41 Holyrood Road, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8FF, United Kingdom
#131 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 453 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 October 2023
Christoph
GermanyGood facilities (bicycle shed, washing machines, fridge, pool billard, board games ...)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Mattaya
United KingdomYou’d need a key card to access from the reception but you can just enter freely from the back entrance, which we found a bit odd. But the place seems safe with cctv around.
Great location. Good value for money.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Maxine
SpainThe information on the accomodation was slightly misleading, as it said there were elevators to every floor. However, the apartments have stairs to access them. One of our party uses a wheelchair, but is able to walk short distances, so we managed the stairs between us. However it was not ideal and had he been unable to walk at all, it would have been impossible to access the apartment.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Michael
United KingdomGreat location, fab clean accommodation,
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Ronald
United KingdomNothing
Perfectly positioned to attend the Fringe festivities and other attractions in Edinburgh. Clean and easily accessible with very helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Thomas
United StatesIt was more like a dorm room, which it probably was.
It was close to the Royal Mile and reasonably priced.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Carolyn
United KingdomNothing
Great location. Safe and secure.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Yue
United StatesThe elevator is out of order for like three days. I'm luck to stay on the first floor but with luggage it is not the best. Other than that everything's good.
The location is perfect. There are quite a lot people during the festival time but around the school is it quite tranquil. Yet almost everything can be reached by foot.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Jeanne
United KingdomLocation was excellent.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Patrick
AustraliaSmall rooms/ bathrooms, no aircon and not much ventilation 
Close to everything
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Deborah
United KingdomGreat location for Edinburgh fringe. Rooms were a good size and small kitchenette a bonus.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Soham
United StatesSometimes, the access cards didn't work at the doors and I had to punch them like 4-5 times to get them to work.
The entire stay alongwith checking in and out was extremely smooth.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Mariana
United StatesIt was much smaller than anticipated. There are no couches inside the actual room you get. Those are community spaces. The bed was uncomfortable.
Location was great!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Tim
United KingdomIt rained once during our stay, but Unite couldn't do anything about that. I will book with them again.
Location= exceptionally good, literally through an archway to the Royal Mile and near a Tesco store; Room clean, spacious very good, Bed - I slept very well; Staff were very helpful on arrival and on departure, allowed us to store our bags after checkout,answered questions whenever I needed to ask at the desk, and helped us to understand how the door passes worked
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Inga
IcelandThe bed was very small if you're going to have two people sleep in it. I stayed alone in the room and the bed was fine for me alone but I wouldn't want to share the bed, not even with a spouse. Also it's inconvenient that the bus stops on Holyrood Road are closed for the summer and you need to walk a bit if you want to use the buses.
The room was a good size. The kitchenette was very nice. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The location was very good if The Royal Mile and the Old Town are the main attractions you want to visit in Edinborough.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Silvia
ItalyIt was too small for 2
It’s located in a good area, close to a Tesco and 5 mins walking to the main street
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
József
HungaryThe size of the room for this price was a little bit too expensive.
The bed supposed to be a double bed but it was very small. And the bathroom and shower were tiny.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Ian
United KingdomShower was a little small, but I'm larger that the average student.
Just needed a cheap'ish' place to stay for the Fringe. This place ticked the boxes - a place to sleep. Close to the main fringe locations and the Royal Mile.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Cmorales
United StatesNot very clean.
Very close to the Royal Mile and all other attractions.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Gosnell
IrelandI glass for 2 people.. 1 chair for 2 people.
Nearness to city centre.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Rationalmadness
United KingdomNeed more coat hangers in the room and proper tea making facilities on the ground floor in the nice lounge
Clean, right in the heart of the city on the Royal Mile. Small but comfy room with a modern bathroom and comfy bed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Fabian
United KingdomThe biggest issue I had was with the service. We were there for 9 nights and asked for towels and sheets to be replaced. We had to ask about five times! I never like the 'small double' beds of student accommodation, but that was well advertised. The bathroom was very small and the floor would always get wet.
Excellent location. Great coffee shop around the corner. The room I was only 5 metres from the Royal Mile.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Richard
United KingdomWall mounted reading lamps above bed headboard would be much appreciated although the overhead room lamps did help. Mattress appears to have lost some of its support and may benefit guests if it's turned around or replaced. One towel showing dirty marks and the other having about 6 long, dark hairs, up to 30cm long on it, clearly arriving on the towel post washing and drying.
Location, with Tesco Express just a few metres away, clean both in the room and all corridors and lift, modern building displaying a clean and modern appearance, very helpful staff, fully equiped kitchen provided. Very quiet location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Fran
United KingdomThe beds are small for a couple sharing. The pillows were a little flat
Great location, easy check in, friendly staff and free luggage storage
Stayed in August 2023
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