The Abbey Residence

Property class: 3

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The Abbey Residence provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is HK$510
HK$643 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Gilmerton, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Abbey Residence. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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137 Drum St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH17 8RJ

What's nearby

  • Gilmerton Cove
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melville Golf Centre
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Butterfly and Insect World
    3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Barklay Park
    4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Gracemount Leisure Centre
    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
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Elginhaugh Farm
    2 min drive
  • Toby Carvery
    4 min drive
  • Subway
    4 min drive

About this property

The Abbey Residence

  • Hotel near University of Edinburgh
  • The Abbey Residence provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • A 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Abbey Residence include comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
  • More amenities include:
    • Showers and shampoo
    • Heating, daily housekeeping and printers

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abbey Residence on 4 Nov 2026 start from HK$510, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The Abbey Residence?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Abbey Residence?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Abbey Residence?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Abbey Residence located?

Located in Gilmerton, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Infirmary, Dalkeith Country Park and Craigmillar Castle. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Abbey Residence Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 134 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful, accommodating us and our hectic schedule. We would highly recommend a stay at the Abby!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, efficient staff, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent place to stay! I would highly recommend it to future guests. The location is outstanding, with direct bus access right outside the property to the Royal Mile and many of Edinburgh’s major attractions. There is little to no need for Uber or other expensive transportation. Convenient, affordable, and an excellent choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at the Abbey are excellent, by far the best part about the stay. Very friendly with each encounter and extremely accommodating. We had several bags with us, and they made our check-in and check-out much easier by going out of their way to support. The room itself is satisfactory; it is about what you pay for. Nothing too extraordinary, but more than sufficient for what we needed it for. Although the bathroom wasn’t terribly well maintained, and the shower didn’t drain very well. Housekeeping was great; they came regularly and did a great job keeping the room to a high standing of cleanliness. The accommodation is also quite accessible to the city centre through both the 3 and the 29, which come quite frequently. Since there is no kitchen, having a Co-Op across the road is quite handy. Also close to some nice walking trails.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The most friendly staff warm, comfortable room, clean soft bed, genuinely great experience. I'm definitely gonna book them again : D
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
While the hard working staff are very friendly and helpful the property does not match the photo's on the website. The entrance and front garden need updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is GREAT. Bus stop is just outIde and takes you to Edingburgh Center in 30 minutes. Just swipe your credit card. Cost is 2,40 pounds. Staff is VERY service oriented. And we enjoyed our stay. A Coop is just across the street. We recommend a walk to the Drum Estate next door. Breakfast was excellent. We had dinner at the local pub: Robins Nest and it eas cheap and good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is wonderful! The rooms are cleaned every day, a kettle is in the room with an assortment of tea and coffee. Their breakfast is very nice, with juices, breads and pastries, fresh fruit, cereal and yogurt. A very attentive staff. It’s very easy to catch the bus into the city, and back. When we couldn’t get the heat to turn off, they were there immediately to fix it. On the last night, we tried to contact the staff to let them know we would be leaving very early, but they didn’t answer their “buzzer” or bell, so we didn’t know what to do with the keys. We hope they found them! Besides that, it was a perfect, safe stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Not easy to find. A larger sign would help. Plenty car parking. Rooms just a little tired. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was clean and great. Especially staff was kind and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff Milan is very nice guy and help whenever possible. Big thanks to him.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel its a bit dated but the staff its great, welcoming and friendly. I couldnt have breakfast but the receptionist packed a bag for me. Super kind. The room was clean, with a big window so it was very pleasant in the morning. Bathroom was clean and overall a good size. The location its also great and easy transport to the city centre. I feel safe. I will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

You get what you pay for, the place is a bit outdated and could improve on cleanness. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in Edinburgh! The host was super friendly, the room had everything we needed, and the connection to the city was good. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
was phenominal; safe, cozy, and courteous staff who just want to make sure you are the most comfortable. I will definitely be staying there next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our host was most welcoming and the property and rooms clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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It was overall a pleasant stay in the residence. The staff, most especially Romik were warm and welcoming. I even got a room upgrade which I highly appreciated not to mention the comfty bed! Location is also convenient as you have direct buses that can take you to the city center. I highly recommend staying at this accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, bathroom freshly painted, but patchy. Shower drain was blocked. Breakfast served late, so we left at 7am with just few pastries packed in paper bags. No coffee, no juice. There's nothing to do around or look at. The new build village was constructed recently around. There's COOP store which saved us, as there's no dinner at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was poor.. cold toast no much other. loads of parking staff was good he only could use the resources he had at his disposal. clean itself was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff very helpful. Property is classic with a tangible spiritual history.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property and very close to bus stops. Outstanding customer service! Overall amazing, would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff, super friendly. Felt like I was at home and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025