My partner and I have just returned (yesterday) from a 3 night stay at the Alba. We had a fantastic time in Edinburgh and the hotel experiance was just the same. Cath greeted us very warmly and gave a fountain of advice on anything that you needed to know. She explained about where to catch buses from and provided us... more

I stayed there for one night on a business trip to Edinburgh. I wasn't feeling very well when I arrived and the owner (who is charming) bent over backwards to make sure that I was comfortable and looked-after. The B&B is very nicely presented. The room I stayed in was light, spacious and extremely comfortable. There was digital TV, hairdryer,... more

My husband and I stayed at Alba House for two nights on our way from Scotland to London. We had a lovely big room which had nice big windows overlooking the garden. It was bright and airy. The bed was very comfortable and the large flat screen TV had a good selection of TV channels, better than most other hotels... more

We couldn't have found Cath a more perfect Host. She was excpetionally friendly and helpful, ensuring we had all the relevant know-how for us to make the most of our trip to Edinburgh. Our room was lovely. It had obviously been recently done-up and the end-product was stylish. The bed was very comfy and bathroom clean with a shower and... more

My husband and I stayed in a double room a few years ago, and my Mother and I just stayed in a twin room in May 2007. Both visits to Alba House were terrific! You will be warmly welcomed, well fed at breakfast, comfortably accommodated in very nicely decorated rooms, and you won't want to leave! It's nice to be... more

We stayed in Alba House fro two nights in March, 2007. Its a bit outside of Edinburgh city centre but well connected by the bus service (10 minutes ride on the bus) The landlady was very helpful on arrival and gave us a quick overview of what to see in Edinburgh and how best to plan it, which was quite... more