Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
Arthur's Seat - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive
Newcraighall Station - 9 min drive
Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
Shawfair Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Southpour - 13 min walk
Pizza Hut - 12 min walk
Old Bell Inn - 11 min walk
The Salisbury Arms - 7 min walk
The Earl Grange Cafe - 9 min walk
About this property
Dorstan House
Dorstan House puts you a short five-minute drive from University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. Free perks include breakfast and self-parking. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
140 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Services
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number STL Exempt
Also known as
Dorstan Guest House Edinburgh
Dorstan Guest House
Dorstan Edinburgh
Dorstan
Dorstan Private Hotel
Dorstan Guest House Edinburgh, Scotland
Dorstan Guest House Guesthouse Edinburgh
Dorstan Guest House Guesthouse
Dorstan Guest House
Dorstan House Edinburgh
Dorstan House Guesthouse
Dorstan House Guesthouse Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Dorstan House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dorstan House?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorstan House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Dorstan House like?
Dorstan House is a short 19-minute walk from University of Edinburgh and 17 minutes' walk from Holyrood Park.
Dorstan House Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
18 December 2024
Would use again, and recommend to friends
House is situated in quiet suburban side street, only a short walk from main walk from where buses to/from Edinburgh city centre regularly.
Details regarding check-in and access to premises and room were provided digitally in advance.
Property is well appointed and well maintained. Our room was bright, spacious and clean. Function over fuss reflects the decoration and fittings.
Breakfast (continental) was freshly prepared to order and very good.
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Louise
Louise, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
You’ll not be disappointed
Good clean comfortable guesthouse
Good quiet location with continental breakfast served in your room
Near a bus stop with frequent buses into town
For the price it’s very good
gordon
gordon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Great place to stay.
Dropping off our son at university this was a good place to stay just around the corner from the halls. It’s a good neighbourhood, reasonably quiet. Dorstan House is a huge, grand old Victorian house, tastefully decorated. Self check in was easy with all the codes being emailed two days before arrival. The breakfast was really tasty and plenty of it. It’s delivered to your room.
I’d stay here again when visiting our son.
Richard was extremely helpful as we needed an extra room for our son as we’d arrived a day early!
Karen
Karen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 September 2024
We have stayed here before during the Edinburgh Fringe. This time it felt more impersonal, with breakfast delivered to our room, and no opportunity to meet with other guests
Neil
Neil, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2024
Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
A delightful property with a friendly host. Their gardens are gorgeous. Conveniently located to city center Edinburgh that is walkable (but there is a bus stop nearby). The property offers a delicious breakfast and very clean and comfortable rooms. There really is no reason not to select this property.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Lovely quiet property and very clean room. Breakfast was beautiful also.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
The property was very clean and modern accommodation, the location was excellent and convenient for bus service.
Janet
Janet, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 July 2024
The room was clean and bright.
The owner was helpful and I enjoyed having breakfast delivered to my room in the morning.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 June 2024
Basic room but it has had everything needed for a short city break. Nice, quiet location and easy parking. A small kettle is in the riom but nowhere to store milk. A small fridge would be helpful.
Dagmara
Dagmara, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 June 2024
Would definitely stay again
Very freindly staff, delicious breakfast that was served doorside on time and easy walk to bus stops or curbside taxi/uber pick up. Bed and pillows were especially comfy. Very welcoming feeling just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 May 2024
Shui
Shui, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Decent, affordable guest house 20 minutes south of central Edinburgh. No facilities but a nice place to stay whilst exploring the city.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 May 2024
Very quiet and clean house. Amazing breakfast.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2024
Stefano
Stefano, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 March 2024
Wendy
Wendy, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 February 2024
Beautiful building with clean and comfortable rooms. It was amazing value for money considering the continental breakfast was included. Lots of great options and delivered to your room at your time of choice. Host was friendly when I met him briefly in the morning. Being able to access my room key in the lock box outside was great as I arrived a lot later than planned. Highly recommend. 😄
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2024
Really nice property. Near convenient bus lines. Staff over the top helpful, and informative.
Would love to stay next time in Edinburgh!
Gerard
Gerard, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2023
The house and room were very nice. The mattress was okay. The owners were so nice and helpful. Went out of their way to be helpful.
Erin
Erin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 October 2023
Clare
Clare, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 September 2023
Cozy hideaway
Traveling solo and this was a wonderful respite from the crowded streets. Lovely breakfast and cozy room. Felt like I was staying at a relative's home. I walked to the castle when weather was nice.
I would stay again!