The Ben Doran Guest House, Edinburgh
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking
The Ben Doran Guest House is a 4-star guest house in the Newington area of Edinburgh, at 11 Mayfield Gardens. It suits travellers who want a quiet residential base within walking distance of parks, pubs and restaurants, and who value a free daily breakfast.
The Ben Doran Guest House is a 4-star guest house housed in a single building that dates from 1800. It offers a free buffet breakfast served every day from 08:00 to 09:00, a limited-hours room service, a business centre with a computer station, a library, and a safe at reception. The reception desk and the staff speak several languages, including Arabic, French, Greek, Japanese, Polish and Spanish, and a concierge service and ticket or sightseeing assistance are available. Guests with a car can use local parking.
The guest house sits in Newington, where Waverley Park is a 2 minute walk and Ventnor Park a 3 minute walk away. Haldi, an Indian restaurant, and The Earl Grange Cafe are both 3 minutes on foot, while Kwok Brasserie is 4 minutes away. For an evening out, John Leslie pub and Piccalilli bar are each 4 minutes away. The National Library of Scotland is an 8 minute walk, and the Church of St Mark Unitarian is 3 minutes away.
The Ben Doran Guest House: who is it for?
The Ben Doran Guest House suits travellers who want a free breakfast included in their stay, such as early-start visitors who benefit from the 08:00 to 09:00 buffet. It also suits those who work while travelling, thanks to the business centre and computer station. Families and parks-minded visitors will appreciate Waverley Park and Ventnor Park within a few minutes' walk, and guests who arrive by car will find local parking available.
Is its price a good deal?
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The Ben Doran Guest House: which rooms?
Room prices checked on November 12, 2026 for the night of December 12, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is The Ben Doran Guest House?
Distance from The Ben Doran Guest House to the centre of Édimbourg: 2.4 km, as the crow flies.
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Landmarks
- Église unitarienne St Mark3 min walk
- National Library of Scotland8 min walk
- Prestonfield Golf Club9 min walk
- Édimbourg (EDI)28 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- HaldiIndian cuisine3 min walk
- The Earl Grange CafeCafé3 min walk
- Good YearRestaurant4 min walk
- Kwok BrasserieChinese cuisine4 min walk
- Kiva coffeeCafé4 min walk
- Soup Smiths DeliCafé4 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- John LesliePub4 min walk
- PiccalilliBar4 min walk
- Swany'sPub5 min walk
- Old Bell InnPub5 min walk
- Grey HorsePub6 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Waverley ParkPark2 min walk
- Ventnor ParkPark3 min walk
- Prestonfield ParkPark12 min walk
- Cockburn Geological MuseumMuseum1 km
- EgeriaAttraction1.2 km
- ParthenopeAttraction1.2 km
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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The Ben Doran Guest House: frequently asked questions
The Ben Doran Guest House: where is the hotel?+
The Ben Doran Guest House is in Edinburgh, in the Newington area. Address: 11 Mayfield Gardens, EH9 2AX Edinburgh. Église unitarienne St Mark is a 3 min walk away. Distance from The Ben Doran Guest House to the centre of Édimbourg: 2.4 km, as the crow flies.
The Ben Doran Guest House: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €174 for the night of December 12, 2026 (recorded on November 12, 2026).
The Ben Doran Guest House: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Haldi (Restaurant, 3 min walk), The Earl Grange Cafe (Café, 3 min walk), and Good Year (Restaurant, 4 min walk).
The Ben Doran Guest House: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: John Leslie (Pub, 4 min walk), Piccalilli (Bar, 4 min walk), and Swany's (Pub, 5 min walk).
The Ben Doran Guest House: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Waverley Park (Park, 2 min walk), Ventnor Park (Park, 3 min walk), and Prestonfield Park (Park, 12 min walk).
The Ben Doran Guest House: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom, 30 m², sleeps 2 (30 m², Sleeps 2), Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, 40 m², sleeps 2 (40 m², Sleeps 2), Standard Double Room, 35 m², sleeps 2 (35 m², Sleeps 2), and Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom, 15 m², sleeps 1 (15 m², Sleeps 1).
The Ben Doran Guest House: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
The Ben Doran Guest House: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at The Ben Doran Guest House?+
Yes, a free buffet breakfast is served every day from 08:00 to 09:00. Room service is also available, but with limited hours.
Does the guest house have a concierge or help with sightseeing?+
Yes, the hotel offers a concierge service and assistance with sightseeing visits and ticket purchases. Luggage storage is also available.
What languages do the staff speak?+
The staff speak several languages, including Arabic, English, French, Greek, Japanese, Polish and Spanish.
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