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Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior
Point of interest

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9104 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Grassmarket
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

WC

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!

Exceptional, main-door first-floor Georgian Apartment modernised and located right at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, less than 2 minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle! Guests will love being so close to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's main tourist spot. This property has a 5 star rating on many booking platforms.

You will not find self-catering accommodation closer to Edinburgh Castle with the nearby restaurants, bars and shops of Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the bottom of the stairs!

The apartment is entered via a main door on to the Lawnmarket at the top of The Royal Mile which takes you into a private staircase up to the first floor. This apartment really is in the heart of Edinburgh's tourist district.

It comprises modern kitchen/living room, bathroom with shower, additional shower room and separate WC. There are 4 bedrooms and the apartment comfortably sleeps 8 with space for an additional person on a fold down double sofa bed in one of the bedrooms. Sleeping arrangements as follows;

-Master Double bedroom
-2nd Double bedroom
-3rd Double bedroom (with further double sofa bed)
-Bunk bed room

We also have a luggage/wardrobe room so you can keep the bedrooms nice and clear. The open plan living room/kitchen offers a sociable space with views onto the Royal Mile, below.

We provide: Bed Linen, Towels, Toilet Rolls

Guest access to all areas

During the Edinburgh Festival in August and Edinburgh's Hogmany celebrations The Lawnmarket is pedestrian access only which means carrying cases/bags 100 meters or so.

Short Term Let License Number - EH-69599-F
EPC Rating - D

Property manager

Sarah-Jane Whitmey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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

About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, 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 George 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine Victoria - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Castlehill, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla M.

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

Perfect location

We loved staying here. It is in a really great location with shops all around and only a couple minute walk to popular attractions in all directions. Only issues were the beautiful church in front was under construction (nothing the owners can do about that) and I wouldn’t call the second bathroom a half bath more like a toilet closet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Absolutely great location

Very easy communication, great location for everything. The only surprise was there were no toiletries provided like soap, shampoo and conditioner for the showers . Very minor inconvenience but US travelers should be aware .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Edinburgh

Location location location. If you are looking to stay in the heart of Edinburgh this is the place. You are a staircase away from the Royal mile, and steps away from Edinburgh Castle, Victoria street and a list of other sites. Too many witching walking distance to list. The flat was very cozy and well furnished. The only thing that wasn’t provided were wash clothes. We had six adults in our group and we were all very comfortable and happy with the accommodations. Keep in mind this isn’t a five star hotel but for a large group that rents houses frequently we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sarah-Jane Whitmey

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We're SJ and Andy, a married couple, based in Edinburgh just a 10 minute drive from the apartment. We've rented the apartment out to holiday guests since 2008 and are so proud to show off the apartment, and our amazing city, to people visiting us. We're always a phone call or text away if our guest need anything.

Why they chose this property

The apartment is literally right in the heart of Edinburgh's main tourist spots.

What makes this property unique

It has to be the unbeatable location and the private entrance right onto The Lawnmarket/Royal Mile. You can feel the history everywhere you look!

Languages:

English