Gilmerton, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to The Abbey Residence. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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
McDonald's
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 offer comforts such as free WiFi and printers.
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Printer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 2026/9/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abbey Residence on 2026/9/20 start from NT$2,435, 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?
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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Abbey Residence located?
Located in Gilmerton, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Royal Infirmary and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Dalkeith Country Park. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
The Abbey Residence Reviews
8.0
Very 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!
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
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nozizwe
2026/8/1
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.
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Marcus
2026/4/16
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff Milan is very nice guy and help whenever possible. Big thanks to him.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ryan
2025/11/2
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay
Agnieszka
2026/2/8
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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6/10 Okay
Alexander
2026/6/5
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.
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Georgette
2025/3/24
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
Verified review
8/10 Good
John
2025/5/17
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our host was most welcoming and the property and rooms clean and tidy.
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
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.
The people who run the Abbey are lovely! Very nice service indeed. We had a good stay there. About 15 minutes drive from centre of Edinburgh, very convenient and easy to get to. Place a bit run down but still comfortable and clean.