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Dorstan House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near 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

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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

Highlights

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

Superior Studio, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Prestonfield, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Dorstan House. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Dorstan House, 7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5HJ

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar @ JMCC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • New Garden Grove
  • Verdo

About this property

Dorstan House

Guest house near University of Edinburgh
Dorstan House provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

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/debit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Property Registration Number STL Exempt

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

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

Is Dorstan House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dorstan House?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorstan House on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$276.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dorstan House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dorstan House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Dorstan House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dorstan House located?

Located in Prestonfield, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Dorstan House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 778 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meital

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, very clean and safe. Spacious rooms. Nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

malee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Friendly owners. Very clean. Tasty breakfast delivered to your room. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and quiet in a nice neighborhood just off Arthur’s Seat. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomáš

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and not expensive property in Edinburgh. Private parking, good breakfast. Just 10 minutes by bus to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay .lovely owners carnt do enough .thank you . 5 stsrs .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gordon

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flying visit -easy check in and comfy bed. Lovely breakfast. Even although we arrived late there was still a parking space! Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the ease of check-in and convenience of the location. Quiet and clean. Full continental breakfast options before 8:00 would be appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Nice guesthouse

Enjoyed my stay thank you for making me feel welcome.best breakfast ever 💪 thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small. No interaction with staff. Location was good. Easy to get into city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriatic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast each morning was excellent with fresh cut up fruit and a choice of delicious croissants. Plenty of hot water in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and modern accommodation, the location was excellent and convenient for bus service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you read the email they send. Great stay, no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aneira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Contacless check in worked well Breakfast was good People were nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet property and very clean room. Breakfast was beautiful also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. A very nice breakfast was included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Convenient. Clean. Froendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, cute and quiet place to stay in Edinburgh. 4 minute walk from bus stop that takes you into town. Would definitely recommend. Hosts were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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