348 West Granton Road Edinburgh College Residence, Edinburgh, EH5 1QE, United Kingdom
#160 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 335 hostel reviews
6.6Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.5
Location
7.0
Facilities
6.6
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 September 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomIt’s just not a double bed, it is not a bed for two people. It’s a large single bed. The premium rooms had misleading photos looking to have a living area.
The staff, location, kitchen facilities etc were great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Rachel
United KingdomThe bathroom is a wet room but did not drain at all so we had 2 inches of water on the bathroom from for the entire duration of the stay. We tried to mop it every hour but it just wouldn’t drain.
Good size room, very spacious.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Anne
United KingdomThe beds and room are not big enough for two people, or two teenagers in our case and the mattresses very uncomfortable, we had to sleep on the towels. The rooms are pretty small and functional.
We came during the festival so obviously accommodation is hard to find, and it was expensive for what we got. Finding the place and key at night was a bit if a quest, but instructions were clear including ' take forty steps to the right ! ;-) The staff were good and it was clean. The beach and a great cafe are nearby with a lovely spot to swim in the sea at Wardie Bay and an easy bus into the city centre.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Stoddart
United KingdomStaff were great
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Marta
United KingdomCould be cheaper as it is not near center
Near Morrison,towels and shower gel provided, 30 minutes by bus to center, free car park
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Nnodi
NigeriaStarting the Gas cooker
Kitchen
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Grace
United KingdomMould in the bathrooms. Staff could clean this with bleach or mould and mildew spray
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Hellen
South AfricaFor two elderly people, not so convenient… for a couple… bed way to small
Good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
James
United KingdomBeds were a little uncomfortable but not unsleepable.
Decent location 20-25 minute bus journey into Edinburgh centre. Student rooms with private en-suites.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Gabriel
United KingdomOverall don't have any negative feedback. The sink took some time to drain the water I was using but honestly that is just me nitpicking now.
The staff was terrific and helped me with several odd requests including printing documents and lending me scissors. Room and sheets were clean and was able to park my car off the road for the night. Overall it is exactly what I was expecting given the price point.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Shannon
United Stateshot and checkout not really secure
Easy accessible and bus route
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Robert
United KingdomBeds were terrible very poor mattress. Doors very noisy, banging shut all the time.
Location OK, £2.00 bus ride to city centre, regular buses every 15 mins.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Marlon
AustraliaBuilding and room access
Location and accessibility
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Joan
United KingdomStruggled to get warm enough water for the shower
Good price , clean , good size room,great staff,
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Bence
HungaryIt was about a 20-minute bus ride from the city center, there was no hairdryer, fire alarm went off at night, the bed was too narrow for two
The room was clean, the staff was nice, soap and shampoo in small bottles were free to use as in hotels, next to Morrisons
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Mccalla
United KingdomThe shower was warm, but didn't work very well and the base filled up with water and was very slow to disappear-at least 15 minutes. Check-out wasn't clear and there wasn't anybody to assist so the keys were left on the desk in disarray.
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Ian
United KingdomBetter ventilation as rooms were very warm
Self catered
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Lan
TaiwanThe bes is not comfortable…
We can cook meals in the kicthen.The staffs are really helpful and kind.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Ruth
United KingdomThe bed was 3/4 double which was small for 2 people
Good location and transport links to city, clean and adequate facilities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Rob
United StatesBeing dorm rooms in the offseason, the fire alarm went off from someone smoking in a room........ it took a long time for the building and the fire department to get it turned off. Not a deal breaker, just rough to wake up too and get back to sleep.
The staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Matt
AustraliaUncomfortable mattress
Easy bus access to the city, good value for money
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Daisy
United KingdomThe shower/wetroom didn't drain so we were walking through inches of cold, dirty water every time we used the bathroom. Also, the mattress/pillows was very thin and there was leftover food/drink in the fridge.
It was good value for money during the fringe festival and it was well placed near a bus stop and Morrisons.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Somasegaran
United KingdomThe location is quite far from the city center, and nearby shops are non existent for the most part.
The staff were excellent and the price was extremely reasonable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Rence101
United KingdomThe room itself was not too clean. Pillows/bedding smelt like it wasn't washed great. There were a few hairs on the bed. There were also a few very long hairs in the shower on the wall. I don't expect hotel spotless it needs to feel like it was cleaned before me
Nice sized room. Did what it needed (sleep and somewhere to store my stuff)
Stayed in August 2023
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