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The Abbey Residence

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A residential street with houses, a clear road, and a red dumpster. - The Abbey Residence (Edinburgh)
A hallway with wooden floors and dark walls, leading to a door at the end. - The Abbey Residence (Edinburgh)
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains. - The Abbey Residence (Edinburgh)
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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Gilmerton, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Abbey Residence. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile 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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137 Drum St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH17 8RJ

What's nearby

  • Gilmerton Cove
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melville Golf Centre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Butterfly and Insect World
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Barklay Park
    4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Gracemount Leisure Centre
    6 min drive - 1.6 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
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Elginhaugh Farm
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Subway
    4 min drive

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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

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. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Abbey Residence Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful, accommodating us and our hectic schedule. We would highly recommend a stay at the Abby!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dr. Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! I would highly recommend it to future guests. The location is outstanding, with direct bus access right outside the property to the Royal Mile and many of Edinburgh’s major attractions. There is little to no need for Uber or other expensive transportation. Convenient, affordable, and an excellent choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is wonderful! The rooms are cleaned every day, a kettle is in the room with an assortment of tea and coffee. Their breakfast is very nice, with juices, breads and pastries, fresh fruit, cereal and yogurt. A very attentive staff. It’s very easy to catch the bus into the city, and back. When we couldn’t get the heat to turn off, they were there immediately to fix it. On the last night, we tried to contact the staff to let them know we would be leaving very early, but they didn’t answer their “buzzer” or bell, so we didn’t know what to do with the keys. We hope they found them! Besides that, it was a perfect, safe stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nozizwe

Liked: Staff & service
While the hard working staff are very friendly and helpful the property does not match the photo's on the website. The entrance and front garden need updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ranald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly staff warm, comfortable room, clean soft bed, genuinely great experience. I'm definitely gonna book them again : D
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Not easy to find. A larger sign would help. Plenty car parking. Rooms just a little tired. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel its a bit dated but the staff its great, welcoming and friendly. I couldnt have breakfast but the receptionist packed a bag for me. Super kind. The room was clean, with a big window so it was very pleasant in the morning. Bathroom was clean and overall a good size. The location its also great and easy transport to the city centre. I feel safe. I will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff Milan is very nice guy and help whenever possible. Big thanks to him.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

You get what you pay for, the place is a bit outdated and could improve on cleanness. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, bathroom freshly painted, but patchy. Shower drain was blocked. Breakfast served late, so we left at 7am with just few pastries packed in paper bags. No coffee, no juice. There's nothing to do around or look at. The new build village was constructed recently around. There's COOP store which saved us, as there's no dinner at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Radbert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was poor.. cold toast no much other. loads of parking staff was good he only could use the resources he had at his disposal. clean itself was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elli

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

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