The Ben Doran Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Royal Mile

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior detail
Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed
Meeting facility
Lobby
The Ben Doran Guest House, near the University of Edinburgh, offers a breakfast buffet for city adventures. Guests enjoy amenities like a library, business center, and in-room WiFi. Express check-in/out saves time, and multilingual staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Located in Newington, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Ben Doran Guest House is in the entertainment district and near a train station. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby sailing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Map
11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Leslie's Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ben Doran Guest House

Upscale guest house near University of Edinburgh
Consider a stay at The Ben Doran Guest House and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a library and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ben Doran Guest House include comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges GBP 50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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 The Ben Doran Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ben Doran Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 30 minutes.

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