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Alva House

Google (30) 4.7
Tripadvisor (57) 4.0
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Visitors frequently praise Alva House for its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent value, with many highlighting the helpfulness of the owner, Martin, and its convenient location for accessing the city centre. However, some guests found Martin to be less accommodating with local information, suggesting he directed them to use Google instead of offering personal advice.

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Address
45 Alva Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5AX, UK
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Phone
0345 257 1475
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Website
www.alvahouse.com

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About this place Alva House

Alva House is a small accommodation listing on Alva Place, a residential street between Abbeyhill and Easter Road in Edinburgh. It is a mainstream property listed as gay-friendly, not a gay hotel. Data on rooms and facilities is thin: about 30 Google reviews averaging 4.7, and booking through alvahouse.com. The location is quieter than the Old Town and walkable to most places. Holyrood Park is about ten minutes away, and Princes Street around 20 minutes. Edinburgh's small gay quarter around Broughton Street and Picardy Place is about 15 minutes on foot. Check whether it runs as a guesthouse or serviced apartments before booking.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.7
★★★★★
30 reviews

Based on 30 Google reviews.

A Thorneau
A Thorneau Apr 2026
★★★★★

Great location, great value, lovely host. Room spacious, separate bathroom, use of kitchen for cups of tea and continental breakfast. Recommended! This is a lovely place to stay, well recommended!!!

Jānis Gludītis
Jānis Gludītis Nov 2025
★★★★☆
sergio sottili
sergio sottili Mar 2025
★★★★★

Martin is my best friend,does run this cozy B&b,i did ask for double bedroom,bed ,materass so comfortable,quiet area,large room,nice clean shower,big kitchen with an enormous choice for breakfast,well done martin love from Sergio

Joshua Denny
Joshua Denny May 2024
★★★★★

Martin was the sweetest host. Upon arrival, he greeted us and allowed us to check in early. We was suffering from jet lag which was great for us to get a quick nap! Martin provided snacks at all hours and there was coffee and teas 24/7. He gives suggestions on local amenities and was helpful providing history. The price was unbelievable for our length of stay and the location was walkable to everything Edinburgh has to offer. If we ever find ourselves in Edinbirgh again we would stay there again.

Bernd Callicott
Bernd Callicott May 2024
★★★★★

A Gay B&B hosted by the Fabulous Host Martin. Excellent location just 15 min by foot to Carlton Hill top or the Royal Mile. Room with private bathroom and several Rooms with a shared bathroom most gay men don't mind. Large rooms, Impeccable clean, fantastic mattress and a continental breakfast Martin lays out in the kitchen. Do check out weekly rates. And I bet you surely will be back at the Alva House after your first visit. Thank you Martin for been such a gracious host.

IJ Travis
IJ Travis May 2024
★★★★★
jd
jd Mar 2024
★★★★★

After what seemed like a long time I finally made it here! Martin is an incredibly kind host. Very responsive and clear on emails and also extremely friendly and accommodating. The guesthouse is very well priced and is in a great part of town - only a ten minute walk to the top of Leith walk and close to town as well. The room was very clean and warm and the shared facilities were spotless. So glad I made it. Thank you Martin!

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Last updated on 26 October 2026

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