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The Ben Doran Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Edinburgh Castle

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The Ben Doran Guest House, near the University of Edinburgh, offers a breakfast buffet for city adventures. Guests enjoy amenities like a library, business center, and in-room WiFi. Express check-in/out saves time, and multilingual staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is RM1,323
RM1,587 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Living area

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Map
11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX

What's nearby

  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Holyrood Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Meadows - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

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

  • ‪Haldi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪New Garden Grove - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Diner - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ben Doran Guest House

Upscale guest house near University of Edinburgh
Consider a stay at The Ben Doran Guest House and take advantage of 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, express check-in and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • A computer station, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
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

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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 to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
Express check-in 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 staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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 2 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ben Doran Guest House on 2 Jan 2026 start from RM 1,322.53, 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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile 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.

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