Hotel Edinburgh City is on Saint Catherine’s Gardens, in the west of the city and, according to the property, about 2 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Zoo. It has free Wi-Fi, a garden and a shared kitchen. It suits you if you are going to the zoo or Murrayfield and do not mind using transport to get to the centre.
Location and getting around
It is too far from the Old Town to walk: Haymarket station is 3 km away, Edinburgh Castle 4.2 km and Princes Street 4.7 km. For the centre, public transport or a taxi is best. Waverley station is 4.9 km away.
According to the property, Murrayfield stadium is 2.6 km away and the International Conference Centre (EICC) 3.8 km. The property’s own description also recommends it for getting around the city by bicycle.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a wardrobe, a TV, bed linen and towels. There is a shared kitchen to prepare your own meals and a garden. Wi-Fi is free and the whole building is smoke-free. According to the property, they also help organise excursions.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel with children and the zoo is one of your visits.
- Practical if you come for a rugby match or a concert at Murrayfield.
- Ideal if you want to cook and save on meals.
- Worth a look if you get around by bicycle.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00. Breakfast is not listed, but you have the shared kitchen. Although it is called a hotel, it has no star rating. You have other options in the accommodation category.