Edinburgh College Residence provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All 103 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers
Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Guest services
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (weekly)
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Edinburgh College Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is Edinburgh College Residence pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Edinburgh College Residence?
Edinburgh College Residence doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Edinburgh College Residence?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Edinburgh College Residence?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Edinburgh College Residence located?
Located in Pilton, this hostel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Western General and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Princes Street. Royal Botanic Garden and Lauriston Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Edinburgh College Residence Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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Actually a very nice stay. The room was comfortable and we had access to a shared kitchen and common room. It was better than we were expecting. The staff were friendly and helpful.
It is next to a Morrisons supermarket with a good cafe (Scottish breakfast is very nice). The bus stop outside gets you into the city centre in around 20 mins.
It was exceptional value during the fringe!
David
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Kwai
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Value for the money
Value for the money. Very convenient to the seashore and several bus routes to the city center and signposts. The only complaint would be the small size of the bed for 2 persons and very soft pillows (only 1 for each person)
The college is extremely well run,clean &tidy as are the rooms.Staff are very helpfull and on the ball..Transport to the city is 2mins from front of college,every 15mins..beds are cumfie guaranteed good night sleep..
The doors close very loudly. Kitchen short fused frequently. Good location for transportation with a lot of buses going downtown. Also good to have a grocery store within walking distance. No restaurant around the area.
man hon
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
LAURA
28 July 2024
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Online directions to hotel unclear. Check in person unhelpful with extra blanket. False fire alarm went off twice.
Overall, good value for money. One thing that might help future guests is to not keep a mop in the bathroom, as it left a terrible odor, and the shower curtain didn't touch the floor so water got everywhere when we showered. With transportation right outside the building, it only took 20 minutes to reach the city and there was a kitchen with a convenient Morrison's 4 minutes walking distance away. Would stay again despite the small issues as stated.
Jessica
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Hubert
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fire alarm went off, reset by guests. Room not ready on arrival. Chair filthy dirty by desk. Breakfast bar seats to tall not able to sit near bar to eat. Staff 1st class
The dorm room was fine. *** Because there are no amenities. Good value though. My issue was the parking area which I think is owned by Morrisons. That area was filthy and reflected badly in the accommodation and had been so had been for some time. The accommodation is fine though.
Wally
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Helga
2 August 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
the receiptionist was really rude and unpleasant to converse with
Noisy neighbors with very thin walls. The "clean" towels we got had clumps of someone else's hair. The firealarm went off in the middle of the night (false alarm) that apparently happens quite often because there are signs around the building about false alarms. No parking nearby. And check in was late by half an hour.
Pictures totally deceptive, tiny dorm room, broken charger outlets, broken radiator blasting heat in July. Wrong office hours posted on ad. Left after an hour and had to book a different hotel for $700 more
sean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Richard
2 August 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Badly managed. Probably unsafe
Fire alarm went off in middle of night and no staff on site meaning that guests were left to work out what to do. No security came - unacceptable to leave a building with 100 trusts totally unmanaged.
Otherwise place is ok, however no housekeeping and room walls very thin, doors slam a lot and limited ventilation
The Receptionist was welcoming and friendly.
The room was unsuitable as noisy, busy road noise. I had made a request for a quiet room at booking stage.
The Receptionist, when I advised her, kindly apologised and advised the hostel was fully booked, therefore could not be allocated another room.
Noise as well from next door guests.
Fire alarm set off twice in the middle of the night.
There was a bad smell in the room, tried and ventilate while opening room yet traffic made it far too noisy. Smell remained.
Shower was ok, warm and water pressure good.
I reserved and paid for this hotel prior to leaving the states, and I received a normal confirmation email advising of my check-in and check-out times. Nowhere was it indicated that the facility would not be open on the weekends or that a passcode was required to access the building. My husband and I arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland on Sunday to find a sign on the door of this hotel indicating they weren't open. We were literally stranded and spent two hours of our precious time in Edinburgh searching for a new hotel. Why was the access code not included in the confirmation email? A little communication on the part of this facility could have made for a great stay. Unless you are psychic, I'd avoid these lodgings and opt for something dependable.
Zoe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Jane
8 August 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
A very basic stay
This was a student room and as such was small with a very small double bed pushed against the wall. If a couple, whoever was wallside would have to either climb over the other, or slither to the end of the bed to get out. The bed was incredibly hard and uncomfortable. There was no bin, either in the room or more importantly, in the shower room which is very poor for disposable of sanitary products, which would have to be put in the bin in the conmunal kitchen area at the end of the hall. The kettle etc were in the kitchen area which was fairly clean though the bin was full of takeaway wrappers and there was a mouldy naan bread left on the side. The shower room was ok (apart from the lack of bin) with a good shower. Our neighbour was obviously a student who turned up about 2am both mornings. It was just a base for us visiting family, but not suitable for anyone staying longer. There are apartments there apparently too which I'm sure are better. There is onroad parking nearby. The reception staff were lovely.