Clarin Guest House vs Dorstan House
Both are in Edinburgh, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSouthside
Clarin Guest House
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
GuesthouseSouthside
Dorstan House
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Clarin Guest House
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 410 m apart.
Choose Clarin Guest House if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (31 / 14)
Choose Dorstan House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.4)
Why is Clarin Guest House better than Dorstan House?
- 1320 m closer to public transport−320 m
- 217 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+17
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 48 vs 38)+10
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 16:00)−4h
Why is Dorstan House better than Clarin Guest House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (60 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable×12
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Clarin Guest House vs Dorstan House: which hotel is better? | Clarin Guest House | Dorstan House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Location | 5.7 +1.1 | 4.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.8 +1.7 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 60 +55 |
| Google rating | 5.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 217 | – |
| Rank in Edinburgh | bottom 40% | top 26% +34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.7 +1.1 | 4.6 |
| Distance to Southside centre | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 180 m −320 m | 500 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31 +17 | 14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 330 m −390 m | 720 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 7 | 12 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +8 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −4h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
410 m apart
Clarin Guest House: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Newington railway station: 180 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 13 km, 31 places to eat within 500 m.
Dorstan House: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Newington railway station: 500 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 13 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m.
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Clarin Guest House or Dorstan House: common questions
Which is better, Clarin Guest House or Dorstan House?
Clarin Guest House leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Dorstan House is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Clarin Guest House or Dorstan House?
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How far apart are Clarin Guest House and Dorstan House?
The two hotels are 410 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score