Is Edinburgh College Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Edinburgh College Residence?

Edinburgh College Residence doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh College Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Edinburgh College Residence located?

Located in West Pilton, this hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Western General, Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium. Silverknowes Golf Course and Royal Botanic Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Edinburgh College Residence Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

6 Aug, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

11 Jul, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Abigail

26 Jul, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Anthonia

16 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Ok basic Clean easy access

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shamini

17 Jul, 2025

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

farhad

11 Aug, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jodie

16 Jul, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Ronald

19 Jul, 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Eustace

6 Aug, 2025

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

Giulia

16 Aug, 2024

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

I've appreciate the organisation, the kindness and the social space of that place!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

27 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Jul, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good connections to Edinburgh if you are not staying in the room, it is cheap.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Olha

15 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a calm and clean place with basic amenities. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

17 Aug, 2024

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

A nice stay

Actually a very nice stay. The room was comfortable and we had access to a shared kitchen and common room. It was better than we were expecting. The staff were friendly and helpful. It is next to a Morrisons supermarket with a good cafe (Scottish breakfast is very nice). The bus stop outside gets you into the city centre in around 20 mins. It was exceptional value during the fringe!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ida

20 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

18 Jul, 2024

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

Good

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jolie

22 Sept, 2024

hard to locate.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

8 Jul, 2024

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

The college is extremely well run,clean &tidy as are the rooms.Staff are very helpfull and on the ball..Transport to the city is 2mins from front of college,every 15mins..beds are cumfie guaranteed good night sleep..

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheung

19 Jul, 2024

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

i do not know the room was so warm.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chetan

13 Oct, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very bad property

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

LAURA

28 Jul, 2024

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Staff & service

Online directions to hotel unclear. Check in person unhelpful with extra blanket. False fire alarm went off twice.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

28 Jul, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall, good value for money. One thing that might help future guests is to not keep a mop in the bathroom, as it left a terrible odor, and the shower curtain didn't touch the floor so water got everywhere when we showered. With transportation right outside the building, it only took 20 minutes to reach the city and there was a kitchen with a convenient Morrison's 4 minutes walking distance away. Would stay again despite the small issues as stated.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hubert

2 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fire alarm went off, reset by guests. Room not ready on arrival. Chair filthy dirty by desk. Breakfast bar seats to tall not able to sit near bar to eat. Staff 1st class

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Wally

25 Jul, 2024

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

Disliked: Amenities

The dorm room was fine. *** Because there are no amenities. Good value though. My issue was the parking area which I think is owned by Morrisons. That area was filthy and reflected badly in the accommodation and had been so had been for some time. The accommodation is fine though.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Helga

2 Aug, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

the receiptionist was really rude and unpleasant to converse with

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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