Albyn Townhouse

What a wonderful place to stay in Edinburgh! The townhouse is located at the end of a quiet, residential street with easy proximity to the city bus that takes you into the center. It is a beautiful townhouse - clearly lovingly maintained. The room was very large and comfortable with a comfortable bed, sitting area, and en suite bathroom. Beautifully furnished! The host (Lydie) is delightful as is her daughter - communicative, helpful, and available. We had the croissant breakfast basket in our room in the morning and it was perfect for a quick start to the day.

The most amazing stay for Christmas celebrations with the best host, Lydie!||We were able to stay at very last minute and Lydie helped us to feel welcome. The house is beautiful and was cosy and warm| |The location was perfect, being a few minutes from a lovely high street or restaurants and shops and then within 25 minutes walk, we were in the centre of old town/new town!|| I would 100% recommend this hotel, it was perfect and we can’t wait to return already!! ❤️

Lovely stay. We felt welcome and accommodated. The room was extremely comfortable and spacious and we had everything we needed. The bed was a dream and the internet fast and I had a lovely seat by the window to work. Not as close to the centre but near and accessible by multiple modes of transport. Would definitely stay again! Only wish would be that the check out wasn’t at 10am as we would have loved to enjoy the room a little longer!

This is probably one of the prettiest homes I have ever seen! You can see the love and attention Lydie pours into her home as soon as you walk in. Our stay was lovely and Lydie was a kind and gracious host. All of the house rules are very clearly identified and communication was super easy. Would highly recommend!

This was our first visit to Edinburgh and my husband and I were thrilled to land a room in this charming B&B set in a leafy quiet neighborhood, within walking distance from the Castle and also in close proximity to a bus line. The owner, Lydie, was extremely helpful from the first moment we met her. She handed us a map with the relevant bus numbers marked (11 and 16), recommended some restaurants in the Bruntsfield neighborhood, and indicated the pleasant path to take through the park if we opted to walk to the historic city center. ||Our room was directly over the guest house’s ground-floor communal sitting room-- and like it was also light-filled, high-ceilinged, and spacious. Actually our bedroom, #3, was so large that even with a sitting area in the bay window, a table for 2, a desk and an armoire, it did not feel cramped. The armoire held a safe, blow dryer, spare blankets and even 2 hot water bottles. The en-suite was spotless, and had excellent water pressure in the shower. Built-in USBs had been thoughtfully provided on both sides of the headboard, behind the nightstands. Coffee and tea were replenished daily, plus there was a tea station in the hallway. The entire place is immaculate, and it’s obvious that Lydie takes great pride in cleaning, decorating, and addressing each detail in this home that is her business. I highly recommend booking your Edinburgh stay at The Albyn Townhouse, all the top-notch reviews are well-deserved.

Coming to Albyn Townhouse was our personal highlight on our 10 day round trip through Scotland. And we didn’t got disappointed 😊||The town house is a dream! Lydie and her kids have a great taste of interior to make it to a nice gem. Our room had all we needed. The bed was the best we had during our round trip through Scotland. Even though Lydie is a one woman show she offers a lot of service: breakfast if you wish (pay at the house), cleaning your room, hot chocolate everyday 😊, local guide, breakfast reservation at Café Grand.||The location is 20min by foot the Edinburgh castle but has also good connection to public transportation (ca. 10min walk to bus stop).

First time in Edinburgh for my wife and I and we couldn’t have imagined a better place to stay! We were greeted by Lydie who could not have been more friendlier and kind. Gave us a list of her personal recommendations all of which were amazing (especially the pork rolls at Oink). Our ensuite room was massive with a nice bathroom and even a little sitting area. ||The location is great, we had to pay for parking which is fine because it was private parking with a locked gate. We were a short walk to shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. My wife and I walked most places but there seemed to be easy access to public transport if needed! ||It was just the perfect bed and breakfast and we loved our time at Albyn Townhouse. We would definitely stay again if we were ever back! It was awesome.

