Adults-only hostel within easy reach of Royal Mile
6,4/10 Good
153 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
6 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4GT
Room options
About this area
What's nearby
In Bonnington
Royal Mile - 22 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 27 min walk
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 1 min drive
Princes Street - 5 min drive
George Street - 6 min drive
University of Edinburgh - 11 min drive
Edinburgh Zoo - 21 min drive
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
Twelve Triangles - 2 min walk
The Tailend - 3 min walk
Embo - 3 min walk
Owl & Deer - 3 min walk
Pera - 3 min walk
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About this property
McDonald Road Student Accommodation
McDonald Road Student Accommodation puts you 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Mile and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle. Free perks include WiFi and wired Internet. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
Hotel size
104 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time from 3 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired Internet
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
Bed sheets fee: GBP 5 per person, per stay
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Does McDonald Road Student Accommodation offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, McDonald Road Student Accommodation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at McDonald Road Student Accommodation?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at McDonald Road Student Accommodation?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at McDonald Road Student Accommodation.
What are the check-in and check-out times at McDonald Road Student Accommodation?
You can check in from 3 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near McDonald Road Student Accommodation?
Yes. Nearby restaurants include Word of Mouth Bistro (4-min walk), Renroc (4-min walk), and GAIA Italian Delicatessen (5-min walk).
What's the area around McDonald Road Student Accommodation like?
McDonald Road Student Accommodation is a short 8-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 14 minutes' walk from Princes Street. Travelers say this hostel is in a good location.
Reviews
6,4
Good
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6,5/10
Cleanliness
6,8/10
Staff & service
6,0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
12 November 2018
Small but comfortable
Convenient are, clean, small room but as expected. Friendly staff on desk 24/7, comfortable bed and powerful shower
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
04 September 2018
The staff were friendly and helpful!
Mary-Rose
Mary-Rose, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2018
Edinburgh festival stay.
Reception not always open otherwise all good and really decent studio room with lots of light and space... better than any student accommodation I knew back in the day.... thanks.
george
george, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 August 2018
Don’t bother
My partner and me stayed for one night while I was on business. Given the time of year with the festival it was hard to get rooms in the city. Rooms were small, you only had one very soft pillow and you weren’t able to get an additional. The towels in the bathroom were tiny. The showers were so small you had to step in side ways and shower could only be turn on/off while in it. Rooms were very basic I feel bad for the student paying 114+ a week to stay here. There was a lot of noise as well due to building works and people running round the corridors.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 August 2018
Stay elsewhere if you can
Shortly after arriving in my room I discovered a used condom on the floor under the table!!!! Completely disgusting and unacceptable, I mean the cleaners missing a bit of litter I can get over but a used condom?! Radiator in the bedroom area didn’t work so I was freezing at night especially. Dirty marks all over the walls. Shower didn’t drain properly so you had to shower really quickly and even then you were up to your ankles in water .
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 August 2018
Comfortable, but perhaps short on cleanliness
The room and set-up were comfortable and adequate. However, there was a smell in the bathroom that made me suspect that it wasn't as clean as it should be...
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
26 August 2018
Walking distance to the city. Small bathrooms and uncomfortable bed. Have elevator. Kitchenette was functional. Also need to pay 5 pound if u need a hair dryer for the whole duration of your stay.
Mab
Mab, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 August 2018
Good basic accommodation not far from city centre
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 August 2018
Usual student accommodation
Suggestion : not for 2 fat people
abhishek
abhishek, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 August 2018
Satisfactory stay with room for improvement
Overall: Stay was satisfactory.
Positive points:
Staff were friendly
Very clean and pleasant environment
Location was pleasant
Negative points:
One of the lights wasn’t working in the room leaving it dark
The bed creaked horribly - to the point where it would wake us up in the night if we moved
Other:
Room was smaller than in example picture although this wasn’t a problem
