ALBYN TOWNHOUSE, Edinburgh

Albyn Townhouse - A Victorian B&B in Bruntsfield with en-suite rooms and historical architecture

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in fashionable Bruntsfield district, this 4-star EDI hotel occupies a refurbished Victorian townhouse featuring 8 non-smoking rooms across two floors. The Albyn Townhouse preserves historical architectural elements, including original cornices and wall paneling. Each room includes flat-screen TVs, high-speed WiFi, coffee pod machines, mini-safes, and private bathrooms with showers. Breakfast options include £9 breakfast baskets with croissants, juice, cheeses, and fruits, or £6 room-service croissants with drinks. The property stands 1.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1 mile from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. A 500-meter walk leads to local dining spots including Project Coffee, Honeycomb & Co, and Papilio Restaurant.

Pros

Located at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac away from city noise

Walking distance to multiple local cafes and restaurants

Historical Victorian architectural features preserved throughout

Check-in available via access code during weekends

Cons

First and second floor rooms require climbing 24-48 steps

Full cooked breakfast not available on-site