Merchiston Residence

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Grassmarket

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Front of property - evening/night
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
In-room dining
Lobby
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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4 Merchiston Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH10 4NX
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Family Apartment

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio (Apartment)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1 Bedroom (plus sofa bed)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Princes Street Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Grassmarket - 5 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min drive - 1.2 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
  • ‪Rice World - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McLarens on the Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Three Birds - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Toscano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Merchiston Residence

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Grassmarket
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 washers/dryers and DVD players. 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. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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 will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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, and American Express. 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hammaad

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Fredrik

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

Familjesemester i Edinburgh

Vi var överlag nöjda med vår vistelse men omdömet dras ner av att vi fick en lägenhet på bottenplan. Detta visas ju inte på de fina bilderna med stora fönster att man kan hamna på källarplan... Det var också lite brist på utrustning i köket tex hade vi bara två skedar trots att lägenheten skulle vara anpassad till 2 vuxna och 3 barn. men annars var det en fin lägenhet med bra promenadavstånd till det mesta.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like the location. It is away from the busy center city area but it is easy to get into the city center by bus or by walking. There is also a Tesco Metro nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war alles in Ordnung. Wir mussten nur erst den Eingang suchen, da es im Keller unten war und und wir erst beim Haupteingang suchten. Wir waren zu dritt und die Ausziehcouch war nicht bezogen und es waren auch nur zwei Handtücher da. Wir sind zu Fuß in die Stadt gelaufen, was sehr gut möglich war. Es ging so ungefähr eine halbe Stunde.Die Wohnung ist gut ausgestattet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Angus

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

Cozy Stay! 此區環境安靜安全,飯店設備齊全,很多好餐廳在附近,來愛丁堡前十的選擇!

It was a lovely stay. Everything was very comfortable and welcoming. However, the toilet smells bad in the early morning but is gone by the evening. We had also put up the door tag from ‘do not disturb’ to ‘please clean’ and when we had come back for the evening the sign was changed back to ‘do not disturb’ and the room was not cleaned. Aside from these little things, the stay was great and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresita

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IN SEOK

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

편안한 최고의 숙소

가족여행객에게는 이만한 숙소가 없다는 생각입니다. 중심가에서 떨어진 위치 때문에 걱정했는데, 오히려 이것 때문에 에딘버러의 진짜 동네 모습을 만나게 된 것 같습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Bel immeuble dans une jolie rue . Arrêt de bus à proximité qui dessert le centre en 10 mn. Le logement est spacieux pour 4 personnes mais au niveau propreté c’est passable . L’appartement est poussiéreux, certainement dû à la moquette vieillotte. De plus il il manque un micro onde et aucune petite attention n’est prévue ( pas de lait , jus de fruit ou biscuit ) dommage vu le prix du logement ! Un peu déçue ....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gute Unterkunft in ruhiger Umgebung mit schneller Anbindung an das Stadtzentrum
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Schmutzige Küche, schmutzige Bettwäsche und keine Küchentücher vorhanden
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appartement très charmant ! On se sent chez soi ! Je reprends sans hésitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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