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# Bala House

A peaceful retreat just steps from Edinburgh's Royal Mile offers travelers both relaxation and connectivity in a welcoming atmosphere

## Photo gallery for Bala House

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Bala House provides a tranquil guesthouse experience near Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. Travelers appreciate the smoke-free environment while staying connected with complimentary WiFi. The property also offers convenient luggage storage, making exploration of the city easier.

## Reviews

8.6

Excellent

## Popular amenities

- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Housekeeping

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## Room options

### View all photos for Family Suite, Garden View

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### Family Suite, Garden View

### Highlights

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Daily housekeeping

- Garden view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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## About the area

Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Bala House. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh.dx6069845)

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23 Minto Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 1RQ

### What's nearby

- ![University of Edinburgh showing heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501015/3e9a0325-08ba-4569-a8e4-bd701a66ac01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
University of Edinburgh  
14 min walk \- 1.2 km
- ![National Museum of Scotland featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081301/9c69aa59-16d0-45a4-bbed-58197df2e6e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
National Museum of Scotland  
4 min drive \- 1.8 km
- ![sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/b0aa6d48-51b3-4993-b8c7-66a149700e62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Royal Mile  
5 min drive \- 2.1 km
- ![Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169296/5a5dd4f9-eb40-49f5-b10f-3da6d4590abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Grassmarket  
5 min drive \- 2.1 km
- ![Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/fa5ce512-5bc1-4346-92b7-925b310f5462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Edinburgh Castle  
6 min drive \- 2.4 km

### Getting around

- Princes Street Tram Stop  
6 min drive
- Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)  
7 min drive
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI)  
29 min drive

### Restaurants

- Haldi  
5 min walk
- Pizza Hut  
6 min walk
- Southpour  
7 min walk
- The Salisbury Arms  
9 min walk
- Matto Pizza  
7 min walk

## About this property

### Bala House

Guesthouse near University of Edinburgh

Located close to Grassmarket, Bala House has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

Additional perks include:

- Free self parking
- Smoke-free premises and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at Bala House offer amenities such as free WiFi. 

Other amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site
- Limited onsite self parking

### Conveniences

- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage

### Guest services

- Housekeeping (daily)

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided

### More

- Iron/ironing board on request

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 1:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 11:30 PM and 1:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

### Property is also known as

Bala House Guesthouse Edinburgh

Bala House Guesthouse

Bala House Edinburgh

Guesthouse Bala House Edinburgh

Edinburgh Bala House Guesthouse

Guesthouse Bala House

Bala House Edinburgh

Bala House Edinburgh

Bala House Guesthouse

Bala House Guesthouse Edinburgh

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

8.6

### Excellent

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