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7.7 / 10 Guest Rating

The Ben Doran Guest House

11 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh, gb

The Ben Doran Guest House - main view

About the Property

Charming 4-Star Georgian Town House in Central Edinburgh

Elegant Rooms with Stunning Views
Experience the charm of beautifully decorated rooms with picturesque hillside or city views. Each room at The Ben Doran Guest House features a TV and elegant decor for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Breakfast and Warm Hospitality
Start your day with a hearty breakfast in the dining room, including a variety of options from scrambled eggs to pastries. The friendly hosts ensure a warm welcome and a pleasant dining experience for all guests.

Convenient Location with Free Parking
Located in central Edinburgh, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and parking, with easy access to the city center via the local bus service. Explore nearby attractions like Princes Street and the Royal Mile just a short drive away.

Book now for a delightful stay at The Ben Doran Guest House in Edinburgh.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Express check-in/check-out
Golf course
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Deluxe Ensuite Double - Photo 1
Deluxe Ensuite Double - Photo 2
Deluxe Ensuite Double - Photo 3
Deluxe Ensuite Double - Photo 4
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Deluxe Ensuite Double

This double room features a tea/coffee maker, electric kettle and DVD player.

25 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerRadio

Deluxe Ensuite Double

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$169.96

$135.97

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.7
Very Good608 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the excellent location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.7
Service8.6
Location8.7
Room Quality7.1
Amenities7.2
Value for Money6.6
Food and Beverage7.7
Overall Experience8.1

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AndreaitIT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 12, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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DeanauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 6, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Staff, hospitality and good breakfast. We had a great room basement level with Street front entry.

Limited car parking but all guest made it work.

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BrianauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 28, 2025

"We enjoyed our stay, made better by the friendly staff."

7.0

Very good breakfast. Staff were very polite and helpful including assistance with getting luggage upstairs.

Bathroom was a little cramped.

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JohngbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 25, 2025

"Too over priced for what received"

5.0

Staff were nice

Breakfast was very poor for the amount being charged for room bathroom needed work done also shower /pipe kept making noises during night even not in use

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BirgittedkDK
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 24, 2025

"Svarede ikke til prisen"

6.0

Søde staff-piger

Alt for upersonligt med manglende reception . Støj fra vejen, manglende aircondition!

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ChristinegbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 20, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0

Breakfast was good Localisation suited us ideally

Bedroom was dated

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Richard GrimwoodgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 18, 2025

"Ben Doran guest house, Edinburgh"

5.0

The location was excellent with a steady stream of buses that get you to the .city centre in 10-15 minutes. The bed was comfortable

The tiny shower in the small bathroom was poor, the shower head wouldn't stay in one position on the riser, ,the doors kept opening at the bottom. The cold tap on the basin would only give a trickle of water. The bedroom could do with a facelift, We were in room 5. The cooked part of the breakfast was always in 4 heated containers in the dining room.& had the same 4 options daily, mushrooms, beans, scrambled egg, & sausages. It was barely warm & the plates were cold. There were buffet style cold options though. Parking is tight with room for 6 cars (2 rows of 3). Considering we paid over £900 for the room for 3 nights it was poor value.

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JohnauAU
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 13, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0
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JustinecaCA
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 11, 2025

"I wish I stayed elsewhere."

1.0

It was within a comfortable walking distance to the tourist attractions

Not as pictured. Barely room to move around for 2 people. Bed and pillows were extremely uncomfortable, room was dirty, sheets had stains, wifi was so poor it wouldn’t stay connected, the room smelled musty. Shower body wash and shampoo were cheap and damaged my hair. I feel I paid way too much for what I received and want a partial refund for this horrible experience.

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AnnemariegbGB
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solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 1, 2025

"Comfortable and very clean."

7.0

It was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. It was great to have a bus stop opposite which made travelling into the city easy.

The hot water gets very hot quickly. It would be good to have a caution sign in the bathroom as I nearly scalded my self in the shower.

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