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well positioned 2 bedroom property only 30 metres from the historic Royal Mile

Apartment with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Princes Street
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

well positioned 2 bedroom property only 30 metres from the historic Royal Mile

Edinburgh is the first UNESCO City of Literature. Explore Scotland's capital from this stylish apartment on Bank Street which is at the top of The Mound that connects the historic Old Town (Royal Mile) to the New Town at Princes Street.

Bank Street is a 2 bedroom, third floor (no lift) apartment situated just off the celebrated Royal Mile, this is a distinctive base from which to explore the magnificent city of Edinburgh. The surrounding area features a wealth of history; from the Royal Scottish Museum to St Giles Cathedral and, of course, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. Furnished with a diverse selection of hand-picked furniture, this elegant apartment offers an enjoyable home from home in one of Europe's finest cities.

LOUNGE/KITCHEN ROOM
An extremely spacious and light room that will prove the centre-point for your stay. Two large comfortable sofas are provided to relax on and for entertainment there is a widescreen tv in this delightful, warm and open room. Guests with appropriate laptop facilities can enjoy broadband access through wi-fi.

The kitchen area is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric oven & hob, dishwasher, microwave oven, washer/dryer and cutlery & crockery. There is a breakfast bar with four stools for dining.

BEDROOM 1
Bedrooms contain a beautiful comfortable kingsize bed and is equipped to allow you to make the most of your stay, with ample storage space, mirrors and lighting. There is a wonderful view from the window of the HQ of the Bank of Scotland and to Carlton Hill and beyond to the River Forth.

BEDROOM 2
Bendroom two has fantastic super kingsize zip'n'link bed that can be split into two 3ft single beds. It has beautifully furnished with copious storage. This room also benefits from having an LCD TV with digital channels available. This room also has the wonderful view from the window of the HQ of the Bank of Scotland and to Carlton Hill and beyond to the River Forth.

BATHROOM
A good-sized designer bathroom with attractive fixtures, bath, walk-in power shower and heated towel rail complete this distinctive property.

Additional information
* Linen and towels are provided.
* A modest amount of complimentary tea and coffee for arrival
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 10 minutes walk.

Restrictions

* No smoking is allowed within the apartment.
* pets not allowed.
* We regret that this third floor flat will be unsuitable for some people with disabilities as there are only stairs.
* No lift is available.
* Strictly no parties - Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00 to respect neighbouring properties.

Access Arrangements

A "meet and greet" service is operated , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure can be found in the secure guest area after a booking has been completed. It is very important that an approximate arrival time is provided before arrival for this process. Entry is from 14:00 onwards but if nobody has booked to depart on your day of arrival it will probably be very suitable for us to give you entry as early as possible. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).

Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.

**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds. The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day. ESC accept no liability for any costs involved in alternative accommodation for this 6 hour period.

A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival which is rescinded 2 days after departure.


Sleeping Arrangements

The apartment has one kingsize double in one bedroom and a superking zip'n'link in the other that can be split into twins.


Getting there

Enter these digital latitude & longitude into any mapping app to be taken to the door of the building the apt is in :- 55.94994 -3.19299887

There are three options to get from Edinburgh airport to the city centre, all take approx 30-35 minutes. The main rail station Waverley is approx 250 metres from the apt.

1. Edinburgh trams, approx every 8-10 mins (Sunday 12-15 mins), right outside terminal, the nearest drop off point for the apt is the Princes St stop which is approx 350 metres away. Cost 8.50 pounds for adults and 4.50 pounds for children for a RETURN journey.

2. Airport express bus, every 15 minutes right outside terminal building, drop off point on Waverley Bridge approx 250 metres from apt. Costs approx 8.50 pounds per person for a RETURN journey.

3. Taxi, many can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost 30 - 40 pounds for a one way journey. However a taxi will drop you off right outside the property you have booked.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: EH-69563-F
EPC: C

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and George 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, Mid Lothian

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Milkman - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is well positioned 2 bedroom property only 30 metres from the historic Royal Mile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at well positioned 2 bedroom property only 30 metres from the historic Royal Mile?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at well positioned 2 bedroom property only 30 metres from the historic Royal Mile?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is well positioned 2 bedroom property only 30 metres from the historic Royal Mile located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Street and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Glenn Ford

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