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Edinburgh College Residence

1.0 star property
Hostel in Edinburgh

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Living area
Standard Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Located in Pilton, Edinburgh College Residence offers a peaceful retreat. Unwind with laundry facilities at hand and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Living area

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
348 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH5 1QE

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 12 min drive
  • South Gyle Station - 13 min drive
  • South Queensferry Dalmeny Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bangla Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corbie Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Javit's Takeaway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh College Residence

When you stay at Edinburgh College Residence, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Princes Street and Princes Street Gardens. Also, George Street and St. Andrew Square are within a short drive.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 103 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Weekly housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Edinburgh College Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Edinburgh College Residence offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Edinburgh College Residence does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh College Residence?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh College Residence?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Edinburgh College Residence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh College Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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Edinburgh College Residence Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I've appreciate the organisation, the kindness and the social space of that place!
Giulia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good connections to Edinburgh if you are not staying in the room, it is cheap.
4-night trip

6/10 Good

It was a calm and clean place with basic amenities. Thank you.
Olha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A nice stay
Actually a very nice stay. The room was comfortable and we had access to a shared kitchen and common room. It was better than we were expecting. The staff were friendly and helpful. It is next to a Morrisons supermarket with a good cafe (Scottish breakfast is very nice). The bus stop outside gets you into the city centre in around 20 mins. It was exceptional value during the fringe!
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Value for the money
Value for the money. Very convenient to the seashore and several bus routes to the city center and signposts. The only complaint would be the small size of the bed for 2 persons and very soft pillows (only 1 for each person)
Kwai, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

hard to locate.
Jolie, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very bad property
Chetan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

H
Mo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Mohammad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The college is extremely well run,clean &tidy as are the rooms.Staff are very helpfull and on the ball..Transport to the city is 2mins from front of college,every 15mins..beds are cumfie guaranteed good night sleep..
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I suggest few tea bags, cpffee sachets/capsules should be kept in the kitchen area.
Prasanta, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

i do not know the room was so warm.
Cheung, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The doors close very loudly. Kitchen short fused frequently. Good location for transportation with a lot of buses going downtown. Also good to have a grocery store within walking distance. No restaurant around the area.
man hon, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Online directions to hotel unclear. Check in person unhelpful with extra blanket. False fire alarm went off twice.
LAURA, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall, good value for money. One thing that might help future guests is to not keep a mop in the bathroom, as it left a terrible odor, and the shower curtain didn't touch the floor so water got everywhere when we showered. With transportation right outside the building, it only took 20 minutes to reach the city and there was a kitchen with a convenient Morrison's 4 minutes walking distance away. Would stay again despite the small issues as stated.
Jessica, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Fire alarm went off, reset by guests. Room not ready on arrival. Chair filthy dirty by desk. Breakfast bar seats to tall not able to sit near bar to eat. Staff 1st class
Hubert, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The dorm room was fine. *** Because there are no amenities. Good value though. My issue was the parking area which I think is owned by Morrisons. That area was filthy and reflected badly in the accommodation and had been so had been for some time. The accommodation is fine though.
Wally, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

the receiptionist was really rude and unpleasant to converse with
Helga, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Noisy neighbors with very thin walls. The "clean" towels we got had clumps of someone else's hair. The firealarm went off in the middle of the night (false alarm) that apparently happens quite often because there are signs around the building about false alarms. No parking nearby. And check in was late by half an hour.
Devan, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The worst
Pictures totally deceptive, tiny dorm room, broken charger outlets, broken radiator blasting heat in July. Wrong office hours posted on ad. Left after an hour and had to book a different hotel for $700 more
sean, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Badly managed. Probably unsafe
Fire alarm went off in middle of night and no staff on site meaning that guests were left to work out what to do. No security came - unacceptable to leave a building with 100 trusts totally unmanaged. Otherwise place is ok, however no housekeeping and room walls very thin, doors slam a lot and limited ventilation
Richard, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Disappointing
The Receptionist was welcoming and friendly. The room was unsuitable as noisy, busy road noise. I had made a request for a quiet room at booking stage. The Receptionist, when I advised her, kindly apologised and advised the hostel was fully booked, therefore could not be allocated another room. Noise as well from next door guests. Fire alarm set off twice in the middle of the night. There was a bad smell in the room, tried and ventilate while opening room yet traffic made it far too noisy. Smell remained. Shower was ok, warm and water pressure good.
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I reserved and paid for this hotel prior to leaving the states, and I received a normal confirmation email advising of my check-in and check-out times. Nowhere was it indicated that the facility would not be open on the weekends or that a passcode was required to access the building. My husband and I arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland on Sunday to find a sign on the door of this hotel indicating they weren't open. We were literally stranded and spent two hours of our precious time in Edinburgh searching for a new hotel. Why was the access code not included in the confirmation email? A little communication on the part of this facility could have made for a great stay. Unless you are psychic, I'd avoid these lodgings and opt for something dependable.
Zoe, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

A very basic stay
This was a student room and as such was small with a very small double bed pushed against the wall. If a couple, whoever was wallside would have to either climb over the other, or slither to the end of the bed to get out. The bed was incredibly hard and uncomfortable. There was no bin, either in the room or more importantly, in the shower room which is very poor for disposable of sanitary products, which would have to be put in the bin in the conmunal kitchen area at the end of the hall. The kettle etc were in the kitchen area which was fairly clean though the bin was full of takeaway wrappers and there was a mouldy naan bread left on the side. The shower room was ok (apart from the lack of bin) with a good shower. Our neighbour was obviously a student who turned up about 2am both mornings. It was just a base for us visiting family, but not suitable for anyone staying longer. There are apartments there apparently too which I'm sure are better. There is onroad parking nearby. The reception staff were lovely.
Jane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Didrik, 2-night trip