Experience the warmth of Dorstan House, near Royal Mile. Start your day with a continental breakfast and stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. With multilingual staff and local maps at hand, you're ready to explore the nearby University of Edinburgh.
Dorstan House puts you just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Services
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
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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/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number STL Exempt
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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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.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorstan House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in 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.
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Reviews
Dorstan House Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was freshly prepared to order and very good, with a choice of delicious options. (31 reviews)
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8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2025
Nice hotel centrally in Edinburgh
Very nice stay, good service, nice location
Desiree
Desiree, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Excellent location and very clean and comfortable.
malee
malee, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Flying visit -easy check in and comfy bed. Lovely breakfast. Even although we arrived late there was still a parking space!
Great value
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Rent, pænt og velholdt
Solveig Bang
Solveig Bang, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
Room was very small. No interaction with staff. Location was good. Easy to get into city center.
Sharron
Sharron, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
Appreciated the ease of check-in and convenience of the location. Quiet and clean. Full continental breakfast options before 8:00 would be appreciated.
Marcy
Marcy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Our party of 4 had spacious rooms. They were exceptionally clean. And there was a wide variety and hearty enough options for the continental breakfast to tide us over until lunchtime. Close to the bus stops. Would definitely stay there again & highly recommend.
Adriatic
Adriatic, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
Good add
Très bon séjour, quartier calme. Les murs des chambres sont assez fins mais les voyageurs sont respectueux.
Le choix pour le petit déjeuner est plus que bien
Amandine
Amandine, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
I really liked the quieter location of the accomodation, the owners were so friendly, and the breakfast every modning was really good. The rooms were a bit noisy though.
Laura
Laura, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Make sure you read the email they send. Great stay, no issues.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
The breakfast each morning was excellent with fresh cut up fruit and a choice of delicious croissants. Plenty of hot water in the shower.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Quaint. Convenient. Clean. Froendly.
Blaine
Blaine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Dorstan house.
I stayed for 2 nights. Delighted to see they provided real coffee and slippers. Its the little things. Host was very charming. I felt safe and comfortable. Bed was cosy. Breakfast was delicious. No complaints!
Jayne
Jayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Good facilities, good location, good staff, tasty breakfast, confy bed, well equipped bathroom. Very good stay
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
We had an amazing experience at the guest house! The host is really kind, the breakfast is amazing, it’s in a quiet neighbourhood on walking distance to the city centre but it’s also very easy to go by bus, the rooms are very comfortable and overall I would totally recommend to stay here :)
Maureen
Maureen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
Richard was very nice.. room was clean..very quiet..breakfast was on time and very nice..off road parking..
duane
duane, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
Contacless check in worked well
Breakfast was good
People were nice
Aneira
Aneira, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
The property was very clean and modern accommodation, the location was excellent and convenient for bus service.
Janet
Janet, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
The room was great. A very nice breakfast was included in the price.
Fredrick
Fredrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Établissement à recommander
Bonjour, j’ai passé un agréable séjour au sein de Dorstan house. La chambre correspondait à la description en ligne, était propre ainsi que la salle de bain. Possibilité de choisir la veille son petit déjeuner : boisson, sucré, salé… Celui-ci a été servi par Richard qui sait se montrer à la fois discret, à l’écoute et souriant. L’établissement est un peu excentré mais rien d’insurmontable pour qui aime marcher comme moi et pour ceux qui apprécient moins l’arrêt de bus est très proche (3 minutes).
Sylvie
Sylvie, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2023
Nice guesthouse
Enjoyed my stay thank you for making me feel welcome.best breakfast ever 💪 thanks again
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Lovely quiet property and very clean room. Breakfast was beautiful also.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Lovely, cute and quiet place to stay in Edinburgh. 4 minute walk from bus stop that takes you into town. Would definitely recommend. Hosts were lovely.