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The Gait

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Private kitchen
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Playground
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Gait

***Brand New to our Books May 2024***

Welcome to The Gait @Hill square Suites, a sublime apartment; blending a unique historic setting with modern comfort and amenities.

This spacious apartment can host up to a maximum of 8 adults across four generously sized bedrooms, and up to 2 children on roll-out beds. The apartment is featuring elegant high ceilings and modern conveniences, while it is just minutes away from museums, attractions, restaurants, and bars.

The apartment's well-appointed lounge offers a welcoming space for relaxing and socialising. Adjacent to the lounge, the fully-equipped kitchen and dining area make home-cooked meals and entertaining effortless.

Situated in Edinburgh's city centre, (The Historic Old Town) The Gait @ Hill Square Suites provides a peaceful retreat while being just a short distance from major tourist attractions and the vibrant city centre. Nearby local shops offer convenient access to essential amenities. Further, Edinburgh Fringe Festival's central Underbelly locations George Square and Bristo Square are a 5 minute walk from the property.

Guests at The Gait @ Hill Square Suites can enjoy exclusive on-site amenities just a stone's throw from the property. Start your day with a delicious breakfast, indulge in a tasty lunch, or relax with bar services available throughout the day. For a duvet day, room service is also available. Additionally, guests can stay active at the on-site gym.

The Gait is the perfect base for a corporate group, as guests can make use of the hotel's facilities as well as the spacious self catered home.

Anna, MD of The Edinburgh Address says, "The partnership between Hill Square Suites, Surgeons Quarter and The Edinburgh Address is indeed thrilling. We are delighted to offer our guests the chance to experience the comfort, amenities and historic location of The Gait @ Hill Square Suites. On top of this, it's wonderful to collaborate with a team providing accommodation where the profits contribute to training surgeons."

Did you know.... The name of our apartment is based on a horsey theme as the Playfair Building (the college’s flagship building) was built on the site of a former riding stables.

Booking Requirements -
One member of the booking party must be over 25 years. We require names and ages of all guests, as well as proof of address and ID of the lead guest. This is required within 2 days of booking.
We will require the lead guest to sign a copy of our terms and conditions. We reserve the right to vet any booking.

Our properties are protected by SUPERHOG, the digital trust platform that enables Hosts, Operators and Guests to confidently transact in the short-term rentals space.
Please note that once you have booked, you will be contacted by SUPERHOG directly to verify yourself and process a £500 deposit or £35 damage waiver. The damage deposit payment will incur a £10 fee. This superhog verification must be completed two weeks prior to check-in.

- Important -
This apartment is not suitable for stag parties, hen parties or young single sex groups or parties.


Layout

Set over the ground floor and lower ground level, The Gait @ Hill Square Suites offers four bedrooms, each featuring a luxurious super king-sized bed that can be tailored to suit your preference as a double or twin arrangement.


Sleeping Arrangements

Ground floor:
1 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link)

Lower ground floor:
1 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link) with en suite
2 Super King size or twin beds (zip & link)

Children can be accommodated on roll out beds, and cots can be provided for infants


Getting there

Address: 10 Hill Place Hotel, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW

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Please check in at the Reception Desk of Ten Hill Place Hotel. Keys and apartment information are provided by the team.


Accessibility

There are 4 steps up to the front door from the street level. Once in the property, there are steep stairs down to the lower ground floor level, where 3 of the 4 bedrooms, and both of the full bathrooms, are situated. This property is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The use of candles and smoking in the apartment and the apartment building is strictly prohibited.
Please be considerate to our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum between the hours of 10pm to 8am.
Strictly no parties, or stag or hen dos.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number Na

About the area

Edinburgh

Southside, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile 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. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Festival Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holyrood Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Origin Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noodles Home Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Medicine Coffee Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ciao Roma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beirut - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gait pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gait ?

As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gait on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$1,460, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Gait ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gait ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gait located?

Located in Southside, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Surgeon's Hall and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment was absolutely perfect for our family of 6. The apartment was spacious and the location was perfect, within a short walk to all the Old Town attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear the apartment worked perfectly for your family and that you enjoyed the space and location. We’d love to welcome you all back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large families!

