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City Retreat Edinburgh

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Princes Street

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A dining area with a long wooden table, leather chairs, a vase of flowers, and a chandelier.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned wall design.
A modern kitchen with black and white checkered flooring, dark cabinetry, and a visible gas stove.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, and gas stove.
A hallway with a checkered floor, a vase of flowers on a table, and a door at the end.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Various Addresses, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5DD
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A bed with white bedding and beige pillows, a wooden headboard, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a brick wall.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

A room with two beds, a brick wall, and a ceiling with a decorative pattern.

Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

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

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

A flat-screen TV mounted on a wall with a patterned wallpaper background.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

A bedroom with a red bedspread, a mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

A neatly made bed with a white and beige bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall above the bed.

Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned wall design.

Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre guesthouse, you'll find Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Safari Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oink - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clarinda's Tea Room - ‬9 min walk

About this property

City Retreat Edinburgh

4-star guest house near Princes Street
As a guest of City Retreat Edinburgh, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Edinburgh guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
City Retreat Edinburgh offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room

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

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, 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.

  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 20 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at City Retreat Edinburgh.

Property is also known as

City Retreat Edinburgh House
City Retreat Edinburgh
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse
City Retreat Guesthouse
City Retreat Edinburgh Edinburgh
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is City Retreat Edinburgh to the airport?

City Retreat Edinburgh is 9 mi (33-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does City Retreat Edinburgh have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Retreat Edinburgh.

How close is City Retreat Edinburgh to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.4 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.7 mi (35-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does City Retreat Edinburgh offer free breakfast?

City Retreat Edinburgh does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City Retreat Edinburgh?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at City Retreat Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at City Retreat Edinburgh?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does City Retreat Edinburgh have a pool?

City Retreat Edinburgh does not have a pool.

Does City Retreat Edinburgh have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is City Retreat Edinburgh to downtown Edinburgh?

City Retreat Edinburgh is 0.6 mi away from Edinburgh.

City Retreat Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City Retreat Edinburgh is great place to stay. The place is nice, well equipped and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ritvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, walking distance from the centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good area and cute room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Md shafkat

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay at at this apartment. Great location for visiting Edinburgh close to city centre and major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious property with well-equipped kitchen facilities. Beautiful location, convenient for city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Perfect for our visit

We were very comfortable in our stay close to everything good communication with host perfect bedroom quiet and got to meet other guests staying next to us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Carlton Terrace

Comfortable character accommodation in a beautiful part of historic Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Room comfort
This stay was fine, in terms of location it was nice and quiet and a lovely walk into town. Cleanliness left some to be desired but it was mostly fine and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. Unfortunately could not accommodate a last minute issue with my flight being delayed and i was charged for a night i wasnt there and wasnt able to just move the date.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice sized room, nice bathroom and comfy beds. Our host was lovely and really helpful. Very close to centre and good bars and restaurants. Only downside is ceiling is quite thin and we had some very noisy neighbours upstairs! Overall a lovely stay and would definitely stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice, friendly, flexible host. Hot water and great pressure in the showers, heating worked great. Very cute rooms. Highly recommend! Quick 3 block walk from the center of Edinburhg.
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice location

This is part of a converted flat in the basement of a townhouse. There are three room available with a communal kitchen and lounge area. It is a 10 min walk to the tram and a 25 min walk to the castle
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carolina

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

Not as expected

Convenient location, but major issues with cleanliness and comfort. Dead bird outside the stairs that had been there for a while, dusty room with a sock from a previous guest, small pillows, and uncomfortable beds. Not recommended unless location is a top priority. Inspect room carefully upon arrival and consider other options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy living space and kitchen with everything you need. The garden was very peaceful. The host responded quickly to our messages which was appreciated. The room was mostly clean apart from surfaces in the bedroom being quite dusty. Small changes could be made to make the room more convenient e.g a storage unit in the bathroom to place our things or hooks on the back of doors to hang jackets. Mostly quiet except for other guests being loud during early hours of the morning. Overall, would recommend especially for those looking to stay in a quieter part of the city but still at a walkable distance from the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very convenient, but feeling a bit tired. Mattress sunken, mould in bathroom, things hanging off wall. Just needs a little spruce up and renewals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the ‘Moroccan’ room. Photos for this property (or at least our room) are definitely outdated and stylised. Great location and it was fine enough we had a roof over our head and the amenities worked in most cases, but there was much to be desired in the rundown room. Only one towel per person and have to make it last for the whole time you’re there, no bath mat so we had to use our clothes in order to not track water everywhere after a shower (the linoleum floor bubbling in places possibly from this), sometimes a sewage smell coming from the bathroom. Bed linens not clean or at the very least old, super lumpy pillows. The door to the room did not feel secure at all as it rattled with the smallest of movement, whole room and furniture was just rickety if anything. Despite signs up everywhere saying be quiet after 10pm, it was still quite loud as there was no soundproofing at all between the room and outside and into the hallway - not necessary the fault of the property owner if it’s an old property and relying on other guests to have manners but worth noted as our room was directly next to the front door. Only one small bin in the bathroom and we were required to change out the bin which is fine but there was no extra bin liners which they specified there was. Owner who texted us the info to check in was nice and good communication about the passcodes and rules required.
Photos do not match what is online. VERY bare basics of which is fine for what it is but it is not what the stylised photos show - plus it looks different with different lights not existing in this room etc
All furniture felt rickety and were peeling and wobbly
No extra lighting except the big light - the photos on the listing show down lights in this little crevice so maybe we just got the ‘bad’ version of this room?
Scuffs and marks everywhere which is fine but just really shows the age of the room. Lots of light switches that led to nowhere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I have stayed and it is close to the town centre as well within walkable distance with easy accessibility to all shops and restaurants. The room particularly was clean and warm with all amenities needed to cook. There was Alps a pound which was even comfortable to dine and watch television. Overall I am very much happy with the room and place. I would highly recommend this.Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

The room is big but the shower is dirty and the towels are horrendous, really old grey ans smelly. People walking in the room above are really loud.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Close but in need of some maintenance and cleaning

Great location and nice to have kitchen and washing machine and lounge but needs maintenance eg door handle not securly fixed and lock box comes off wall. Noise comes through walls and bathrooms are not ensuite. Trade off with condition and privacy for kitchen and washing machine. Close to hire car. Walk to sites or transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No Heat

The room was nice and clean but there was no heat apart from a small space heater that barely made a difference. The key box was a little problematic. The numbers were hard to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rommet stort og ganske bra. Senga var ikke bra. Sto at det skulle være dobbeltseng, men var to enkeltsenger som skled fra hverandre. Savnet kjøleskap på rommet. Finnes dog på felles oppholdsrom. Grei beliggenhet. Ca 20 min å gå til sentrum. Veldig hyggelig betjening. Svarer raskt ved spørsmål.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gunn

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bra beliggenhet. Dårlig renhold. Veldig lytt mellom rommene.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023