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The Ben Doran Guest House

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse near Royal Mile

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The Ben Doran Guest House

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Lobby
Front of property
Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Ben Doran Guest House

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Business services

Check out the area

11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX
  • Popular LocationDehli Diner3 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)7 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Waverley Station9 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)29 min drive
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Room options

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

The Ben Doran Guest House is located in Newington, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, and is in the entertainment district and near a train station. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby sailing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 4 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Southpour - 9 min walk
  • Dehli Diner - 3 min walk
  • Old Bell Inn - 6 min walk
  • The Salisbury Arms - 11 min walk
  • Leslie's Bar - 5 min walk

About this property

The Ben Doran Guest House

Upscale guest house near Royal Mile
Close to Arthur's Seat and University of Edinburgh, The Ben Doran Guest House provides a free breakfast buffet, a library and a business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • A computer station, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ben Doran Guest House include comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 22-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Greek, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges GBP 50 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ben Doran Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ben Doran Guest House?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ben Doran Guest House on 10 Apr 2024 start from ₹14,750.82, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ben Doran Guest House located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 30 minutes.

The Ben Doran Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 469 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 469 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 469 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 469 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 469 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ben Doran is a 300 year old mansion converted to a hotel. The ceilings are like 16 feet tall. The walls are really thick. So it is really quiet. The owners and personnel are so nice and friendly. Odette is a sweetheart. The location is awesome. You can walk if you want or take a bus from close by or uber. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean,bed comfortable but the traffic noise was awful even with window shut all through the night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander, Savannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B in old Edinburgh mansion. Great hot breakfast and super friendly staff ( Odette was engaging, charming and very helpful). Not glamorous but highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ben doran
Great spot. Close to the royal mile. Very comfortable rooms. Fantastic breakfast in a quaint dining room. Very welcoming and helpful staff. I definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a classic structure with loads of personality. Well maintained and comfortable. Beautiful gently curving spiral staircase. Staff and owners were very helpful. They focus on guests’ needs. Broad choice of breakfast foods. Bus stop very close by. Don’t bother with a car in Edinburgh - it’s too congested and the streets are narrow. Walk or take the bus. We did!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
This is not a 4 * hotel!!! It is not more than a 2½ *. The Guest House do not have elevator and rooms are 1 or 2 floors upstairs and nobody helps you at the arrival. Some rooms are sharing bathroom. No front desk with employees. Only 1service: breakfast Is included.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023