We spent 2 nights at Alexander guest house during the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Walking distance to most venues. The rooms were spotless! The owner was extremely helpful, in fact my sister required medical attention during our visit and the owner drove her to the hospital and even stayed for the 1.5 hours it took for treatment. Above & beyond any... More

Within easy reach of central Edinburgh. TV and tea/coffee in room. Found the shared shower room off-putting with a mirrored wall. Also found the one key given for the two front doors and the room itself a bit unusual. Finally, I found it strange on departure when handing over the payment for our stay together with the "key", at the... More

Nice, clean B&B. Great choice for breakfast and easy walking distance to bus stop to get to the rest of the city. However... would not recommend to young couples. My boyfriend and I are mid-20s (albeit unmarried - but this is Edinburgh not Casablanca!) we on occasion were made to feel like we were staying at a disapproving older relatives... More

Very easy to find, being a straight Road from Waverly Station. an half hour walk or take the Bus of which there are many stopping virtually outside. Very clean, TV and Coffee/Tea in Room. Lovely cooked Breakfast. More

We returned to Edinburgh in July - last time we came was five years ago and we stayed in Portobello. This time we wanted to stay closer to the town, but not to close because my husband is a golf fanatic! We decided on The Alexander Guest House in Mayfield Gardens and really enjoyed our stay. We were on the... More