About this property

City Retreat offers various self-catering apartments and rooms in Edinburgh, 500 metres from Princes Street. Free WiFi access is available. The property is 550 metres from Edinburgh Playhouse and Omni Centre. Rooms all come with a flat-screen TV and a kettle. Apartments also offer a kitchen and a living area. Edinburgh Castle is 1.3 km from City Retreat. Edinburgh Waverley station is 650 metres from the property. Edinburgh Airport is 14 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
and
2 futon beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
4 single beds
or
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
4 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wahlsten
    Australia Australia
    All the necessities provided, & spotlessly clean.
  • Wahlsten
    Australia Australia
    The Carlton Rd premises was very quirky & comfortable, & the rooms were very clean.
  • Gustav
    Sweden Sweden
    We loved our stay here. The location was perfect, a quiet street right in the heart of the city, and our room was cozy, clean, and well kept. We especially appreciated having access to a shared kitchen, which made it easy to prepare our own meals....
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well equipped kitchen but is communal so be prepared to meet other guests staying in other rooms. Was a 20 - 30 minute walk from Waverley station but also on good bus route.
  • Kristi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was comfortable & clean. The location was perfect & the use of the kitchen was ideal for making a cup of tea
  • Luke
    Australia Australia
    Nice and clean, easy to find, very quiet, great communication with the staff also
  • Johan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    For 1 person room Paris was comfortably spacy. It’s a quiet street still near the centre. Beds are very comfortable and the bathroom was spacious as well and clean.
  • Guy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was better than a hotel suite AND there was access to a kitchen! Everything is digital keypads and combinations to get into accommodation these days, but there was still excellent personal service via WhatsApp, SMS and email, ensuring every...
  • Stacey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location and exactly what we wanted for a get away
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic large apartment in a quiet area of Edinburgh. An easy walk to bars and restaurants, buses and the tram. Marcos was great on our arrival and allowed us to put bags in and fill the fridge even though we were early Kitchen was well...

Managed by City Retreat Edinburgh Aparthotel

Company review score: 8.3Based on 180 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our staff offer a welcoming and friendly service to all our guests, and are happy to offer any recommendations or assistance where possible.

Property information

City Retreat Edinburgh Aparthotels offers self-catering apartments and rooms in Various Locations with in Edinburgh city centre,The apartments offer flat-screen TV and Free Wi-Fi. The rooms have access to a shared kitchen and living area. Our Carlton Terrace property is 1.1 miles from Princes Street, is 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Playhouse and Omni Centre, is 1.2 miles from Edinburgh Castle and is 9 miles from Edinburgh Airport. Our Dublin Street Lane South property is 0.6 miles from Princes Street, is 0.4 miles from Edinburgh Playhouse and Omni Centre, is 0.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle and is 8.5 miles from Edinburgh Airport. The room you select at the time off booking will tell you what property you will be staying in. New Town is a great choice for travellers interested in restaurants, shopping and food. Parking Restrictions We do not have parking at out property. However there is local pay and display parking between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. (Please make sure you read the signs on the street regarding this)

Neighbourhood information

We are right in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre, within walking distance for exploring the city's attractions, including Princes Street, Calton Hill and the Scottish National Gallery, to name a few. Guests can enjoy exploring Edinburgh’s best restaurants, pubs and shops, which are only a few minutes away from us.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

City Retreat Edinburgh ApartHotels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardBankcard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the apartments and rooms are located in various locations .

Property will contact guest with the self check-in details 48 hours prior to arrival. If booked on the day, guests must contact the property before 20:00 to obtain the self check-in details. Once obtained, guests can check-in at any time.

You have to bring your own towels as they are not provided.

Extra beds may not be available in every room type. Please contact the property for details.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Please note any request to change the standard bed type needs to be made before 10:00 am on the day of arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), shared lounge and kitchen are temporarily closed.

Please inform City Retreat Edinburgh ApartHotels in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.