Dorstan House

3.0 star property

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

Single Room, Ensuite (Small)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (Small External)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Studio, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Dorstan House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Royal Mile
This smoke-free guesthouse features free self parking, free WiFi in public areas, and multilingual staff assistance.
Dorstan House offers 12 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
During your stay at Dorstan House, you're just a quick walk from Royal Commonwealth Pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a multilingual staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Royal Mile and a few minutes from University of Edinburgh
Dorstan House offers its guests multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Guests will receive an access code.
Property Registration Number STL Exempt
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Dorstan House Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 791 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meital

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, very clean and safe. Spacious rooms. Nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neelika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was rather small, but thankfully we were allocated an attached single room to use for storage and space, which we greatly appreciated. Bed was comfortable and linens clean and fresh. Ensuite bathroom was a usable size, with plenty of very hot water. Breakfast was well above our expectations and was well prepared with a good number of options to select from. It was delivered to the room promptly each day. Parking on the premises was not at all safe or accessible. Luckily we were able to park within easy walking distance of the house each evening. We enjoyed several dinners within close walking distance, as unknown to us and not indicated on website: takeaway food is not allowed to be consumed in the room. We found this very inconvenient, especially after a very long day of site seeing! But, we understand the reasons for implementing this, and feel it is fair enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Friendly owners. Very clean. Tasty breakfast delivered to your room. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andersen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful quiet and cosy guesthouse, twin suite was ideal for two travellers. Simple but complete breakfast served in the morning to your room. Convenient to get to Cowsgate and central, both very walkable and easy access to get to by bus if travelling with luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomáš

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and not expensive property in Edinburgh. Private parking, good breakfast. Just 10 minutes by bus to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay .lovely owners carnt do enough .thank you . 5 stsrs .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very clean and quiet in a nice neighborhood just off Arthur’s Seat. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharron, Montara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small. No interaction with staff. Location was good. Easy to get into city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flying visit -easy check in and comfy bed. Lovely breakfast. Even although we arrived late there was still a parking space! Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriatic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Make sure you read the email they send. Great stay, no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the ease of check-in and convenience of the location. Quiet and clean. Full continental breakfast options before 8:00 would be appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Convenient. Clean. Froendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

malee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast each morning was excellent with fresh cut up fruit and a choice of delicious croissants. Plenty of hot water in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice place to stay. Friendly staff, nice breakfast. It is situated in a quiet area. It feels very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would use again, and recommend to friends

House is situated in quiet suburban side street, only a short walk from main walk from where buses to/from Edinburgh city centre regularly. Details regarding check-in and access to premises and room were provided digitally in advance. Property is well appointed and well maintained. Our room was bright, spacious and clean. Function over fuss reflects the decoration and fittings. Breakfast (continental) was freshly prepared to order and very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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