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The Abbey Residence

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The Abbey Residence provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gilmerton, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Abbey Residence. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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137 Drum St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH17 8RJ

What's nearby

  • Buildings in Quartermile area, former Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh city, Scotland
    Royal Infirmary
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gilmerton Cove
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melville Golf Centre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Butterfly and Insect World
    2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Barklay Park
    3 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station
    6 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Robin's Nest
    3 min drive
  • Elginhaugh Farm
    2 min drive
  • coffee club
    5 min drive
  • The Paper Mill
    4 min drive
  • Domino's Pizza
    6 min walk

About this property

The Abbey Residence

Hotel near University of Edinburgh
The Abbey Residence provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Abbey Residence offer comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and printers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

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, debit cards, and cash

Property is also known as

The Abbey Residence Hotel
The Abbey Residence Edinburgh
The Abbey Residence Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Abbey Residence?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Abbey Residence?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Abbey Residence located?

Located in Gilmerton, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Royal Infirmary and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Dalkeith Country Park. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Abbey Residence Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and great. Especially staff was kind and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall a pleasant stay in the residence. The staff, most especially Romik were warm and welcoming. I even got a room upgrade which I highly appreciated not to mention the comfty bed! Location is also convenient as you have direct buses that can take you to the city center. I highly recommend staying at this accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pleased with my stay. Upgraded me from single room to double. Staff couldnt have been more helpful. There was a problem with the water supply in room so they moved me to a better room. Comfortable bed, great size room, lovely and quiet, good sleep, breakfast was good. Free parking. Bus stop to get all over Edinburgh and back, right across the road. For what I paid it was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tami Marie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff very helpful. Property is classic with a tangible spiritual history.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Edinburgh! The host was super friendly, the room had everything we needed, and the connection to the city was good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our host was most welcoming and the property and rooms clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying here, as I have family in Gilmerton. Great, convenient spot. Kind and friendly service. I've never attended breakfast so I cannot accommodate on that. The only downside is thin walls, so you can hear everything. On the flip side, both times I have stayed, it's never been fully booked. Would happily return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javed

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

Great short stay stopover

Comfortable, close to shops and restaurants, away from centre and hence less busy. Staff were exceptionally helpful especially Romik.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Amenities
was phenominal; safe, cozy, and courteous staff who just want to make sure you are the most comfortable. I will definitely be staying there next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and very close to bus stops. Outstanding customer service! Overall amazing, would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The people who run the Abbey are lovely! Very nice service indeed. We had a good stay there. About 15 minutes drive from centre of Edinburgh, very convenient and easy to get to. Place a bit run down but still comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not so clean but friendy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Abbey is in a great location… about 20 mins drive from Edinburgh. The service was very good and the proprietors were lovely and offered great service. Breakfast was excellent. While the accommodation is basic it was clean and we were very comfortable there. TV also had Netflix which was great. A good place to stay if you’re on a budget and want to be close enough to Edinburgh to enjoy it without the expense and crowds!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is on a bus route straight into city and was definitely a great value for money option. It has a new owner who is working hard to make it a great destination. He was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good too - small buffet but fresh and tasty. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali-Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, super friendly. Felt like I was at home and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff & their service are excellent , thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
new and the room was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are under new management and are a bit rough around the edges, that said, the room was brighgt and clean and the new mattress was fantastic, I got such a nights sleep. Ramik went out of his way accommodate any request, so kind and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We surely enjoyed our stay at the Abbey Residence.. my family and I had a blast especially with their customer service.. shout out to Niko the owner and Romick his close friend for taking care of us. We will definitely recommend this cozy and beautiful place. Will surely come back. You guys are very much appreciated.. thank you for everything! ♥️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Traffic noise all night. Staff lovely nothing too much trouble for them. Extremely helpful and professional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

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

The Abbey Residence experience

I very much enjoyed my stay at the Abbey Residence. The highlight of it all is of course the people. Hosts insisted on doing anything in their power to make your stay exceptional. All the advice on how to plan the stay and sightseeing in Edinburgh or in other areas made the experience much more easier and relaxed and very comfortable. It's not like it's ideal place on Earth, it's close to one of the main streets in the area so if you're sensitive to noise just remember your earplugs. I very much hope to be back sooner than later. Thanks for the lovely time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Staff were friendly and breakfast was served nicely. Rooms were appointed well. Close to airport. Sheets were not fresh/clean. Window did not close. Hard to stand up in bathroom. Toilet function was a challenge. Front door was locked and buzzer needed to alert staff to open. No lobby, just breakfast eating area. Advertised as three star not two star as it clearly was. Remote location of ‘motel’ to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

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

Friendly staff and good location with free parking

If you are looking for somewhere to stay on a budget just out of central Edinburgh this property is in a good location with buses every 15-20 mins to edinburgh. It typically took us 45 mins door to door to anywhere we were going in the centre and parking was free which was really helpful. I wanted to make a special shout out to the host that we dealt with throughout our stay, I’m so sorry but I don’t believe we exchanged names, but I know that he is originally from India. He was very respectful and friendly and told us interesting stories about his journey. He also let me use the bathroom at 8pm before driving back home - a small thing but greatly appreciated thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025