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Edinburgh College Residence

1.0 star property
Hostel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh

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Standard Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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348 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH5 1QE
  • Place, Western General
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverleith Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Botanic Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Living area

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Pilton stay.Your stay at this Pilton hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Princes Street and Western General. Royal Botanic Garden and Lauriston Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Western General - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Craigleith Retail Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Silverknowes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Inverleith Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Royal Botanic Garden - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Newhaven Station - 7 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stone Fired - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Edinburgh College Residence

Hostel near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Edinburgh College Residence offers 103 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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
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. 

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh College Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Edinburgh College Residence to the airport?

Edinburgh College Residence is 8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Edinburgh College Residence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Edinburgh College Residence.

How close is Edinburgh College Residence to the beach?

This hostel is 5.3 mi (22-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 17.2 mi (40-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Edinburgh College Residence offer free breakfast?

Edinburgh College Residence does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Edinburgh College Residence?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh College Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Edinburgh College Residence?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Edinburgh College Residence have a pool?

Edinburgh College Residence does not have a pool.

Does Edinburgh College Residence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Edinburgh College Residence to downtown Edinburgh?

Edinburgh College Residence is 2.7 mi away from Edinburgh.

Reviews

Edinburgh College Residence Reviews

6.8

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karrie

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

Not with the money

Staff was generally unhelpful and couldn’t answer. Basic questions about the facility. There was a community room that they did not tell us about so we were unable to use it. The room was uncomfortable and dirty, the bed mattress was extremely old and uncomfortable. The shower had mold, the drain was plugged up and the shelf in the bathroom was broken and unusable. The overhead sewer piping in the parking area near our car was leaking raw sewage from the bottom of the building. We wish we had spent a little more and stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Viv

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly out of the centre of the city but great value. Tidy, clean and room more than adequate. Right next door to supermarket and cafe. Close to buses into the city. Lovely promenade by the water 5 mins from residence - great for a walk or run. The late check in is a bit if a hassle but probably reflects the late check out at 11am. However it woukd have been good to have had a safe place to store bags while we waited for rhe room to be available. The room also needs a rubbish bin (noted tgst previous reviews have said the same thing). Its great that uni accomodation is available in the summer when students away. Makes it affirdable for tourists especially during festivals. Overall, very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

farhad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night. We were a bit concerned about its average rating, but everything turned out fine — very clean and tidy. The room’s furnishings were new and met the basic needs without being excessive. The same goes for the bathroom, though unfortunately, there was no shampoo! The bathroom is small, and the bed size is relatively limited for two people, but the bed was comfortable, and overall, everything was good. The accommodation is located a short distance from the sea but is very quiet and isolated. Fortunately, there is a large supermarket nearby, as well as a bus station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

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

Good Find

Basic, spotless accommodation with Morrison next to you for cheap parking and any provisions. Stayed for a concert during Edinburghs busy time (when it’s it not) however prices for hotels are normally hiked up! But we managed to get it at a decent rate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bare-bones and basic but clean and afforable. The access to a shared kitchen is great. The wifi is strong, the rooms are exactly what you would expect from a dorm. The staff were kind and friendly. Good access to the buses and to the grocery store nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent stay. If I ll be visiting again then I ll definitely stay here again. Quite clean and well maintained. Staff is super friendly. The best part? The bus stand is exactly outside the residence which takes you straight to city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Eustace

Traveled with partner
The young receptionist insisted that I must show either a passport or a driving license in order to check in even though it is not mentioned in the confirmation email. I showed the confirmation email and text but they didn’t help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was fine for a night. it is student accommodation and very reasonable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Amenities are soewhat. basic, but what would you expect? despite that, we were very happy with it. The bed was a bit small for 2 people (we are used to a bigger bed) but it wasnt disastrous. worst was perhaps that it was against the wall so i had to climb in from the bottom! The kitchen was clean, and we were able to use it for our breakfast - everything worked fine. Tip for others: you CAN park in the Morrison's car park. Make sure you drive up to the top level, and you can unload right in front of the accommodation's back door. You can park there overnight, if you access the app RingGo, id 682383, and pay for it. Costs around £4. Bus connection to town centre is also fine. 30 mins or so, busses quite frequent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is fully a dorm room. It’s serviceable for a quick stay, but it didn’t smell the freshest. The staff was extremely kind and it felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ida

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is untrustworthy and unhelpful. They will not take responsibility for thievery among their staff. My partner forgot their birkenstock sandals in the room, we called less than 6 hours later to ask them to keep them for us so we could come pick them up, however, they allegedly could not find the sandals and they were mysteriously gone. When confronted about this, they refused to take any sense of accountability. SHAME. I've now also read other reviews with people having the same experience, so there seems to be an untrustworthy person among their staff and the rest just covering for them. I warn all travellers considering staying at this accommodation to find other places to stay because you are bound to have something stolen from you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
For two people the bed was too small. No close-hangers Window frame was broken. The hours to check in was limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satya

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shamini

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stay was fine, as would be expected of student accommodation. Shower was not great. Hairs in the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean and provides the basics. It is not a hotel but is a college residence used in the summer for others to stay. The residence has several bus stops just a few steps out the door that will take you to the town centre and airport and numerous other areas. There is also a grocery store close by. The beds are small so if it says two can stay … it would be difficult for two people to sleep in the one bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthonia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Ok basic Clean easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adona

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming staff and great value for money. Easy regular transport links to city centre. No complaints based on the price oft he stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic but bearable

Basic accommodation which is aimed for students. Room was very basic but adequately clean. Small double bed. Communal kitchen wasn't clean. All doors tended to slam closed which was noisy. On the upside, it's cheap and the shower worked fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chetan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024