Donaldson's College
Donaldson's College, Donaldson Drive, Edinburgh, EH12 5FS, United Kingdom- Historic
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Central Location
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, Haymarket Station Rooms is a convenient choice for those looking to explore the city's main attractions on foot.
Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and allergy-free rooms for a pleasant and hassle-free experience.
Convenience
Benefit from on-site facilities like an ATM, private check-in/out services, and a minimarket, ensuring a convenient and relaxing stay during your time in Edinburgh.
To experience the charm and convenience of Haymarket Station Rooms, book your stay now for an unforgettable trip to Edinburgh!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
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La habitación muy cómoda y amplia. Calentador de agua en habitación y microondas en zonas comunes, fueron muy útiles.
No se airea la habitación porque no es posible abrir la ventana.
Great location, walking distance to the stadium.
Easy to reach, well located and overall clean
Weird smell in the common area (not a big problem though)
La stanza era pulita come anche le aree comuni
Il prezzo è un po' alto ma comunque in linea con i prezzi di Edimburgo
Location
Dirty, window, bed, shower, carpet. Strong Indian Cooking smell in the lobby
Location
Dirty, Needs cleaning, shower , window, carpet, bed. Tons of Rubbish at back door
Удобное расположение, просто и комфортно заезжать даже ночью, чисто,тихо
В нашей комнате(#5) был неприятный запах(возможно от отсыревшего коврового покрытия).Открытое окно спасало, но все равно не очень комфортно
Sehr gute Lage, sehr gute Unterkunft.
位置很好,距离干草市场车站很近,楼下有超市,电车站公交车站都很近,所以出行方便。房间蛮干净的,有烧水壶还有冰箱,洗漱间虽然是共用的,但是也很干净。
楼下的标识不是很明显,然后我们到了以后不知道怎么开门。如果能在楼下做一个标牌注明就更好了
Achtung - es waren Bettwanzen im Bett!! Haben sie in der letzten Nacht entdeckt und waren mit Bissen übersät.
Just the location..Close to any bus and train station,restaurants and Tesco
The hotel itself,Entrance is so hard to find,No Reception,its hard to find,and the slippery floor and stairs
The Location and the matress
The staff was not helpfull and seemed not to know what to do and to give an email to a client regards a request done at reception is not very efective, email to which by the way we never received an answer so far. The Room was not properly clean Way too small and Basic (2 M2), no safe, no fridge, for the huge amount paid per night
Die Lage ist in Ordnung für eine Stadt. Es ist nicht im Zentrum, aber dieses ist zu Fuß oder mit den Bahn erreichbar. Die Straße ist sehr betriebsam.
Die Bewirtschaftung des Hauses scheint der bloßen Gewinnmaximierung zu dienen. Abgerockt, dreckig, vermüllter Hinterhof, die große Anzahl an Schlüsselkästen an der Eingangstür lassen das Ausmaß der Wohnraumvernichtung für Einheimische durch Einzelraumvermietung erahnen. Der gemietete Raum war mit alten abgenutzten Möbeln ausgestattet. Bei dem geforderten Mietpreis hätte ich gebügelte Bettwäsche und mehr als zwei dünne Handtücher erwartet. Kühlschrank und Fön fand ich positiv.
Good location
The dark scruffy entrance and stairs the smell of curry throughout. Although room came across clean there was flies and bugs on floor bed was terrible absolutely scandalous for paying 270 pound per night expected much better and have had much better for a lot less
Very close to Haymarket
One of the shared showers didn’t work
La ubicación es práctica, cerca del TRAM y Air Link Bus al aeropuerto. La habitación es espaciosa y la cama cómoda.
La limpieza deja mucho que desear y está muy desactualizado.
the manager was wonderful he carried our bags up and down for us we couldn't do it ourselves the room was clean and the bed comfortable the shower clean and toilet
The building is old and the stairs scary to navigate not recommended for oldies young ones could manage well if you are a big person the shower is a small cubicle
Good location, shared bathrooms were small but clean. The host provided extra items on request (blanket, chair). The bed was comfortable enough. Check in and out was simple.
The room we were assigned did not look like any of the ones pictured on the site. The fluorescent lightbulb in the ceiling of our room gave off especially harsh, cool light which was unpleasant in the evenings. There were some stains on the wall and outdated furniture. The entryway to the building and the stairwell were very dirty. Thin walls meant we could hear everything in the hallway and neighboring rooms though most people were respectful and it was quiet at night. The windows didn’t fully close so we could also hear everything outside and we faced a fairly busy street.
