Dorstan House

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.1

About this property

Historic Setting: Dorstan House in Edinburgh is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and interconnected rooms. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor seating area, and a TV. Additional amenities include a wardrobe, electric kettle, and carpeted floors. Prime Location: Located 0.7 mi from Arthurs Seat and 1.2 mi from the University of Edinburgh, the property is also close to Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 12 mi away. Local Activities: Surrounding activities include boating, kayaking, and canoeing. The area is highly rated for its quietness and excellent breakfast provided by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Viktoria
United States United States
“It's a lovely house, clean and well appointed. The location is great: a short bus ride to the Royal mile, within walking distance to cafes and restaurants. Very close to the stunning Holyrood Park and a hike to Arthur's Seat.”
Suzanne
United States United States
“Very clean. Facility is pleasant & updated. Richard is on top of everything, very nice and helpful. One block to the bus stop and very reasonable rental prices.”
Bradford
United States United States
“The room was very comfortable and large and the private bathroom, although not in the room itself, was close by and clean. The location of the inn was very good with very good bus service nearby.”
Sijing
United States United States
“I loved the location: quiet neighborhood, but close to a bus stop. The hosts were also very kind and accommodating.”
Yura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great communication and lovely room. Very comfortable beds and lovely clean bathroom. Breakfast basket a lovely touch too”
Douglas
United States United States
“Our host was great and ordered a taxi for us to get to the airport on time!! He was delightful,”
Gergely
Hungary Hungary
“The room and bathroom was clean, very nicely furnished and modern. This is one of the nicest hotels I've ever been to in this price range. The neighbourhood is quite elegant and quiet, 2 minutes walk to the nearest bus stop. Check-in was easy,...”
Nguyen
United States United States
“The owner was very helpful in acclimating us to the property and the city. Also, we did not initially have the code to enter, but once we contacted him, he immediately assisted us.”
Campbells
United States United States
“The location was great. We left our car in the parking lot and jumped on the bus for easy way to anywhere we wanted in the city. Beautiful house, lovely decor.”
Jesse
United States United States
“Comfortable beds, owner is very kind and friendly. Appreciated the breakfast baskets and the inclusion of gluten and dairy free options to accommodate one of us. Nice to stay in a classic Edinburgh guest house. Quiet and cozy. One short block to...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,515 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Dorstan is owned and operated by our family of Richard, Maki, Harvey and Milly the dog! We live on the premises and we’re drawn to the house by the lovely old features of a house built in 1872.

Property info

The Dorstan is a lovely detached Victorian villa (1870) with traditional features and run by owners Richard & Maki, so you can be assured of a warm and personal welcome whether on business on holiday. Located in a quiet residential area of Edinburgh but only 0.8 miles from the Old Town with excellent bus service just 50m away. There is a private car park for 4 guest cars, subject to availability and not reservable.. You may choose from ensuite rooms single bed, double bed, twin beds. And ensuite triple and quadruple rooms. There are also two single bedrooms each with own private bathroom just outside the room. All rooms have full central heating, colour television, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Bed linens, towels, soap and shampoo are provided. We provide a complimentary’‘breakfast to go’ basket daily in your room. Free wifi access available is included for all stays.

Neighborhood info

Edinburgh is one of Europe’s best known cities; with historical and cultural links both past and present. No matter what interest visitors may have they will be superbly catered for in this beautiful capital city.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Dorstan House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Dorstan House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

This property indicated that it doesn't require a short-term rental license or registration

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