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The Abbey Residence

3.0 star property
Hotel in Edinburgh with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Free daily continental breakfast
Front of property
Interior
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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137 Drum St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH17 8RJ
  • Place, Gilmerton Cove
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Melville Golf Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Infirmary
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Printer
Wardrobe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Printer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Printer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

At The Abbey Residence you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Royal Infirmary and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Dalkeith Country Park. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Gilmerton hotel include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

  • Gilmerton Cove - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melville Golf Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Barklay Park - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Balm Well - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Royal Infirmary - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Shawfair Station - 6 min drive
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Robin's Nest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elginhaugh Farm - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beijing Banquet - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪coffee club - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Abbey Residence

Hotel in Edinburgh with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
The Abbey Residence offers 13 accommodations with an iron/ironing board. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

The Abbey Residence Hotel
The Abbey Residence Edinburgh
The Abbey Residence Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Abbey Residence?

Yep, The Abbey Residence has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Abbey Residence?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abbey Residence on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$101.58, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Abbey Residence?

The closest beach to The Abbey Residence is Portobello Beach (5.8 km).

Does The Abbey Residence serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Abbey Residence?

No, The Abbey Residence does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Abbey Residence?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Abbey Residence?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Abbey Residence Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 66 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was not for me. Out of the way, tiny shower, no lift,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room serviced but tea n coffe not filled up daily. also bin not emptied daily. on arrival provided with 1 bath towel and 1 hand towel. for last 2 days had to use hand towel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Property bedroom was fine very comfy bed and spacious but bathroom had no plug in sink so was difficult to wash with boiling water out of hot tap and cold water out of other tap, booked for two nights b&b first morning had breakfast food was fine but basic continental style second morning when we were leaving there was no breakfast set out absolutely nothing so decided to just leave without anything to eat not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One Night Stay in Edinburgh

We were only staying one night for to attend the Oasis gig at Murrayfield so only needed a room for the night and as far as that it ticked all the boxes, I cannot fault the staff they were very friendly and helpful, the room was very clean and the bed was really comfy, however, we went the bar to have a drink before we left and the gentleman advised the fridge didn't work so I had to have a warm bottle of beer, my wife had a vodka and coke and again no ice so it was a room temp vodka & coke, finally, we went for breakie and it was okay but the one small teapot between 2 didn't work, my wife got a full cup & I got the dreggs. I had no complaints with my stay really as only for 1 night but if I had to stay a few more nights I may not be so forgiving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Good place to stay, easy access to the city.

Excellent and friendly welcome, room was checked over before giving us the keys, answered our questions (regarding public transport to Edinburgh). Good night’s sleep, comfortable and quiet. Good continental breakfast in the morning was good, with good service, option of coffees which where brought to the table. Would recommend this hotel, not large but good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Abbey is in a great location… about 20 mins drive from Edinburgh. The service was very good and the proprietors were lovely and offered great service. Breakfast was excellent. While the accommodation is basic it was clean and we were very comfortable there. TV also had Netflix which was great. A good place to stay if you’re on a budget and want to be close enough to Edinburgh to enjoy it without the expense and crowds!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The people who run the Abbey are lovely! Very nice service indeed. We had a good stay there. About 15 minutes drive from centre of Edinburgh, very convenient and easy to get to. Place a bit run down but still comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and very close to bus stops. Outstanding customer service! Overall amazing, would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chester

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very friendly and welcoming

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Javed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javed

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

Great short stay stopover

Comfortable, close to shops and restaurants, away from centre and hence less busy. Staff were exceptionally helpful especially Romik.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NA
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Staff were friendly and breakfast was served nicely. Rooms were appointed well. Close to airport. Sheets were not fresh/clean. Window did not close. Hard to stand up in bathroom. Toilet function was a challenge. Front door was locked and buzzer needed to alert staff to open. No lobby, just breakfast eating area. Advertised as three star not two star as it clearly was. Remote location of ‘motel’ to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service
New proprietary still learning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Andres

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

RONALD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are under new management and are a bit rough around the edges, that said, the room was brighgt and clean and the new mattress was fantastic, I got such a nights sleep. Ramik went out of his way accommodate any request, so kind and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Property is dated, rooms are very small, bathrooms were extremely small. Big parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tranquillo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For what i have paid should sleep lite a quern but unfortunaly doesnot meet any how shows on website bed dirty and more absolutily dissapointed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mariia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our host was most welcoming and the property and rooms clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madonna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We surely enjoyed our stay at the Abbey Residence.. my family and I had a blast especially with their customer service.. shout out to Niko the owner and Romick his close friend for taking care of us. We will definitely recommend this cozy and beautiful place. Will surely come back. You guys are very much appreciated.. thank you for everything! ♥️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025