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Alba House Hostel Description

This Victorian house is in large gardens and has easy access to Edinburgh's city centre by bus It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, large rooms and fresh, home-cooked, traditional Scottish breakfasts

Alba House has a quiet location less than 2 miles (3 2 km) from Edinburgh Waverley rail Station A number of local buses run regularly from the stop outside the guest house

The house was built in about 1860 and the large rooms mix original features with modern comforts The individually decorated en suite rooms have central heating, TVs, hairdryers, radio alarm clocks, coffee tables, armchairs and tea/coffee

Alba House is family run and prides itself on offering a traditional warm Scottish welcome and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere

Please provide Alba House with an arrival time when booking

Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00 Late check-in, where possible, attracts a charge and must be requested within 24 hours of booking

This apartment is located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, 500 metres from The Royal Mile The third-floor, modern apartment has 2 bedrooms The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom The apartment also has a family bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a living/dining room

The apartment block has a video-entry system, a lift and secure allocated parking

Please note that the apartment is offered on a room-only basis, but a grocery pack can be requested at booking

Important Information:
Please inform Alba House of your estimated time of arrival in advance, either by using the comments field when making your reservation or by contacting the hotel directly, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email On the day of your arrival you will be met at the apartment It is important that you keep the hotel's contact details to hand so that you can inform them of any delays or changes in your travel plans

After your booking has been confirmed, you will be contacted with more detailed information regarding check-in

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Facilities

Hotel

  • Fax
  • Gardens
  • Heating in public areas
  • Internet WiFi
  • Parking lot/garage
  • Wake-up service

Room

  • Bath
  • Bathroom
  • Bathroom amenities
  • CD player
  • Carpeted
  • Central heating
  • DVD
  • Desk
  • Dishwasher
  • Flat screen TV
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron
  • Kettle (coffee and tea)
  • Kitchen
  • Living room
  • Microwave oven
  • Only shower
  • Radio
  • Washing machine

Useful information

How to arrive

By Air:
The hotel is approximately 8 miles (13 km) from Edinburgh Airport Take the airport bus to Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station From the station, cross Princes Street to the shops and take the number 3, 3A, 37 or 37A bus to Craigmillar Park

Alternatively, when leaving Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station on to Princes Street, turn right and walk 200 metres to the North Bridge Cross to the east side of the North Bridge and take the number 7, 8 or 31 bus (or the number 3, 3A, 37 or 37A bus) to Craigmillar Park The bus stops outside Alba House and will only take a few minutes in total

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