The City Residence

Property class: 2

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
Near University of Edinburgh, The City Residence provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Room options

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A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with four beds arranged in a row, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a patterned wall.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door to the right.

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a seating area.

Economy Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The City Residence . 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
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EH9 2BR, Scotland, Edinburgh, Minto St

What's nearby

  • A museum exhibit with historical documents and maps.
    National Library of Scotland
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A tree-lined path with people walking, benches, and street lamps.
    The Meadows
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A hiking trail with people walking, surrounded by autumn-colored bushes and a cityscape in the background.
    Holyrood Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Dick
    7 min walk
  • Matto Pizza
    3 min walk
  • The Abbey
    4 min walk
  • Brass Monkey Grange
    3 min walk
  • Cask & Barrel Southside
    4 min walk

About this property

The City Residence

  • Guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
  • Close to Grassmarket, The City Residence has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The City Residence offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Guidebooks, local maps, and window screens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 1 2026 to December 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The City Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The City Residence ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The City Residence ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The City Residence located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

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10

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10

Amenities

8.0

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi fungerte bra, det var kaffe og te og vannkoker, og det var rent og fint. Alt vi trengte for et par netter i Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026