The Ben Doran Guest House, Edinburgh ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX

The Ben Doran Guest House offers a comfortable stay in a Georgian townhouse, featuring a 4-star rating and a Booking.com rating of 7.7/10. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and easy access to popular Edinburgh attractions. This guest house provides a charming mix of original character with modern facilities.

Rooms & Amenities

Guestrooms at The Ben Doran include amenities such as premium bedding, LCD TV, and free Wi-Fi. Room types range from Standard Single with shared bathroom to Executive Double ensuite, providing views of the hillside or city. Each room is designed for comfort and cleanliness.

Dining & Nearby Options

Breakfast at The Ben Doran is served in the dining room from 8 AM to 9 AM, featuring a full Scottish breakfast buffet and Continental options. Packed lunches are available upon request for guests planning to explore the city. Nearby, there are various restaurants and pubs within walking distance.

Attractions & Transportation

The Ben Doran Guest House is situated less than 3 km from attractions like Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Royal Mile. Public transport is convenient, with bus stops just minutes away, allowing access to the city center and other key sites. The Royal Commonwealth Pool is also nearby, providing leisure activities.

Services & Local Area

Services at The Ben Doran include complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as free parking for guests. The guest house caters to various needs including special dietary requirements upon request. It's also located near the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for guests requiring easy access to medical facilities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Ensuite Double

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Executive Double Room

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2 persons

36 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Standard Double Shared Bath

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2 persons

20 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Edinburgh 2.1 km

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 22.3 km

Dundee (DND) 98.1 km

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 2.4 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only
Allergy-free rooms
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Special diet menus

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX

Map view

11 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH9 2AX

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

2.4 km

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.2 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.9 km

Landmark

Royal Mile

2.2 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

2.2 km

Landmark

The Real Mary King's Close

2.1 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

2.4 km

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

2.2 km

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

2.2 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

2.6 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

2.1 km

Park

Holyrood Park

2.0 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

2.5 km

Monument

Scott Monument

2.5 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

2.5 km

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

2.2 km

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.7 km

Landmark

Nelson Monument

2.4 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2.1 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

2.2 km

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

2.2 km

Museum

Gladstone's Land

2.2 km

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

2.1 km

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

2.1 km

Landmark

The Meadows

1.7 km

Landmark

Princes Street

2.5 km

Square

Grassmarket

2.1 km

Landmark

Summerhall

1.0 km

Art object

Greyfriars Bobby's Grave

2.1 km

University

University of Edinburgh

2.6 km

Nearby

St Marks Unitarian Church

370 m

Restaurants

Delhi Diner

210 m

38 Mayfield Gardens

The Old Bell Inn

500 m

233-235 Causewayside

Thaisanuk

470 m

142-144 Dalkeith Road

Pataka

620 m

190 Causewayside

The Stables

500 m

Priestfield Road

Jade Palace

720 m

212 Dalkeith Road

The Salisbury Arms

860 m

58 Dalkeith Road

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