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The City Residence

Property class: 2
Guest house near Royal Mile in Edinburgh

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A hotel room with three beds, a yellow ottoman, and a painting on the wall.
A wooden dresser with drawers, a remote control, and stacked white mugs on top.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white vanity with a gold-framed mirror, and a handheld showerhead.
A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a desk, and a window with blinds.
A coffee station with a coffee machine, mugs, and condiment containers.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Minto St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BR
  • Place, National Library of Scotland
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Commonwealth Pool
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

View all photos for Family Room

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

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

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

Newington stay.A stay at this Newington guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of University of Edinburgh and 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • National Library of Scotland - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Commonwealth Pool - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Meadows - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Holyrood Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Dick - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey Grange - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Barrel Southside - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The City Residence

Guest house near Royal Mile in Edinburgh
Parking is available for a fee.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
The City Residence offers 4 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).

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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)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

How close is The City Residence to the airport?

The City Residence is 12.7 mi (38-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The City Residence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The City Residence .

How close is The City Residence to the beach?

This guesthouse is 4.6 mi (23-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.1 mi (35-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The City Residence offer free breakfast?

The City Residence does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The City Residence ?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The City Residence ?

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

Is there free parking at The City Residence ?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 20.00 per day.

Does The City Residence have a pool?

The City Residence does not have a pool.

Does The City Residence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The City Residence to downtown Edinburgh?

The City Residence is 1.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

The City Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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