The City Residence

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A coffee station with a coffee machine, mugs, and condiment containers. - The City Residence (Edinburgh)

A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a window with blinds. - The City Residence (Edinburgh)

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white vanity with a gold-framed mirror, and a handheld showerhead. - The City Residence (Edinburgh)

A wooden dresser with drawers, a remote control, and stacked white mugs on top. - The City Residence (Edinburgh)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Near University of Edinburgh, The City Residence provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Very good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available

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Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Tomorrow

Sep 17 - Sep 18

All rooms

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

A hotel room with four beds arranged in a row, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a patterned wall.

Family Room

1 bedroom
Sleeps 6
6 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door to the right.

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Garden view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a seating area.

Economy Room, Garden View

Garden view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Newington, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The City Residence . Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes 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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Minto St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BR

What's nearby

The Meadows
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Holyrood Park
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
University of Edinburgh
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Royal Mile
5 min drive - 1.3 miles
Grassmarket
6 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop
5 min drive
Edinburgh Waverley Station
6 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
38 min drive

Restaurants

The Royal Dick
7 min walk
Matto Pizza
3 min walk
The Abbey
4 min walk
Brass Monkey Grange
3 min walk
Cask & Barrel Southside
4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

Self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)

Conveniences

Guidebooks

Accessibility

No elevator

Room amenities

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Iron/ironing board
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 1 2026 to December 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Self parking fee: GBP 20.00 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The City Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The City Residence ?

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

What time is check-out at The City Residence ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The City Residence located?

Located in Newington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Commonwealth Pool and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 mi (3 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 28 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 23 minutes.

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