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The City Residence

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, Garden View

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
  • Free WiFi

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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 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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Minto St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BR

What's nearby

  • A museum exhibit with historical documents and maps.
    National Library of Scotland
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A hiking trail with people walking, surrounded by autumn-colored bushes and a cityscape in the background.
    Holyrood Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A historic building with a central dome and symmetrical wings.
    University of Edinburgh
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Matto Pizza
    3 min walk
  • The Abbey
    4 min walk
  • Verdo
    3 min walk
  • Brass Monkey Grange
    3 min walk
  • Steel Coulson Southside
    4 min walk

About this property

The City Residence

  • Guesthouse near University of Edinburgh
  • Close to Grassmarket, The City Residence has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The City Residence offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Guidebooks, local maps, and window screens

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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

More

  • 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 National Library of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Princes Street 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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Reviews

The City Residence Reviews

8.0

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10

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10

Amenities

8.0

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Reviews

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Berit

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Wi-Fi fungerte bra, det var kaffe og te og vannkoker, og det var rent og fint. Alt vi trengte for et par netter i Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026