City Retreat Edinburgh

Property class: 4

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Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Mile, City Retreat Edinburgh has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and beige pillows, a wooden headboard, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a brick wall.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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A room with two beds, a brick wall, and a ceiling with a decorative pattern.

Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A flat-screen TV mounted on a wall with a patterned wallpaper background.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a red bedspread, a mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

A neatly made bed with a white and beige bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall above the bed.

Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned wall design.

Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to City Retreat Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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Various Addresses, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5DD

What's nearby

  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a Gothic church and a classical building with arches.
    Royal Mile
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic castle surrounded by a well-maintained park, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.
    Palace of Holyroodhouse
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    15 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cafe at the Palace
    8 min walk
  • The Lea Rig
    7 min walk
  • The Safari Lounge
    6 min walk
  • Oink
    9 min walk
  • Regent Bar
    2 min walk

About this property

City Retreat Edinburgh

  • Upscale guesthouse near Royal Mile
  • Close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street, City Retreat Edinburgh has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • TVs with digital channels and DVD players
    • Refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves

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Frequently asked questions

Is City Retreat Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

City Retreat Edinburgh doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at City Retreat Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Retreat Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is City Retreat Edinburgh located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Holyrood Park, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

City Retreat Edinburgh Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nicely furnished and an easy walk to Waverley Station. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, cheaper than expected for last minute durung festival. Host and ataff were extremely polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff to response, rooms are located at the basement but did not mention it in description-hairdryer was not working and no one was to assist -make the matter worse,Expeida did not help for solution
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
May 2026 Great spot, just out from town but walkable. Good Restaurants and Pubs within a few minutes walk. Place felt like someone’s house was cool, private room with good amenities. Shared Kitchen which is great and even a laundry to wash your clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City Retreat Edinburgh is great place to stay. The place is nice, well equipped and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, walking distance from the centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay at at this apartment. Great location for visiting Edinburgh close to city centre and major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious property with well-equipped kitchen facilities. Beautiful location, convenient for city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Carlton Terrace

Comfortable character accommodation in a beautiful part of historic Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice, friendly, flexible host. Hot water and great pressure in the showers, heating worked great. Very cute rooms. Highly recommend! Quick 3 block walk from the center of Edinburhg.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very convenient, but feeling a bit tired. Mattress sunken, mould in bathroom, things hanging off wall. Just needs a little spruce up and renewals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I have stayed and it is close to the town centre as well within walkable distance with easy accessibility to all shops and restaurants. The room particularly was clean and warm with all amenities needed to cook. There was Alps a pound which was even comfortable to dine and watch television. Overall I am very much happy with the room and place. I would highly recommend this.Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy living space and kitchen with everything you need. The garden was very peaceful. The host responded quickly to our messages which was appreciated. The room was mostly clean apart from surfaces in the bedroom being quite dusty. Small changes could be made to make the room more convenient e.g a storage unit in the bathroom to place our things or hooks on the back of doors to hang jackets. Mostly quiet except for other guests being loud during early hours of the morning. Overall, would recommend especially for those looking to stay in a quieter part of the city but still at a walkable distance from the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No Heat

The room was nice and clean but there was no heat apart from a small space heater that barely made a difference. The key box was a little problematic. The numbers were hard to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the ‘Moroccan’ room. Photos for this property (or at least our room) are definitely outdated and stylised. Great location and it was fine enough we had a roof over our head and the amenities worked in most cases, but there was much to be desired in the rundown room. Only one towel per person and have to make it last for the whole time you’re there, no bath mat so we had to use our clothes in order to not track water everywhere after a shower (the linoleum floor bubbling in places possibly from this), sometimes a sewage smell coming from the bathroom. Bed linens not clean or at the very least old, super lumpy pillows. The door to the room did not feel secure at all as it rattled with the smallest of movement, whole room and furniture was just rickety if anything. Despite signs up everywhere saying be quiet after 10pm, it was still quite loud as there was no soundproofing at all between the room and outside and into the hallway - not necessary the fault of the property owner if it’s an old property and relying on other guests to have manners but worth noted as our room was directly next to the front door. Only one small bin in the bathroom and we were required to change out the bin which is fine but there was no extra bin liners which they specified there was. Owner who texted us the info to check in was nice and good communication about the passcodes and rules required.
Photos do not match what is online. VERY bare basics of which is fine for what it is but it is not what the stylised photos show - plus it looks different with different lights not existing in this room etc
All furniture felt rickety and were peeling and wobbly
No extra lighting except the big light - the photos on the listing show down lights in this little crevice so maybe we just got the ‘bad’ version of this room?
Scuffs and marks everywhere which is fine but just really shows the age of the room. Lots of light switches that led to nowhere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy, the residence was well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Najs room Easy acess. Would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good area and cute room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for our visit

We were very comfortable in our stay close to everything good communication with host perfect bedroom quiet and got to meet other guests staying next to us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
This stay was fine, in terms of location it was nice and quiet and a lovely walk into town. Cleanliness left some to be desired but it was mostly fine and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice sized room, nice bathroom and comfy beds. Our host was lovely and really helpful. Very close to centre and good bars and restaurants. Only downside is ceiling is quite thin and we had some very noisy neighbours upstairs! Overall a lovely stay and would definitely stay again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. Unfortunately could not accommodate a last minute issue with my flight being delayed and i was charged for a night i wasnt there and wasnt able to just move the date.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice location

This is part of a converted flat in the basement of a townhouse. There are three room available with a communal kitchen and lounge area. It is a 10 min walk to the tram and a 25 min walk to the castle
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024