Esialgu ehmatas see et vetsu järjekord oli aga harjusime
Pouze přijatelné ubytování ve stylu hostelu s minimálním vybavením. Spíše takové, aby se neřeklo a aby se to mohlo považovat za "ubytování". Spíš na způsob airBnB, kdy check in je online posláním ID karty na whatsup/email, pošlou vám instrukce a hotovo. Celkově je tento proces rychlý. Jediné plus je blízkost hromadné dopravy.
Za tuto cenu velmi podprůměrné bydlení. Celá budova je velmi stará, používaná a špinavá. Všechno extrémně vrže, jde slyšet každý krok dalších spolubydlících a celkově je prostor hodně stísněný. Budova má specifický nepříjemný zápach, který se snaží skrýt velmi silným osvěžovačem vzduchu.
The room was nice, clean and had everything. Fridge included. Good for younger people.
The communal bathroom, though clean, I didn't know until i booked it. If you have big bags remember no lifts and a very grotty entrance, like in an old russian building. The apartment itself was nice.
The bed was really comfortable. Location is perfect
Sharing bathroom and shower. Building and rooms feel a bit run down
I need to travel to Edinburgh for a few days a month and I always choose to stay here ... its better than anywhere else I have found. That should say it all.
Television and kettle, also a fridge was also available in the room for the stay. in a good location as it is very close to Haymarket train station as it is nearby.
It may of added confusion trying to find this hotel as their is a hotel nearby called Haymarket Hotel. this hotel however has no signage where the main entrance door is. you do need to telephone first to have someone to call you, into this hotel.
The property is in a very good and convenient location, with easy access to nearby areas. Check-in and access to the property were straightforward, which made the stay more convenient. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our visit. We especially appreciated that they allowed us to store our bags after checkout, which was very useful and made our departure much easier. Overall, the location, accessibility, and helpful service from the staff were the main highlights of our stay.
The bedsheets and towels were not very clean, which was disappointing. The room also felt quite airtight with limited ventilation, making it a little uncomfortable. Cleanliness and better airflow would have made the stay much more pleasant.
The location is good.
Noisy as hard floors and people coming and going. Also a whirring fan kicking in and out near the window. Had a terrible sleep. Told the owners but they just sent a stock reply. I asked for recompense but was refused. Wouldn't stay there again as whilst its a reasonable room, the fact I couldn't sleep properly spoilt the stay.
It was clean, served its purpose & the price was fair
Maybe the outside of the flats, dingy & dirty, even walking into the property was quite depressing
The room was clean and had everything that I needed. The tea/coffee facilities & toaster were great, and the fridge was a perfect addition for storing essential items. The room itself was very big and the fireplace made it more homely compared to some standard hotel rooms, plus having the big television made it all perfect!
I could hear the traffic outside as it was a busy road but it did not bother me and I still had a great night's sleep in the super comfy bed!!!
- everything is clean and tidy - 2 bathrooms - though no kitchen, the microwave, electric kettle and refrigerator is available - there’s a Tesco downstairs - close to bus stops and tram station
- no something bad, but if you have huge luggages, the stair may be a bit challenging
The location was great, as was the room. Spacious and nicely furnished.
The mattress was terrible, one could feel every coil. This should be replaced. And the small bathroom - the shower itself was good, but the toilet and the floor are in need of some maintenance.
Relatively low price and good location near the city center.
No kitchen
Location.
