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Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view

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Castle view from apartment window
Grassmarket immediately below
Livingroom space
Relax by window and take in the castle view
Refurbished modern kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Grassmarket
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Living area
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Military Tattoo Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view

My Grassmarket apartment is immediately next to Edinburgh Castle, with a stunning direct view up to the castle from the livingroom window. The Royal Mile and the Old Town are only 2 minutes walking distance. The Grassmarket is full of traditional pubs, restaurants, coffee houses and boutique shops. It is also central for Princes Street, the main shopping areas, museums and city centre tourist attractions. The location could not be better for the Festival, Hogmanay and both tourist and business visitors. It is well served by public transport and a taxi rank as well as city bus tour pick up points. A luxurious apartment in a prime location to fully enjoy Edinburgh.
The apartment itself is only recently refurbished throughout and I have made every effort to make it feel homely and comfortable. A home from home right in the heart of old Edinburgh.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
If only 2 people stay and BOTH the sofa bed AND kind sized bed are used, there is a £10 charge per stay for linen, payable on checkout in cash.
Strictly no parties or any other unsociable behaviour that may cause damage to property or upset neighbours.
Please take out all rubbish and deposit in metal bins provided outside in the courtyard.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1230443vb
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

About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Victoria Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens. University of Edinburgh and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend this apartment to anyone who wishes to be in the heart of Edinburgh and Scottish culture! From the breath-taking view of the Castle to easy access of night life, day shopping, and plenty of pubs and cafe's, this location can't be beat. Yeah, you could stay in a chain or corp hotel, but does that hotel room come stocked with back-up amenities, such as oats and cereal, teas, shower soaps, or even extra household items to make your stay as homely as possible? Do you get to walk to up a set of winding stairs that harken back to the olden days of the city? We will be keeping this place on our favorites list, and will look it up for our next visit to Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Perfect view

The view from the Castle Apartment is just stunning. The check-in process was easy and location so close to everything. We had no trouble with noise from the bars, even on Friday night. Loved the architectural details in the old building. Although the entrance to the apartment may present a challenge to some, the spiral stairs add to the charm. While a few updates to the flooring and shower would make this place perfect, I would still highly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary K.

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

Only one real issue.

Shower temperature was not controllable. You either got ice cold or painfully scalding. That needs work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location location location

No matter what negatives I have to mention, you have a castle view and are steps away from all the old town landmarks. There are two flights of uneven spiral stairs to navigate. Any one aged or infirmed would find these hard to navigate. The bathroom is suffocatingly small and has barely enough room to turn around in. The bed, despite the addition of a topper, was lumpy, uncomfortable, and noisy. Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Charming and comfortable with an unparalleled view!

This apartment is perfectly located to enjoy the offerings of the old Edinburgh city center, including good food, shopping and whiskey tasting. The inside is clean and updated, charmingly furnished, and cozy. The owner was readily available and responsive to questions. And of course, the view of the castle does not disappoint! We highly recommend the Castle Apartment for your Edinburgh stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

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

Stunning view & great location to get around

I’m still blown away by the view! Stunning! It was a quaint little place with a million dollar view!. Everything I needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Y.

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

Look no more in Edinburgh!

Location perfect. And frankly amazing. Adorable apartment within walking distance of everything! Host was very accommodating and easy to correspond with. We felt very fortunate to find this apartment right on Grassmarket.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

gregory b.

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

Central location, comfortable setting., stunning castle view with coffee

Easy in. Easy stay. Everything was as advertised. Great place. Shopping morning coffee at the table looking up at the castle was something. Bedroom is in the back of the property so NO street noise but the eateries close up about 7:00 anyway. In the morning, the area kinda rolls awake. Very fun place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lorenza G.

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

The best location

Super flat and perfect location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Belinda S.

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

Great Location

Perfect location for sightseeing. Beautiful view of the castle and Grassmarket from the dining table. The decor is a little tired, but everything worked. The bathroom is functional, but not appropriate for those suffering with claustrophobia. Although listed as available, there was no satellite television, the DVD player and its remote had a heavy layer of dust on them. The bed was comfortable and warm, but very squeaky and if one of us got up in the night, the other would be woken up from the squeaking. It is a lovely apartment, it just needs a little attention.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

A great stay

Excellent apartment in the historic Grassmarket area under the walls of Edinburgh Castle. Cosy, clean and comfortable. Within a few metres, cafe’s for breakfast, old traditional pub’s for lunch and restaurant’s for dinner. A great stay, recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Excellence

Highly recommend this place to stay. Ideally located and tidy unit.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Wow!

