THE RESIDENCE - NO 57, Edinburgh

The guest house is in a historic building in the West End, a quiet area with easy access to the city centre. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away, reachable via the Airlink 300 bus from a stop a 15-minute walk from the property. Haymarket train station is a 10-minute walk, and Waverley station is 25 minutes on foot. The Royal Mile is 20 minutes away by foot, and a bus stop outside provides routes to the city centre. The surrounding streets have numerous restaurants, cafés, and shops within 0.5 km, including Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food (0.5 km). Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available locally.

Room types include double rooms with private or shared bathrooms, twin/double rooms, triple rooms with private or shared bathrooms, and superior triple rooms that include a fridge, microwave, washing machine, and access to a back garden with seating area. All rooms have a tea and coffee maker, wardrobe, carpeted floor, and free toiletries. Some rooms have a seating area with a sofa. The accommodation is housed in an older Victorian building; rooms vary in size, with some being compact, and the building has single-glazed windows. Lighting and ventilation can be limited.

No breakfast or meal service is available on-site; the property confirmed this in correspondence. The surrounding area has a wide range of dining options within a 10-minute walk, including Indian, Japanese, and Nepalese cuisine, as well as cafes and a bistro. Guests planning a full morning meal will need to eat out or self-cater.

The property does not have a pool, spa, gym, or sauna. The local area offers boating, kayaking, and canoeing opportunities.

WiFi is free in all rooms. There is no parking on-site; the nearest car park is Princess Exchange Car Park (10-minute walk, 24-hour rate £18, overnight £8). On-street parking is available only on weekends (Friday 6:30 PM to Monday 8 AM), subject to availability. Self check-in uses a key safe with a code sent 24 hours before arrival, allowing late arrivals. Check-in is from 3 PM, and check-out is strictly at 10 AM. Luggage storage before check-in or after check-out requires prior arrangement. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are provided in each room. All rooms are non-smoking, and no pets are allowed. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed.