ALLISON HOUSE 17, Edinburgh

Allison House 17 - A Georgian guesthouse with free parking in Newington

Located in a Georgian building in Newington, this family-run EDI hotel occupies 4 floors and combines original architectural elements with contemporary accents. The 3-star Allison House 17 features rooms equipped with rainfall showerheads, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each morning, guests can enjoy a free buffet breakfast in an elegant room with street-facing draped windows. The property sits 1.5 miles south of Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, with frequent bus service to the city center. Within 1 mile, visitors can reach the National Museum of Scotland, The Writers' Museum, and Surgeons' Hall Museums. Several dining options, including Leslies Bar, The Old Bell Inn, and Beetroot Sauvage, are located within 0.5 miles of the property.

Pros

Express check-in and check-out services available

Complimentary chocolates provided in guest rooms

Stacks of tourist information accessible in the lobby

First-come, first-served free parking on site

Cons

1.5 miles distance from Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill

Not suitable for group events or pre-wedding parties