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Edinburgh College Residence

1.0 star property
Hostel in Edinburgh

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Located in Pilton, Edinburgh College Residence offers a peaceful retreat. Unwind with laundry facilities at hand and stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Living area

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio

Standard Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
348 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH5 1QE

What's nearby

  • Western General - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Craigleith Retail Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Silverknowes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Inverleith Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 12 min drive
  • South Gyle Station - 13 min drive
  • South Queensferry Dalmeny Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stone Fired - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Edinburgh College Residence

Edinburgh College Residence puts you within a 10-minute drive of George Street and Princes Street. Also, Grassmarket and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 103 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Weekly housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Edinburgh College Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Edinburgh College Residence offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Edinburgh College Residence does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh College Residence?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh College Residence?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Edinburgh College Residence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh College Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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Reviews

Edinburgh College Residence Reviews

6.8

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Welcoming staff and great value for money. Easy regular transport links to city centre. No complaints based on the price oft he stays.
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an excellent stay. If I ll be visiting again then I ll definitely stay here again. Quite clean and well maintained. Staff is super friendly. The best part? The bus stand is exactly outside the residence which takes you straight to city center.
Saurabh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bare-bones and basic but clean and afforable. The access to a shared kitchen is great. The wifi is strong, the rooms are exactly what you would expect from a dorm. The staff were kind and friendly. Good access to the buses and to the grocery store nearby.
Mia, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

This is fully a dorm room. It’s serviceable for a quick stay, but it didn’t smell the freshest. The staff was extremely kind and it felt safe.
Abigail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Find

Basic, spotless accommodation with Morrison next to you for cheap parking and any provisions. Stayed for a concert during Edinburghs busy time (when it’s it not) however prices for hotels are normally hiked up! But we managed to get it at a decent rate.
GILLIAN, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok basic Clean easy access
Anthonia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Stay was fine, as would be expected of student accommodation. Shower was not great. Hairs in the bed.
Shamini, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I've appreciate the organisation, the kindness and the social space of that place!
Giulia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This property is clean and provides the basics. It is not a hotel but is a college residence used in the summer for others to stay. The residence has several bus stops just a few steps out the door that will take you to the town centre and airport and numerous other areas. There is also a grocery store close by. The beds are small so if it says two can stay … it would be difficult for two people to sleep in the one bed.
Jodie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed here for one night. We were a bit concerned about its average rating, but everything turned out fine — very clean and tidy. The room’s furnishings were new and met the basic needs without being excessive. The same goes for the bathroom, though unfortunately, there was no shampoo! The bathroom is small, and the bed size is relatively limited for two people, but the bed was comfortable, and overall, everything was good. The accommodation is located a short distance from the sea but is very quiet and isolated. Fortunately, there is a large supermarket nearby, as well as a bus station.
farhad, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

For two people the bed was too small. No close-hangers Window frame was broken. The hours to check in was limited.
Ronald, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Basic but bearable

Basic accommodation which is aimed for students. Room was very basic but adequately clean. Small double bed. Communal kitchen wasn't clean. All doors tended to slam closed which was noisy. On the upside, it's cheap and the shower worked fine
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good connections to Edinburgh if you are not staying in the room, it is cheap.
4-night trip

6/10 Good

It was a calm and clean place with basic amenities. Thank you.
Olha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Slightly out of the centre of the city but great value. Tidy, clean and room more than adequate. Right next door to supermarket and cafe. Close to buses into the city. Lovely promenade by the water 5 mins from residence - great for a walk or run. The late check in is a bit if a hassle but probably reflects the late check out at 11am. However it woukd have been good to have had a safe place to store bags while we waited for rhe room to be available. The room also needs a rubbish bin (noted tgst previous reviews have said the same thing). Its great that uni accomodation is available in the summer when students away. Makes it affirdable for tourists especially during festivals. Overall, very happy with our stay
Viv, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The young receptionist insisted that I must show either a passport or a driving license in order to check in even though it is not mentioned in the confirmation email. I showed the confirmation email and text but they didn’t help.
Eustace, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Value for the money

Value for the money. Very convenient to the seashore and several bus routes to the city center and signposts. The only complaint would be the small size of the bed for 2 persons and very soft pillows (only 1 for each person)
Kwai, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A nice stay

Actually a very nice stay. The room was comfortable and we had access to a shared kitchen and common room. It was better than we were expecting. The staff were friendly and helpful. It is next to a Morrisons supermarket with a good cafe (Scottish breakfast is very nice). The bus stop outside gets you into the city centre in around 20 mins. It was exceptional value during the fringe!
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Mohammad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The college is extremely well run,clean &tidy as are the rooms.Staff are very helpfull and on the ball..Transport to the city is 2mins from front of college,every 15mins..beds are cumfie guaranteed good night sleep..
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Mo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

i do not know the room was so warm.
Cheung, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

hard to locate.
Jolie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I suggest few tea bags, cpffee sachets/capsules should be kept in the kitchen area.
Prasanta, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not with the money

Staff was generally unhelpful and couldn’t answer. Basic questions about the facility. There was a community room that they did not tell us about so we were unable to use it. The room was uncomfortable and dirty, the bed mattress was extremely old and uncomfortable. The shower had mold, the drain was plugged up and the shelf in the bathroom was broken and unusable. The overhead sewer piping in the parking area near our car was leaking raw sewage from the bottom of the building. We wish we had spent a little more and stayed somewhere else.
Karrie, 2-night trip