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

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A cozy room with a leather sofa, a globe on a shelf, and a window with a view of a busy street.
A narrow street with shops, including a visible storefront with a sign reading "Thistle do Nicely."
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a small round table, and a lamp.
A fireplace with a tiled surround, two potted topiary trees, and a red chair.
A neatly made bed with two pillows, a dark blue bedspread, and two white towels. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grassmarket

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle 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

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬1 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) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! ?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! on 5 January 2027 start from NZ$2,115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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 Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from The Hub and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 5 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 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. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our visit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location cannot be beat. Lovely spot and our family of 8 (from young kids to grandparents) all loved the experience. Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a large flat located on the Royal Mile. It is very conveniently located, but worth noting that it can be a bit noisy due to the location, but this also makes it fun as you can sit by the window and watch the street performers and travelers passing by. There is plenty of room for large families. We enjoyed our stay and loved being so close to so many of the major sights. It’s also an easy walk (with stairs!) to/from the train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You wont find a better location to stay! This place is in the heart of the royal mile. So much fun and activity below the apartment. We were there for the Aug Military Tattoo and Fringe Festival, and the musicians walked the parade right by the apartment so we could watch from the windows. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The apartment was cozy,clean and had great character. Exceeded expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2026
Thank you Dia it's been a pleasure and I'm so pleased to hear you had such a great trip to Edinburgh. Makes me very proud of our city!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Beautiful apartment, well kept, and the location was an ideal home base for our adventures
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2025
Thank you Matt!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is smack in the middle of the Royal Mile making it so convenient for getting around Edinburgh. Only a short walk to the train station too. My only wish would be to have hanging racks in all the bedrooms or even one in the luggage room because 2 of 4 rooms had nowhere to hang clothes. Lovely place to stay overall, worth every penny.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We were very pleased with our stay. Cute apartment, great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for our family of five to see all of the sights! We loved the charm of the apartment and the nightly entertainment from street performers was a pleasant surprise. Owner was extremely helpful with all of our questions and very quick to respond. We greatly appreciate the bag storage while the apartment was turned over. Highly recommend for families and friends alike!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Everything about our stay was amazing! The location can’t be beat. Everything was clean and ready for our arrival. We will definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location

Smaller than it appears in photos, especially living area, but comfortable enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thanks Bev
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing. You are right in the heart of old town and on the royal mile. We were there for Hogmanay and the parade came right past the apartment and for new years we walked up about 200 yards to the castle and watched the fireworks. The owners were great and helpful to store bags when we arrived into town early. The place was perfect for our group of 8 and had everything we needed. Would definitely come back and stay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Washer/dryer was appreciated but was very slow. We needed more full baths. All in all we had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Thank you for your feedback. its so help so we'll make some changes based on these.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2024
Thank you John. We will take you comments on board and work towards offering more things for guests to enjoy when in the apartment
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment could not be more ideally located for a proper introduction to the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. In addition, the building itself has a significant place in Scottish history, as it is part of James Court and was once home to the famous philosopher David Hume. The apartment was clean, nicely appointed and, for the most part, comfortable. The hosts were courteous and easily reachable. We were surprised to realize that the second toilet in the apartment was extremely compact, not suited for anyone of above-average height. Space in a few of the bedrooms, such as the bunk beds, was very limited, especially for adults. We understood that these constraints could be attributed to the layout of this centuries-old building, but we had to admit to being a bit surprised, based on the description and the rental price. Otherwise, this apartment was ideal and helped to provide me and my family with some wonderful memories of our vacation in Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you Scott!
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