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Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'

Family-friendly apartment in Edinburgh with a hot tub

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Drawing Room with 8 seater Dining Table
24 foot Drawing Room with Flat Screen Plasma TV
Bedroom 2: 20 sq ft, superking size bed (or 2 single beds) and double sofa bed
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
  • Place, Royal Mile
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Four Poster Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom in Lilac

1 Double Futon, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Second Bedroom - Songbird

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'

'Hopetoun Grande' is a bright, spacious and fully refurbished three bedroom apartment with great big Georgian windows and high ceilings right in the centre of town. Within walking distance to the Playhouse theatre, high street, Botanical Gardens, train station and tram.

An elegant apartment with a vast area of 180 sq.m/2000 sq. ft. situated on the third floor of a beautiful Georgian building located in the heart of Edinburgh City. Completely refurbished in 2015, this large penthouse offers 5-star self-catering accommodation in one of Europe's most visited cities. All the common areas and rooms are generously proportioned with large windows that bring in a lot of light giving a sense of space and brightness all around.

Two of the three bedrooms have superking-size beds and the third bedroom is a special handmade four poster king-size bed. The bathrooms have been done in Italian Marble, granite worktops and provide a feeling of real luxury to the senses. The larger bathroom has a jacuzzi bath and a walk-in shower and the smaller bathroom has a power shower within an enclosure with a skylight. The quality of bedlinen and towels match that of any five star hotel.

The kitchen is large with earthy wooden kitchen cabinets and granite work surfaces and state of the art fridge, freezer, gas hob, grill, oven, inbuilt dishwasher and washing machine and microwave. It is a pleasure to spend time in the kitchen either to cook or to gaze out of the window at the twinkling lights of Fife across the sea at night.

The beautiful dining-drawing room with its large windows yet private space is a wonderful place to relax, chat and have a meal. Whilst the dining table seats 8, there is also a cosy seat of 4 at a round Mahogany table in the hall/reception room.

At this apartment you will find yourself in a place full of character, surrounded with period charm yet decorated tastefully in modern style.

By choosing our penthouse you are choosing five-star self-catering accommodation in an excellent location that is close to tourist attractions, great shopping, restaurants and theatre. Its a great place to enjoy a holiday with family or friends alike and will undoubtedly add to your experience of this incredible city.

Please note that check in time is from 3pm and checkout time is 11am.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child Cot and high chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
On request and with additional cost
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Edinburgh

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Broughton, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spry - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. George Street and Royal Mile are also within 1 mile (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike & Jeny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. We had what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was excellent with royal mile within a 15 min walk and good restaurants in the neighborhood. Very spacious living area easily accommodating up to 7 adults.Warning to those with mobility concerns that the apartment is on the 3rd floor with a spiral staircase and no elevator.We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

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

Excellent Penthouse

My family and I loved our stay at this large penthouse conveniently located in Edinburgh. We walked to all of the key areas of the city from this property. Also a short walk from the tram / trolly that takes you to and from the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Wonderful time in Edinburgh

Wonderful flat. Great location. Beautiful city. The combination left me speechless
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Great location to Edinburgh

Had a fantastic stay and was met with no surprises! Apartment was clean & spaciousness. Beds very comfortable. The 3 story climb was a bit rough at the end of a day but well worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Len L., La Jolla. CA

Central City Location

We enjoyed our three night stay at the Hopetoun Grand. We are a family of five adults and the three bedroom setup was very comfortable. The tall ceilings and large windows provided a nice ambience. The bedding and linens were of good quality. The city location is excellent as we walked to all of the sites and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great place to explore Edinburgh

One quick note about this apartment: it’s on the top floor of a winding staircase, so if you have any mobility issues it might not be for you. That said, it’s a beautiful place in a great location! Lots of pubs and restaurants nearby with easy access to the tram and buses to get into the heart of Edinburgh! Charul and Martin do a great job reaching out to make your stay comfortable. Would definitely recommend as a home base to explore Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean S., Yakima, WA

