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Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!

Apartment near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10104 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place, Edinburgh Castle
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Princes Street
‪4 min walk‬
Place, University of Edinburgh
‪6 min walk‬
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.At this Old Town Edinburgh apartment, you'll be well placed to visit Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket, both within a 5-minute walk. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

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What's nearby

Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬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.

Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!

Exceptional, main-door first-floor Georgian Apartment modernised and located right at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, less than 2 minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle! Guests will love being so close to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's main tourist spot. This property has a 5 star rating on many booking platforms.

You will not find self-catering accommodation closer to Edinburgh Castle with the nearby restaurants, bars and shops of Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the bottom of the stairs!

The apartment is entered via a main door on to the Lawnmarket at the top of The Royal Mile which takes you into a private staircase up to the first floor. This apartment really is in the heart of Edinburgh's tourist district.

It comprises modern kitchen/living room, bathroom with shower, additional shower room and separate WC. There are 4 bedrooms and the apartment comfortably sleeps 8 with space for an additional person on a fold down double sofa bed in one of the bedrooms. Sleeping arrangements as follows;

-Master Double bedroom
-2nd Double bedroom
-3rd Double bedroom (with further double sofa bed)
-Bunk bed room

We also have a luggage/wardrobe room so you can keep the bedrooms nice and clear. The open plan living room/kitchen offers a sociable space with views onto the Royal Mile, below.

We provide: Bed Linen, Towels, Toilet Rolls

Guest access to all areas

During the Edinburgh Festival in August and Edinburgh's Hogmany celebrations The Lawnmarket is pedestrian access only which means carrying cases/bags 100 meters or so.

Short Term Let License Number - EH-69599-F
EPC Rating - D

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CA $819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchenette

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

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

Unit size: 1,119 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Oct 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great stay! Beautiful apartment, well kept, and the location was an ideal home base for our adventures

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie L.

Sep 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

This apartment could not be more ideally located for a proper introduction to the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. In addition, the building itself has a significant place in Scottish history, as it is part of James Court and was once home to the famous philosopher David Hume. The apartment was clean, nicely appointed and, for the most part, comfortable. The hosts were courteous and easily reachable. We were surprised to realize that the second toilet in the apartment was extremely compact, not suited for anyone of above-average height. Space in a few of the bedrooms, such as the bunk beds, was very limited, especially for adults. We understood that these constraints could be attributed to the layout of this centuries-old building, but we had to admit to being a bit surprised, based on the description and the rental price. Otherwise, this apartment was ideal and helped to provide me and my family with some wonderful memories of our vacation in Scotland.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sanford W., Bella Vista, AR

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Washer/dryer was appreciated but was very slow. We needed more full baths. All in all we had an enjoyable time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly U.

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We were very pleased with our stay. Cute apartment, great location!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Everything about our stay was amazing! The location can’t be beat. Everything was clean and ready for our arrival. We will definitely recommend and stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Jun 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bev P.

May 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Smaller than it appears in photos, especially living area, but comfortable enough.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla M.

Mar 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We loved staying here. It is in a really great location with shops all around and only a couple minute walk to popular attractions in all directions. Only issues were the beautiful church in front was under construction (nothing the owners can do about that) and I wouldn’t call the second bathroom a half bath more like a toilet closet.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025