Conversation with Gemini Can you make this read better Send over the text! Pass it along, let me know what tone or style you're aiming for (e.g., professional, casual, concise, persuasive), and I'll polish it up for you. I really was disappointed that on our second our sleep was ruined as the it was thought to be appropriate to have heavy duty maintenance work carried out at 4.45am till 5.30am in the morning (it only stopped as I had to get dressed and go to ask them to stop). I'm talking angel grinder super loud, heavy banging and drilling. I was shocked that was thought to be acceptable. I myself work at a holiday park and in no world would we think this appropriate to do to guests at that time in the morning when they have paid for a night. Absolutely ridiculous. I reasonably asked for a refund for just that night and was given a measly £8 booking.com credit. I truly do feel ripped off. It's a shame as my partner were there to have a nice relaxing time. Here are three ways to rewrite your review, depending on how direct or formal you want to be: Option 1: Clear, direct, and impactful (Recommended) I was extremely disappointed by our stay. On our second night, our sleep was completely ruined when heavy duty maintenance—including an angle grinder, drilling, and heavy banging—started right outside our room from 4:45 AM to 5:30 AM. It only stopped because I had to get dressed and go out to personally ask them to stop. Working in the holiday park industry myself, I know this is completely unacceptable behavior toward paying guests. I requested a reasonable refund for that single night, but was given a measly £8 booking.com credit instead. My partner and I came here for a relaxing break, but left feeling thoroughly ripped off. Option 2: Professional and firm (Best for contacting customer service) I am writing to express my strong disappointment regarding our recent stay.
The location was convenient, the beds were comfortable.
While it technically had all listed amenities and had a good location, the place just looked sad. The entrance/stairway hall was badly lit and there was a partly stolen bike there. The shared bathrooms had no hand towels and the bath mats had an unfortunate resemblance to an advanced stage of mold. The room was missing the main lamp shade and had a view on a roof filled with garbage. The doors were fitted with about 3 types of locks of which only one worked. While the price was relatively low for Edinburgh during Fringe, I expected a less sad setting for about 200 euros per night. They also asked me to send a photo copy of my ID through WhatsApp, which didn't feel very secure.
Good location and a very good price
Not much
Notre chambre était spacieuse et propre. La salle de bain attenante également, elle était régulièrement nettoyée et bien équipée. J’ai trouvé le prix imbattable pour les prestations proposées. Le logement est plutôt central, avec plein de bus qui le lient à tous les lieux d’intérêt
Pour le prix, rien
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Initially, the room was booked for my father and his partner who were visiting myself from Ireland. To say the property wasn't fit for purpose would be an understatement. To begin with, the entrance area and shared toilet were not to the standards for living conditions let alone for guests to stay in. The first impression it made was so bad it prompted my family to turn around, leave and stay in another hotel nearby. A wasted experience and more importantly, wasted finances. One would have thought that during fringe, perhaps the busiest time of the year for the city of Edinburgh, the property would be at its peak for performance, alas, this was not the case. One can only hope that your standards will improve or I fear for the future.
Spacious room on a great location
Shared bathrooms, overdue maintenance
The room was not to a standard I expected
Lage ok
Sehr einfach Sehr laut
Location clean and perfect for a short stay
One side of bed was against wall so a bit difficult to get in and out
Good location and clean. No kitchen but was a microwave outside my room with disposable utensils and a fridge in my room .
There was a musty stale smell (alike a sweaty scalp) in my room
Nothing to like waste of money and poor service
Very disappointed with my experience. The service was poor, and the overall experience was not what I expected. I would not recommend this place based on my experience. I hope they take customer feedback seriously and improve their service.
Чистая комната и очень приветливый персонал
Тонкие стены и сильная слышимость
Basic but clean and handy to the city centre. Good value for money.
Great location, nice room and amenities, value for the money
Could be more towels maybe?
Le logement n’était pas accessible. La clé dans la boîte à clés n’était pas fonctionnelle. Et donc à 20h nous n’avons pas pu rentrer dans le logement et avons dû trouver un autre hôtel en urgence à Edimbourg. Cerise sur le gâteau : ils n’ont même pas voulu nous rembourser, prétextant que nous n’avions qu’à utiliser le service de communication!!! Mais qui attend sur un perron de porte d’appartement, dans une cage d’escalier sombre, qui pue l’urine d’être dépanné pour rentrer dans le logement qu’il a payé????????????????!!!!!!….
Haymarket Station Rooms is the perfect place if you are looking for a quiet, clean, comfortable and well located place near the city center in Edinburgh. The room was bigger than what I thought, and the bed was very comfortable. You will find tea and coffee at your disposal, as well as a fridge and a clothes horse in your bedroom. The shared bathrooms and toilets are well looked after and very clean. I got to talk to two staff members, and they are very welcoming, kind, friendly and well mannered. I would definitely and absolutely recommend the place.
Great location, comfy bed, good value for money, easy to use. You get what you pay for, its not the Ritz, but there's a fridge in the room, a TV on the wall and a kettle with tea and coffee.
