Allison House 16 Guesthouse is located in Newington, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Costa Coffee - 14 min walk
Dehli Diner - 1 min walk
Old Bell Inn - 8 min walk
The Salisbury Arms - 12 min walk
About this property
Allison House 16 Guesthouse
Upscale guest house near University of Edinburgh
Allison House 16 Guesthouse provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
Free self-parking
Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Allison House 16 Guesthouse offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A restaurant
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
No lift
More
4 floors
Building
Built in 1890
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Detached private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
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
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Auld Reekie Guest House Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allison House 16 Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Allison House 16 Guesthouse?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Allison House 16 Guesthouse located?
Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 29 minutes by foot.
Allison House 16 Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Very comfortable bed with a small but modern bathroom. Great assistance from Colin and others of the staff regarding late arriving luggage. He also kindly loaned me a phone charger for the period of my stay.
Ten min bus/30min walk to city centre. Ten min walk to breakfast options and convienience stores.
Clean and cozy room.
Noice leakage from other guests tolerable.
No safe for valuables, take them with you if staying multiple days.
Spoke to no one, saw no one. Totally friction free.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
MTI
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children