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Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Grassmarket

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Beautiful open plan living and dining areas.
Bedroom with King-size bed
Lovely and spacious bedroom
Bedroom area with wardrobe separating it from the living room space.
Decorations from local artists.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town

This stylish and contemporary, first floor apartment (up one flight of steps) for two guests is located in a secure, quiet, 200 year old Close on the vibrant and historic Grassmarket, and is just a few steps from all of Edinburgh's major attractions and transport links. The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are about 2 minutes walk from the apartment and Princes Street & Waverley Railway Station are only 10 minutes walk. It's basically the perfect location from which to step out, experience all the sights and discover your own Edinburgh!
A lovely and spacious apartment sleeping two guests in the bedroom in a luxurious King Size bed. Ideal for couples. The apartment is arranged on open plan so please note that the bedroom area is open to the living / dining area, separated by the wardrobe.
The bright open plan living/dining area and kitchen overlook the private courtyard of the Close. Fully fitted kitchen has everything you might need, including a dishwasher and washing machine. For drying clothes there is a drying rack for air drying. Large bathroom with bath and shower over the bath. Access to the apartment is via one flight of 17 steps.
Check-in is from 3pm & Check-out by 10am.

Licence number - EH-69550-P
EPC Rating - C / 71

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
No infants as no facilities to accommodate them.
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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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number EH-69550-P

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. Easy to walk to all the sights, restaurants and shopping on Royal Mile. Host is amazing!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royal P.

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

Incredible stay

You get exactly what you expect with this listing, which is a great thing. It’s easy to access, in a great location, cute as heck, and a lovely overall experience. You won’t regret staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

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

Great place to stay

Really great place to stay, close to restaurants, walking distance to the castle and Princess st. Bus stop within 200 yards. Plus a great friendly host. Neil & Jen
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanne C.

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

The perfect stay

Very clean and extremely well furnished appartment. We wanted to move in permanently. Located on the Grassmarket next to Victoria street with th Royal Mile just around the corner. In a few words: perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect in every aspect! Location was exactly where we wanted to be, with great access to all that Edinburgh has to offer. Restaurants and bars were plentiful and offered a variety of cuisines, certainly something for everyone’s taste buds!Fiona is the consummate host! Her apartment shows pride of ownership and a keen insight into what any traveler may need or want!We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen as we cooked dinner most nights.You will not regret renting this amazingly maintained and conveniently located apartment!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Ideal Location

Perfect location with a clean, functional and warm flat to base yourselves in while exploring everything Edinburgh has on offer. Highly recommend as you will not regret booking this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Grassmarket Apartment

We had a great stay in this perfect location at the base of Victoria Street, the most photographed street in Edinburgh (so I hear). We spent 10 days there and it felt very comfortable with easy access to Old Town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great apartment

Great apartment but the current woks in the building would deserve a discount
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Edinburgh Holiday

This property is in the perfect location! We loved the easy check in and check out procedures...so convenient. The apartment is laid out beautifully..and best of all the bed was perfectly comfortable. Oh...did I mention the deep bathtub? A relaxing hot tub at the end of a drizzly day in the city was just the ticket. Our Western Highlands tour left from an address that was literally a two minute walk from the flat. Awesome location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Edinburgh Gem in Grass Market

Could not ask for a better location in all of Edinburgh as Grass Market is where you want to be. The Apartment itself as well as communication is as good as it gets, and we've rented several throughout Europe over the years. If you are looking for a full-size Apartment equipped with everything you need, look no further than less beautiful Apartment. We would rent it again in a heartbeat. We were there for 6 days and had a great time in this wonderful city. Thanks Fiona for all your help.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

V p., Charleston, SC

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

Awesome property.

