GLENALMOND HOUSE, Edinburgh

Glenalmond House - A Victorian 4-star EDI hotel with private gardens and traditional Scottish breakfast

Located in upscale Newington, Glenalmond House occupies a restored Victorian mansion offering individually decorated rooms with en-suite bathrooms. This family-run establishment features queen and king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, and in-room safes across its accommodations. Select ground-floor rooms open onto private terraces and a shared garden. The breakfast menu includes locally-sourced Scottish ingredients, free-range eggs, and vegetarian options served from 8:00 to 9:30 AM. A guest lounge provides tourist information and local dining recommendations. Nine private parking spaces serve the property. The hotel stands 1 mile from Edinburgh Old Town and Dynamic Earth. Regular bus service connects to central attractions every few minutes, with the Royal Mile reachable in under 20 minutes.

Pros

Free onsite parking for nine vehicles

Ground floor rooms available with private terrace access

Locally-sourced Scottish breakfast with vegetarian options

Walking distance to multiple restaurants and pubs within 5-10 minutes

Cons

1 mile from main tourist attractions

Children under 5 years not permitted