Albyn Townhouse Hotel Edinburgh
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Albyn Townhouse Hotel Review
The 4-star Albyn Townhouse Hotel is located in a residential area of Edinburgh, a 5-minute drive from the landscaped Princes Street Gardens, which is very convenient if you want to immerse yourself in nature. This Edinburgh guest house features Wi-Fi, provided throughout the property.
The restaurant Jamrock 876 lies only a few steps from this traditional hotel.
Guests can access Grassmarket a mere 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Arthur's Seat hike is approximately 10 minutes' drive away. The hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from Bruntsfield Place bus stop and on the doorstep of Curiouser.
The official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" is within a 10-minute drive of this Edinburgh property.
The Albyn Townhouse Edinburgh has 8 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making machines. Along with a stone fireplace, they also have a sofa and a writing desk. Offering a hair dryer and towels, the bathrooms also feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
For those travelling from afar, Edinburgh airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
The ski facilities include a ski school and a ski storage room. At the Albyn Townhouse, guests can try a wide range of activities such as canoeing, snow skiing, and bowling.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Romantic small hotel with bars and cafés.
- Perfect setting in a lovely quiet area surrounded by a park and a hill.
- About 2 km from the heart of downtown Edinburgh.
- Well-equipped and well-organised units with an amazing view available with an ensuite bathroom and a bathroom window.
- Some units with cosy decor.
- Vegan and plentiful breakfast with nice homemade treats.
- Restaurant that offers amazing local cuisine.
- Excellent service and an early check-in.
- Good value compared to other Edinburgh properties.
- A few bathrooms are quite small and in need of renovation.
- A few guests rated the breakfasts as disappointing.
Key Features
- private parking
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- heating
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Dinner Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Live entertainment
- Canoeing
- Ski school
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- National Museum of Scotland 2.07 km (1.29 mi.)
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One 2.29 km (1.42 mi.)
- Royal Mile 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
- Scott Monument 2.02 km (1.26 mi.)
- Princes Street Gardens 2.08 km (1.29 mi.)
- The Real Mary King's Close 2.39 km (1.49 mi.)
- Palace of Holyroodhouse 2.94 km (1.83 mi.)
- Scottish National Gallery 2.50 km (1.55 mi.)
- Edinburgh Castle 1.69 km (1.05 mi.)