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The Abbey Residence

Property class: 3
3-star hotel in Gilmerton

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Bar (on property)
A residential street with houses, a clear road, and a red dumpster.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, a sink, and a tiled floor.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with wooden floors and dark walls, leading to a door at the end.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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137 Drum St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH17 8RJ
  • Place, Gilmerton Cove
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly and Insect World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Danderhall Leisure Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Edinburgh

Gilmerton stay.Your stay at this Gilmerton hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Infirmary and Dalkeith Country Park. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Gilmerton Cove - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melville Golf Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Butterfly and Insect World - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Barklay Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Danderhall Leisure Centre - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station - 6 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪wagamama - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Abbey Residence

3-star hotel in Gilmerton
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
The Abbey Residence offers 13 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

The Abbey Residence Hotel
The Abbey Residence Edinburgh
The Abbey Residence Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Abbey Residence to the airport?

The Abbey Residence is 13.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Abbey Residence?

As of Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abbey Residence on Sept 1, 2026 start from CA $139, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Abbey Residence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Abbey Residence.

How close is The Abbey Residence to the beach?

This hotel is 7.7 mi (23-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 12 mi (26-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Abbey Residence offer free breakfast?

The Abbey Residence offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Abbey Residence?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Abbey Residence?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Abbey Residence?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Abbey Residence have a pool?

The Abbey Residence does not have a pool.

Does The Abbey Residence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Abbey Residence to downtown Edinburgh?

The Abbey Residence is 4.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Abbey Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 116 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miss Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay, the staff was wonderful and vary caring about customers necessities. Breakfast was really good, has it's own free parking lot and generally speaking, very well!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nabiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant one-night stay at The Abbey Residence in Edinburgh. The hospitality was great, the place felt safe and secure, and the breakfast, which is included in the room's price, was surprisingly good too. Overall, a comfortable stay and I’d definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking spaces, Brilhant Staff, good prices.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ranald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly staff warm, comfortable room, clean soft bed, genuinely great experience. I'm definitely gonna book them again : D
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TAIWO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceeded expectations. Staff was welcoming and really made a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy. Staff very friendly and helpful, couldn't be nicer. Go out of their way to help.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Not easy to find. A larger sign would help. Plenty car parking. Rooms just a little tired. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel its a bit dated but the staff its great, welcoming and friendly. I couldnt have breakfast but the receptionist packed a bag for me. Super kind. The room was clean, with a big window so it was very pleasant in the morning. Bathroom was clean and overall a good size. The location its also great and easy transport to the city centre. I feel safe. I will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and great. Especially staff was kind and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff Milan is very nice guy and help whenever possible. Big thanks to him.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a pleasure to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monika Emilova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was ultra polite and caring. He even made sure we have lactose free milk for breakfast on our second morning after we told him that my husband is lactose-intolerant. The rooms were clean. There were spaces for free parking right in front of the property. The bus stop for the double decked busses 3 and 29 taking us to the center is super close and the bus ride is through some nice districts. I recommend.👍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

You get what you pay for, the place is a bit outdated and could improve on cleanness. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Miriam Ejimi

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Radbert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was poor.. cold toast no much other. loads of parking staff was good he only could use the resources he had at his disposal. clean itself was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall a pleasant stay in the residence. The staff, most especially Romik were warm and welcoming. I even got a room upgrade which I highly appreciated not to mention the comfty bed! Location is also convenient as you have direct buses that can take you to the city center. I highly recommend staying at this accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Edinburgh! The host was super friendly, the room had everything we needed, and the connection to the city was good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our host was most welcoming and the property and rooms clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Amenities
was phenominal; safe, cozy, and courteous staff who just want to make sure you are the most comfortable. I will definitely be staying there next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of remedial work required to bring the accommodation up to scratch. Basic but clean enough
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tami Marie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff very helpful. Property is classic with a tangible spiritual history.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was OK but the bathroom was not. It was poorly lit and dingy, with no shelves, nothing to hang towels on, no plug in the sink and the toilet paper holder was hanging on for dear life. Generally shabby looking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javed

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

Great short stay stopover

Comfortable, close to shops and restaurants, away from centre and hence less busy. Staff were exceptionally helpful especially Romik.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Night away

Spent a night here for a weekend away in Edinburgh. Nice little place and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025