Merchiston Residence

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Front of property - evening/night
In-room dining
Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Studio (Apartment) | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4NX
  • Princes Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Family Apartment

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio (Apartment)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment 1 Bedroom (plus sofa bed)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Merchiston stay.Your stay at this Merchiston hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Grassmarket - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Haymarket Tram Station - 4 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montpeliers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Artisan Roast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McLarens on the Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honeycomb & Co - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Merchiston Residence

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Edinburgh Castle
As a guest of Merchiston Residence, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Merchiston Residence offers 8 accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Limited onsite parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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; 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Merchiston Residence
Merchiston Residence Apartment
Merchiston Residence Edinburgh, Scotland
Merchiston Residence Hotel Edinburgh
Merchiston Residence Hotel
Merchiston Residence Edinburgh
Merchiston Residence Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Merchiston Residence to the airport?

Merchiston Residence is 11.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Merchiston Residence have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Merchiston Residence.

How close is Merchiston Residence to the beach?

This hotel is 5.2 mi (22-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 17.6 mi (35-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Merchiston Residence offer free breakfast?

Merchiston Residence does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Merchiston Residence?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Merchiston Residence?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Merchiston Residence?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Merchiston Residence have a pool?

Merchiston Residence does not have a pool.

Does Merchiston Residence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Merchiston Residence to downtown Edinburgh?

Merchiston Residence is 1.6 mi away from Edinburgh.

Merchiston Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful apartment had everything u need especially if going for long stay washer/dryer dishwasher and no need to take toiletries everything provided
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Mr TJ

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hammaad

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

Excellent stay

Excellent room with a nice view in a great location. Could do with brighter lights in the toilet and kitchen. Kitchen tap needs to be tightened too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth E

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

great place

Great overnight, quiet & secure. All I required. Only thing was that overnight a bit cool. Even though I’d turned heating up. Think due to single glazing sash & case windows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and spacious. Clean, perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nicely appointed but some disappointing aspects

Very clean and quite well appointed apartment. However instructions for heating given however the radiators did not work. There were two portable heaters available but they were inadequate for the size of the room on a cold evening. Also the next morning I went out at 9.30 for a quick errand and returned at 10.00 to find a cleaner in the room well ahead of checkout time. Felt rushed and cleared out early.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Teresita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to Contact
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean apartment. Walk distance to cafe, convenient stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kai

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Best Edinburgh festival

Although it was only for one night the flat was excellent and the children loved it thank you for helping our such a success
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suet Yung

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

Comfortable stay

The apartment is spacious and comfortable. It is unmanned but support online is very efficient and helpful. Housekeeping service is good. A bit of a walk from city centre though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent base to visit Edinburgh. Great support from the team including help from their partner Hotel, Old Town Chambers, to help our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good but amenities and communication could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall terrific. Not in the heart of tourist action but not too far away. Parking can be a challenge and I do not recall seeing a heads up about that. Instructions about that (and a pass for the street) would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, good location with all amenities. Wish there was a baggage storage facility though. Otherwise an excellent property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, spacious and had a few extras that we weren’t expecting like washing machine and DVD player/DVDs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent except for the sofa bed, once you put it up the middle looks and feels like a triangle so the kids ended up sleeping on the floor as it was far more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and well kitted-out studio apartment in a great location. The bed is on a little mezzanine in the room, which is a nice use of the space. It was very comfy for us, but worth noting that it's a bit of a step up to get into the bed - it could be a touch tricky for someone with mobility issues, but suited us well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019