It was the perfect rental for us, right in the downtown area (Grassmarket), minutes from the Edinburgh castle, minutes from the Royal mile, minutes from awesome restaurants. The property was pristine, the bed was comfortable, a nicely equipped kitchen, and for two of us, plenty of space. Fiona is a great communicator providing clear and precise instructions in a timely manner. We inquired about an early check in and late checkout and she graciously accommodated our needs. We highly recommend this property in the heart of the most awesome city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accurate photos. Perfect location. Well appointed. Extremely responsive host who went above and beyond to make our stay a pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great location for seeing Edinburgh! There you are next to Grass market shops and restaurants,Victoria sheet and an easy walk to the castle and royal mile. Our host gave me fantastic walking directions from the train station avoiding the stairs and a steep climb with my suitcases. Easy! The proximity to groceries was fine. There are steps up to the apartment but not too bad. Security is great. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the sights of Edinburgh in this conveniently located apartment in a close behind Mussel and Steak ( which was a great place to eat by the way!) a superb location for exploring this super interesting city. This was a great pick for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this home. It is well located in Grass Market; close to all amenities and highlights. The hosts include lots of small items which are so important to your comfort; paper towels, sugar, laundry soap, etc. The home is clean and bed is comfy. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

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

What a great location!

What a great location and lovely apartment! Everything we needed was included and we loved being able to walk to everything including dinner at Howie’s and Bertie’s, up the hill to the Royal Mile and the cemetery on the other side. The apartment was so well appointed that we needed nothing for quick meal prep and clean up even down to the body wash and a little olive oil and laundry pods! Thanks so much for a wonderful time in Edinburgh and we would definitely recommend to others.
This is literally steps from the apartment. So easy! Victoria Street
Living area was much more spacious than anticipated!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn P.

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

Perfect!

The location couldn’t be better. Apartment is thoughtfully put together and Fiona is a wonderful host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaisheda K.

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

Home away from Home

Thank you all was great and location was perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

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

Edinburgh Visit to the Castle!!

Look no further if you want to stay in Edinburgh, Scotland!! This is a prime location for all things!! Many restaurants, shopping and historical sites! And this apartment is fantastic! We felt right at home! Thank you Fiona for all of your communication and helpful tips!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Lovely stay

Property was clean and instructions were very clearly laid out and steps to get in and our were clear. Location was incredible with easy access to royal mile, shop, restaurants and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce n.

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

First visit to Scotland

Fiona is an amazing host. Beautifully decorated apartment. Helpful visitors book. Location could not be better for being close to activities and sights but quiet enough to relax. Would love to stay again if life brings us back! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Best Location In Edinburgh

Clean and lovely, great host, perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Lovely stay!

Fiona's flat was the perfect location for us to explore Edinburgh during our time there. It's literally directly off the Grassmarket at the foot of Victoria Street - plenty of shops and restaurants. Easy walking distance to popular locations in Old and New Town. The flat was just as described and had all the amenities you'd need. While we didn't make use of the kitchen for cooking, having the kettle and french press available for coffee and tea was perfect. (Fiona, thank you for having tea bags, coffee and milk available for us, and for the delicious tea cakes as a treat!) If we are ever back in the area, we would rebook this flat with Fiona in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tanya l.

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

What a fantastic stay!

Personally we felt like the property was even more roomy than the pictures showed (often the reverse can be true). Everything was very clean and full of amenities. You walk right out onto the Grassmarket area and the start of Bow/Victoria St, so just a great location to explore. Tons of shops, restaurants, pubs right there, and good groceries are very close by as well. The host (Fiona) was very helpful and responsive. We'd highly recommend staying here! Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaun h.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful stay in Edinburgh. Fiona was great with communication prior to our arrival. I was a little confused as how to get into the flat, but I was able to call and she helped me get in with no problems. I would recommend this flat to any person or couple looking to stay in the heart of Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

Fantastic!

Perfect location right off of the Royal Mile and quite close to the Castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Fiona

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I am a working mother living in Edinburgh. I grew up in Aberdeen in Scotland and have since lived and travelled in Azerbaijan, Australia and Finland. I've now been back in Scotland and in this fantastic city for many years, and I can really say that Edinburgh feels like our home.
There are so many hidden places to discover in (and around) Edinburgh, it constantly surprises me even after years of living here.

I look forward to sharing this beautiful city with you. :D

Why they chose this property

It's a beautiful mix between modern and traditional. A historic 200 year old building with all the luxury of modern living! I love that the apartment is right in the city centre and that you can experience all the buzz of the city by foot.

Languages:

English

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