Road was a bit noisy, but not too bad. For money, it's a good deal
Very clean room. Lots of space in the room. Quiet location at rear of building. Supermarket next door.
Steep shared stairs to get to room on second floor of property with damaged handrail making climb more difficult. Room door does not self lock.
Son emplacement
Deux salles de bain pour cinq chambres
There was not any kitchen to cook food.
In general all was good.
Location
Stairs
Es gab einen Kühlschrank im Zimmer.
Für 6 Zimmer (also max. 12 Personen) gab es zwei Toiletten!
Good and nice
Reasonably clean
The carpet is worn out and brings the room down
Unterkunft ist in direkter Nähe des Haymarktes. Gut mit dem Airportbus erreichbar, öffentliche Verkehrsmittel (Zug, Straßenbahn, Bus) am Haymarkt. Supermarkt nebenan. Personal freundlich.
Andere Hausnummer als angegeben. Richtige Hausnummer aber nach Anruf der angegebenen Telefonnummer erhalten. Ungewöhnlich: Es wurde ein Foto vom Personalausweis/Reisepass ohne Begründung gefordert. Habe ich nicht gemacht. Begründung durch das Personal vor Ort: Dann hätte der Schlüssel in einer Schlüsselbox vor der Eingangstür hinterlegt werden! Abgewohntes Treppenhaus, ältere Zimmereinrichtung, aber mit Kühlschrank, Toaster, Fernsehen und sauber! Beim meinem Zimmer zur Straße war der Straßenlärm relativ laut zu hören! Durchgehender Schlaf leider nicht machbar. Ohrenstöpsel wären hilfreich gewesen!
Location is great. Nice area with lots of restaurants. Close to all public transport for early/ late arrival. Good value. Mini fridge is handy. Room was sparse but clean. Bathrooms were clean.
Entrance is sketchy. Steps are uneven which could be dangerous for some people. We didn’t sleep well as people were using the microwave at 2am and opening and closing doors during the night.
Price and location
There was a musty smell as I entered the room, may not be down to staff as it’s an old property, I’m not keen on the shared bathroom but that’s no fault of the owners.
loved the location. very quiet at night, easy to walk to all areas of the city and the castle, old town, royal mile, new town etc. right next door to a tesco which is excellent for snacks and food and liquor. one block from the bus and train station which was excellent as i did a day trip to glasgow. safe at night for walking neighbourhood. as a solo female traveller i felt perfectly safe here. room was large. shared bathroom was no problem at all, as bathrooms are clean and well maintained. unit had a microwave and fridge and coffee station which was excellent,
was hard to get into the unit when i first arrived as the code i was given for the front door lock box didnt work. my data on phone wasnt working and i couldnot not access wifi. and the only way to contact the operator was through Whatsap, but i couldnt do that without wifi or data. i arrived at 8pm at night. i was a single female so was starting to get a little nervous about how to get into the unit. i had to go to a restaurant next door with my bags and suitcase and ask if i could use their wifi to contact the operator to let them know the door code they gave me wasnt working, so i finally contacted the operator who came to let me in and he told me that they had given me the wrong door code. so that was slightly stressful,. i wish the unit had keypad entrance instead of actual keys, since i felt a little vulnerable thinking if i lost my key then no way to get into building or unit. so my only recommendation is to have a better key system to get in, ideally a key pad with a code, instead of actual keys,
Läget nära stationen var fantastiskt. Spårvagnen och bussar till och från flygplatsen stannade där. Det var rent och badrummen var fina.Sängen var skön.
Det som var jobbigt var att när jag kom fram och skulle ta fram min nyckel, så var det tomt. Jag var då tvungen att ringa till dom för att bli tilldelad ett nytt rum. Jag är tacksam att en främling hjälpte mig och stannade tills det car ordnat. Jag fick snabbt svar tack och lov. Vattnet var kallt i duschen när jag skulle duscha, men då bytte jag till det andra badrummet och det funkade bra.
Comfy bed
Location
Dingy, dark, creased unclean looking bedding, soiled mattress cover, bathroom dirty
Réactivité des personnes du logement pour répondre au message
L'isolation sonore des chambres est catastrophique, du a sa situation géographique, utilisation comme hôtel la première et dernière nuit des séjours. Passage continue jusqu'à 2h du matin
En mistään.
Kaikesta.
