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title: "Dorstan House, Edinburgh: reviews, location & comparison"
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Guesthouse · Eviivo
# Dorstan House

Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

8.9 ·  Excellent 60 reviews ·  #55 #55 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  4.6 Location score
## About Dorstan House

Dorstan House is a guesthouse in Southside, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 60 reviews. Facilities include free parking. It is 2.3 km from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 13 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 18

Dorstan House, 7 Priestfield Road

## How Dorstan House scores

Better rated than 76% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **4.6**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.1**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **38**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **14**

- **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="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 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="">500 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 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="">29 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

-   Natural History Museum (Aubrey Manning Gallery)1.4 km
-   Cockburn Geological Museum1.4 km
-   Surgeons' Hall Museums1.7 km
-   Edinburgh Castle Palace Vaults1.7 km
-   Edinburgh Surgical Museum1.7 km
-   Centre for the Study of Modern & Contemporary History1.8 km

## Dorstan House: in detail

Dorstan House provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. 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. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains. 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, toiletries, bathrobes and towels for your convenience.

### Compare

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## Questions about Dorstan House

### How do guests rate Dorstan House?

Dorstan House has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 60 reviews, which is better than 76% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

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

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Dorstan House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

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

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

### How many rooms does Dorstan House have?

Dorstan 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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