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Alba House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh

Guesthouse4.8 (102 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

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About

Alba House is a guesthouse to stay in Edinburgh. It sits close to Cockburn Geological Museum and Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, about 3 km from Edinburgh Waverley. The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is generally July to September.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Cockburn Geological Museum0.6 km
  • Royal Observatory, Edinburgh1.4 km
  • The Quarry1.5 km
  • Holyrood Distillery1.7 km
  • Craigmillar Castle1.7 km
  • The Physic Garden1.8 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 19 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 12.2 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley3.0 km
Nearest beach
Portobello Beach4.7 km
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Alba House?

From Alba House, the nearest station, Edinburgh Waverley, is about 3.0 km away; Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 12.2 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Alba House from the beach?

The nearest beach, Portobello Beach, is about 4.7 km from Alba House in a straight line.

How is Alba House rated?

Alba House scores 4.8 out of 5 across 102 guest reviews.

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