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Reviews of Edinburgh College Residence

348 West Granton Road Edinburgh College Residence, Edinburgh, EH5 1QE, United Kingdom

#160 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 335 hostel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    6.0
    Very average I guess not bad for fringe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Does the job, and near a lovely coastel walk, but the beds need new mattresses.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could 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

    7.0
    Pls, £ forgot my clipper. Can you confirm and get back to me pls
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Starting the Gas cooker

    Kitchen

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mould in the bathrooms. Staff could clean this with bleach or mould and mildew spray

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    7.0
    Good, better than expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For two elderly people, not so convenient… for a couple… bed way to small

    Good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    8.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds 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

    8.0
    Good place to Crash Cheaply
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overall 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    hot and checkout not really secure

    Easy accessible and bus route

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    6.0
    Ok for a couple of nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beds 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

    8.0
    It was great but a bit overpriced for what time is
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building and room access

    Location and accessibility

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    8.0
    Well priced accommodation for Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Struggled to get warm enough water for the shower

    Good price , clean , good size room,great staff,

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    7.0
    Okay and affordable option for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Would use these again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better ventilation as rooms were very warm

    Self catered

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    8.0
    It’s a nice experience if you want to lower your cost of housing in Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Basic, clean accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Used this property as a night stay to leave to the airport the next morning. Worked out well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Being 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uncomfortable mattress

    Easy bus access to the city, good value for money

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    6.0
    Good value for money during the fringe but not amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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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