With a stay at The Abbey Residence in Edinburgh (Gilmerton), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. .This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from University of Edinburgh and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Princes Street.
What's nearby
Royal Infirmary - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
University of Edinburgh - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
Royal Mile - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
Edinburgh Castle - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
Princes Street - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Shawfair Station - 6 min drive
Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Danderhall Miners Club - 4 min drive
The Ferniehill Inn - 10 min walk
Toby Carvery Liberton - 4 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 5 min walk
Old Colliery - 4 min drive
About this property
The Abbey Residence
Hotel in Edinburgh with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
The Abbey Residence offers 13 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Printer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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, debit cards, and cash
Property is also known as
The Abbey Residence Hotel
The Abbey Residence Edinburgh
The Abbey Residence Hotel Edinburgh
The Abbey Residence Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 43 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 43 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly
Business traveller
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Kimberly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
tanasorn, Las Vegas
30 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Checked in was good, great customer service by the manager. thank you
This hotel is on a bus route straight into city and was definitely a great value for money option. It has a new owner who is working hard to make it a great destination. He was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good too - small buffet but fresh and tasty. I’d definitely stay again.
The room was good. Clean and comfortable BUT it was very noisy late at night and early in the morning with people walking about on VERY noisy floorboards in the room above ours. Couldn't get to sleep for ages and then was woken at the crack of dawn. NOT GOOD!! The hotel manager was super helpful and very courteous, nothing was too much trouble. The building itself could do with improvements making as first impressions aren't good 😕.
I stayed here for a night whilst traveling solo for the first time, though I wish I could’ve stayed longer. Everything was lovely and professional, as were the owners. I had the pleasure of speaking with each of them—they are truly the kindest souls, and gave very helpful recommendations concerning Edinburgh activities.
My room was very comfortable; the bathroom was warm, which was very pleasant after a chilly day; and the neighborhood around the hotel is adorable and quiet if you prioritize beauty rest.
I don’t really eat breakfast, but it is served everyday between 7:30 and 9:30AM if you need a pick-me-up.
Truly a gem if you get to stay here after the business of Edinburgh’s center; and absolutely worth the price—I highly recommend! Transportation to and from the city center is easy both by bus or car.
Alana
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Georgette
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Amenities
was phenominal; safe, cozy, and courteous staff who just want to make sure you are the most comfortable. I will definitely be staying there next time.
I very much enjoyed my stay at the Abbey Residence. The highlight of it all is of course the people. Hosts insisted on doing anything in their power to make your stay exceptional. All the advice on how to plan the stay and sightseeing in Edinburgh or in other areas made the experience much more easier and relaxed and very comfortable. It's not like it's ideal place on Earth, it's close to one of the main streets in the area so if you're sensitive to noise just remember your earplugs. I very much hope to be back sooner than later. Thanks for the lovely time!
Super séjour. Personnel extrêmement sympathique. Chambre confortable.
Hyper pratique quand on a une voiture. Parking gratuit et bus à 3 min. En 20/25 min on est en ville !