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Alva House

Guesthouse in Edinburgh

GuesthouseLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 20 attractions within walking distance

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About

Alva House is a guesthouse to stay in Edinburgh. The guesthouse is close to Wentworth Elm and Holyrood Abbey, about 1.4 km from Edinburgh Waverley. The most comfortable time to visit Edinburgh is generally July to September.

Location

What's nearby

  • Wentworth Elm0.5 km
  • Holyrood Abbey0.5 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse0.6 km
  • The King's Gallery0.6 km
  • Wentworth Elm0.6 km
  • Unlimited Corporation0.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 105 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 5 pharmacies & clinics🚌 5 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — 11.9 km → all hotels near EDI
Nearest station
Edinburgh Waverley — 1.4 km
Nearest beach
East Sands of Leith — 2.6 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 16.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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