The Ben Doran Guest House - Edinburgh

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX|
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The Ben Doran Guest House - Edinburgh
11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.7
Free WiFi8.5
Location8.2
Cleanliness8.1
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.9
Facilities7.3
Value for money7.1
Who stays here
Couples65%
Solo16%
Families10%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.7
Free WiFi8.5
Location8.2
Cleanliness8.1
Lowest Rated
Comfort7.9
Facilities7.3
Value for money7.1
Who stays here
Couples65%
Solo16%
Families10%
Groups9%

4-star Georgian townhouse in central Edinburgh with free parking and full Scottish breakfast

Amenities

The Ben Doran Guest House offers free private parking on-site and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Guests receive a complimentary Scottish breakfast buffet served in the dining room from 8 to 9 AM (until 9:30 AM on Sunday). The hotel provides daily housekeeping, tea and coffee-making facilities in all rooms, and a code entry system for convenient check-in.

Rooms

The ben doran has deluxe ensuite doubles, executive doubles, standard singles, and standard doubles with shared bath. Rooms include a TV, hillside or city views, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms feature large windows and high ceilings typical of Georgian architecture.

Location

Ben Doran Guest House is located within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Arthur's Seat. Princes Street and Waverley Railway Station are a 5-minute drive away, and the Royal Mile is less than 2 miles from the building. A bus stop directly across the street provides frequent service into the city center.

Dining

Breakfast at the ben doran includes scrambled eggs, sausages, cereals, yogurts, cheese, pastries, toast, juice, dried fruits, bananas, espresso drinks, and tea or coffee. The hotel accommodates special dietary breakfast requests. Local pubs and restaurants are a few blocks away, with The Abbey noted for excellent food.

Accessibility

The hotel is a Georgian townhouse with stair-only access to rooms and no elevator. Free off-street parking is limited to six cars arranged in two rows of three. Guests should note the lack of luggage storage beyond one hour after checkout.

  • Parking: Free private on-site parking
  • Breakfast: Complimentary Scottish breakfast buffet with espresso drinks
  • Location: 5-minute drive to Princes Street and Waverley Station
  • Rooms: Deluxe, executive, and standard room types available
  • Attractions: Walking distance to Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat
  • Service: Code entry check-in and special dietary breakfast options
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 08:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 0.1 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic
Building
Number of rooms:11
Former name
Ben Doran
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Rooms and availability

Shared Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Shared Bathroom Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Bed in shared room
Standard Shared Bathroom Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

TV

Flat-screen TV

Adults only
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Special diet menus

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Ben Doran Guest House

💵 Lowest room price 85 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.3 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 13.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX
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11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX
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