Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

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Location
Host

Very good

2 bedroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Edinburgh

Grassmarket
‪1 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪6 min walk‬
Princes Street
‪9 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

If you are looking for a central apartment and wanting to experience historical Edinburgh then this is the place to be. This fantastic apartment is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh just a stones through from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. There are a great selection of pubs, restaurants, antique shops etc on your doorstep. This apartment is available for Self Catering & Holiday Lets, Short Term & Corporate Lets, City & Weekend Breaks and the Festival.

The apartment has been stylishly decorated throughout and consists of two double bedrooms, one a very large master bedroom. The good size living room contains a large corner sofa and is open to the fully equipped brand new modern kitchen, which has a breakfast table.
There is a winding staircase to get to the front door so the apartment is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Additional facilities included in this property consist of a large LCD TV, DVD Player, WiFi Internet access, Telephone, Microwave, Washing Machine, Hair Dryer.

Property manager

Gavin Price

Languages

Dutch, English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

We should mention

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

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing and other activities like skiing.

Edinburgh

What's nearby

Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬1 min walk
‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
‪La Barantine Victoria - ‬1 min walk
‪Howies Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

8.4

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

12 May 2025

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

Perfect location Old Edinburgh

Perfect location!! Very cute apartment, just as listed. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mardi H.

6 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great Locale

Fantastic position, slightly underwhelming apartment, nice bathroom, poor beds, good kitchen and well stocked with all the necessary china and utensils. Good wifi, overall good stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Penny P.

3 May 2025

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

Lovely old place!

This is a great place to stay to visit Old Edinburgh. I love quirky old places right in the heart of historic areas. The place is old so don’t expect a big modern house. It was a bit noisy at night but we had earplugs. It was clean, convenient, and comfortable. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pam G.

23 April 2025

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

Great Experience in the Heart of Edinburgh

Gavin was a great host. Communication was very good. The location of the condo is right in the historic area of the city. We felt very safe and were in awe of the buildings, pubs, stores, coffee shops and walkabity of everything. Just a heads up that there are 33 narrow, spiral stairs up to the unit so accessibility could be an issue for some people. We would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

3 March 2025

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

Great Location!

This property was in a great location for exploring Old Town Edinburgh. It is right in the heart of shops, dining, pubs, and historical sites. My only caution would be that, because of several pubs nearby, the street noise is a bit louder late into the evening. We traveled in the off season, but during busy times I can imagine that it could be much louder and more raucous outside.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna C.

26 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location, busy during the Christmas season. Host was very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan K.

31 December 2024

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

Super central

Super Central close to a lot of Restaurants convenient Check in Check out - shops close by - good wifi

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona T.

30 January 2025

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

Fantastic Location.

Lovely apartment in a fantastic location. Brand new bathroom which was lovely although property quite dusty (maybe due to bathroom being finished the day before?). Very central and easy to get to places on foot as long as you don’t mind a hill or two! Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Manu M.

17 December 2024

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

Great trip

The location is incredibly well placed and Gavin gave all the informations needed, the price is very good, the appartment is a bit noisy and some things like the bathroom were just a bit unclean but nothing that bad tho. Overall a very good deal !

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

28 July 2024

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

Great location

Honestly couldn’t get a better location! There is some noise at night but we were able to sleep without a problem. Perfect place to stay!

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

7 September 2024

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

Fantastic location

Fabulous location, really central for everything you need. Our hosts were very accommodating and kindly allowed us to check in a little earlier and out a little later, which really made a difference. :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

27 October 2024

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

Just great

A lovely apartment overlooking the Grassmarket. Central and - surprise - not noisy. Will be back.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

28 October 2024

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

Amazing stay in Edinburgh--Would love to stay here again!

Had a great time here for our stay in Edinburgh. This is a fun and lively area. The home was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Two very comfortable beds and a clothes washer and dryer are a big plus. I do think folks should be aware the unit is up a flight of stairs on a spiral staircase, so be prepared to carry any luggage or bags when you arrive and depart. This wasn't a problem for us at all though. I would love to stay here again if we ever go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

6 May 2023

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

Perfect Location

Great location for walking everywhere! Affordable and the owner is great. Very friendly and responsive.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., Portree, Isle of Skye

2 July 2023

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

Great location - nice place

Ideal location - the apartment has everything you need

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nichole W.

18 April 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location was great the rest not

The listing when booked said first floor flat. It’s the first floor of flats but it sets above two restaurants the tend to burn food. And a wild spiral staircase. Being from the US first floor is the ground floor we now know things. While the beds were thin mattresses they were reasonably comfortable but the sheets were musty and there were no zipper mattresses covers. There was dust everywhere and some of the dishes were put away in the cupboard dirty. There is chipped paint and cracking everywhere. The windows are cracked in almost every window within the unit. A solid deep clean everything, some minimal Extra items for hygiene like zippered covers on mattresses and pillows and some patching and a solid coat of paint would do this place wonders. Not sure if you can replace glass easily in Scotland like you can on the US but being able to open windows when the fumes from downstairs creep up would be ideal. The location, is spot on, the owners are very informative about the local area. I just think they may want to reconsider their cleaning company. Would stay here again as the price was affordable and the location superb which is why this is rated a 3. It had its quirks but there is always a balance. We did a quick clean and enjoy’d the rest of the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

1 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is great and fully functional apartment right in the heart of the city. It is close to all the tourist attractions and had everything we needed to spend a comfortable few days there. It did get a little loud at the weekend due to the proximity to the center but the room at the back quiet and we knew that going in due to the great location. We will definitely look to book again next time we come to edinburgh.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The location could not have been better; value was exceptional. It must be made clear, however, that it takes two flights of stairs (32 steps in a rather narrow spiral staircase) to gain access to the flat. Having said that, I would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dylan H., Cambridge, USA

2 May 2023

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

Very nice location

Steps up to the door are a steep spiral staircase and the bed is low and lumpy but the location is perfect and its roomy.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

4 June 2023

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

Mrs Alexandra Rix

Great location, lively and full of atmosphere. Great pubs and restaurants. Good sized apartment with lots of amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bethanee P.

25 June 2024

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

Great Location

Comfortable stay. We had plumbing issues that the owner communicated well to help resolve. Note that "first floor" is up narrow, circular stairs (~2 flights). We were surprised and not thrilled about hauling large suitcases up & down it. Overall, comfortable beds & plenty of space for our party of 3. It was great to walk out and be in the heart of Old Town!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmela L., USA

21 April 2023

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

Old Town

Apartment as described. In the middle of Old Town and tourist attractions. Enjoyed my stay!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lee H., Washington DC, USA

18 January 2024

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

Great little apartment in the middle of the city

This place is a no frills, affordable two bedroom apt at the bottom of one of the iconic streets in Edinburgh. It can get loud at night as there are several late night clubs/bars nearby but you quickly get used to the city noises. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

12 October 2023

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

Edinburgh revisited

Lovely flat, oaken floors, beautiful old furniture. And the view! I will be back for sure.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen G.

22 October 2023

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

Edinburgh Grass Market

Great location on the Grass Market with many shops and restaurants. Just a short walk to the Royal Mile. Entry is though narrow steep stairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gavin Price

My wife Donna and I have owned this property for over 25 years and has been succesfully used as an ideal city break apartment for over 15 years. We live in Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire.

Why they chose this property

I used to live in this property when living and working in Edinburgh.

What makes this property unique

You will struggle to find a better location in Edinbrugh for seeing the sites of the Old Town.

Languages:

English, Dutch

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Explore the area

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bathroom 1

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About this property