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8 Merchant Street 1St Floor, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2QD

The Residence - No 8 - A centrally located EDI hotel in historic Old Town with free WiFi and private bathrooms

Located in Edinburgh's Old Town amid centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, The Residence - No 8 provides guest rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and wardrobes. Each accommodation features heating, carpeted floors, and tea/coffee making facilities. Double rooms come with private entrances and bathrooms equipped with bath or shower options and hairdryers, while triple rooms offer shower facilities. The Residence No 8 sits 1640.4 ft from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 1312.3 ft from The Real Mary King's Close, and 2296.6 ft from the Royal Mile. Notable landmarks within walking distance include Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles), The Writers' Museum (0.5 miles), and Princes Street Gardens (0.5 miles). Multiple dining venues surround the property, including The Cellar Door Scottish Restaurant, Divino Enoteca, and The Witchery by the Castle, all within 1640.4 ft.

Pros

Surrounded by historic restaurants including The Cellar Door and Divino Enoteca within 984.3 ft

Situated in Old Town's authentic neighborhood of centuries-old architecture

Within 1640.4 ft of major attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Camera Obscura

Cons

6.5 miles from the nearest airport

No on-site restaurant

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Triple Room Private Bathroom
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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre
Edinburgh400 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 12.7 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station600 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Adults only
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

8 Merchant Street 1St Floor, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2QD
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8 Merchant Street 1St Floor, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2QD
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
270 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
450 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
440 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
470 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
460 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
530 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
520 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
480 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
460 m
Square
Grassmarket
330 m
Church
Mercat Cross
300 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
240 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
520 m
Restaurants
Oink
300 m
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Uncle's Fish & Chips
300 m
52 George IV Bridge
Yum Yum
300 m
48 George IV Bridge Old Town
Deacon's House Cafe
440 m
304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close
Pizza Paradise
210 m
4-6 South Bridge EH1 1LL
Bobbys Kebab House
100 m
21 Candlemaker Row
The Deli Global
320 m
13 George IV Bridge
Bobby's Sandwich Bar
170 m
4 Greyfriars Place
Grassmarket Cafe
130 m
86 Candlemaker Row Grassmarket Community Project
Ting Thai Caravan
360 m
8-9 Teviot Place
Union of Genius
230 m
8 Forrest Rd
Let Me Eat Too
170 m
7 Cowgatehead Grassmarket
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