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Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

Apartment near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh

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TV, DVD player, books, video library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Edinburgh
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh apartment places you steps from Grassmarket and a 5-minute walk from National Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

If you are looking for a central apartment and wanting to experience historical Edinburgh then this is the place to be. This fantastic apartment is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh just a stones through from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. There are a great selection of pubs, restaurants, antique shops etc on your doorstep. This apartment is available for Self Catering & Holiday Lets, Short Term & Corporate Lets, City & Weekend Breaks and the Festival.

The apartment has been stylishly decorated throughout and consists of two double bedrooms, one a very large master bedroom. The good size living room contains a large corner sofa and is open to the fully equipped brand new modern kitchen, which has a breakfast table.
There is a winding staircase to get to the front door so the apartment is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Additional facilities included in this property consist of a large LCD TV, DVD Player, WiFi Internet access, Telephone, Microwave, Washing Machine, Hair Dryer.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 152 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely excellent location, & beautiful flat...exactly as pictured. And Gavin was brilliant, letting us check in early. There are spiral stairs, as stated in description of flat, & it is in a busy area, lots of pubs, so there will be noise...also very clear in description. Wonderful waterfall shower!!! And there is a bit of a castle view, which we didn't expect! The one & only suggestion I have, is to raise the bedframes a bit....comfy beds, loved the sheets, but they are low enough to make it a beat difficult to get out of. But, not a problem big enough to mark down for. Thanks, Gavin! You, your flat &, of course, Edinburgh were absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location! The unit was clean and had everything that we needed. Definitely would recommend to others and if we ever get back to Scotland, we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location. Location. Location. But that is obvious. This flat was so comfortable. Beds were cozy with the best comforters. Kitchen was stocked with everything you can imagine. Not only a washer but a dryer, too! Living area had plenty of seating. Whole place felt “tight” and warm. Other posts talked about street noise - well you are in the grass market. People are out and having fun. I didn’t feel like it was a nuisance. I felt safe, too. Be ready for the stairs. Just pretend you’re in your own castle. The property binder was full of information. Gavin was only a message or phone call away. We would definitely stay here again.
View from the window. You can see the castle peeking around.
Your own castle passageway.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location near Victoria Street, minutes from the Royal Mile. Tons of great pubs and stores are nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, furnishings dated but adequate, reasonably clean, access / key safe combination box a little confusing as many exist at ground floor entryway door, steep circular stairs up to the flat, nice little welcome bits & pieces - thanks! Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment in a fantastic place close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Richardson R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slight hiccup at check in but Gavin resolved it impressively quickly. Great first floor location within Edinburgh old town. The flat was warm and comfortable. It is an old characterful building and the flat reflects but the beds were comfortable and clean and the bathroom and kitchen modern and clean. Little noise at night but you’d expect that from a central location. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dana P.

First and foremost, NOT A GROUND FLOOR FLAT as advertised in title. It’s my bad for not reading all the way to the end of the full description where it states there are stairs (32 of them in a very narrow spiral staircase, plus the 4 just to enter the building). Very misleading! This was not convenient when you’re transporting 60lb suitcases and a 4’x2’x3’ bike case (because husband was racing in France), or in my particular situation, a bad knee. Once you get in to the flat, all is well. Very cozy with lots of old world charm. Bath and kitchen upgraded very tidy. Great views. Location is in the middle of old town. Groceries are a bit of a walk, but not too bad. If you are in the younger side and enjoy a very lively pub scene at night, this is your place. It gets pretty noisy late at night. But we wore earplugs and slept just fine. Host was communicative and provided plenty of keys. I would however recommend proving operation manuals for large appliances for those of us who come in from other countries.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent location! Walking to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Real Mary King’s Close, Everything you want to see! Multiple shops, restaurants and Old Pubs. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon H., Parker, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location right on Grassmarket and Victoria streets. Easy access to shopping, dining, and only a few minutes walk to the Castle!The host responds quickly to questions, and the whole process went smoothly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location within walking distance to pretty much all the big local attractions. Flat was great and well maintained and the communication with Gavin was awesome. Only drawback was the noise level at night. Awesome spot for anyone looking to take advantage of all Edinburgh had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean, carpets disgusting, and could use new mattresses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Things I liked about the flat. It was roomy and comfortable. Good shower and comfortable beds. Great location right on the Grassmarket with lots of restaurants and shops. Perfect for walking to Edinburgh castle, Royal Mile and catching the tram to Brittania.Things I didn’t like-street & restauarnt noise. Needs room darknening curtains. Difficult to operate stovetop.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay. Location could not have been any better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent flat in the heart of the old town. Ideal for the fringe.Spacious & well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location you could ask for!! Gavin was easy to contact and had good information. The flat was clean and well appointed. We would book it again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location.Great, spacious flat with everything you may need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and good sized property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoko M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Comfortable and safe 2BR apt in amazing location (Victoria St and Grassmarket). Note: Apt is on 1st floor (not ground level) and entrance is up a flight of narrow/tight spiral staircase. Also, due to it's location (near many lively pubs), it can be quite noisy. The apt was ideal for our family with two teens needing separate beds. Walking distance to everything -- and the hop-on-off bus stop just across the street. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location! This property is located right on Victoria Street (Diagon Alley!) and within a super easy walking distance of the Royal Mile and literally everything. You absolutely cannot beat this spot! Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Access to the flat was super easy and our host was helpful and communicative. The space was very comfortable and had pretty much everything we needed. We also really appreciated the snacks left for us. Thank you! Only a few minor negatives, because it is in a popular area, there can be some street/alleyway noise at night. Also, if you have mobility issues, the only way to access the flat is by a flight of stairs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne P., Ste-Marie-Beauce

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabuleux

Très grand appartement, très bien situé, près de tout à pied et restaurants juste en-bas. Merci pour le panier cadeau.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and nice place

The location was excellent! Stayed there with my wife and kids and we had a good time. We did hear noise from bars and restaurants but were okay with it just because of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Langley, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little flat

We had an amazing time in Edinburgh. Loves that we were so close and walking distance to all major sight seeing attractions. Right in the heart of garden market. Loved our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025