This 9-room, 4-star guesthouse has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • National Library of Scotland - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Meadows - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Holyrood Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Royal Mile - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bell Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Glenalmond Guest House

Glenalmond Guest House features free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Staff members are on hand to provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles and safes are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Glenalmond Guest House?

Glenalmond Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Glenalmond Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Newington within a short 14-minute walk of Queen's Hall and also 14 minutes on foot from Royal Commonwealth Pool. You'll also find Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Glenalmond Guest House?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Glenalmond Guest House include a casino?

No, Glenalmond Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Glenalmond Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Glenalmond Guest House good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some accommodations include a city view and free WiFi.

Does Glenalmond Guest House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Glenalmond Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Glenalmond Guest House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Glenalmond Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Glenalmond Guest House.

Does Glenalmond Guest House have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Glenalmond Guest House?

The closest major airport to Glenalmond Guest House is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 12.4 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Glenalmond Guest House?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a deck/patio and a terrace where guests can enjoy garden and city views.

Glenalmond Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was quiet despite being on a main road into Edinburgh. Hotel is well organised with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, friendly staff, delicious breakfasts cooked to order with lots of choice. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely rooms, nice breakfast, excellent hosts, easy walking or bus ride to old and new towns
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jimmy was very helpful and attentive, even welcoming me personally on check-in at about 10 p.m. (I thought I would have to do a self check-in after 7 p.m., which would have been fine, but he came to the door instead.) The breakfasts were excellent and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very good stay only for one night. Beautiful room and very friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and close to the royal mile by bus.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very friendly and a nice clean room 25 mins walk from the centre of Hogmanay. Great breakfast and room thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely b&b

Friendly b&b and perfect for a business trip. Lovely breakfast. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Really great place to stay. Jimmy and Fiona were wonderful hosts. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property and good location for visiting Edinburgh attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very friendly and clean B&B

Glenalmond was perfect for our stay. It was only a 30min walk into the center of Edinburgh and the staff (especially Jimmy) were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent full breakfast included with our stay. Priopri
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and helpful reception. Gave us recommendations of transport and places to visit. Breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant experience. Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with many choices. Easy to catch a bus in front of the guest house. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners were amazing and everything so clean and beautiful. They were so helpful and have added so much to our trip with suggestions and little things that really matter. Breakfast was amazing! We felt like very special quests! We will return here again. Highly recommend.
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place of accomodation was handy for everywhere with regular bus service. The service in gueat house was exceptional, accomodating requests, that some places wouldn't. Breakfast was lovely and there was loads of options for everyones taste and dietary needs. And the building was really nice and clean, only missing maybe a luggage rack in the room. I found it good that they were into recycling and being energy efficient, but the recycling of guests rubbish I found bit invasive. I would much rather separate my own rubbish, if there is a bin with 3-4 slots and one can separate ones own (done this in hotels before) and not having somebody go through ones waste afterwards.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glenalmond house er et kjemeekoselig hus med nydelige verter. Jimmy og Sue gjorde alt for at vi skulle ha et flott opphold, virkelig nydelige mennesker. Man velger blant 7 ulike frokostmenyer, her er noe for enhver smak! Glenalmond house ligger en fin gåtur unna sentrum (25 min), men det går busser for de som vil bruke det rett utenfor huset. Vi storkoste oss her under vårt opphold i Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mycket trevlig personal och god frukost. Fint rum med både sängar, handdukar och badrum. Lite långt från city, men det gick bussar hela tiden. Tog ca. 15-20 minuter att åka buss in till city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location close to public transport. Fabulous breakfast and quietly attentive staff. Our room was small if you had 2 medium-sized suitcases like we did, and the tv reception wasn’t great. But all in all, we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hier war alles perfekt. Sehr freundlich, tolles Zimmer, gutes Frühstück. Gute Busverbindung ins Zentrum . . . . usw. Aller besten Dank
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed at Glenalmond twice and found a great welcome on both occasions. The rooms are very spacious, comfortable and well equipped and the breakfasts perfectly cooked. The location is a half hour walk to the centre but Newington up the road has plenty of restaurants and shops. My first choice now for a visit to Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Guest House. 👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

Wonderful stay - great location, lovely building and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great B n B

Lovely B and B with helpful, friendly hosts. Great free parking and good breakfast. Slightly further walk than we thought to the centre of Edinburgh but lots of buses go in that direction.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021