Edinburgh City Suites

3.5 star property
3.5-star Edwardian guest house near Edinburgh Castle

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Exterior
Reception
Family Apartment | In-room dining
Flat-screen TV
Family Apartment | Living area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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Strachan House, 16 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 8JB
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Family Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this West End guesthouse, you'll find Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • George Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 4 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Jolly Botanist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Palmerston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Milk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Honeycomb Tearoom - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh City Suites

3.5-star Edwardian guest house near Edinburgh Castle
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1850
  • No smoking on site
Edinburgh City Suites offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Edinburgh guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Edinburgh City Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 101 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Safe and quiet, big roomy apartment with decent amenities in the kitchen. Good location for us as we like to walk around and I was familiar with the area, good transport if you don’t like walking. Small staff interaction was pleasant enough and we liked being able to leave our bags on the day of checkin. All the floors were sticky and made the bottom of our socks and feet black with dirt, the bathrooms weren’t that clean (there was blue cleaner in the toilet but that was the extent of the cleanliness). The towel rails would not turn off so they were scalding hot in the middle of August. It’s good for space and location but very expensive for its datedness and cleanliness!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite only staying for a single night, I very much enjoyed my stay. The women who helped me check in was very nice and despite having issues with the lock, fixed the issue and helped thoroughly. The room was spacious and the bed was particularly comfortable. I walked there from the city centre so it was very convenient and then I later in the evening walked to go and have dinner. Overall, I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible check-in experience requesting me to pay the fee that I already paid and was discounted automatically from my card by booking the room via Expedia. Disrespectful desk staff kicking me with my family out if I wasn’t able to pay, until the manager came to say sorry and that it was already paid, and then gave us access to the room. Horrible experience since the staff don’t know their own procedures and information they share with Expedia. Even when I requested to talk with the manager the staff told that she doesn’t care about the manager because she was leaving the f.. job this month. So another reason she had to give very bad service to customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuma

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shek was very helpful for me and my family. He made us feel welcome and our stay was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal; close enough to walk to many of Edinburgh’s top sights, and just steps away from tram and bus stops, making it easy to get around the city or to the airport, or just if you don’t want to walk in the rain. The apartment-style setup is a plus, especially for longer stays. It was clean, felt safe, and included useful amenities like a washing machine (note: no dryer, but drying racks were provided). The space was quiet and well-maintained, with everything you need for a short or extended visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation, location, staff. Would definitely stay again when bed in Edinburgh
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent central place to stay

Decent apartment. Large space and beds were super comfy. Only really slept and showered there, spent all day out exploring. Good location to get from airport and then onto all the main tourist attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lizzie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for 2 nights during a recent trip to Edinburgh. Location is good, a few minutes from Haymarket station or a 20 min walk to the Castle area. Reception staff were friendly, but we only saw them once during our stay. A warning for those on the top floor, there's no lift and it's a long way up after a day of sightseeing! The flat itself was spacious but decor was tired, scuffs and marks on the walls etc. Double bed was comfy but sofabed less so. Kitchen had everything we needed. Overall, it suited our short stay and being at the cheaper end of accommodation in the area, the quality was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Einar

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for 2 adults and 2 children. The children’s bed was disgusting - loose dirt left between the duvet and sheet, between the sheet and mattress protector, and between the mattress protector and mattress. Additional matter of a pair of dirty socks left on the mattress under the mattress protector too. The mattress was also terribly soiled and disgusting. It was evident that NO cleaning or preparation of the bed had been undertaken prior to our visit and that minimum cleanliness and hygiene standards are not upheld. To make matters worse, when reporting this issue via email as no one was present to report it to, the duty manager refused to acknowledge the issue and no resolution or refund offered. Disgustingly poor hygiene, cleanliness and customer service. Have escalated with Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lubos

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ffion

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasantly surprised by this place! stayed with a friend and booked last minute not expecting much but big room, clean and nice quality. Staff absolutely delightful too! Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay with the family. Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ross

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The electronic access was very easy to use and provided smooth check-in and check-out. There was an issue with the ceiling fan but they sent someone to fix it immediately and was all taken care of :) Great location, very close to Haymarket station that will take you to most places. Lots of food options in the area to choose from.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very average property. Fine if it is on at a cheap price, but otherwise you can get much better options in the hotels within a few yards from this property. The lounge area in the apartment I stayed in was, frankly, quite horrible, so I closed the door on it and forgot about it. The bedroom was spartan, but roomy. the bathroom fine, except the glass at the sunk hadn't been cleaned! (ugh). There are no facilities worth mentioning. Overall, very disappointing and not an option I'll choose again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
very handy for transport from the airport .downside too many codes to get to our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely come back. What a gorgeous and extremely clean apartment. We love it!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022