Name: Salisbury Court
Address: 104 Saint Leonard S Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9RD, GB

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Mary

I liked the location, access to buses
The design of the room and en suite was good window overlooking greenery and near crags is very calming
Use of a kitchen enabled self catering which was ideal for me travelling alone
My only complaint was the slamming doors. I realise fire doors are heavy and prevent quiet closure but the slamming at midnight was unnecessary.
Walls very thin Could hear conversation in adjacent room
Otherwise a good venue

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Kanani

Great location! Transit is super accessible and it's also within walking distance of Arthur's seat if that's something you are interested in!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Erik

Nice Place to stay in Dublin

New property. Very nice with great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Scott

Great option when visiting for the fringe.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Louise

Great for festival bolt-hole

From warm welcome to super helpful checkout, we (mum & 9 year old) loved our stay. Bed was comfy, everything clean, great to have access to kitchen and communal area with chance to chat to other guests - a grand-mother and -daughter from The Netherlands. Otherwise very quiet despite being quite full. Great location for us, near to Arthur’s Seat, easy cab from and to station, amd enjoyed the walk into centre of town

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Philip

Very clean, convenient location for Fringe Festival

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

21 Aug 2025

Robert

It's a dorm room (literally) with a 2 foot wide shower, no appointments, no cleaning service, no box spring.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Linda

The beds were very comfy, internet ok, room clean and well stocked, but the price for a student residence? Outlandish.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Audrey

I liked how close to the Fringe Festival it was!! Salisbury staff were all so nice and helpful, restaurants in the area were all amazing, local transit was easy and very accessible. Bed was not comfortable but it wasn’t so bad that it put me off—would stay again!!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2025

Richard

Great for what I needed to visit the fringe.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Edna

This property is a student dormitory during regular school term. The location is excellent and there’s good public transportation options nearby. The room is small but comfortable. There’s a communal kitchen with a refrigerator.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Tayn

I checked in almost midnight, and staff was very welcoming and helpful late at night!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

These are student rooms, which are rented out during summer break. The room is tiny, has a single bed, shelves, a desk, a small closet and small bathroom. Very small but clean and in good condition. There are shared kitchen and shared spaces with some lounging and games options. Overall, it's nice enough, albeit a bit pricey for the tiny room (and no room service or any cleaning throughout a week long stay!).

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Good stay - flexible staff & good location for Edinburgh Festival, however prices significantly higher than last year, and at night it was difficult to sleep when drunken residents came through the side gate shouting/revelry. I overall liked the studio apartment for its space.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2024

Francesco

Room was tiny. Facility had a lot of things.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2024

Sachin

The room was clean, the property conviniently located, staff has been friendly. An issue of badn clogged took a bit longer to resolve needed more than one day reminder. But overall happy with the property.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2024

Chloe

My stay was alright for the price I paid. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable though!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

Emma

For the price I would highly recommend this place.
For the location, you are about 2km from the main attractions so that is a bit inconvenient. We took a couple of Ubers to and from the city centre and it was about £10 each way.
The hotel was not willing to provide additional towels so unfortunately we were stuck with 1 towel per person for 5 days, not ideal but you make it work.
Our door stopped locking. The deadbolt apparently would get stuck frequently. This was frustrating.
Overall, I would stay here if you are trying to save money. But would recommend you stay closer to the city centre for convenience sake.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2023

sandra

get what you pay for ultimately.
the place is pretty tiny. wardrobe takes like 1 shirt and 1 pair of trousers.

IT IS very handy for all the university based fringe venues.
the only complaint is the horrible thin and spring loaded mattress. i have no idea how the students cope with these during term time.
We had to get drunk every night! :)))

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Aug 2023

Matthew

It's student halls, but not cheap. The bed was awful, springs digging into my back and a very cramped space. Bathroom not clean, shower shelf falling off. Had to buy shower gel/shampoo as only 1 small bar of soap and a sample packet of shampoo were provided. Staff clearly used to dealing with students rather than guests.

Paper thin walls, if the bed didn't keep me awake the noise certainly did.

Only nice thing was the kitchen, but again, nothing provided, had to go out to buy coffee.

This would be acceptable (barely) if this was a budget option, but at over £100 per night you would expect much much better.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2023

Sarah

Great option! Wow I wish I had a dorm room like this when I was in uni! Very safe and secure building, double bed (not the most comfortable, but it’s a dorm room), private bathroom with shower, everything was great! Awesome location too!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2023

Sally-ann

Amazing and perfect location for the Edinburgh Festival. Highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2022

Julie

The place is what you would expect from Student housing. It was quite clean and modern. Good value for the money, especially during Fringe.

