The Residence - No 8

8 Merchant Street 1St Floor, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Near major attractions
6.9/10 · 744 reviews

Located 17 minutes' walk from Calton Hill, the comfortable The Residence - No 8 Edinburgh hotel includes 5 rooms.

Location

This guest house has a central location not far from People's Story Museum. The hotel is also 500 metres from the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" in Edinburgh. Grassmarket is approximately 5 minutes' walk away, and the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" can be found in proximity to the Residence - No 8. This accommodation is near Edinburgh Waverley train station, around 500 metres away.

Rooms

The rooms are equipped with coffee and tea making facilities, along with a multi-channel television for guests' comfort. The rooms at The Residence - No 8 hotel feature carpet floors. They also come with private bathrooms.

Food & Drinks

Vittoria on the Bridge is within 5 minutes' walk of this Edinburgh hotel.

Why choose The Residence - No 8 Edinburgh

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  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms

  • Private check-in and check-out

  • Located in Old Town

  • Golf course available nearby

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Sports activities

  • No pets allowed

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  • Sports activities
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Golf course

Property services

  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Security

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

For kids

  • Adults only

Recreation

  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
from 06:00 until 10:00

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From USD 54 per night
Check-in 29 Oct 2026
Check-out 30 Oct 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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8 Merchant Street 1St Floor, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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          Guests 2 guests

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