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City Retreat Edinburgh

Name: City Retreat Edinburgh
Address: Various Addresses, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5DD, Edinburgh, GB

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended

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📍Various Addresses, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5DD · Edinburgh ↗

📞+440771343412

Express check-outExpress check-in/check-outFree WiFiExpress check-outExpress check-inSmoke-free propertyAll 7 facilities +

Review

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Located in Edinburgh (New Town), City Retreat Edinburgh is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. This 4-star guesthouse is 0. 5 mi (0. 9 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 1. 4 mi (2. 2 km) from University of Edinburgh. Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 77 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-23

Guests praised the excellent location, spacious communal kitchen/living room, and friendly host. Common complaints involved uncomfortable beds, damp smells, cleanliness issues in some rooms, poor soundproofing, and aging facilities.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location8.9

Wi-Fi8.8

Service8.4

Cleanliness8.2

Rooms8.1

Facilities8.1

Value8.0

Surroundings7.6

＋ PraisedPrime location · Spacious with full facilities · Great value · Friendly host communication

－ ComplaintsSevere cleanliness issues · Uncomfortable beds/faulty facilities · Poor soundproofing/noise · Steep stairs/mobility issues

KEYSuitable for budget travelers valuing location and shared spaces. Check room condition carefully; not ideal for those with mobility issues due to steep stairs.

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Room types · 8

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

8 × Twin bedup to 8

8 Twin BedsIndividually decorated room Layout - 3 bedrooms and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 daysNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

6 × Twin bed / 2 × Trundle bedup to 8

6 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle BedsIndividually decorated room Layout - 3 bedrooms and living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwaveSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - 3 bathrooms, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 daysNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

1 × Queen Bedup to 2

1 Queen BedIndividually decorated room Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen accessSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 daysNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

1 × Queen Bedup to 2

1 Queen BedIndividually decorated room Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen accessSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 daysNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

2 × Twin bedup to 2

2 Twin BedsIndividually decorated room Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen accessSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerheadPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 daysNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

2 × Twin bedup to 2

2 Twin BedsIndividually decorated room Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen accessSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 daysNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

4 × Twin bedup to 4

4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King BedIndividually decorated room Layout - Separate living roomInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Digital channels and DVD player Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and shared/communal kitchen accessSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing boardComfort - Heating, fresh towels every 7 days, fresh bed sheets every 7 daysNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

1 × Queen Bedup to 2

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DiningSights

LYLA

Modern British, Creative · ★ Michelin

££££

Edinburgh’s finest row of Georgian townhouses is the setting for this elegant seafood restaurant, where only the very best produce will do. Start in the stunning first-floor bar for an aperitif and finely crafted snacks prepared at the island counter, before moving to the understated dining room for a tasting menu based on delicious, sustainably caught fish and shellfish, be it wild halibut or Scottish langoustines. This produce drives the eye-catching dishes, which deliver subtle yet complex blends of flavours and textures. If you’re staying the night, luxurious bedrooms are available.

419m

Heron

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

There's such a pleasant feel to this neighbourhood restaurant, courtesy of a bright, clean look that’s matched by warm and unstuffy service. The skilful cooking is founded on fine Scottish produce, whether that be excellent sea trout or the finest berries from Fife. The tasting menu will allow you to make the most of the chefs’ talents, and all fits together like a well-crafted jigsaw. Ask for a table by the window if you want to watch the world go by around the Port of Leith, or opt for a seat at the spacious counter.

2.0km

AVERY

fine_dining · ★ Michelin

££££

When American chef Rodney Wages visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here. And that's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a w

2.0km

Martin Wishart

Modern Cuisine, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

££££

For over 20 years, Martin Wishart has been welcoming diners to his eponymous restaurant in the historic and characterful port of Leith. Over the years, he has continually tweaked and reassessed the food and the décor, and the bright, modern style of the dining room is a great match for the current cooking. The kitchen shows great skill in marrying top Scottish produce like grouse and Orkney scallops with classic French technique, resulting in dishes that deliver the flavours they promise, with nothing unnecessary on the plate.

2.1km

Timberyard

regional · ★ Michelin

££££

A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and fashion dishes that are so well defined and satisfying, and the kitchen here pulls it off with aplomb. You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too.

2.1km

Condita

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

Just outside the city centre you'll find this smart, understated shop conversion with seasonally changing décor and just six large tables. The cooking takes the form of a surprise menu, with a hand-drawn bookmark picturing some of the ingredients the only hint at what is to come. An interesting and individual streak runs through the cooking, with flavour combinations carefully thought through to enhance one another. The skill of the kitchen is most evident in dishes that extract wonderful flavours from seemingly basic ingredients, like kohlrabi with goat's curd.

2.2km

The Kitchin

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

Housed in the historic Port of Leith, this restaurant has been at the forefront of the Edinburgh dining scene for years. It’s no wonder it’s such a success, given the consistent quality found in the balanced, flavoursome dishes that champion seasonal Scottish produce – come in grouse season and you won’t be disappointed. An array of menus includes a well-priced lunch option and the Prestige surprise menu, which offers the most complete experience. Try to get a table by the kitchen, which lets you in on the action via a large viewing window.

2.3km

tipo

Italian · Bib

££

Named after the fine Italian '00' flour that’s used for making pasta, this relaxed and comforting restaurant could quickly become your go-to in Edinburgh’s New Town. British, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines all influence the menu, which provides plenty of flavour and value for money. The small plates selection is mightily appealing, but it's the seriously good homemade pastas like bigoli cacio e pepe that most catch the eye.

1.5km

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Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 8

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (12A Carlton Terrace)

Classic Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

Classic Double Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

Classic Twin Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

Classic Twin Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

Comfort Quadruple Room (26 Dublin Street Lane South)

Superior Double Room (12A Carlton Terrace)

Facilities · 7

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