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, a 4-star hotel set in a Georgian townhouse, combines original character with modern facilities. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a full Scottish breakfast buffet. This Edinburgh hotel is situated in the affluent Newington neighborhood, south of the city center.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Ben Doran Guest House feature complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities, premium bedding, and city or hillside views. The variety of room types includes Standard Singles with shared bathrooms and Deluxe Doubles with ensuites. Each room has been designed with a high level of care and attention to detail.

Dining & Local Options

Breakfast is served daily in the elegant dining room, featuring a full Scottish buffet prepared with the finest local produce. Special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request, and packed lunches are available for guests' day trips. For dining options, numerous restaurants and pubs are within a short walking distance.

Location & Attractions

The Ben Doran Guest House is less than 2 miles from popular attractions including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Essential transportation is convenient, with bus stops just a short walk away, providing easy access to the city center and Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. The Royal Commonwealth Pool is also located half a mile from the property.

Services & Amenities

For guests' convenience, The Ben Doran provides free Wi-Fi, free parking, and central heating across all rooms. The staff is dedicated to ensuring a pleasant stay, offering assistance with local sightseeing and a friendly atmosphere. The guest house is also well-connected to Edinburgh Airport, approximately a 30-minute drive away.

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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

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Executive Double Room

Max:

2 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Shared Bath

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

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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

Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
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

street view

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

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

2.4 km

Queen's Drive Holyrood Park

Arthur's Seat hike

2.2 km

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

1.9 km

Royal Mile

2.2 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

2.2 km

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

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

St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road

Calton Hill

2.5 km

Park

Princes Street Gardens

2.6 km

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

2.1 km

Park

Holyrood Park

2.7 km

Monument

Scott Monument

2.5 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

2.5 km

32 Calton Hill

Nelson Monument

2.4 km

Castle

Craigmillar Castle

2.2 km

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

1.7 km

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2.0 km

Museum

The Writers' Museum

2.2 km

354 Castlehill

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

Melville Dr

The Meadows

1.7 km

53 Princes Street

Princes Street

2.5 km

Square

Grassmarket

2.1 km

1 Summerhall

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

Beetroot Sauvage

470 m

33-41 Ratcliffe Terrace

Leslies Bar

400 m

45-47 Ratcliffe Terrace

The Old Bell Inn

500 m

233-235 Causewayside

Thaisanuk

470 m

142-144 Dalkeith Road

Pataka

620 m

190 Causewayside

Jade Palace

720 m

212 Dalkeith Road

The Salisbury Arms

860 m

58 Dalkeith Road

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