The Abbey Residence

3.0 star property

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Indulge in a sumptuous breakfast spread featuring an assortment of pastries, fresh fruits, and refreshing beverages.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside tables, and a ceiling fan.
Stylish hallway with doors leading to a bright room.
Bathroom features a toilet, shower, and sink with a mirror.
Houses line the quiet residential street with red-tiled roofs and varied architectural styles.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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137 Drum St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH17 8RJ
  • Royal Infirmary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanasorn, Las Vegas

Liked: Staff & service
Checked in was good, great customer service by the manager. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

So-

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 😕.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Night away

Spent a night here for a weekend away in Edinburgh. Nice little place and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SURITH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Traffic noise all night. Staff lovely nothing too much trouble for them. Extremely helpful and professional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
new and the room was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganga Krishna

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff behaviour
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elli

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff & their service are excellent , thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali-Reza

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, super friendly. Felt like I was at home and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

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

The Abbey Residence experience

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

frédéric

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

Super rapport qualité prix avec parking gratuit

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 !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025