"Amazing little place with the friendliest staff. I enjoyed my stay and would recommend this place to anyone. " More
2 Apr 2018 by Joseph
Dear Anonymous Thank you so much for choosing the Ben Doran for your recent stay and for taking the time to write such wonderful comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your recommendation which we appreciate. We do hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind Regards
8 Jan 2018 by Joseph M Labaki
Dear Margaret Thank you for choosing the Ben Doran for your recent stay and for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards
30 Jan 2017 by Joseph
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Ben Doran and for taking the time to write a review. We are glad you thought our location was within good proximity to the city centre and that you made use of our car park. We are sorry to hear you felt that breakfast times are too early and short. Most of our guests are happy with our breakfast times as they are eager to have an early start for sightseeing. We do apologise for any inconvenience caused. We do hope you will visit us again in the future. Kind Regards
The property is closed between 24 December and 27 December.
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Ben Doran Guest House. This 4-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking (limited spaces)
The Ben Doran Guest House offers 11 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 22-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Edinburgh guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Special check-in instructions:
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.