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Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment

Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5201 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment

Covid 19 Update
Our apartments are now open again and we are ready to welcome our guests back.
Spittal Street is ideally located within a few minutes walk of the historic Grassmarket and Princes Street/Gardens. Enjoy the large culturally diverse variety of restaurants in the area or eat in. Our kitchen has everything that you would need and the separate dining room has ample space to sit and relax. There are two double beds and a double sofabed for extra guests. Both bedrooms have TV's along with the dining room. Netflix is also included free of charge. All bedding and towels are supplied along with an iron, ironing table and hairdryer. We even supply a welcome pack with a few things that you may be forgotten to bring!

Entry is anytime after 1pm. Check out is by 10am. All bookings are based on sharing. Early arrival and late check out can be arranged with additional cost will be determined by circumstance. Bookings are based on sharing.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number EH-81061-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 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.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • George Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 12 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bentoya - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Chanter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hey Palu - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Usher Hall, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! Clean with comfy beds. Hosts responded quickly to all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

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

Great location

Spacious clean property in a very good location. Just 10 min walk from Royal Mile but very close to local shops, cafes and pubs. Communication from landlord excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliska J.

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

Perfect stay

Clean and spacious flat in a perfect location. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh S.

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

Cozy city flat

Easy check in and check out, great communication, nice location, close to several bus lines, nice view of the castle, several stores and restaurants close to flat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Clean and close to city center!

This 2 bedroom flat was the perfect size and ideal distance for our family of 5. It was clean and having a washing machine was a great help in our travels. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

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

Great location to explore Edinburgh!

We had just three nights, but the apartment worked well as our home base - 2 couples and a six-year-old. Grocery store nearby allowed us to make use of the kitchen for light breakfasts (coffee, tea & sugar provided.) and the washer and drying rack were very helpful since we packed light. The street and neighborhood are relatively quiet. All in all, perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sascha M.

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

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing apartment, spotless and had extras such as tea, coffee, and shampoo etc. Very close to the Grassmarket, could even see the castle out of the window. My only negative was the stairs which weren’t mentioned before booking. This wouldn’t stop me staying here again but would have been nice to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda h.

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

Great trip

A great place! Great location and very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Meg R.

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

Can't beat the location!

My husband and I, along with our three children (14,12,9) stayed here for four nights as we exlpored Ediburgh. It's a lot of walking and up-hill to the castle (Royal Mile) but you can't beat the location. Flat offered a warm place to sleep with comfy beds and hot water. It was nothing fancy but just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

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

Genuine 2 Bedroom, City Centre

Five nights at this flat. Good communication with Barry. Flat is walkable to many neighborhoods which is an asset. Entryway to building needs a facelift, but the flat is well maintained and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location, with quirks

The location of this flat is fantastic - cannot be beat. It is quiet and easy to reach. The flat itself is fine. It could be cleaner (e.g., hairs on the ironing board under the bed) and the shower cycled from hot to cold on its own. Overall, the flat is a good place to stay due to the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ezri b.

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

Cozy stay by the Scottish high street

Super clean like a hotel. really comfortable and well maintained. really good location with a nice little pub right next door that plays live music. Not a good place if you can't do stairs though as there are a couple of narrow flights that are challenging with a suitcase and no lift up. But otherwise we loved our stay there and would definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Near to everything

We were going to be in Edinburgh for 3 days with no car. This place was close enough to walk from the train station , to the castle, royal mile, old town, new town, Deans Village, Arthur’s seat All of it was in easy reach! There was a full kitchen and a convenience store type market just on opposite side of block.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Castle and Old Town

Super Lage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Excellent location!

This apartment is located conveniently in the city center, walking distance to all major attractions, great restaurants and walking distance to both train stations (Haymarket and Waverley). The owners of this apartment run a very organized and professional operation. They were excellent with communication and quickly responsive to questions, needs and or concerns. The beds were comfortable and the apartment had all of the necessary amenities. It was a good value all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and very nice. Didn’t like being threatened with extra charges about everything. A lot of rules. Great if you like to climb stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Anthony S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as described

Inaccurate/misleading listing & lack of cleanliness detracted from our stay.Positives -Barry was always quick to respond, including arranging repairs to the gas boiler (so we had hot water) on a Sunday.Apartment is within easy walking distance to most POI.The area is nice & quiet with very little street noise.Negatives -Listing inaccuracyParking; there is no On-site parking as listed at the time of our stay (I note this has been updated since our stay). The street parking is a Max. 4 hours during the day, or for Permit Holders (the spaces were full most of the time by Permit Holders) so this is not really a genuine option. The Castle Terrace Carpark is only a few hundred meters away (cost 36GBP/day).Living Area; the Photo Gallery has two separate photos titled "Living Area" as well as other photos of the bedrooms suggesting a separate living area. The reality is that the living area is the sofa bed & low table in one of the bedrooms (I guess if I had studied the photos more closely, I would have worked out that the "Living Area" photos were just close ups of the sofa bed).As four adults travelling around the UK by car for several weeks, onsite parking & living space were important factors in choosing where to stay. To find that neither of these were there was very disappointing.Cleanliness;The entry into the building is quite run down & dark.We had to clean inside the washing machine before using.The bathroom had several areas of mould & an unpleasant odour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Iris L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

walter s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly M. H.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Gemütliche Wohnung in perfekter Lage

Haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Wohnung wie beschrieben. Alles bestens.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Édimbourg

Appartement très bien situé
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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