It was a bit noisy in the evenings and the bed/bedding was not comfortable, other than that, the place is a good budget friendly location.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Perfect for the Fringe

Perfect for the Fringe - cheap, central, yes it feels like being a student again but for us that added to the fun. Loved having the equipped kitchen, the communal table tennis and pool table, but the privacy of an en suite. Not particularly noisy and felt very secure. It’s not a plush getaway but if you plan on being active it’s perfect. Would definitely use this place again :-)

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Very clean, but you get what you pay for

The rooms and halls are very clean and the kitchen areas are also kept clean every day. The location was great for the fringe festival and getting into the city. Prices were quite high for what you get, but really good for fringe time of year. I also had a really nice view from my window.

However, the bed was incredibly uncomfortable and the room was very noisy. I had asked for a room on a high floor in a quiet area as I am a light sleeper. Unfortunately, I was given a room on the 1st floor in a shared appartment block with a large group of tourists. You can hear most conversations in the room next to you. You can also loudly hear doors slamming along the corridor and in rooms above you.

On the second night the fire alarm went off at 3am and the mattress was so overused, I could feel each individual spring digging into me. I had to use my duvet as a mattress topper and sleep in my clothes.

When I informed reception, they said they’d “check it out and possibly change it.” No apology or urgency.

I paid £450 for 4 nights. It definitely wasn’t worth that for what you got, but the price was much better than other places during the last week of fringe.

Due to the noise and very uncomfortable sleeping conditions, I didn’t sleep very well at all and wouldn’t stay again. Best if you’re in a big group with other people you know are going to be respectful of noise.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2022

glenn

good helpful staff. fairly spartan and lack of info when booking

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2022

Tim

Convenient location for city centre

Convenient location for attending city-centre Fringe events. (20 mins walk). Welcoming and helpful staff. High standards of cleanliness in all areas. Some noise at night from room and fire doors banging, but very little external noise. Would recommend for a short, no-frills stay.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2022

Richard

You get what you pay for

A short stay whilst enjoying the Fringe Festival. The location is fine a fairly short walk from events. I'd say about 15 minutes from the Royal Mile. However, the shower was partially blocked and the bed felt like an army had previously slept on it. Quite uncomfortable. In the end, you get what you pay for.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2022

Paula

Good clean basic accommodation within 29 mins walking distance of city

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2022

Emma

Nice No frills 3 night stay

Overall perfect for a few nights stay. Friendly reception, capsule room with communal kitchen if needed. Bed was slightly small but did myself and my young daughter fine. Short walk to the middle of Edinburgh.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2019

Danielle

This is a great basic place to stay. There’s no amenities, but for the price it’s great & even has an area you can do laundry. It’s basically a private dorm room that you’re renting - with it’s own private toilet/shower. I thought this place was perfect. It’s about a mile off the royal mile.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2018

Mary D.

Micro hotel

Great location. Good service. Everything one needed in a small, well-planned space.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2018

Cindy

I liked the hotel condition and location but I found that communication was lacking. The staff was friendly but I felt there should be better communication of the hotel services, features and amenities at check-in. One of the most vital things that I felt should have been communicated was that you have to lock your room door with your key card when leaving the room. In most properties I've stayed these doors lock automatically so we were there about a day before realizing this. This could create a major liability issue for you if people are unaware and have thefts occur in their rooms due to unlocked doors. I think even a simple letter in each room would be great that lists hotel amenities and features as well as important contact numbers in case of emergency

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Good festival accommodation

Good service, free pool and clean but the bed was very small for a double!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Room was a bit small, but perfectly functional. Reasonable walking distance from the Royal Mile, and well located for many of the Fringe venues.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great location, helpful staff, modern and big room but uncomfortable bed.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2018

Ross

It's a student dorm: ten tiny rooms down a corridor and a shared common room and kitchen. The cleanliness of the room was very good (though housekeeping was once once a week) but the common room/kitchen wasn't kept especially clean (perhaps not surprisingly with so many people using it).

Front desk staff were courteous and efficient and the location is excellent.

My real complaint was with the bed. Though just under four feet wide (120 cm) and therefore a regulation-size double bed, its particle board frame was built in and snug against the wall on one side. This room can't comfortably be shared by two people.

