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The Abbey Residence

3.0 star property
Hotel in Edinburgh with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Free daily continental breakfast
Superior Double Room | Bathroom
Interior
Superior Double Room
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$339
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Room options

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Printer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Printer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Printer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gilmerton, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Abbey Residence. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket 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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137 Drum St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH17 8RJ

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

  • ‪The Ferniehill Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Beijing Banquet - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Robin's Nest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Abbey Residence

Hotel near University of Edinburgh
The Abbey Residence provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Abbey Residence include comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and printers

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Abbey Residence?

As of 20 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abbey Residence on 2 Sept 2025 start from AU$338.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Abbey Residence?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Abbey Residence?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Abbey Residence?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Abbey Residence located?

Located in Gilmerton, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gilmerton Cove and within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Infirmary and Dalkeith Country Park. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Abbey Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 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

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Edinburgh! The host was super friendly, the room had everything we needed, and the connection to the city was good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and very close to bus stops. Outstanding customer service! Overall amazing, would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our host was most welcoming and the property and rooms clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

8/10 Good

Rafiq

Disliked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Elli

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali-Reza

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

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Property is dated, rooms are very small, bathrooms were extremely small. Big parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

tanasorn

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganga Krishna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff behaviour
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Alina

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

8/10 Good

Rosemary

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

Friendly staff and good location with free parking

If you are looking for somewhere to stay on a budget just out of central Edinburgh this property is in a good location with buses every 15-20 mins to edinburgh. It typically took us 45 mins door to door to anywhere we were going in the centre and parking was free which was really helpful. I wanted to make a special shout out to the host that we dealt with throughout our stay, I’m so sorry but I don’t believe we exchanged names, but I know that he is originally from India. He was very respectful and friendly and told us interesting stories about his journey. He also let me use the bathroom at 8pm before driving back home - a small thing but greatly appreciated thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tranquillo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For what i have paid should sleep lite a quern but unfortunaly doesnot meet any how shows on website bed dirty and more absolutily dissapointed
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der Hotelbesitzer war sehr freundlich und zu vorkommen. Frühstück war ausreichend. Anbindung zu öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln war super. Kann man für ein Wochenend Trip Empfang 👌
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mariia

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

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We surely enjoyed our stay at the Abbey Residence.. my family and I had a blast especially with their customer service.. shout out to Niko the owner and Romick his close friend for taking care of us. We will definitely recommend this cozy and beautiful place. Will surely come back. You guys are very much appreciated.. thank you for everything! ♥️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025