The Residence - No 8 Edinburgh

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Edinburgh
Aug 01, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025
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📍 8 Merchant Street 1St Floor

The Residence - No 8 Review

Set at 350 metres of Grassmarket, The Residence - No 8 Edinburgh is located 5 minutes on foot from National Museum of Scotland.

Frankenstein is in front of this Edinburgh hotel.

The guest house is placed in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, on the doorstep of The Real Mary King's Close. This property is also situated around a 9-minute walk from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

The hotel is placed at a short distance from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and Edinburgh bus station is around 10 minutes' walk away.

In-room facilities include a TV set as well as coffee/tea makers. Along with a carpeted floor, they also have a wardrobe. The private bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower together with hairdryers and guest toiletries.

The nearest airport is Dundee, which is 100 km from the accommodation.

Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Perfect location a 5-minute walk to Royal Mile.
  • The restaurant serves Italian dishes.
  • Rates are good.
  • Some beds might be uncomfortable and could use an upgrade.
  • Occasional complaints about tiny bathrooms.

Key Features

  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • heating
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Rooms

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom Triple
Size: 6 m2
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Small Double Room Double
Size: 6 m2
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Small Double Room Double
Size: 6 m2
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Double Room with Private External Bathroom Double
Size: 6 m2
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Standard Double Room Double
Size: 6 m2
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Relax

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Golf course

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Reviews

  • Facilities 7.5/10
  • Location 8.7/10
  • Total 7.1/10
  • Value for money 7.3/10
  • Cleanliness 7.7/10
  • Comfort 7.5/10
  • Free WiFi 8/10
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse 1.28 km (4199 ft)
  • Arthur's Seat hike 1.88 km (1.17 mi.)
  • The Writers' Museum 260 m (853 ft)
  • Scott Monument 530 m (1739 ft)
  • Royal Mile 240 m (787 ft)
  • National Museum of Scotland 150 m (492 ft)
  • Edinburgh Old Town 530 m (1739 ft)
  • The Real Mary King's Close 250 m (820 ft)
  • Scottish National Gallery 450 m (1476 ft)
  • Princes Street Gardens 750 m (2461 ft)
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The Residence - No 8 FAQ

What is the distance between the The Residence - No 8 and the city centre?
Edinburgh city centre can be reached within a 5-minute walk from the The Residence - No 8.
Which popular attractions are located near The Residence - No 8?
You can always visit one of the highly rated landmarks, the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse", placed 1.5 km away from The Residence - No 8. Other sights that are worth your while are Arthur's Seat hike (2.8 km) as well as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (2.2 km).
Are there any nice restaurants near the The Residence - No 8?
Within a 5-minute walk of the The Residence - No 8 guests can find fast food restaurant Uncle's Fish & Chips featuring reasonable prices.