Apartment
Forest Road
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 10 153 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Edinburgh
- Place, University of Edinburgh2 min walk
- Place, Grassmarket3 min walk
- Place, Edinburgh Castle8 min walk
- Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Forest Road
The Area
An attractive, light and fully newly refurbished high quality 5 large double bedroom double top floor listed building apartment located on Forrest Road in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town conservation area offering direct views of Greyfriars and Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh University and Edinburgh Art College are both within the immediate vicinity as are The McEwan Hall, George Square and the Fringe Festival. There is a large and varied range of shops, restaurants, bars and boutiques in Forrest Road and the adjacent streets including the The Greyfriar's Bobby, The Grassmarket and The Royal Mile. Both Princes Street and George Street, with their excellent shopping are within a short walk. There is an excellent bus service available just moments away ensuring fast and easy access around the City. Both Waverley and Haymarket Train Station are easily accessible either on foot or via bus (bus stop just outside).
The Property
The large fully refurbished top floor flat with 153 M2 of accommodation is spread over 2 levels within a traditional historical tenement building. It makes the ideal base for up to 10 guests as all the bedrooms are large doubles. It benefits from 2 large bathrooms, a modern fitted kitchen, central heating and double glazing, fast 200MB wifi and is fully furnished to a high standard:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A STRICTLY NON-SMOKING PROPERTY. There will be a charge of £250.00 levied if you smoke.
Main Features:
~Historic Listed Building in Conservation area circa 1870
~Views of Edinburgh Castle
~5 Large double bedrooms with storage and desk space
~Large open plan kitchen/living area
~Lounge has 2 large comfy sofas and wall mounted flat screen TV
~Modern kitchen with integrated appliances and breakfast bar and underfloor heating
~Large integrated fridge and freezer suitable for 10 people
~Modern fully fitted bathroom with large walk-in shower, bath, double basin and underfloor heating
~Additional downstairs modern fitted shower room with walk-in shower, toilet, basin and underfloor heating
~Gas fired central heating throughout
~Full new double glazing throughout
~TV with digital channels
~WiFi Included (200MB speed)
~Must climb stairs
~Total floor area: 153m²
Additional charges
Bed linen £20 pp
Towels £15 pp
Cleaning £250
Baby Cot £50 pp
An attractive, light and fully newly refurbished high quality 5 large double bedroom double top floor listed building apartment located on Forrest Road in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town conservation area offering direct views of Greyfriars and Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh University and Edinburgh Art College are both within the immediate vicinity as are The McEwan Hall, George Square and the Fringe Festival. There is a large and varied range of shops, restaurants, bars and boutiques in Forrest Road and the adjacent streets including the The Greyfriar's Bobby, The Grassmarket and The Royal Mile. Both Princes Street and George Street, with their excellent shopping are within a short walk. There is an excellent bus service available just moments away ensuring fast and easy access around the City. Both Waverley and Haymarket Train Station are easily accessible either on foot or via bus (bus stop just outside).
The Property
The large fully refurbished top floor flat with 153 M2 of accommodation is spread over 2 levels within a traditional historical tenement building. It makes the ideal base for up to 10 guests as all the bedrooms are large doubles. It benefits from 2 large bathrooms, a modern fitted kitchen, central heating and double glazing, fast 200MB wifi and is fully furnished to a high standard:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A STRICTLY NON-SMOKING PROPERTY. There will be a charge of £250.00 levied if you smoke.
Main Features:
~Historic Listed Building in Conservation area circa 1870
~Views of Edinburgh Castle
~5 Large double bedrooms with storage and desk space
~Large open plan kitchen/living area
~Lounge has 2 large comfy sofas and wall mounted flat screen TV
~Modern kitchen with integrated appliances and breakfast bar and underfloor heating
~Large integrated fridge and freezer suitable for 10 people
~Modern fully fitted bathroom with large walk-in shower, bath, double basin and underfloor heating
~Additional downstairs modern fitted shower room with walk-in shower, toilet, basin and underfloor heating
~Gas fired central heating throughout
~Full new double glazing throughout
~TV with digital channels
~WiFi Included (200MB speed)
~Must climb stairs
~Total floor area: 153m²
Additional charges
Bed linen £20 pp
Towels £15 pp
Cleaning £250
Baby Cot £50 pp
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave keys with Edinburgh tag on the shoe rack in the hall.
Please double lock door with keys with white tag/green bird, then return these to Kickass hostel where you collected them from. Please ensure they are scanned back in, but NO code is required.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
Optional extras
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Edinburgh
Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, horse riding and cycling.

Edinburgh
What's nearby
- University of Edinburgh - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Greyfriars Bobby's Bar - 1 min walk
- Frankenstein - 2 min walk
- Nando's - 2 min walk
- Doctors Bar - 1 min walk
- Bobby's Sandwich Bar - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Nikki Reid

Hi - I am Nikki, I am from the UK but I live mostly overseas. In the winter I run a ski chalet rental in the resort of Avoriaz in the French Alps - a fabulous car free resort high up at 1800 meters approximately half way between Geneva and Chamonix and in the summer we love to sail and visit Phuket where we also have a rental villa. I have 4 kids (all now all grown up) that spent their childhood on the ski slopes in France or the beaches of Phuket.
I bought my apartment in Edinburgh when my daughter attended the university for 4 years. I purchased it in 2016 in its original condition, as accommodation in the historic centre is difficult to come by and I spent a year gutting it and fully modernising and refurbishing it into a bright spacious comfortable apartment. I love renting properties and meeting people from all over the world. I look forward to your visit.
I bought my apartment in Edinburgh when my daughter attended the university for 4 years. I purchased it in 2016 in its original condition, as accommodation in the historic centre is difficult to come by and I spent a year gutting it and fully modernising and refurbishing it into a bright spacious comfortable apartment. I love renting properties and meeting people from all over the world. I look forward to your visit.
Why they chose this property
Edinburgh's Old Town is full of life. There are supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, a post office, pubs, take aways all outside the front door. It's only a 5 minute walk to the Royal Mile, but 5 minutes in the other direction takes you to The Meadows - a lovely open green park. There is a bus stop right outside the front door, but it's super easy to walk of approximately 5 minutes to the main Edinburgh sights. It is the heart of the Edinburgh University area and the Edinburgh Festival.
What makes this property unique
The apartment is very large at over 150 M2 and offers 5 proper large double bedrooms. Spread over 2 floors with views of the famous Edinburgh castle from one side and onto Forrest Road on the other. The apartment is bright and spacious and fully modernised - but retains its original authentic charm being set in an original historic Edinburgh tenement. Step outside the front door into the bustling heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. All the famous sights of the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Festival are within a 5 minute walk.
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