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The Albyn

Albyn is THE heaven of calm in gorgeous Bruntsfield. Ran by myself, Lydie & little helpers, the three children of the house Charlotte, Louis, Pip & Betty the beautiful cocker Spaniel… Beautifully designed & decorated by your resident artist (me!!).

I offer 8 comfortable bedrooms & welcoming environment in a traditional historic Victorian Townhouse, formerly the St Oswalds Church Manse. Our beloved home is a truly amazing building to stay in. Albyn Townhouse is your relaxing retreat a short distance from Edinburgh’s Old Town.

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Awards

A Self Certified 4 stars boutique guest house

Taste Our Best Award

Awarded the Visit Scotland Taste Our Best Award for Quality and Produce.

Telegraph Travel Review

Read the review the Albyn Townhouse received on the Telegraph’s Travel website – The best bed and breakfasts in Edinburgh.

Trip Experts Choice

The Award recognises the best hotels around the world based on reviews by journalists and professional travel writers.

USA Today 10 Best

Read the review received from USA Today 10 Best Travel website – No. 8 in the Top Ten best bed and breakfasts in Edinburgh.

Trip Advisor Hall Of Fame

Entered into the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame – Five times winner of The Certificate of Excellence 5 Stars.

Hotels Combined Top Hotel 2018

“We are thrilled to be working with the best hotels in the United Kingdom and Albyn Townhouse Edinburgh is certainly among them” said Alberto Castellucchio, market manager of HotelsCombined United Kingdom

The Lonely Planet

Set in a refurbished Victorian townhouse tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the fashionable Bruntsfield district, this B&B is a real home-away-from-home.

Booking.com 30 Best B&Bs

Voted No. 1 out 162 Edinburgh B&B’s and Guest houses by Booking.com guests. Based on 52,867 B&B and Inn reviews on Booking.com

Certificate of Excellence

Winner of the Certificate of Excellence 2017 – 7 times winner of The Certificate of Excellence 5 Stars.

Mail Online

Read the review the Albyn Townhouse received on the Daily Mail Travel website – Our pick of Edinburgh’s best B&Bs.

Booking.com Exceptional

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions. Voted Exceptional by Booking.com customers 9.5 out of 10!!

 

Frequently Asked Question

Check In

The Albyn offers early self check in everyday from 2pm until late through a key box, please monitor your email or texts to make sure you have all the information available. I live on site and am available in person weekdays from 4/8pm or by text.

(If you decide to come earlier to the accommodation anyway, no problem, request this, there is a charge of £50 for earlier arrival and luggage storage)

Reception times to meet, clearly provide an arrival time;

  • Monday to Friday between 4pm & 8pm, I will be here 30 min each side of your required meeting time.
  • Saturday & Sunday Self Check-in Only
  • Check out by 10am

Check Out

Check out is by 10am, self check out anytime, no late check out, if you do wish to enjoy your room longer, please purchase an extra day, charges apply for delayed check out.

Need Extra Coffee?

Please just ask for any extra refills of coffees & teas and milk!

Do I have to have my room cleaned?

I am your host and your cleaner, you can decide if you do or don’t want a service.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations are only accepted 30 days in advance.

To prevent incurring any cancellation losses we recommend that all customers take out appropriate travel insurance.

By reserving with us you agree to these terms and conditions.

What do I do about Luggage storage?

Luggage storage from 2pm earliest & after check out up to 8pm same day max.

Parking

Book in advance only, £10.00 per night, car check in 10.00am, check out 10.00am, if you do wish to use the car park longer, kindly book an extra day @ £10.00. thank you.

Unused parking will still be charged as we hold it for you, there is very limited availability, we will explain alternatives if we are fully booked.
Don’t want to book parking with us book direct with our parking partner NCP

Pet & Service Animal Policy – Health and Allergy Consideration

Due to a severe, medically diagnosed allergy to animals, our accommodation operates under a strict no-pet policy, including service animals such as guide dogs or emotional support animals.

This is not a matter of preference, but one of serious health risk to the owner, who resides on-site and personally manages all aspects of the guest house. Exposure to animals, even hypoallergenic breeds or well-trained service animals, can trigger potentially serious allergic reactions, impacting the safety and continuity of service.

As a small, private, owner-occupied guest house, we are not able to provide the separation or facilities required to safely accommodate guests with animals, and regretfully cannot make exceptions — even in cases where service animals would ordinarily be permitted by law in commercial public accommodations.

We fully respect the rights and needs of individuals requiring service animals and sincerely regret any inconvenience caused. We are happy to provide recommendations for alternative accommodations nearby that are dog- and service-animal-friendly.

We kindly ask for your understanding as we prioritize health and safety in a shared living environment.

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