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Dorstan House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near University of Edinburgh

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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7 Priestfield Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH16 5HJ
  • Place, Prestonfield Golf Club
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holyrood Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Studio, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Prestonfield stay.Your stay at this Prestonfield guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Princes Street and Grassmarket are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Prestonfield Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holyrood Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haldi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Steel Coulson Southside - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Dorstan House

3-star guest house near University of Edinburgh
Dorstan House offers its guests multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
Dorstan House offers 12 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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/debit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number STL Exempt

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dorstan House to the airport?

Dorstan House is 12.7 mi (38-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dorstan House?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dorstan House on Jun 25, 2026 start from CA $194, 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.

Does Dorstan House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dorstan House.

How close is Dorstan House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.2 mi (21-min drive) from Portobello Beach.

Does Dorstan House offer free breakfast?

Dorstan House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dorstan House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Dorstan House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Dorstan House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Dorstan House have a pool?

Dorstan House does not have a pool.

Does Dorstan House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Dorstan House to downtown Edinburgh?

Dorstan House is 1.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Dorstan House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 808 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good break with facilities and on bus route
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DANIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was lovely. It s just 30 min walking from Royal mile or 15 min by bus ( bus stop literally 5 min away). Everything was very clean and well maintained. THE BASKET FILLED WITH SNACK IS SUPER NICE TOUCH( THEY DO IT EVERYDAY)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean very quiet which I like and nice we touch of bringing breakfast to the door. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, interesting breakfast choices, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly guest house in a quite area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Edinburgh, nice room, easy contactless check in, breakfast served to the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, Richard our host was very friendly & helpful with local information. The breakfasts were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel centrally in Edinburgh

Very nice stay, good service, nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was wonderful! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

malee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very lovely place to spend a few nights. Very close to public transport, and is in great walking distance of a few places. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meital

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, very clean and safe. Spacious rooms. Nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is delivered to your room and was very yummy. Host was responsive to questions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet and cosy guesthouse, twin suite was ideal for two travellers. Simple but complete breakfast served in the morning to your room. Convenient to get to Cowsgate and central, both very walkable and easy access to get to by bus if travelling with luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Marit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute small room. the house has thin walls and staff seemed sensitive to normal noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and quiet in a nice neighborhood just off Arthur’s Seat. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Friendly owners. Very clean. Tasty breakfast delivered to your room. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property- big airy room, fantastic breakfast and amazing host
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tomáš

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and not expensive property in Edinburgh. Private parking, good breakfast. Just 10 minutes by bus to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the quieter location of the accomodation, the owners were so friendly, and the breakfast every modning was really good. The rooms were a bit noisy though.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basically in the middle of Edinburgh. I was travelling solo, so I got a single room. The bathroom was detached, but very nice. The room was small, but adequate. The staff was great, and the morning breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and modern accommodation, the location was excellent and convenient for bus service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024