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Reviews of The City Residence

47 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 2BR, United Kingdom

#154 of 188 B&Bs and Inns in Edinburgh

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Review score

Based on 720 B&B reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.6

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in via code was easy. Clean room and comfy bed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels although clean and fresh dated with holes .sheets did not fit the bed .Room very tired but you could tell care is taken in cleaning and room upkeep

    An effort was made to make the room feel comfortable Sheets Clean ,

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property worn out, 1 spoon for 4 people, bathroom stuff had to be requested, TV - "no signal". We had to hold shower unit door when taking a shower to make sure there are no leaks. The door in the room closed with force. Sort of okay given the price. I guess, next time we'll book something else in advance.

    When we realised that we booked the hotel for 1 day less than we needed, the manager sorted it out quickly for us. Yes, the extra day was pricy, but given it was last moment and how quickly it was arranged - no complaints. The beds were OK, and WiFi was working.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very hot, window didn't open easily. The room looked worn out, probably even not very clean, overall.

    Very ambigous feelings about this hotel/room. Rather worn out and walls/carpet were particularly worn out, but, hey, we chose it for the price. WiFi worked well, TV - didn't (showed "no signal"). 5 cups but 2 spoons for 4 of us, no usual shampoo/etc, but some leftover shower gel. 25 minutes walk from train station, sort of in the center. It was ok given how much other hotels were at the time of booking.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could do with a lick of paint , and the bed needs a new mattress, it is old and torn.

    Bathroom facilities were good despite a lack of any provision of shower lotion, shampoo etc. The fan in the room was a God send as the whether was extreme , making the room very hot.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    A great room that met our needs for one night in Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows very hard and the room was a bit stuffy.

    Good price, great location, great communication, comfy beds.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    6.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was ok for the money but nothing special

    Easy to find and good value

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    7.0
    Great area and could be a wonderful stay with a bit of money put into the house to clean it up.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the house is very old and not been painted in quite a while and just makes it a little grubby. When opening the main doors the smell was musty and first impressions weren’t great. One of the beds was really uncomfortable and felt broken in parts however my partner still slept like a log in it and the bed I shared with my daughter was comfortable enough. The fitted sheet did not fit at all and came off every time we put it back on but this was a minor issue. The one thing I didn’t like was the pillows. They felt like they were made of lead and gave me a migraine on the first night from neck pain which wasn’t ideal on holiday. There are plenty of cushions though so used those the second night.

    Great area in a quiet part of the city but with bus stops right outside taking you wherever you want to go at a cost of £2 per adult. Good sized room with nice bathroom. Plenty of towels and toilet paper and tv with Netflix etc on it. Coffee making station but no teabags but shops bars and takeaways only a few feet away on a long strip of road with plenty of options. Ideal spot for a basic stay especially for larger parties who want to room together. Host was very quick to answer questions and also allowed us to check out an hour late as we had a late flight which was very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    6.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room so small I could barely squeeze in, the worst pillows I have ever met, and the room was not very clean (I found someone else's dirty sock!). Beware they will try to charge extra for parking!

    Great location. Cheap, but you get what you pay for!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    6.0
    A convenient and comfortable place for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of air conditioning. Window couldn’t open. TV free view not available for first two days.

    Convenience

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Id stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were by the door so it slammed a lot And I was in a broken bed

    Ben are comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in room 8 and the WiFi signal was a bit hit and miss.

    The beds were comfy. The room and bathroom were clean. There is onsite parking which is £20 a day and can be pre booked. It is in a good location within walking distance to the city. The check-in instructions were easy to follow.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    8.0
    Overall nice and pleasant, easy to access and check in and out of.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows couldn't open so the air gets a bit stuffy.

    Good location, nice restos nearby and also hiking opportunities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ideal for short-term accommodation, the location is very good. 5 mnts by bus from the stop in front of the city center.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was OK for us

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness of the place needs to be improved

    Good comunication with host. Quick response and attentive to our needs

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Door to the room was difficult to open. The tv remote didnt work. Probably flat batteries. In the bathroom there was no bath mat or body wash to use. Could do with a chair.

    It was a good size room with a nice view of the back yard. . Lovely quiet nieghbourhood good proximity to the city with good eating places close by.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    6.0
    6/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was tiny. The staff didn't provide shower gel even after requesting a refill. The locks are terrible. The bedroom door was stuck and we were stalled outside till someone came to fix it. Even after that it was difficult to open it The main lock system was not good and one of us hurt their finger due to this.

    The room was not bad, spacious enough with heating and fans.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    6.0
    Convenient but down at heel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was kind of shabby, with torn carpet and wallpaper. The shower room is very cramped, and the copious black mould in the shower is inexcusable.

    The sheets were clean and it was nice to have on site parking while still being close to the city. When I arrived the parking space I had reserved was occupied, but I was able to reach the host by phone right away and she had it sorted in five minutes.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    5.0
    Unacceptable to have a bathroom unfit for 2 adults that could not shower due to the broken fixings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was broken, the attachment was off the wall. Could not be missed by owners so no excuses for this

    Room size was good

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    7.0
    Good, but could be so much better.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure in the shower is horrible. So much space everywhere, but nowhere to put your stuff on (no table, shelves, counters in the bathroom). No fridge, Parking fee 🤮 ......

    The room and bathroom were big for 2 people. Food lighting, drapes to cover the sun.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds needs softer pillows....they were quite uncomfortable.

    Good location and very reasonably priced accommodation.....

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    6.0
    Serviceable, but probably not as good as other hotels nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very weak hot shower water Red stain on bath towel

    The staff are very quick to respond

    Stayed in June 2025

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