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McDonald Road Student Accommodation

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh
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Exterior
Double Room (3/4 Size Small Double Bed) | Room amenity
Hallway
Classic Studio (3/4 Size Small Double Bed) | Private kitchen
Premium Studio (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 4GT
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    8 min walk
  • Calton Hill
    9 min walk
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    31 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic Studio (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Classic Studio (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Classic Studio (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Double Room (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Double Room (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Premium Studio (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Premium Studio (3/4 Size Small Double Bed)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1003)
The price is NZ$276
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Edinburgh

At McDonald Road Student Accommodation you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Bonnington hostel include Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Brass Monkey Leith - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joseph Pearce - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Tepuy - ‬4 min walk

About this property

McDonald Road Student Accommodation

Adults-only hostel in Edinburgh
WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
McDonald Road Student Accommodation offers 104 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 5 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

McDonald Road Apartments Edinburgh
McDonald Road Student Accommodation Edinburgh
McDonald Road Edinburgh
McDonald Road Student Accommodation Hostel Edinburgh
McDonald Road Student Accommodation Hostel
McDonald Road Student Accommodation Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at McDonald Road Student Accommodation?

McDonald Road Student Accommodation offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to McDonald Road Student Accommodation?

The closest beach to McDonald Road Student Accommodation is Portobello Beach (4.5 km).

Is McDonald Road Student Accommodation family-friendly?

No, McDonald Road Student Accommodation is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at McDonald Road Student Accommodation?

No, McDonald Road Student Accommodation does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at McDonald Road Student Accommodation?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at McDonald Road Student Accommodation?

No, pets are not allowed.

McDonald Road Student Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 158 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but comfortable
Convenient are, clean, small room but as expected. Friendly staff on desk 24/7, comfortable bed and powerful shower
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mary-Rose

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Mab, Quebec, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good basic accommodation not far from city centre
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

abhishek, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Usual student accommodation Suggestion : not for 2 fat people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Does what it says on the tin
The accommodation was as we expected - basic but clean and the staff were very helpful and polite .Ideal for a short stay / good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
They don't care
When we arrived works were being done. No signs outside that the accommodation was there, the builders were not able to tell us this was McDonald's road 6. No indication where the reception was. It was on the mezzanine. Room was supposed to be a double. Although they do say the dimensions of the bed on the booking sites, they should not call this a double, when two people can hardly fit. They are supposed to clean every week. They did not.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. No complaints. The room was clean, the staff was nice and it was within walking distance of the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adequate good value for money
Good value you for money. Good location, basic accommodation but this is what we were expecting as all we needed was a bed for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

義慈

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It's all about how much u cost, the room is equal the survive is good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

oren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice place on a budget with one big problem
Location was pretty good 5-10 min walking from the Main Street. The room Was pretty spacious however the bathroom was really small and the bed was so uncomfortable that sleeping on the floor looked like the better option most of the time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
receptionist are wonderful, very friendly. Not bad for a two star. road work is being done around the area. can be noisy in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Isuru , London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of shortcomings
Check in & check out were ok. Staff was friendly. But even room heating was not working. Staff was not much bothered after telling. Oven of the kitchenette did not work at all.Later they gave a key to a kitchen two stories above. Had to go up and down with Food. If maintained properly could make it a better place. Currently do not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

N K, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
liked the concept and overall good accomodation
We stayed there for one night. The accommodation was very good considering the price we got it for. They have shared kitchen facility as well and rooms are clean enough.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, but loud & could be more comfortable
The room was clean. The bathroom is small, but at least it's connected to the room itself. The mattress is in need of some loving - it was hard and springy so that wasn't the best. The street the accommodation is on is shared with a fire station, and LOUD emergency vehicles woke me up several times the first night. I would recommend this place to someone in a pinch and with a very low budget.

4/10 Poor

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for £30, outrageous for £145 during festival
This is exactly what it sounds like, an old student accommodation, outdated, big hole in the wall, no curtains on the window. I would not mind that much for general price (£30) but I paid £145 due to Edinburgh festival so ... Indeed one angry customer! I know the law of offer and demand but I booked this in April for an August stay... I bet this is how they make their money for the year !!