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Edinburgh College Residence

1.0 star property
Travelers appreciate the practical comforts at this Edinburgh residence where everyday necessities like laundry facilities and WiFi make extended stays easier

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Edinburgh College Residence in Pilton provides a quiet retreat from the city's bustle. Guests can handle laundry needs on-site without interrupting their travels and enjoy free in-room WiFi to stay connected with family or plan the next day's adventures.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Pilton, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Edinburgh College Residence. Dean Village and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and George 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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348 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH5 1QE

What's nearby

  • Inverleith Park
    Inverleith Park
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Royal Botanic Garden
    Royal Botanic Garden
    6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Western General
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Silverknowes Golf Course
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Newhaven Station
    7 min drive
  • Slateford Station
    12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Greggs
    14 min walk
  • Stone Fired
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive

About this property

Edinburgh College Residence

Hostel near Princes Street
Edinburgh College Residence provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 103 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh College Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Edinburgh College Residence doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh College Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh College Residence?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Edinburgh College Residence located?

Located in Pilton, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Western General, Princes Street, and Murrayfield Stadium. Royal Botanic Garden and Lauriston Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Edinburgh College Residence Reviews

6.8

7.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming staff and great value for money. Easy regular transport links to city centre. No complaints based on the price oft he stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Abigail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is fully a dorm room. It’s serviceable for a quick stay, but it didn’t smell the freshest. The staff was extremely kind and it felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Anthonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Ok basic Clean easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean and provides the basics. It is not a hotel but is a college residence used in the summer for others to stay. The residence has several bus stops just a few steps out the door that will take you to the town centre and airport and numerous other areas. There is also a grocery store close by. The beds are small so if it says two can stay … it would be difficult for two people to sleep in the one bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

man hon

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was fine for a night. it is student accommodation and very reasonable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Amenities are soewhat. basic, but what would you expect? despite that, we were very happy with it. The bed was a bit small for 2 people (we are used to a bigger bed) but it wasnt disastrous. worst was perhaps that it was against the wall so i had to climb in from the bottom! The kitchen was clean, and we were able to use it for our breakfast - everything worked fine. Tip for others: you CAN park in the Morrison's car park. Make sure you drive up to the top level, and you can unload right in front of the accommodation's back door. You can park there overnight, if you access the app RingGo, id 682383, and pay for it. Costs around £4. Bus connection to town centre is also fine. 30 mins or so, busses quite frequent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay. If I ll be visiting again then I ll definitely stay here again. Quite clean and well maintained. Staff is super friendly. The best part? The bus stand is exactly outside the residence which takes you straight to city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bare-bones and basic but clean and afforable. The access to a shared kitchen is great. The wifi is strong, the rooms are exactly what you would expect from a dorm. The staff were kind and friendly. Good access to the buses and to the grocery store nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've appreciate the organisation, the kindness and the social space of that place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

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

Good Find

Basic, spotless accommodation with Morrison next to you for cheap parking and any provisions. Stayed for a concert during Edinburghs busy time (when it’s it not) however prices for hotels are normally hiked up! But we managed to get it at a decent rate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good connections to Edinburgh if you are not staying in the room, it is cheap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Shamini

Liked: Staff & service
Stay was fine, as would be expected of student accommodation. Shower was not great. Hairs in the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Olha

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a calm and clean place with basic amenities. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

farhad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night. We were a bit concerned about its average rating, but everything turned out fine — very clean and tidy. The room’s furnishings were new and met the basic needs without being excessive. The same goes for the bathroom, though unfortunately, there was no shampoo! The bathroom is small, and the bed size is relatively limited for two people, but the bed was comfortable, and overall, everything was good. The accommodation is located a short distance from the sea but is very quiet and isolated. Fortunately, there is a large supermarket nearby, as well as a bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
For two people the bed was too small. No close-hangers Window frame was broken. The hours to check in was limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic but bearable

Basic accommodation which is aimed for students. Room was very basic but adequately clean. Small double bed. Communal kitchen wasn't clean. All doors tended to slam closed which was noisy. On the upside, it's cheap and the shower worked fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kwai

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

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)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i do not know the room was so warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Jolie

hard to locate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024