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Edinburgh College Residence

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A modern room with a black leather sofa, large windows offering a city view, and a small table with a potted plant.
A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a symmetrical facade.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a small dining area with a chair.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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348 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH5 1QE
  • Place, Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverknowes Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverleith Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern living room with two black leather sofas, one with a purple pillow and the other with a green pillow. A dining table with chairs is in the background, and a kitchen area is visible to the left.

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Standard Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Edinburgh College Residence in Edinburgh (Pilton), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Princes Street and Royal Mile. .This hostel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Vanloq Community Stadium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ainslie Park Leisure Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Silverknowes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Craigleith Retail Park - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Inverleith Park - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newhaven Station - 7 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Edinburgh College Residence

Edinburgh College Residence offers 103 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 103 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided weekly, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 elevators
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

Edinburgh College Residence Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 102 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 1 night but was perfect for an overnighter and provided everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and simple room, had a nice visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its an ok place to stay and the price is good .you get a on suit in room and a comunal kitchen and lounge with all you need to make food .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was perfect for what me and my sister wanted. It was nice and safe and very close to all amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room (not fully) | Great Staff | Nice Kitchen | very close Parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
1
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience. Avoid if you don’t want your things to be stolen. The whole staff need to be changed over. Dangerous if you are vulnerable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They provide no toiletries and also someone tried to open the door when I shouted who's this they somehow ran away bcz I opened the door to see. I didn't make a fuss of it bcz I was on my job but I'll avoid staying there next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not be fooled, this is, AT BEST, a lower tier hostel accommodation. It is extremely affordable, but you will end up paying for that in travel costs to and from the city, airport, port, etc. there is no tram service nearby. Additionally, the room was much smaller than it appeared in the photos, and the bed was not large enough for 2 adults to sleep comfortably. The staff was extremely kind and were the bright spot of experience. If you are looking for bare minimum and the cheapest possible accommodation than this will suit you fine. But if you have the budget and/or are interested in exploring the city by foot and want to be near any of the sights, I would look for alternatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The computer system had crashed and we were unable to check in for over 2 hours. The in- house rules meant we could not leave luggage in secure place and we had no access to the room because of the above. The lack of secure luggage store is a weakness which needs addressing ( as well as a hard copy version of the room allocations which would allow reception to check guests in)..... Bad experience for our last night in Edinburgh - a pity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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