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11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX

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Rooms & Amenities

The Ben Doran Guest House provides rooms ranging from single occupancy to deluxe rooms. Each room features premium bedding, Egyptian cotton linen, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, warm central heating, and views of the city or hillside. Features include an LCD TV with DVD player, telephone, radio, alarm, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests can access complimentary Wi-Fi. Rooms with a 'shared bathroom' now include a private bathroom.

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9 AM (9:30 AM on Sundays). A Scottish breakfast buffet consists of scrambled eggs, sausages, cereals, yogurts, cheese, pastries, toast, juice, dried fruits, bananas, and espresso drinks, plus tea/coffee. The menu includes soup of the day, steak, salmon, and pasta, with desserts, tea, and coffee also available. Packed lunches are available upon request.

Leisure Activities

The Royal Commonwealth Pool, featuring three pools, a fitness center, and classes, is 0.5 miles from the Guest House. Ghost tours explore Edinburgh's history of murderers, tortures, ghosts, and haunted locations. Visitors can explore Edinburgh's gin heritage with tours. Street food markets offer local produce and dining. A selection of the Queen's dresses is on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Location & Transportation

Located on Mayfield Gardens, Newington, south of Edinburgh city center, The Ben Doran Guest House is less than 2 miles from the Royal Mile. The Guest House is near the University of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Surgeons. Waverley Train Station is 5 minutes away, and Edinburgh Airport is a 20-minute drive. Bus service provides access to Edinburgh city center and Waverley train station.

Guest Services

The Ben Doran offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Ben Doran Guest House is located in Newington, a predominantly residential area. The Guest House is a Georgian townhouse.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Executive Double Room

2 persons

36 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Single Shared Bath

2 persons

15 m²

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Shared Bath

2 persons

20 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Ensuite Double

2 persons

25 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Edinburgh 2.1 km

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 22.3 km

Dundee (DND) 98.1 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 2.4 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Special diet menus

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX

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11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

2.4 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.2 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.9 km

Landmark

Royal Mile

2.2 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

2.2 km

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

2.1 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

2.4 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

2.2 km

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

2.2 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

2.6 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

2.1 km

Park

Holyrood Park

2.0 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

2.5 km

Monument

Scott Monument

2.5 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

2.5 km

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

2.2 km

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.7 km

Landmark

Nelson Monument

2.4 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2.1 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

2.2 km

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

2.2 km

Museum

Gladstone's Land

2.2 km

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

2.1 km

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

2.1 km

Landmark

The Meadows

1.7 km

Landmark

Princes Street

2.5 km

Square

Grassmarket

2.1 km

Landmark

Summerhall

1.0 km

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

2.1 km

University

University of Edinburgh

2.6 km

Nearby

St Marks Unitarian Church

370 m

Restaurants

Delhi Diner

210 m

38 Mayfield Gardens

The Old Bell Inn

500 m

233-235 Causewayside

Thaisanuk

470 m

142-144 Dalkeith Road

Pataka

620 m

190 Causewayside

The Stables

500 m

Priestfield Road

Jade Palace

720 m

212 Dalkeith Road

The Salisbury Arms

860 m

58 Dalkeith Road

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

from 08:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The Ben Doran Guest House serves a full breakfast for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic

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Former name

Ben Doran

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The Ben Doran Guest House, Edinburgh

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Guest Services

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Sports & Fitness

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Services

Dining

Room features

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Self-catering

Media

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