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Merchiston Residence

3.5 star property
Travelers can settle into comfortable rooms or venture out to explore Edinburgh's attractions - both options await at this central residence

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Merchiston Residence in Edinburgh's heart offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and WiFi. This smoke-free property provides concierge services and tour assistance, ensuring easy navigation of the historic city with a comfortable base to return to.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Luxury Family Apartment

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio (Apartment)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment 1 Bedroom (plus sofa bed) | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, iPod dock

Apartment 1 Bedroom (plus sofa bed)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Merchiston, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to Merchiston Residence. Usher Hall and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Royal Mile. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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4 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4NX

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Princes Street Gardens
    Princes Street Gardens
    5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    5 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    6 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh
    7 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Haymarket Tram Station
    4 min drive
  • Slateford Station
    6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Montpeliers
    3 min walk
  • McLarens on the Corner
    3 min walk
  • Rice World
    8 min walk
  • Three Birds
    5 min walk
  • Toscano
    3 min walk

About this property

Merchiston Residence

Hotel near Grassmarket
Close to Usher Hall, Merchiston Residence provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Merchiston Residence feature perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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; cash is not accepted

Frequently asked questions

Is Merchiston Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Merchiston Residence?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Merchiston Residence?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Merchiston Residence located?

Located in Merchiston, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Meadows, University of Edinburgh, and Usher Hall. Grassmarket and Princes Street Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 22 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 20 minutes.

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

Merchiston Residence Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful apartment had everything u need especially if going for long stay washer/dryer dishwasher and no need to take toiletries everything provided
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hammaad

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

Excellent stay

Excellent room with a nice view in a great location. Could do with brighter lights in the toilet and kitchen. Kitchen tap needs to be tightened too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth E

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

great place

Great overnight, quiet & secure. All I required. Only thing was that overnight a bit cool. Even though I’d turned heating up. Think due to single glazing sash & case windows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Fredrik

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

Familjesemester i Edinburgh

Vi var överlag nöjda med vår vistelse men omdömet dras ner av att vi fick en lägenhet på bottenplan. Detta visas ju inte på de fina bilderna med stora fönster att man kan hamna på källarplan... Det var också lite brist på utrustning i köket tex hade vi bara två skedar trots att lägenheten skulle vara anpassad till 2 vuxna och 3 barn. men annars var det en fin lägenhet med bra promenadavstånd till det mesta.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and spacious. Clean, perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nicely appointed but some disappointing aspects

Very clean and quite well appointed apartment. However instructions for heating given however the radiators did not work. There were two portable heaters available but they were inadequate for the size of the room on a cold evening. Also the next morning I went out at 9.30 for a quick errand and returned at 10.00 to find a cleaner in the room well ahead of checkout time. Felt rushed and cleared out early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like the location. It is away from the busy center city area but it is easy to get into the city center by bus or by walking. There is also a Tesco Metro nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war alles in Ordnung. Wir mussten nur erst den Eingang suchen, da es im Keller unten war und und wir erst beim Haupteingang suchten. Wir waren zu dritt und die Ausziehcouch war nicht bezogen und es waren auch nur zwei Handtücher da. Wir sind zu Fuß in die Stadt gelaufen, was sehr gut möglich war. Es ging so ungefähr eine halbe Stunde.Die Wohnung ist gut ausgestattet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Angus

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

Cozy Stay! 此區環境安靜安全，飯店設備齊全，很多好餐廳在附近，來愛丁堡前十的選擇！

It was a lovely stay. Everything was very comfortable and welcoming. However, the toilet smells bad in the early morning but is gone by the evening. We had also put up the door tag from ‘do not disturb’ to ‘please clean’ and when we had come back for the evening the sign was changed back to ‘do not disturb’ and the room was not cleaned. Aside from these little things, the stay was great and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to Contact
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean apartment. Walk distance to cafe, convenient stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IN SEOK

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

편안한 최고의 숙소

가족여행객에게는 이만한 숙소가 없다는 생각입니다. 중심가에서 떨어진 위치 때문에 걱정했는데, 오히려 이것 때문에 에딘버러의 진짜 동네 모습을 만나게 된 것 같습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Best Edinburgh festival

Although it was only for one night the flat was excellent and the children loved it thank you for helping our such a success
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suet Yung

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

Comfortable stay

The apartment is spacious and comfortable. It is unmanned but support online is very efficient and helpful. Housekeeping service is good. A bit of a walk from city centre though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Bel immeuble dans une jolie rue . Arrêt de bus à proximité qui dessert le centre en 10 mn. Le logement est spacieux pour 4 personnes mais au niveau propreté c’est passable . L’appartement est poussiéreux, certainement dû à la moquette vieillotte. De plus il il manque un micro onde et aucune petite attention n’est prévue ( pas de lait , jus de fruit ou biscuit ) dommage vu le prix du logement ! Un peu déçue ....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent base to visit Edinburgh. Great support from the team including help from their partner Hotel, Old Town Chambers, to help our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gute Unterkunft in ruhiger Umgebung mit schneller Anbindung an das Stadtzentrum
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Schmutzige Küche, schmutzige Bettwäsche und keine Küchentücher vorhanden
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good but amenities and communication could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall terrific. Not in the heart of tourist action but not too far away. Parking can be a challenge and I do not recall seeing a heads up about that. Instructions about that (and a pass for the street) would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartement très charmant ! On se sent chez soi ! Je reprends sans hésitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, good location with all amenities. Wish there was a baggage storage facility though. Otherwise an excellent property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, spacious and had a few extras that we weren’t expecting like washing machine and DVD player/DVDs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent except for the sofa bed, once you put it up the middle looks and feels like a triangle so the kids ended up sleeping on the floor as it was far more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and well kitted-out studio apartment in a great location. The bed is on a little mezzanine in the room, which is a nice use of the space. It was very comfy for us, but worth noting that it's a bit of a step up to get into the bed - it could be a touch tricky for someone with mobility issues, but suited us well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019