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The Ben Doran Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house 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
Restaurant
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of The Ben Doran Guest House

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Check out the area

Map
11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh17 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)29 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Newington stay.Your stay at this Newington guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

4-star guest house near Royal Mile
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Ben Doran Guest House.

This 4-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
The Ben Doran Guest House offers 11 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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 transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

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

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 December 24 and December 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Close to many different things to do if you just want to take a day from being downtown. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023