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Edinburgh College Residence

1.0 star property
Hostel in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh College Residence in Pilton provides a quiet retreat from the city's bustle. Guests can handle laundry needs on-site without interrupting their travels and enjoy free in-room WiFi to stay connected with family or plan the next day's adventures.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Oct 5 - Oct 6
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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Stovetop
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Private bathroom
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

West Pilton, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to Edinburgh College Residence. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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348 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH5 1QE

What's nearby

  • Murrayfield Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Newhaven Station - 7 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Edinburgh College Residence

Hostel near Princes Street
Edinburgh College Residence provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All 103 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers, ovens and stovetops

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Edinburgh College Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Edinburgh
Edinburgh College Residence Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

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.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh College Residence?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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).

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Edinburgh College Residence Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 71 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valeria Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente opción para hospedarse, en Morrisons puede comprarse alimentos, parada de camión muy cerca que lleva directo al centro de la ciudad. Habitación y baño limpio.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

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

4/10 Poor

Abigail

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

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Ok basic Clean easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shamini

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

Jodie

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

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

8/10 Good

farhad

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

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Wenn eine Pension erst für Personen mit 18+ verfügbar ist, sollte man das auch DEUTLICH Kennzeichen! Wenn ich abgebe, dass ich als Erwachsene mit Kind reise, ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit doch recht hoch, dass dieses Kind unter 18 ist! Kosten, die einfach weg sind und wir mussten uns dann spontan etwas neues suchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

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

4/10 Poor

Eustace

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

6/10 Okay

Olha

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a calm and clean place with basic amenities. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Kwai

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Value for the money

Value for the money. Very convenient to the seashore and several bus routes to the city center and signposts. The only complaint would be the small size of the bed for 2 persons and very soft pillows (only 1 for each person)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

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

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
H
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

MR J A

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

colegio residencial, es para estudiantes

Lo bueno de la residencia es que está muy cerca al centro de Edimburgo con muy buena conexión de autobuses. No tiene una televisión en las habitaciones, la cama era muy pequeña para dos..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

Jolie

hard to locate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prasanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I suggest few tea bags, cpffee sachets/capsules should be kept in the kitchen area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

man hon

Disliked: Staff & service
The doors close very loudly. Kitchen short fused frequently. Good location for transportation with a lot of buses going downtown. Also good to have a grocery store within walking distance. No restaurant around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonne solution d’hébergement à plus faible coût pour Edimbourg mais assez excentré des principales attractions de la ville. Heureusement le transport en commun est assez efficace et si vous êtes prêt à investir un 30-35 minutes pour vous déplacer, et que vous avez le sommeil pas trop léger (bruit des voisins dont les portes qui claquent à toute heure…) c’est un option intéressante.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chetan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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