See all properties

City Retreat Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, a short walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for City Retreat Edinburgh

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace) | Room amenity
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace) | Room amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace) | Room amenity

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South) | 3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Reception

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 1,022 reviews
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

About the neighborhood

Map
Various Addresses, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5DD

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Palace - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Think Pastry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oink - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clarinda's Tea Room - ‬9 min walk

About this property

City Retreat Edinburgh

Upscale guesthouse near Princes Street
Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, City Retreat Edinburgh has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 20 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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

City Retreat Edinburgh House
City Retreat Edinburgh
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse
City Retreat Guesthouse
City Retreat Edinburgh Edinburgh
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is City Retreat Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at City Retreat Edinburgh?

City Retreat Edinburgh doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at City Retreat Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Retreat Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is City Retreat Edinburgh located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Holyrood Park and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within 1 mi (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

City Retreat Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City Retreat Edinburgh is great place to stay. The place is nice, well equipped and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good area and cute room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious property with well-equipped kitchen facilities. Beautiful location, convenient for city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Md shafkat

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay at at this apartment. Great location for visiting Edinburgh close to city centre and major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for our visit

We were very comfortable in our stay close to everything good communication with host perfect bedroom quiet and got to meet other guests staying next to us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Room comfort
This stay was fine, in terms of location it was nice and quiet and a lovely walk into town. Cleanliness left some to be desired but it was mostly fine and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice, friendly, flexible host. Hot water and great pressure in the showers, heating worked great. Very cute rooms. Highly recommend! Quick 3 block walk from the center of Edinburhg.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice sized room, nice bathroom and comfy beds. Our host was lovely and really helpful. Very close to centre and good bars and restaurants. Only downside is ceiling is quite thin and we had some very noisy neighbours upstairs! Overall a lovely stay and would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice location

This is part of a converted flat in the basement of a townhouse. There are three room available with a communal kitchen and lounge area. It is a 10 min walk to the tram and a 25 min walk to the castle
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very convenient, but feeling a bit tired. Mattress sunken, mould in bathroom, things hanging off wall. Just needs a little spruce up and renewals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I have stayed and it is close to the town centre as well within walkable distance with easy accessibility to all shops and restaurants. The room particularly was clean and warm with all amenities needed to cook. There was Alps a pound which was even comfortable to dine and watch television. Overall I am very much happy with the room and place. I would highly recommend this.Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Close but in need of some maintenance and cleaning

Great location and nice to have kitchen and washing machine and lounge but needs maintenance eg door handle not securly fixed and lock box comes off wall. Noise comes through walls and bathrooms are not ensuite. Trade off with condition and privacy for kitchen and washing machine. Close to hire car. Walk to sites or transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

The room is big but the shower is dirty and the towels are horrendous, really old grey ans smelly. People walking in the room above are really loud.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No Heat

The room was nice and clean but there was no heat apart from a small space heater that barely made a difference. The key box was a little problematic. The numbers were hard to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Josef

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nonie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andreas

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Albane

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zixin

Stayed 1 night in May 2024