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City Retreat Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Edinburgh, a short walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace) | Private kitchen
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace) | Room amenity
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace) | Room amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Various Addresses, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5DD
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace) | Room amenity

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

3 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Edinburgh

At City Retreat Edinburgh you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre guest house, attractions include Royal Mile and George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Safari Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red Kite Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

City Retreat Edinburgh

Guesthouse in Edinburgh, a short walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
As a guest of City Retreat Edinburgh, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Edinburgh guest house is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
City Retreat Edinburgh offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: GBP 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at City Retreat Edinburgh.

Property is also known as

City Retreat Edinburgh House
City Retreat Edinburgh
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse
City Retreat Guesthouse
City Retreat Edinburgh Edinburgh
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse
City Retreat Edinburgh Guesthouse Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to City Retreat Edinburgh?

The closest beach to City Retreat Edinburgh is Portobello Beach (4 km).

How much does it cost to stay at City Retreat Edinburgh?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Retreat Edinburgh on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$224.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Retreat Edinburgh?

No, City Retreat Edinburgh does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Retreat Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at City Retreat Edinburgh?

No, pets are not allowed.

City Retreat Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City Retreat Edinburgh is great place to stay. The place is nice, well equipped and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ritvan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, walking distance from the centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Carlton Terrace

Comfortable character accommodation in a beautiful part of historic Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good area and cute room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious property with well-equipped kitchen facilities. Beautiful location, convenient for city centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nonie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Albane

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zixin

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveller
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

NEAL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dejalee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023