Albyn Townhouse Edinburgh occupies a four-floor 19th-century house on Hartington Gardens, a cul-de-sac in Bruntsfield. It has rooms with king beds, a capsule coffee machine and a continental or full Scottish breakfast. It suits you if you travel as a couple or for work and want to be outside the Old Town.
Location and getting around
Haymarket station is about a 15-minute walk away. Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket are about 25 minutes away, and the Royal Mile and the National Museum of Scotland about half an hour. Princes Street and Waverley station are about 35 minutes away. According to the property, you reach the Royal Mile by bus in about 10 minutes.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, fast Wi-Fi, a capsule coffee machine, a tea set, a small safe, a hairdryer and toiletries. Some have a king bed.
Breakfast is continental or full Scottish, and is served in the house itself. According to the property, the private parking is enclosed and has a supplement. There is no sign of a restaurant or bar for dinner, so count on going out to Bruntsfield or the centre.
Who it suits
- A good fit for couples who want a house with few rooms.
- Practical if you work from your room and need a good connection.
- Ideal if you arrive by car and want enclosed parking.
Good to know
Check-in is only from 16:00 to 20:00, with photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 10:00. Ask about the parking charge when booking. For more guesthouses, see guesthouses.