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THE RESIDENCE - NO 8, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
8 Merchant Street 1St Floor,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
EH1 2QD,
Edinburgh
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
2 persons
6 m²
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
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Standard Double Room
2 persons
6 m²
1 Double bed
Heating
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Double Room Private External Bathroom
2 persons
6 m²
1 Double bed
Heating
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Small Double Room
2 persons
6 m²
1 Double bed
Heating
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Getting around
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Amenities
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 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
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Location
8 Merchant Street 1St Floor,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
EH1 2QD,
Edinburgh
Map view
8 Merchant Street 1St Floor,
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom,
EH1 2QD,
Edinburgh
City landmarks
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
680 m
Landmark
Arthur's Seat hike
2.8
km
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1.5
km
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
780 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
1.2
km
Landmark
Calton Hill
1.4
km
Monument
Scott Monument
840 m
Landmark
Nelson Monument
1.4
km
Landmark
Surgeons' Hall Museums
680 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
650 m
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2.2
km
Museum
Dynamic Earth
1.3
km
Museum
John Knox House
680 m
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
690 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
2.1
km
Landmark
Princes Street
910 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
600 m
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
270 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
450 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
440 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
470 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
460 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
530 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
520 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
480 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
460 m
Square
Grassmarket
330 m
Church
Mercat Cross
300 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
240 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
520 m
Restaurants
Oink
300 m
34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate
Uncle's Fish & Chips
300 m
52 George IV Bridge
Yum Yum
300 m
48 George IV Bridge Old Town
Deacon's House Cafe
440 m
304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close
Pizza Paradise
210 m
4-6 South Bridge EH1 1LL
Bobbys Kebab House
100 m
21 Candlemaker Row
The Deli Global
320 m
13 George IV Bridge
Bobby's Sandwich Bar
170 m
4 Greyfriars Place
Grassmarket Cafe
130 m
86 Candlemaker Row Grassmarket Community Project
Ting Thai Caravan
360 m
8-9 Teviot Place
Union of Genius
230 m
8 Forrest Rd
Let Me Eat Too
170 m
7 Cowgatehead Grassmarket
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