City Retreat Edinburgh
Location: Various Addresses, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5DD, Edinburgh, GB
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Express Check-in and Check-out
Entertainment and Connectivity
Convenient Amenities
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms. Enjoy amenities like express check-in and check-out, complimentary wireless internet, and digital programming with DVD players. The rooms also feature refrigerators, microwaves, and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. With convenient amenities like electric kettles and housekeeping on request, your stay will be hassle-free.
Explore popular attractions just a short distance away from City Retreat Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Book now to experience comfort and convenience in the heart of Edinburgh City Center.
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
Amenities & Facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Express check-in/check-out
- Express check-out
- Smoke-free property
- Express check-in
- Housekeeping on request
Rooms Available
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Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)
2 Twin Beds
Individually decorated room
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)
2 Twin Beds
Individually decorated room
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)
4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)
6 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds
Individually decorated room
Layout - 3 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Free WiFi
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
8 Twin Beds
Individually decorated room
Layout - 3 bedrooms and living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 days
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Carolina (4/5): Not as expected - Convenient location, but major issues with cleanliness and comfort. Dead bird outside the stairs that had been there for a while, dusty room with a sock from a previous guest, small pillows, and uncomfortable beds. Not recommended unless location is a top priority. Inspect room carefully upon arrival and consider other options.
- Sana (8/5): - Nice and tidy living space and kitchen with everything you need. The garden was very peaceful. The host responded quickly to our messages which was appreciated. The room was mostly clean apart from surfaces in the bedroom being quite dusty. Small changes could be made to make the room more convenient e.g a storage unit in the bathroom to place our things or hooks on the back of doors to hang jackets. Mostly quiet except for other guests being loud during early hours of the morning. Overall, would recommend especially for those looking to stay in a quieter part of the city but still at a walkable distance from the city centre.
- Lucia (10/5): - City Retreat Edinburgh is great place to stay. The place is nice, well equipped and in a great location.
- Ritvan (8/5): - Very good location, walking distance from the centre.
- JOE (10/5): - Great location
- Anthony (8/5): Carlton Terrace - Comfortable character accommodation in a beautiful part of historic Edinburgh.
- Ayla (10/5): - Super good area and cute room.
- Max (10/5): - Beautiful, spacious property with well-equipped kitchen facilities. Beautiful location, convenient for city centre
- Verified traveler (6/5): Close but in need of some maintenance and cleaning - Great location and nice to have kitchen and washing machine and lounge but needs maintenance eg door handle not securly fixed and lock box comes off wall. Noise comes through walls and bathrooms are not ensuite. Trade off with condition and privacy for kitchen and washing machine. Close to hire car. Walk to sites or transport.
- Martin (6/5): - Great location, very convenient, but feeling a bit tired. Mattress sunken, mould in bathroom, things hanging off wall. Just needs a little spruce up and renewals.
- Sid (10/5): - Everything was perfect
- Adrian (8/5): Nice location - This is part of a converted flat in the basement of a townhouse. There are three room available with a communal kitchen and lounge area. It is a 10 min walk to the tram and a 25 min walk to the castle
- tyler (8/5): - Fantastic place to stay. Unfortunately could not accommodate a last minute issue with my flight being delayed and i was charged for a night i wasnt there and wasnt able to just move the date.
- Andrew (6/5): - The room is big but the shower is dirty and the towels are horrendous, really old grey ans smelly. People walking in the room above are really loud.
- Darren (6/5): No Heat - The room was nice and clean but there was no heat apart from a small space heater that barely made a difference. The key box was a little problematic. The numbers were hard to see.
- Max (10/5): - Great location and very nice, friendly, flexible host. Hot water and great pressure in the showers, heating worked great. Very cute rooms. Highly recommend! Quick 3 block walk from the center of Edinburhg.
- David (8/5): - đ
- Monisha (10/5): - One of the best places I have stayed and it is close to the town centre as well within walkable distance with easy accessibility to all shops and restaurants. The room particularly was clean and warm with all amenities needed to cook. There was Alps a pound which was even comfortable to dine and watch television. Overall I am very much happy with the room and place. I would highly recommend this.Thank you very much.
- Gunn (6/5): - Bra beliggenhet. DĂ„rlig renhold. Veldig lytt mellom rommene.
- Md shafkat (6/5): - Enjoyed my stay at at this apartment. Great location for visiting Edinburgh close to city centre and major attractions.
- Maria (10/5): Perfect for our visit - We were very comfortable in our stay close to everything good communication with host perfect bedroom quiet and got to meet other guests staying next to us
- Hannah (10/5): - Really nice sized room, nice bathroom and comfy beds. Our host was lovely and really helpful. Very close to centre and good bars and restaurants. Only downside is ceiling is quite thin and we had some very noisy neighbours upstairs! Overall a lovely stay and would definitely stay again.
- Hannah (6/5): - This stay was fine, in terms of location it was nice and quiet and a lovely walk into town. Cleanliness left some to be desired but it was mostly fine and we enjoyed our stay.
- Katie (10/5): -
- Schalk (10/5): A well located reasonably priced Edinburgh option - The accommodation was really well located, was superbly maintained, very clean, near the supermarket. The kitchen was great to use and it felt homely. It is a well priced option in Edinburgh and worked out perfectly for our tourist related travel by foot.
- Anita (10/5): - Very conveniently located to St Andrew's Square, fabulous location to explore Edinburgh on foot.
- Brian (10/5): - Edinburgh is a brilliant city so many diverse things to see and do. From museums, castles, eating, night life to walking up large hills and along a river in dense woodlands with nature and all in walking distance. Our Room had a huge bed and we had a separate lounge to ourselves which was the Russian suite. Check in and out was fully explained and easy as there is no check in desk at these apartments. All in all a great stay.