We stayed at the Albyn Townhouse in Edinburgh for 3 nights at Easter 2024 as part of a longer break involving some time in the Highlands. The accommodation is wonderfully positioned in a very quiet part of town, albeit 20 minutes pleasant walk through the Links from the Old Town. It's also 2 minutes from Bruntsfield centre which has a selection of eateries. The property itself is beautifully decorated and well appointed and we felt really relaxed. Our room was a fantastic size, as was the bed which was really comfortable. Lydie is a lovely host and made us feel very welcome. We'd return here in a heartbeat and have no hesitation in recommending this little Gem!

Located right in the heart of Bruntsfield is a delightful little guest house, Albyn Townhouse. You can find it right at the end of Hartington Gardens, which comes off Viewforth, meaning that it has a very quiet location. My parents stayed here last year when they came up to visit, and they spoke highly of it. The guest house itself has 10 en-suite rooms that includes singles, doubles and twin rooms. It offers a full Scottish breakfast that I remember hearing was much to my father's enjoyment! The female owner of the guest house was very pleasant, and I saw her a couple of times. She was always ready to engage in conversation, and taking great care to look after her guests. With a small capacity, and the quality of the guest house, this is bound to be a popular place to stay. It is well worth considering if you are thinking of visiting this area of Edinburgh. My parents would stay there again, and I count that to be as good a recommendation as any!

I was looking for a place to rest my head for a last minute, first visit to Edinburgh and the good reviews tempted me to check out Albyn Townhouse. At first I was a bit disappointed that the only room free on my chosen dates was a single (I was travelling alone but an usually happy to pay the extra for a more comfortable room) but I needn't have worried. OK, there wasn't any 'cat swinging' room to spare, but there was an extremely comfy double bed and en suite shower room. The famously friendly owners were out of town when I visited but the lady left in charge was a treasure, full of helpful tips and just a few moments away if needed. There were a few good breakfast options available, from a 'right on' fruity granola to the 'full on' Scottish (like English with black pudding and haggis). The decor was very 'boutique', there were lovely finishing touches like cotton wool balls for the ladies, free wifi, the best welcoming info folder I have EVER seen in any establishment, and providing you book ahead there are a few private parking spots. It's not budget prices but you could get a lot worse for a lot more. This will definitely be my first choice for my next visit to Edinburgh.

I don't think I've ever stayed in a more professional, well-run bed & breakfast. First, a note about the location and setting. Albyn is at the end of a quiet little street just a few minutes' walk from the heart of Edinburgh. My wife and I stayed here for the start of our honeymoon and we never even had to take a bus; we just walked everywhere. This is also an absolutely beautiful building. The owners obviously poured a great deal of time, energy, and passion into this place, and it shows. It's clean, beautiful, and welcoming. Special mention must be made of Lydie, the owner we interacted with the most. She is absolutely wonderful - energetic, friendly, and sweet, just like the rest of the building and its staff. She's the sort of person who makes you feel right at ease, yet is completely professional and on-task. She also makes a wonderful breakfast. We stayed here for multiple days, and there was a great variety available off the menu (included in your stay). We spent over a week in Paris after Edinburgh, and we actually wished we could have had more time here, instead. I recommend this place wholeheartedly, and my wife and I will absolutely be staying here again if we have the chance.

David and Lydie Hudson are your hosts at this warm and friendly B&B. My wife and I have enjoyed their hospitality on several trips to Edinburgh, and would not think of staying anywhere else. David's welcoming smile and Lydie's photography, art work, cakes and unfailing charm make every day an adventure. They are ready to brief you on the best venues for touring and dining and are never too busy to assist you with arranging your day's travels. Ah, and did I mention breakfast? One must experience this. The Townhouse is conveniently located near banks, bistros, a great chocolate shop, Costa coffee house, the 3 Birds Restaurant, and public transportation or, if one prefers, a nice walk down town to Princes street, the center of all things bright and wonderful. Going to Edinburgh? Forget the big hotels, don't pass up the opportunity to spend some time amidst the Hudson family at Albyn Townhouse.