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Reviews of On The Walk

18 Albert Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5HN, United Kingdom

#85 of 168 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 565 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    Fine, I just wish we got a key and not a link to open the door
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Quadruple Room with Ensuite (Room 7)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The no-reception policy is a bit weird. You don’t get a key, just a code for the gate and then a link to use everytime you want to get into the buildig and your rooms. A bit too humanless for my liking

    The rooms were clean and quite comfy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with Ensuite (Room 5)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I can seldom get the TV to work when I stay here. However, that may be down to my lack of technical expertise, rather than the TV's fault! The central heating control knob had become detached from the radiator. Eventually I managed to turn off the heating as the room was too hot when I went in.

    Probably my favourite place to stay in Edinburgh. Really like it - location, clean, comfortable, warm, slightly quirky.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Ensuite (Room 4)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean tiny apartment, good location near city centre. Direct tram line from airport.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    W
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Ensuite (Room 6)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Vikey check in. Felt a bit unsafe

    Location great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice place fo an excellent price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room with Ensuite (Room 6)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noise from other rooms. Door was a little awkward at times.

    The room was very spacious. Bathroom was nice and shower was powerful and very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Ticked all the boxes for a short stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room with Ensuite (Room 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very loud plumbing noises till late at night while other guests used their bathrooms. No physical lock or bolt on the door so felt a bit uneasy being there alone.

    The location. The room and bathroom were nice. All you need and plenty space for a short stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Large and comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Quadruple Room with Ensuite (Room 3)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The unit was overheated when we arrived. We soon realised we couldn't control the heat banks. We spent ages trying to figure it out so we contacted the owner. It was turned off remotely. But over our stay, it was on and off all the time. One night, it was hard to sleep as it was too hot for us. We had windows open to keep it cooler. Whilst there was netflix there was no regular tv. Also, the place needs a few cleaning utensils such as a mop to clean the shower.

    The place was clean, and the beds and pillows were very comfy. The position was great. Very quiet and had a great pub next door. ( recommend the burgers). Many places to eat and supermarket across the road. The instructions for entering the building were clear, and the place was very secure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Ensuite (Room 6)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't get into the building using the link, so had to phone to get the code. The room smelled a bit when we went in, nothing opening a window couldn't fix. Was a bit expensive for what it was

    Closeness to where our table reservation was. Getting into the room via a link and no key was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Ensuite (Room 4)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken door knob, wifi connectivity poor, TV has no internet connection

    Easy to find, close to the city, clean room and bathrooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Ensuite (Room 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was roasting in the room, there was a smart radiator and no instructions on how to properly use it (i.e turn up or down the heat), this made thing a about uncomfortable when it was too hot to sleep

    Location was great, jumped on the tram each day into the city centre. The room was very clean and it had everything we needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room with Ensuite (Room 3)
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like that they didn't shared the code to get into the building as they were supposed to, so we arrived late at night with kids and had to wait outside, and reach them on the phone to be able to receive the code. I think the check-out time is too early, and think it's a shame they don't offer breakfast. Beds and pillows could be better, and the bathroom could be improved. I also particularly didn't like the decor with all those fake flowers.

    I liked that the bedroom was spacious, bright and with six big windows, offering us a great view. The shower was really really nice and the bathroom had a good size. Also, the location was pretty fair.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Recommend, really convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Ensuite (Room 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double bed was 2 single mattresses which wasn’t very comfy

    Great location, great shower!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Highly recommended apartment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Ensuite (Room 2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy doors. Why are soft closing doors not a requirement for every visitor accommodation??

    Great size, good amenities, excellent location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room with Ensuite (Room 7)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location. Nice room and facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with Ensuite (Room 5)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Weird process which required internet and a charged mobile phone to unlock the door. Zero staff onsite.

    Good location, straightforward, clean, good value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Interesting quirky place very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Ensuite (Room 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a problem with thr tv but they fixed it the next day

    quirky , location comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Quadruple Room with Ensuite (Room 3)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good apartment in good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Great base to explore the fantastic city of Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room with Ensuite (Room 7)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s been said on nearly every review but the virtual key to the room is problematic. It didn’t work for us so we had to input a 10 digit code in every time. Maybe we were unlucky. The only other thing that let it down were the lack of tea (3 bags) and coffee (1 pod!) for a 3 night stay.

    Loved the location, 2 minute walk to tram stop. The room(7) was comfortable and had two separate bedrooms. Very quiet location, no noise from outside, could hear other guests above walking about but you get that anywhere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Solid base to explore Edinburgh in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Ensuite (Room 1)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had twin beds and the beds were very small and uncomfortable. Also the check-in wasn’t the easiest as nowhere in my booking it explicitly said the room number. The TV wasn’t working as it wasn’t connected to the WiFi and even though the host said he would fix it, nothing happened over the three nights we stayed there.

    The accommodation is located right in the middle of Leith Walk where lots of pubs and restaurants are located. The new town is also accessible by foot, old town is better reached via buses. The room was very clean and quiet and a much needed umbrella we could use was included.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single with Ensuite (Room 5)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv in room would not work, was asking me to sign into Netflix & I don't do Netflix, just normal TV stations. Quite dusty behind bed and back of TV was very dusty.

    Location is fantastic . Surrounded by shops, pubs and a 15 minute walk to the train station . Very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Ensuite (Room 2)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Serene and cozy rooms

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    A cozy and value-for-money hotel near the heart of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Double Room with Ensuite (Room 2)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This hotel represents very good value for money and is located in a nice area of the city. It is a short walk to the city centre, and there are lots of restaurants, cafés, shops and pubs all around. The room was clean and cozy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Great as always
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Ensuite (Room 4)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom door was difficult to close from the outside. I could not get the TV to work (but that may just have been my inability with IT!)

    I always enjoy staying here. One of my favourite places in Edinburgh.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Outstanding value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room with Ensuite (Room 1)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communication was a tiny bit hit and miss

    Spotlessly clean, quiet, comfortable, amazing value for money. Don’t be put off by the weird entry code system, it works perfectly as long as you have a smartphone.

    Stayed in February 2024

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