beautiful Edwardian

Lovely place at the edge of new town within walking distance to everything you would want to see in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The owners were easy to work with and the place is beautifully restored, with added modern conveniences that blend perfectly with the building. You need to take note of the fact that there are no lifts and the stairs could be challenging to older folks or those with chronic heart or lung problems. Totally worth it for the charm and beauty of the place. It is located close to grocery store, theater and wonderful food places as well. There were three couples that stayed for three nights and thoroughly loved it. Plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. Location was good near restaurants, car rental agency and tram.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Apartment as shown in photos. Yes it is on the third floor with no elevator. Not for the faint of heart, 72 stairs. No designated parking but available on street parking around the block( parking meters)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Beautiful, roomy penthouse. 70 steps to climb to it, but well worth the exercise.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful flat. As others have noted, the stairs can be intimidating, but the property is worth the climb. The only small issue we noted was a lack of lighting in the stairwell, but assume this is temporary.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is wonderful. Very clean, very spacious, very charming. The host was very nice and responsive. Just know there is no lift, and its on the 3rd floor. I did not know that. Obviously Edinburgh is an old city, but may have been nuce ro kbow ahead of time. But we got good exercise! Great location, good neighbors, and felt very safe. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Great apartment for a family vacation.

We loved staying here. The apartment is close to everything and we walked everywhere. Communication was great with the manager, it was very clean, and I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Not Luxury!

Really disappointed with this host and “Luxury Penthouse” we understand the building is 200 years old however the cleanliness is non existent! There was a layer of dust on just about everything. The cookware provided should be thrown out it was beyond old and rusted! Not to mention they leave dirty old sponges for you!? Inside of the cabinets where the cookware is absolutely filthy! There is mold in the showers, one of the shower drains does not drain properly leaving you in standing water. The tile grout in the bathrooms is disgraceful, tiles are cracked and shifting. There is mold everywhere, I sent pictures to the host in hopes I would receive the cleaning fee back and got radio silence! The location is great however know when you walk up those three flights of stairs it’s practically in the pitch dark! There really should be some lights in the hallway that work! It’s an accident waiting to happen! I was really looking forward to this part of our trip and we spent almost 2,000 for three nights to stay in a really dirty, outdated and definitely NOT Luxury penthouse! The description for this penthouse is a straight out lie! The listing pictures are so deceptive!
Moldy and dirty showers
The amount of grime and dust is ridiculous
Dirty silverware trays
Dirty baseboards
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison R.

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

Characterful apartment in great location for Edinburgh si

Weekend stay for a group of 8 friends looking for home comforts within easy access of Edinburgh centre. The steps to the top floor aren’t for the feint-hearted but they’ll keep you fit, and the apartment is worth the climb!Well-appointed and comfortable apartment for sitting, dining and sleeping for 8 adults. 2 showers came in handy to get everyone out of the door at the same time.Recommended for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lottie R.

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

Pros and Cons

Pros:*Great Location, it was walking distance to all the things we wanted to see in old town, including great bars and restaurants one block away.*Beds were comfortable-I would say the space is best suited for 3 couples.*The home was clean and charming.**Pro/Con: 3 flight walk up.Cons:*Phone number was not correct on the confirmation email. I had to call VRBO to get connected to the homeowner. (Stress level was very high by this point.)*Key code number was not correct in the email and took almost an hour to get into the Apartment.*Showers stopped draining water, texted the owner via personal number and VRBO messages and did not get confirmation that messages were received.*Unfinished construction projects in a couple rooms and construction materials in the main bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

Edinburgh Stay

Our entire family loved our stay. The apartment was close to everything!! We used the train, buses, uber for longer distances but walked all over the city as well. Grocery stores are very close by as well as restaurants, bakery, deli and pubs. In addition the accomodations were wonderful! The beds are comfortable and the entire place very comfortable. Lots of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great location, but an alright stay.

The home is definitely charming and has a lot of character but given the age, it needs a little work. The wooden floorboards had nails coming up, boards that were moving up if you stepped on them, potentially could be unsafe if we stepped on either. The home also smelled of dust and age. The stairway going up to the 3rd floor is narrow, spiral, and dark. The listing failed to mention that the staircase was not fit for someone of age or disability. One of the bedrooms has two small beds with slightly disturbing decor. I understand this is someone’s home, but needs to be updated properly if renting out property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie M.

