The Ben Doran Guest House

Guesthouse within easy reach of Royal Mile

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Located close to University of Edinburgh, The Ben Doran Guest House offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, library, and business center. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of express check-in and out. Multilingual staff are on hand to help plan your day.

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking available
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

Daily housekeeping
Room service
Business center
Library
Computer station
Front-desk safe
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding
Limited onsite parking
Free toiletries

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

161 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

Private bathroom

377 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Heating

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

Hair dryer

Designer toiletries

431 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk

$105 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2AX

What's nearby

University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Grassmarket - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Princes Street - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive
Slateford Station - 9 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 28 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 30 min walk

Restaurants

‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬9 min walk
‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
‪Dehli Diner - ‬3 min walk
‪New Garden Grove - ‬11 min walk
‪Leslie's Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ben Doran Guest House

At The Ben Doran Guest House, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and downhill skiing, and free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 11 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The property charges GBP 50 for credit card payments
- The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM
- Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children

- Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Onsite parking limited

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Room service (limited hours)

What to do

Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Downhill skiing nearby

Working away

Business center
Computer station

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1800
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

DVD player
22-inch LCD TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Freshen up

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Phone

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of GBP 50

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Is The Ben Doran Guest House currently open?

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.

Does The Ben Doran Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ben Doran Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ben Doran Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.