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Dorstan House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Royal Mile

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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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Studio, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Dorstan House, 7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5HJ

What's nearby

  • Prestonfield Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holyrood Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Shawfair Station - 9 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haldi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Dorstan House

Dorstan House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an access code
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number STL Exempt

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

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.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorstan House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 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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Reviews

Dorstan House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, freshly prepared, and delicious with a variety of options. (34 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was wonderful! Thank you!
Christian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and friendly guest house in a quite area.
Per, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cute small room. the house has thin walls and staff seemed sensitive to normal noise.
Marit, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel centrally in Edinburgh

Very nice stay, good service, nice location
Desiree, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay, very clean and safe. Spacious rooms. Nice host
Meital, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Basically in the middle of Edinburgh. I was travelling solo, so I got a single room. The bathroom was detached, but very nice. The room was small, but adequate. The staff was great, and the morning breakfasts were delicious.
Christian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and very clean and comfortable.
malee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Friendly owners. Very clean. Tasty breakfast delivered to your room. Would highly recommend.
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful quiet and cosy guesthouse, twin suite was ideal for two travellers. Simple but complete breakfast served in the morning to your room. Convenient to get to Cowsgate and central, both very walkable and easy access to get to by bus if travelling with luggage.
Laura, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect and not expensive property in Edinburgh. Private parking, good breakfast. Just 10 minutes by bus to the city center.
Tomáš, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and quiet in a nice neighborhood just off Arthur’s Seat. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Cameron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Flying visit -easy check in and comfy bed. Lovely breakfast. Even although we arrived late there was still a parking space! Great value
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really liked the quieter location of the accomodation, the owners were so friendly, and the breakfast every modning was really good. The rooms were a bit noisy though.
Laura, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our party of 4 had spacious rooms. They were exceptionally clean. And there was a wide variety and hearty enough options for the continental breakfast to tide us over until lunchtime. Close to the bus stops. Would definitely stay there again & highly recommend.
Adriatic, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Appreciated the ease of check-in and convenience of the location. Quiet and clean. Full continental breakfast options before 8:00 would be appreciated.
Marcy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Philip, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay .lovely owners carnt do enough .thank you . 5 stsrs .
David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was very small. No interaction with staff. Location was good. Easy to get into city center.
Sharron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Make sure you read the email they send. Great stay, no issues.
Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast each morning was excellent with fresh cut up fruit and a choice of delicious croissants. Plenty of hot water in the shower.
Cynthia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
duane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property- big airy room, fantastic breakfast and amazing host
Igor, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Contacless check in worked well Breakfast was good People were nice
Aneira, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint. Convenient. Clean. Froendly.
Blaine, 2-night trip