Charming place. Best location in town. Enjoyed all the nearby shops and pubs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

Diana M.

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

Location Location Location!

This apartment was perfect for our needs, very clean and tidy. More kitchen than we needed, but wonderful for those who want/ need to be cooking etc. What a view!! We couldn't have been in a better place for our first visit to Edinburgh - a wonderful city....
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Oh, that view!

Listing pics don’t lie. The view was amazing and location so central and easy to get around. Perfect little spot and will definitely try to stay there again as we’ve already decided we need to visit Edinburgh again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Awesome

Amanda was very helpful. The location was amazing. Steps up tough but doable. Cheers Allen and Jill
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

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

Great spot for sight seeing.

The location of this apartment is outstanding. The photo doesn’t lie, there is a brilliant view of the castle from the lounge room window. It’s a great spot to visit the castle, ghost tours, the Royal Mile etc. apartment is well presented with comfortable bed, well organised kitchen & dining areas. The table in front of the window was a great spot for breakfast. Bathroom is definitely compact. Smoke alarms are very sensitive, allowing only a light toast of your breakfast, but I think it applies to all apartments in the block, as we could hear them going off one after the other while eating our breakfast. We stayed 4 nights. Saturday night in Grassmarket got a bit ugly outside, but we were able to retreat to the apartment and observe from a safe distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

John and Phyllis H.

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

July visit to Grassmarket

Loved this property, owner very helpful. Location is perfect and loved the unit. Beds very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Edinburgh stay

Amazing location, Edinburgh Castle view right outside living room window! Short walk to see it along with Royal Mike. There are numerous restaurants and shops nearby along with 2 convenience stores to buy supplies. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Excellent location!

We loved this place for our stay! Centrally located to all the sites and dining options were endless. I highly recommend this place and Amanda was a great host - the coffee sure hit the spot in the mornings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Perfect Location

The Grassmarket area is a super central location for sightseeing in Edinburgh. Everything is a short walk away. I loved seeing the view of the castle from the front sitting room. Bedroom is in the back and was very quiet at night. Although we didn’t prepare our own food, the kitchen is well stocked with utensils etc. we found the flat to be very charming, even the spiral stairs to get up to it. Finally, Amanda was always very quick in responding with our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald O.

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

Perfect location

This apartment was perfect for our ‘empty nester’ trip. Very convenient to all the sites, restaurants and shopping. Wonderful view up the hill at the castle. Couldn’t have been better for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Gorgeous flat!

Pictures do not do this property justice - central lo cation, gorgeous views - trust us, just book it, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Castle Apartment

The apartment was amazing and location enviable. Everything within walking or an easily accessible bus ride. The only minor complaint was that we were driving a rental car and parking was a little confusing. All in all an excellent part of our adventure and a lifetime of memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

Linda J.

Room with a view!

Our stay in Edinburgh was most enjoyable. The apartment is located above Grass Market, which provides an easy walk to the old city. The apartments kitchen is well furnished with necessary cutlery and appliances. Apartment heating is very good. Bed is average. Lights in bedroom did not work. Bathroom is extremely small! The hot water fluctuations are extreme, to the point of being dangerous.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Burnett

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I am Amanda, I am 44 years old, married to Shaun, with 2 sons Ashton (9) and Clark (6). We have lived our whole lives in Edinburgh and love the city. As a family we take full advantage of everything Edinburgh has to offer including the festival, shows, history, museums, the zoo, the Britannia yacht, Dynamic Earth, scenery and walks, shopping, restaurants and occasionally night life.
Personally, I also enjoy running and cycling and I take advantage of the beach and woods for both.
I'm very proud of Edinburgh and so being a holiday let landlord is great for me, I really enjoy welcoming and helping others to make the most of the beautiful city I'm so proud of.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful apartment has been very recently refurbished throughout and is a comfortable home from home within the Grassmarket where there's so much within walking distance to enjoy.
The stair itself is also very secure.

What makes this property unique

Quite simply - the location and the view. Looking straight up at Edinburgh Castle, based in the heart of the Grassmarket. Modern comfort with a true feel of historic Edinburgh.
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