If you are a single traveller looking for inexpensive accommodation during the Fringe Festival, then Salisbury Court is perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2018

Ian

Close to Edinburgh centre and all amenities

Pleasant experience. Nothing more to add.add add add add add add

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2018

Elise

Really clean and studenty

The room was fantastically clean and cosy, and the staff at the front desk were really helpful and easy to talk to. Good kitchen and nice view. When we come back next year for the Fringe, we’ll be staying in student accommodation because it’s better than a hotel and a lot cheaper :)

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Studio with twin beds

Friendly staff. Clean, comfortable and modern. Quiet. Easy walking distance to centre and Holyrood and great bus routes close by. Would definitely stay again.

Only tiny downside was we struggled to find where to checkout when there was no one maning the desk.

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2018

Nadeem

3 days in Salisbury Court

Clean and spacious room, well equipped for cooking and enough room for two people to stay comfortably, but not too much counter space for food preparation. No hangars provided. The view was a bit as it looked into the hotel courtyard and not out over Arthur's seat (so make sure you request and outward facing room).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2018

LdB

Stayed 3 nights for Edinburgh Fringe

Not expecting too much from 'student accommodation', so were pleasantly surprised; it was lovely!

Complimentary tea and coffee on arrival. On enquiry about purchasing more, we were directed to where we could go to top up our supply for free!

The room was bright, clean, spacious with plenty of storage space. We were on the 4th (easily accessible by lift) with a great view of the quadrant below - we could watch - and hear! - students rehearsing for the Fringe (we had the window wide open). There was a microwave, an electric cooker with a large oven (which we used), a small, adequate fridge, washing up liquid, utensils for two, an iron (which I also used), a vacuum cleaner (which I definitely did not use!), no tv (which we didn't miss) and excellent wifi reception. We did not use the student facilities in the lobby but others of all ages did, so the lobby always felt lively and vibrant. The front desk was always attended.

Another nice touch was that when we checked out on our final day, we were able to leave our suitcases in the lobby for free, and collect them much later in the day after our final visit to the Fringe.

On the negative side? The access/fire door to the lifts was a bit dodgy, refusing to open occasionally; I suspect this will be fixed before the new term begins?

The local bus (2 minute stroll across the road), direct to the heart of the action - stops running around 23:30, so be prepared to walk (from High Street) or get a cab.

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2018

Kenneth

Clean form room.

It was a dorm room with a shared kitchen tv area. A little smaller than expected and a couple hick ups checking in due to staff inexperience. Directions to room were inaccurate. However, it is a reasonable walk into town and restaurants stores are within 1-2 block. Laundry facilities are available in building. Had to ask for second set of towels. Cozy bed for two. I would stay there again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

This is basically a hostel, which is fine if that’s what you want but the price is ridiculous
It’s noisy, the bedding was very poor

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2018

Roxanne

Good cheap accommodation

We stayed here for a couple of nights in July. It's student accommodation and the room has kitchen facilities and a decent shower. Reception was friendly and efficient. Our only quibble is that the bed was small for the two of us but other than that everything was fine, worked well, and was within reasonable walking distance of the city centre.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Close to city centre, bus nearby, very clean room, communal kitchen less so.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

Chi Ho Justin Chan

Check-in and check-out were smooth. During check-in, the front desk host was very nice and cheerful, and gave very clear explanations of the directions and housekeeping rules. The room was bright and clean, with a window that opened fully when it got stuffy. Relatively quiet neighbourhood around St Leonard's Street, with a Sainsbury's nearby but not much in terms of cafes or restaurants. Multiple buses run through Clerk Street nearby to take you to the station or the city centre.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Pasi

Erinomainen & edullinen hotelli lähellä vanhaa kaupunkia (kävellen n. 20 minuuttia). Rauhallinen sijainti sivukadulla. Halutessa aamiaisen pystyi tekemään hyvin varustellussa aamiaishuoneessa. Hotellin lähistöllä oli tosin hyviä aamiaispaikkoja. Avulias henkilökunta. Respa oli auki 24/7 joten aikainen uloskirjautuminen onnistui oikein hyvin. Jos ei tarvitse hotellilta mitään ihmeellistä, niin tätä paikkaa voin suositella.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Gijs

Excellent budget option in what appears to be student housing. Compact and clean rooms, with the basic amenities. 20 minutes walk to city center, but along a street with shops, restaurants, bars etc., and a bus stop nearby with frequent service.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Ayaka

ホテルというよりは民泊に近く、3日に1度のタオル交換です。またドライヤーはないので、持参必須です。
立地はよくて、歩いて割とどこへでも行けて、治安もよかったです。物価が高いのでキッチン付きでなのも助かりました！

Leisure Self