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

Family celebration in Edinburgh

Martin was a great host and was prompt to address minor issues. This apartment is ideally located and made a great base our crew to explore. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

Great location

Lovely apartment in great location. Clean with plenty of space. Comfortable beds. Manager communicated throughout the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

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

Just what we needed

This apartment is in a great location of you don't want to be right in the centre of Edinburgh but withing walking distance of everything and plenty of restaurants etc. The only downs are the three flights of stairs of you're less able, the noise from the road in one bedroom due to being on a bus route, and that one of the showers was out of order at the time which I hadn't been made aware of to my knowledge, so showering 8 guests was tricky. The positives are that the kitchen was stocked with lots of essentials and is well equipped for most dishes to be cooked, the beds were clean and comfy and the heating and hot water system is great. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly in this spacious apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Spacious Family Friendly, Convenient to Transportation

Clean, lots of room, quiet but just off main street with trams and buses. Easy downhill walk from the train station, and close to food and drinks. Must be reasonably fit to manage 72 steps to the third floor but we did it with toddlers and grandparents. Owners responded quickly to a minor issue. Only watch out are the huge old windows that, if opened, would be a safety concern with children. We had cool weather typical for the area and had the windows securely locked. Plenty of kitchen essentials and a nice big table for the whole gang. Loved the historic vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Superb Location

We have made several trips to Scotland dating back to the early 90's. We previously stayed at a family B&B in Dunbar on each of those trips. The owners retired so we looked for a location in Edinburgh that was within walking distance of Waverly Station. This was the perfect location. The accommodations were excellent in a classic Edinburgh neighborhood. Beds, baths, kitchen, living room were great. An historic apartment setting. I appreciated the owners telling the story of the building, the apartment and the neighborhood down through the years. The owners pride for this apartment yielded a great place for us to stay. We only had one question during our stay to which the owners quickly responded. While we love walking and do a lot of it each day. We did find the Edinburgh tram system is awesome. Easy to catch a block away from the apartment. Plenty of good places to eat in the surrounding blocks. A perfect Edinburgh for our family. Mike
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Nadia A.

Liked: Check-in, location

3 Star not 5

Were thrilled to find we were able to access Flat at 1.00pm. Spiral staircase is stunning & ok for the fit & healthy, but lugging cases & groceries up & down is hard going. Flat is full of character, spacious & fab location. Homeaway overview & comms provided by owner all state 5 Star luxury in this flat, inc their supply of Linen/towels/toiletries. We were sent a detailed list of basic kitchen consumables and cleaning essentials provided. Although the below items were listed we had very low or no supply of Kitchen & toilet rolls, d/washer tabs, T towels, bin bags, tea bags (owner arranged top ups). ‘Luxury’ Toiletries were dregs of assorted supermarket products (previous guest?) & towels were not ‘plush’ as described, but rough, rigid & scratchy. Hairdryer broken. Flagged up a few maintenance issues 2 owner on day 1, but advised they couldn’t fix for five days. We left after 7 nights & hadn’t heard from owner, so have more things they ought to b aware of. Main bathroom – underfloor heating not working, filthy floor behind the door area, jacuzzi pumping black debris into the water, non slip bath mat perished & full of holes, shower slow to drain. Shower Room – toilet seat in need of repair, toilet brush & plunger plug in sink broken, shower tray not draining, door won’t lock or shut properly. Lounge – two lamps not working, third had loose connection, chandelier constantly flickering, overloaded electric sockets. Kitchen – several bulbs out, fridge temperature either tepid or freezing (literally), coffee machine not fully topped up with beans (as promised), very rattly fan oven, dead plants on window cill, chipped /cracked crockery & mugs, gaping holes behind door, cupboard full of random part used food items ( half of which were out of date or stored in plastic boxes with no labelling. Some of the cereal was BB Apr 2016) The heating is set up for the owner to control wirelessly so it is not possible to control the heating from the apartment other than to boost the heating when the temperature drops. As the thermostat is in the hallway we found the hall area was getting up to temperature & cutting out, but lounge was still chilly. The toilet in main bathroom is ‘saniflow’ style. A repair would cost your full security deposit! Fortunately owners flag up do’s & don’ts b4 your stay. We had an amazing trip & EDI is a fantastic City. The flat was beautiful but in our experience not 5 Star Luxury. Loved the quality of duvets & slept very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

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