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title: "Allison House, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Allison House in Edinburgh: rated 7.4 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Allison House

Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

7.4 ·  Good 100 reviews ·  #203 #203 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  3.8/5 on Google, 431 reviews ·  5.7 Location score
## About Allison House

Allison House is a guesthouse in Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 100 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.3 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 29

17 Mayfield Gardens [allisonhouse.com](http://www.allisonhouse.com/)

## How Allison House scores

Better rated than 6% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **7.4**
-   Location **5.7**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Edinburgh average

## Rating on Google

3.8/5

431 Google reviews

-   5★40%
-   4★26%
-   3★19%
-   2★6%
-   1★9%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

RestaurantFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **47**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **29**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Portobello Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newington railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">100 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cockburn Geological Museum1.0 km
-   Natural History Museum (Aubrey Manning Gallery)1.0 km
-   Royal Observatory Edinburgh1.4 km
-   UK Astronomy Technology Centre1.5 km
-   Falkirk Kelpies1.6 km
-   Edinburgh Surgical Museum1.6 km

## Allison House: in detail

At Allison House, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience.

### Compare

## Compare Allison House with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Allison House

### How do guests rate Allison House?

Allison House has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 100 reviews, which is better than 6% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Allison House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Allison House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Allison House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Allison House have?

Allison House has 12 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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