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The McEwan

Property class: 2

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A modern hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, seating areas, and a reception desk. - The McEwan (Edinburgh)
A modern lounge area with a pool table, seating, and large windows. - The McEwan (Edinburgh)
A modern dining area with a view of a cityscape through large windows. - The McEwan (Edinburgh)
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a dining table with plates. - The McEwan (Edinburgh)
A rooftop terrace with outdoor furniture, a view of a cityscape, and a railing. - The McEwan (Edinburgh)
Close to Edinburgh Castle and Dean Village, The McEwan has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a headboard, and a view of the outside.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a potted plant.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a potted plant.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Tollcross, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The McEwan. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. 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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2 Drysdale Rd, Edinburgh, Gait, EH3 8FR

What's nearby

  • A large, circular building with a modern design, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.
    Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.
    Princes Street Gardens
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.
    Grassmarket
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station
    7 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station
    9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Five Guys
    4 min walk
  • Pho Viet
    6 min walk
  • Loudons Fountainbridge
    6 min walk
  • The Coffee Cave
    2 min walk
  • Throat Punch Coffee
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The McEwan 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 McEwan?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The McEwan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The McEwan located?

Located in Tollcross, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Haymarket Tram Station is 9 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 22 minutes.

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Reviews

The McEwan Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kris Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The room was clean and the staff were friendly! You get so much more for the price you pay. Buses and trains were within walking distance as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Syvel Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alphonso

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
2 extra pillows & a microwave needed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Dirty linens, no working microwave, no exhaust fans for washrooms, toilets only flushed occasionally. Poor/no communication or response to requests to rectify these issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reidar

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026