Our multi-generational family of 8 loved our time here. The home is luxurious, service great and location perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad the apartment suited your whole family and that you felt well looked after. You’re welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

The area was perfect for walking to so many places through Old Town.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay with The Edinburgh Address. I'm really glad you enjoyed your time in Edinburgh and hope you will stay in another of our properties again!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this apartment- it was perfect for our family of 7. Short walk to the Royal Mile, and grocery store nearby. We were able to park our cars in the private lot. The convenience of the hotel for breakfast was a big plus as well. Very easy check in. Just be careful with the steep steps down to bedrooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in Edinburgh and hope to welcome you back to Scotland soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment. The hotel staff were quick to respond with anything we needed. Our family if 5 was very comfortable there. Walking distance to all the main attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear your family felt comfortable and enjoyed the location. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a family or large group

Nice place for a family or large group. Very well kept, great service via next-door hotel staff (and ability to get breakfast through the hotel), and fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location and found our place well-kept. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May trip to Edinburgh

The Gait is in a perfect location for a large group in Edinburgh. The place is well kept, very spacious, and clean. The beds were very comfortable. The check in and check out process was extremely efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
We're absolutely delighted to hear this - thank you! We're so glad The Gait worked out well for your group. Sounds like the space, location and smooth check-in all hit the mark, which is exactly what we hope for. We'd love to welcome you back next time you're in Edinburgh!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This flat was a great place to stay. There was always great communication and the space was amazing! Anytime I had questions (which were a lot) they were always responsive. The location and proximity to things were also excellent. I would highly recommend to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you so much, Samantha! We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the flat and found the location and space worked well for you. It was a pleasure helping with your questions along the way and we really appreciate your kind recommendation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Flat

It was exceptionally clean in a very convenient location. There was not one thing missing, they thought of everything and the service was incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, location and service at The Gait. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment , excellent location

We had a fabulous stay in this beautiful apartment. It was immaculate, fully equipped and in an excellent location. Would definitely stay here again when we are in Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your opinions and hope that you will stay with us again next time you are in Scotland!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

US family visit

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thankyou so much for your positive review! We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind regards, Ivan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

All three generations of our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Edinburgh flat. The size of the rooms and the character of the property were just a couple of the outstanding features but more importantly, the level of service we received from start to finish was top notch. Also location was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your opinions and hope that you will stay with us again next time you are in Scotland!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three Generation Family Vacation

This apartment worked out really well for my family trip to Edinburgh. We had 3 generations, totaling 8 family members and we had enough space for all of us. The host accommodated our bed needs and communicated promptly. The kitchen was well stocked and clean. The stairs are a little wonky but we were just extra careful going up and down. We appreciated that the lights in the living room all had USB ports for charging. There were plenty of towels for everyone. The shared bathrooms are nice and they have towel warmers! One interesting thing about the apartment is that is affiliated with the hotel across the street. I did not realize we would get house keeping and could order room service (we did not, so I can’t say anything about that). The location was quiet and the one incident we had was promptly taken care of by the hotel staff. My sister and her husband went to the hotel breakfast buffet one morning and enjoyed it. One cool thing was that on Wednesday night the Surgeons’ Hall was having a formal dinner, there was a bagpiper at the entrance and we could hear him play from the apartment. We walked everywhere, except for my 87 year old father who took a taxi up to Edinburgh Castle. The hotel called for a pick-up for him. Overall it was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2024
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re thrilled that the apartment provided a comfortable space for your multi-generational family and that our team could assist with your needs. Also, it’s wonderful that you got to experience the sounds of Edinburgh’s traditions right from the apartment. We’d love to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison parfaite de 4 chambres bien localisés pour accéder aux restaurants à pieds avec toute commodité inclus
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Merci beaucoup d'avoir pris le temps de nous laisser un petit mot. Ravie d'entendre que vous ayez passe un super sejour ici en Ecosse. A bientot.

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