Lokatie vlakbij station
Delen badkamer en toilet
Sänky oli hyvä
Rappuset toiseen kerrokseen jossa majoitus paiikka sijaitsi oli järkyttävät ja vaaralliset. Äänieristys oli olematon ja toisten asiakkaiden äänet kuului höiritsrvän kovaa ja aamuisin heräsi ääniin. Samoin rappukäytävän liikkeet kuului kovana rummutuksen meidän huoneeseen. Kylpyhuone ja wc oli haisevat ja märät ja niissä oli pitkiä mustia hiuksia.
Great location, cheap and clean.
Personal choice but the pillows were really fat and gave me a bad neck.
All good
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Good location close to Haymarket Station. There is TESCO on the grand floor which is also good to buy some foods and drinks. Good price for the location.
Nothing particular but ceiling light could have been a little bit brighter.
Réactivité et gentillesse de l'hôte. Le logement est bien placé, proche des lieux à visiter. Logement calme. 2 SDB wifi et tv netflix, bouilloire, café La chambre est grande.
La literie
- Bereikbaarheid en levering service voldoende en vriendelijk - Instructiekaart via de e-ail is duidelijk - Kamer is ruim - Goed bereikbaar met openbaar vervoer
Prijs kwaliteitsniveau is naar onze mening niet in verhouding. - Er is geen zichtbaarheid van het complex (er hangt geen bord met haymarket rooms), wanneer je nog geen e-mail/ code hebt - Uiterlijk van het complex buiten en binnen bij ontvangst is zeker toe aan onderhoud. Je twijfelt of je niet wordt gescammed. - Geluidsniveau is hoog, lijkt wel of een bouwplaats binnenstaat met het langskomend verkeer de hele nacht en dag. Mede door het enkel glas. Slaapoordoppen waren nodig om enigszins te kunnen slapen - Gordijnen moest gesloten blijven vanwege vieze ramen en als gordijnen dicht waren zaten we tegen gordijnen met vlekken te kijken - Uiterlijk van twee badkamers ook toe aan onderhoud (scheve vloer, losse toiletpot op de badkamer in de gangen, vieze afzuiging). Daarnaast als er twee personen aan het douchen waren, kon je niet naar het toilet toe. Wij als stel zijn echt wel gewend aan minder voorzieningen zoals koud douchen of de wc doortrekken met een emmer water. Maar daar was de prijs dan ook naar en in dit geval vonden we het wel duur naar verhouding. Ongeacht of we in een europees land zijn of niet.
Location.
Too noisy, extractor fans near/outside window.
Avons été très déçus car il ne s'agit pas d’un hôtel ou d'une auberge de jeunesse mais de chambres aménagées dans un appartement Adresse très difficile à trouver, entrée tellement peu engageante que nos avons failli renoncer à cet hébergement !!! Heureusement nous avons eu l'aide d’un passant Sinon, la chambre était propre, la salle de bains commune pas toujours propre Point positif : un petit frigo ds la chambre et à 5mn à pied de la gare
Prestation à minima
Very cute and cosy place that feels like home. Comfortable and very quiet, despite being located on a busy street.
The bed was very small. There is a microwave but no plates/cutlery, it would helpful to add some. Pity there is no kitchen.
Quite location compared to main city centre. Tea tray and fridge. Ample storage.
No blackout blind- light came through the curtains.
Det beste med dette stedet er beliggenhet og pris.
Det er mye å ikke like, men vi trengte billig og sentral overnatting for en natt, og det vi fikk var som forventet. Veldig enkel standard, og ikke et sted jeg ville valgt for hele oppholdet.
Very helpful staff, easy check in, central location, easy transport links, spacious rooms, clean shared bathroom facilties.
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Cleanliness
6.06/10Repeated mentions of dirty windows, mould in the shower, and unclean conditions upon arrival.
Service
7.53/10Some reviews hinted at unprofessional and rude behaviour, but others praised quick responses.
Location
8.07/10Positive comments on the proximity to transport and centre, though a bit dodgy for solo female travellers.
Room Quality
7.02/10Rooms were comfortable but basic; some noise issues noted.
Amenities
7.05/10Had needed amenities like TV, fridge, etc. but some aspects were not as expected from guesthouse descriptions.
Value for Money
7.51/10Generally good value considering the location and cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
7.06/10Breakfast not included; nearby places praised for convenience.
Overall Experience
6.53/10Mixed reviews with serious issues affecting the experience.