Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Princes Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Royal Mile - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
University of Edinburgh - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive
Brunstane Station - 7 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 17 min walk
Balfour Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 19 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 22 min walk
Restaurants
KFC - 9 min walk
Cafe at the Palace - 8 min walk
Think Pastry - 4 min walk
Oink - 9 min walk
Clarinda's Tea Room - 9 min walk
About this property
City Retreat Edinburgh
City Retreat Edinburgh offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Also, Royal Mile and George Street are a short five-minute drive away.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
No stag or hen parties
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate living room
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Dishwasher
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of GBP 20 per day
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 pets allowed at City Retreat Edinburgh?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at City Retreat Edinburgh?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at City Retreat Edinburgh.
What are the check-in and check-out times at City Retreat Edinburgh?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around City Retreat Edinburgh like?
City Retreat Edinburgh is a short 17-minute walk from Royal Mile and 10 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
City Retreat Edinburgh Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
28 Sep 2024
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Jun 2024
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
Adrian
Adrian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2024
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Jun 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 May 2024
Albane
Albane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Zixin
Zixin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 May 2024
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.
tyler
tyler, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 May 2024
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2024
NEAL
NEAL, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr 2024
Erika
Erika, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 Mar 2024
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.
Darren
Darren, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2024
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.
Max
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2023
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David
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2023
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.
Monisha
Monisha, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2023
Dejalee
Dejalee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 Oct 2023
Enjoyed my stay at at this apartment. Great location for visiting Edinburgh close to city centre and major attractions.
Md shafkat
Md shafkat, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2023
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
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2023
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
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2022
C
C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 Oct 2022
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.
Hannah
Hannah, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2022
Katie
Katie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
David
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2022
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.
Schalk
Schalk, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2022
Very conveniently located to St Andrew's Square, fabulous location to explore Edinburgh on foot.
Anita
Anita, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2022
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.