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Guest houses The City Residence (formerly The Residence - 47 Minto St)

47 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 2BR (show map)

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Located in Edinburgh, near University of Edinburgh, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station, The City Residence has a garden. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 1.2 km from Arthurs Seat. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. The units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services and with satellite channels.
The Real Mary King's Close is 1.9 km from the guest house, while Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 2.5 km away. Edinburgh Airport is 16 km from the property.

Formerly The Residence - 47 Minto St

Before December 2024 The City Residence was known as The Residence - 47 Minto St

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Deluxe Family Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features a tea and coffee maker, tumble dryer, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a tea and coffee maker, tumble dryer, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 4 beds.

Deluxe Twin Room with Shower - enter dates to see room photos

Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, tumble dryer, a carpeted floor as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Classic Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room offers a tea and coffee maker, tumble dryer, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, tumble dryer, a carpeted floor as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Classic Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, tumble dryer, a carpeted floor as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room with Shower - enter dates to see room photos

Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, tumble dryer, a carpeted floor as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities of The City Residence

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On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

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Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Common areas
Garden

Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Cable Channels, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Fan, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Garden view, Hairdryer, Heating, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Linen, Satellite Channels, Shower, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toilet, Towels, Tumble dryer , TV

Last updated: 24 May 2026 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 15:00:00 hours

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Untill 10:00:00 hours

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The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host

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David

“It was not bad, and suited the purpose of a short overnight stay”

7.0

03 May 2026

A good central location on the arty road into Edinburgh. Perfect for a conference I did manage to get parking there, at an extra £20. which was useful The owners were responsive to requests.

Natalia

“Good for a short stay”

7.0

19 Apr 2026

Good price and location, 30 minutes walk to the city center, comfortable beds and tee & coffee in the room. Clean bed sheets and towels

David

“Well worth the money!”

8.0

16 Apr 2026

Easy to find, clean, quiet, parking just outside, WiFi was fast and stable, beds were comfortable (if a little small for tall people!)

Susana

“Superb”

10.0

06 Mar 2026

Very nice bathroom and confortable bed. Excellent location

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Guest houses The City Residence (formerly The Residence - 47 Minto St)

47 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 2BR (show map)

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Formerly The Residence - 47 Minto St

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Deluxe Family Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Twin Room with Shower - enter dates to see room photos

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Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Classic Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

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Guest houses The City Residence (formerly The Residence - 47 Minto St)

47 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 2BR (show map)

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Formerly The Residence - 47 Minto St

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Rooms List

Deluxe Family Suite - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Deluxe Twin Room with Shower - enter dates to see room photos

Classic Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Classic Triple Room - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room with Shower - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of The City Residence

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Hotel Ratings (Click to select a rating)

“It was not bad, and suited the purpose of a short overnight stay”

“Good for a short stay”

“Well worth the money!”

“Superb”

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