See all properties

The City Residence

2.0 star property
Guest house near University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The City Residence

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Economy Room, Garden View | Bathroom
Interior
Deluxe Room
Economy Room, Garden View

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
Minto St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH9 2BR
  • Place, National Library of Scotland
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room, Garden View

Economy Room, Garden View

Economy Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

You may also like

Ad
Townhouse Apartment

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

Old Town Edinburgh
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,001 reviews
The price is CA $691
CA $871 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection

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. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Guest houses in EdinburghOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • National Library of Scotland - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Queen's Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matto Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Abbey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Southpour - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Verdo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The City Residence

Guest house near University of Edinburgh 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).

Similar properties

Exterior
Revolver Edinburgh
West End
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
3.9 out of 5, Good, 27 reviews
The price is CA $77
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Revolver Edinburgh

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

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.