- RYSZARD (8/5): - great location, nice room but noisy
- Susan (8/5): - I found the key safe awkward to close when leaving the property and difficult to regulate the shower, although it was lovely and hot. Good value for money and beautiful location
- jodie (10/5): - the property is in a great location, only a small walk away from Princes Street. The room size was great for the four of us - nice and clean also. The bathroom was very clean too and also a great size. Check - in was easy and we felt safe in the accommodation.
- Marisa (10/5): - Amazing retreat, great service!
- JASON (8/5): Loud extractor fan - A important thing someone should knew before visiting here is the bathroom is no en suit and has a extractor fan that is quiet loud and one night woke up the people in the room opposite as the extractor fan turn on with the light and still on after the lights off. The room was clean enough and alright for us, as we just wanted somewhere to sleep after exploring the city for the day and meeting old friends but not a âdestinationâ hotel.
- JOE (8/5): Quirky, quiet room near Princess Street. - Very quiet location within walking distance of the main attractions. The property is a bit quirky but kept very clean.
- George (8/5): - As I came in late and left early, I didn't meet any of the staff. But I received very clear instructions and the property was rather basic but perfectly quiet and fairly well located.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The room was really cool and the shower was amazing!
- Adam (8/5): Nice, except - Nice location near St. Andrew Square. Nice enough room, except the showy desperately needed an application of bleach.
- Hannah (8/5): - It was a lovely room. Clean and very comfortable. Would recommend to friends and family.
- Michael (8/5): 2night stay - Quick and easy access to our room (self check in). 10-15min walk from main city centre area. Great communication from owner. Communal areas clean and tidy with everything you would need. Downside - double bed is actually to single beds together, so not the most comfortable.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Clean, simple, accommodation in a gorgeous area - Don't be fooled by the gorgeous exterior. The interior is very down to earth. It's self service; you won't be getting your bed made or the place straightened every morning. There's a nice common area and shared kitchen and laundry facilities (less backpackers and more like a small bed and breakfast). The area is very beautiful with some local monuments and a few decent cafes heading away from the tourist area. It's a short walk to the Royal Mile however the walk can be a little spooky through the Old Tolboth Wynd late at night of you're by yourself.
- Malcolm (10/5): City Retreat Edinburgh - Has a great stay, place was very clean and comfrotable and everything was very convenient. Would highly recommend.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location, room was clean and exactly as specified. Would definitely stay again!
- Chris (8/5): City Retreat, Edinburgh - As City Retreat uses a self check in system (it worked very well) and doesn't give an overnight make up service, it is difficult to give a rating on service, but the rest of the stay was great. There is a comfortable communal area next to the kitchen. It is in an excellent, quiet location, within a 25 minute walk of most of the main sights and less to the train station. There is also a superb Michelin starred restaurant a few minutes away, too. We would be more than happy to stay there again in the future
- Amy (8/5): Enjoyed our stay - Nice comfortable room in a good location for travelling around the city
- Paul (10/5): The mews - The area was very close to town the room was very comfortable couldn't fault it I stayed at the mews we locked are keys in the bathroom was sorted at once no problem
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The blankets are not very clean but overall the room is alright
- stephen (4/5): Disappointing - The room looked nice, but it was a basement room and was damp - including that the bed felt damp. There was a slug trail across the carpet in the morning. Great location, very quiet, but I wont stay there agin
- family trip. (8/5): Good place .Helpful staff. - Everything looked fine until we went to bed. There were a problem with the linen on the double bed. It smell absolutely terrible. (Not dry properly) . After a terrible night we contacted the staff and intermediately they took care and fix the problem. The staff name SAV was great with us. She was so Friendly while took care of the problem and suggest us different places to eat. It was a lovely place for breakfast !!. Thank you.
- Craig (10/5): Great hotel appartment - Great see meet up with family & friends
- Joanne (10/5): Great find !! - Great accommodation in Edinburgh easy to find lovely place
- Joseph (6/5): Mediocre. - Good quiet location in the basement of a townhouse on a pretty street. 'Paris' room is right next to the front door so would be noisy if busy. Wet towels on arrival as the towel heater had been switched off :( Bedding felt a bit tired. Bathroom clean. Kitchen + lounge area clean and welcoming.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Take care - Not a hotel - Not really a hotel, but a room in a shared facility apartment. No staff, you get a code to get in the front door, and your room key is in the room door when you arrive. Shared kitchen with other rooms. Room itself was very comfortable and en-suite very clean. All in all good value.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Short stay in Edinburgh - Stayed for two nights at city retreat Edinburgh, stayed at Dublin street lane south, has full kitchen facility to share with other guests with a private bathroom. Very handy location to city centre with restaurants and cafes close by. Also about a ten minute walk, if that, from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Would definitely recommend this for anyone staying in Edinburgh
- Verified traveler (10/5): Kind service - Good location
- Verified traveler (8/5): - a short midweek stay for work... a quiet pleasant room
- Mark (10/5): Fantastic find... - I stayed there with my partner, after visiting Edinburgh for work. I booked this last minute and didn't know what to expect. The basement floor had been converted in to 3 themed rooms; with access to a great kitchen and living area. The room was huge and decorated to a very good standard; it was very central and we loved it. The booking was relaxed over the phone, there was no reception and we can't wait to go back again.
- Alison (10/5): Overnight for business. - Lovely Townhouse with 3 rooms, all with private ensuites that lock. Decorated and furnished to a really high standard, lounge area and kitchen is shared between all three rooms. Wifi was superb throughout. The only drawback is the parking which like everywhere in Edinburgh is hard to find!
- Verified traveler (8/5): Hard to get in touch with staff; no front desk - Great location! Didn't have phone so hard to get in contact with them.
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