ALBA HILLS GUEST HOUSE, Edinburgh

Alba Hills Guest House - A Victorian family-run guesthouse with garden views and Arthur's Seat vistas

Located in Newington, an affluent residential area, this 3-star EDI hotel occupies a Victorian house with ornate ceilings. Alba Hills Guest House provides cozy, traditionally furnished rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. Each accommodation features private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers, while select rooms offer views of Arthur's Seat. A continental breakfast buffet is served from 8 AM, with packed lunches available upon request. The property maintains multilingual staff (English and Arabic), offers concierge services, and provides luggage storage. The guesthouse includes a common area with a microwave and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. Three free parking spaces are available on-site. Positioned 1.5 miles from Princes Street, Alba Hills lies within 1 mile of notable landmarks including the National Museum of Scotland, Holyrood Park, and Craigmillar Castle.

Pros

Several rooms offer direct views of Arthur's Seat and gardens

Situated in a quiet, leafy residential neighborhood

Within 1640.4 ft of diverse dining options including Mango Tree Edinburgh and Union Eatery & Coffee

Original Victorian architectural features preserved throughout the building

Cons

Limited on-site parking with only 3 spaces available

1.5 miles from Royal Mile attractions