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About the Hotel

8 Merchant Street 1St Floor, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2QD

Rooms & Amenities

The Residence - No 8 offers double and triple rooms with private bathrooms, wardrobes, and flat-screen TVs. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, heating, and carpeted floors. Some rooms feature private entrances.

Dining Options

No onsite restaurants are available, but Old Town has multiple dining options within walking distance.

Location & Attractions

The guest house is in Edinburgh's Old Town, 500 meters from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 400 meters from The Real Mary King's Close, and 700 meters from the Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle is 0.5 km away, and the National Museum of Scotland is 300 meters from the property.

Transportation

Edinburgh Airport is 11 km from The Residence - No 8. The EICC (Edinburgh International Conference Centre) is 1 km away.

Services & Features

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Rooms include ironing facilities, heating, and free toiletries. A shared lounge is accessible to guests.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Triple Room Private Bathroom

Max:

2 persons

65 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

65 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

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Double Room Private External Bathroom

Max:

2 persons

65 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Edinburgh1400 ft

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 7.9 mi

Dundee (DND) 59.9 mi

Train

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station2000 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
VIP check-in/ -out
Security
Adults only
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

8 Merchant Street 1St Floor, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2QD

Map view

8 Merchant Street 1St Floor, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2QD

City landmarks

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

2300 ft

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

1.8 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

4900 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

2600 ft

Park

Princes Street Gardens

3900 ft

Landmark

Calton Hill

4500 ft

Monument

Scott Monument

2800 ft

Landmark

Nelson Monument

4500 ft

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museums

2300 ft

Museum

Museum of Childhood

2200 ft

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.4 mi

Museum

Dynamic Earth

4200 ft

Museum

John Knox House

2300 ft

Museum

The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland

2300 ft

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

1.3 mi

Landmark

Princes Street

3000 ft

Gallery

City Art Centre

2000 ft

Nearby

Museum

National Museum of Scotland

900 ft

Royal Mile

1500 ft

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

1500 ft

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

1600 ft

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

1600 ft

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

1800 ft

Museum

The Writers' Museum

1800 ft

Museum

Gladstone's Land

1600 ft

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

1600 ft

Square

Grassmarket

1100 ft

Church

Mercat Cross

1000 ft

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

800 ft

354 Castlehill

The Scotch Whisky Experience

1800 ft

Restaurants

Oink

1000 ft

34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate

Uncle's Fish & Chips

1000 ft

52 George IV Bridge

Yum Yum

1000 ft

48 George IV Bridge Old Town

Deacon's House Cafe

1500 ft

304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close

Pizza Paradise

700 ft

4-6 South Bridge EH1 1LL

Bobbys Kebab House

400 ft

21 Candlemaker Row

The Deli Global

1100 ft

13 George IV Bridge

Bobby's Sandwich Bar

600 ft

4 Greyfriars Place

Grassmarket Cafe

500 ft

86 Candlemaker Row Grassmarket Community Project

Ting Thai Caravan

1200 ft

8-9 Teviot Place

Union of Genius

800 ft

8 Forrest Rd

Let Me Eat Too

600 ft

7 Cowgatehead Grassmarket

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

William

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is situated in the old town, and it's so close to few pubs and everything else you will need. The rooms are spacious and modern, and the staff is incredibly friendly. However, being over a night club that ran until 5 am can be noisy at times. The dining experience with home-made local products was a delightful surprise. The facilities are convenient and well-maintained with good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious and modern.

Service

9.0

The staff is incredibly friendly.

Location

7.0

The hotel is in the old town, so close to few pubs and everything else you will need.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience with home-made local products was a delightful surprise.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are convenient and well-maintained with good value for money.

Charles

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is ideally located in the city center, but unfortunately next to a noisy night club that runs until 5 am. The rooms are comfortable, and the service is good. The dining experience is enjoyable with a barbeque option, but the location can be noisy due to the nearby night club. The facilities are basic but sufficient for a short stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable.

Service

7.0

The service is good.

Location

6.0

The hotel is right in the city center, but unfortunately next to a noisy night club that runs until 5 am.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience is enjoyable with a barbeque option.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are basic but sufficient for a short stay.

Convenient location

Noisy night club

Chris

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is situated in a bustling city center, close to main attractions but nestled in a secluded alley over a night club that runs until 5 am. The rooms are spacious and modern, offering a comfortable stay, but the service may have room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious and modern, providing a comfortable stay.

Service

7.0

The service was satisfactory but could have been more attentive.

Location

6.0

The hotel is right in the city center, close to main attractions but situated in a secluded alley over a night club that runs until 5 am.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience is delightful, especially with delicious hamburgers.