Alba House

We had a lovely double room on the main floor facing the back of the house. Cath was a gracious hostess, helping us get oriented to the city and showing us how to use the public bus systems. The continental breakfasts were delicious and filling. Highly recommend for couples or solo travelers.

Have just stayed at Alba House for 2 nights and would recommend here to anyone travelling to Edinburgh, as well as definitely staying here again if/when I come back to Edinburgh myself! The b&b is about a 30 minute walk or small bus ride from the centre, but a bit away from all the hustle and bustle too which was nice. Our room was spacious and clean and the hosts couldn’t of been more friendly and helpful, nothing was an issue including even being able to check in earlier than we thought, and also being able to leave our luggage with them too. The continental breakfast was also really big and plentiful and kept us well fuelled up for the start of a day of busy Edinburgh exploring! Thankyou so much for everything!

The Alba House is such a lovely house! I really loved the architecture and original details of the property. The room was very comfortable, the bed very soft, and clean. The bathroom had great water pressure and plenty of hot water, and a nice towel warmer. Our host was extremely welcoming and nice, she gave us great directions and tips for getting around the city! Breakfast was the same each morning, but it was more than enough to fill up and it was really good, fresh food. We loved our stay and are already planning a trip back!

The communal areas and our room were lovely - beautifully decorated and very well maintained. Breakfast was great ( not a cooked breakfast but perfect for us) - including fresh fruit and pastries. The fan in bedroom was very welcome as it was so warm. The only thing missing was a shower cubicle ( we had a bath and shower attachment which was fine ) - but I can see that would be hard to fit in as we were in an ‘attic’ room with low sloping ceilings.

What can I say other than absolutely fantastic. The greeting at the front door by the host was really warm. The house has been restored tastefully and without expense. The rooms are 5 star plus with modern bathrooms. Great beds therfore great sleep 😴 Breakfast again is a joy a multitude of choices. You cannot get much better for getting into Edinburgh centre a Miles walk or a short bus journey all the buses pass the attractions. Will definitely come again. Far better than theses faceless hotels.

Had a lovely stay at Alba House. The room was spacious, very clean and decorated beautifully. Breakfast was delicious and there was plenty to keep you filled up for the day ahead. The location was right beside a bus stop and buses came regularly to take you into Edinburgh City centre However we like to walk and it only took us around 30mins to walk into Edinburgh City centre. Catherine was a wonderful host, friendly, and kind. Thank you for a memorable stay Rachel & Aaron

We had a lovely stay at the Alba House. The room was lovely, the house was great, and the people were wonderful. Breakfast was excellent as well.

Marketed as a classic room with coombed ceiling - should have read - converted attic room only accessed via extremely steep dangerous twisty stairs. Severely restricted headroom (badly hurt my head). Room was extremely hot (not helped by noisy boiler in bathroom) so had to have all windows and veluxes open so very noisy (owner said - that’s what you get when you book a hotel on a main bus route). Thermostat in the bedroom (hidden in a wooden box) randomly buzzed on and off all night. Wall between next room was paper thin so you can hear every conversation, TV programme and everything else! Bathroom was bland, dingy, with no shower and just not cared for. Breakfast was very basic.