Edinburgh College Residence

Hostel in Edinburgh

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November 2025

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December 2025

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.

Popular amenities

Laundry
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Tomorrow

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Private bathroom

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Studio

Highlights

Kitchenette

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Private bathroom

Oven

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Stovetop

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

348 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH5 1QE

What's nearby

Western General - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Craigleith Retail Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Inverleith Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Silverknowes Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Royal Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Laundry
24/7 front desk

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 Pilton, this hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Western General, Princes Street and Murrayfield Stadium. Royal Botanic Garden and Lauriston Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Edinburgh College Residence Reviews

6.8

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Stephen

11 July 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mia

7 Aug 2025

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

Bare-bones and basic but clean and afforable. The access to a shared kitchen is great. The wifi is strong, the rooms are exactly what you would expect from a dorm. The staff were kind and friendly. Good access to the buses and to the grocery store nearby.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Abigail

26 July 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

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN

10 Aug 2025

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

Good Find

Basic, spotless accommodation with Morrison next to you for cheap parking and any provisions. Stayed for a concert during Edinburghs busy time (when it’s it not) however prices for hotels are normally hiked up! But we managed to get it at a decent rate.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthonia

16 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Ok basic Clean easy access

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shamini

17 July 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

Jodie

16 July 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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Ronald

19 July 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

10 July 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic but bearable

Basic accommodation which is aimed for students. Room was very basic but adequately clean. Small double bed. Communal kitchen wasn't clean. All doors tended to slam closed which was noisy. On the upside, it's cheap and the shower worked fine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Viv

11 Aug 2025

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

Slightly out of the centre of the city but great value. Tidy, clean and room more than adequate. Right next door to supermarket and cafe. Close to buses into the city. Lovely promenade by the water 5 mins from residence - great for a walk or run. The late check in is a bit if a hassle but probably reflects the late check out at 11am. However it woukd have been good to have had a safe place to store bags while we waited for rhe room to be available. The room also needs a rubbish bin (noted tgst previous reviews have said the same thing). Its great that uni accomodation is available in the summer when students away. Makes it affirdable for tourists especially during festivals. Overall, very happy with our stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Verified traveller

21 July 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 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kwai

24 July 2024

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

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

4/10 Poor

Karrie

13 Aug 2025

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

Not with the money

Staff was generally unhelpful and couldn’t answer. Basic questions about the facility. There was a community room that they did not tell us about so we were unable to use it. The room was uncomfortable and dirty, the bed mattress was extremely old and uncomfortable. The shower had mold, the drain was plugged up and the shelf in the bathroom was broken and unusable. The overhead sewer piping in the parking area near our car was leaking raw sewage from the bottom of the building. We wish we had spent a little more and stayed somewhere else.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

18 July 2024

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

Good

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

8 July 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