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

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Point of interest
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 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

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

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No 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
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. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing and other activities like skiing.
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Edinburgh

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 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 Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬2 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.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 138 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and good sized property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location.Great, spacious flat with everything you may need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent flat in the heart of the old town. Ideal for the fringe.Spacious & well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not very clean, carpets disgusting, and could use new mattresses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location you could ask for!! Gavin was easy to contact and had good information. The flat was clean and well appointed. We would book it again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Things I liked about the flat. It was roomy and comfortable. Good shower and comfortable beds. Great location right on the Grassmarket with lots of restaurants and shops. Perfect for walking to Edinburgh castle, Royal Mile and catching the tram to Brittania.Things I didn’t like-street & restauarnt noise. Needs room darknening curtains. Difficult to operate stovetop.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie T.

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

Great location and nice place

The location was excellent! Stayed there with my wife and kids and we had a good time. We did hear noise from bars and restaurants but were okay with it just because of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alles hat gepasst.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne P.

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

Fabuleux

Très grand appartement, très bien situé, près de tout à pied et restaurants juste en-bas. Merci pour le panier cadeau.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anja F.

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

Eine tolle Woche

Toller Aufenthalt. In der Unterkunft war alles, was man braucht.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Wonderful little flat

We had an amazing time in Edinburgh. Loves that we were so close and walking distance to all major sight seeing attractions. Right in the heart of garden market. Loved our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shoko M.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Comfortable and safe 2BR apt in amazing location (Victoria St and Grassmarket). Note: Apt is on 1st floor (not ground level) and entrance is up a flight of narrow/tight spiral staircase. Also, due to it's location (near many lively pubs), it can be quite noisy. The apt was ideal for our family with two teens needing separate beds. Walking distance to everything -- and the hop-on-off bus stop just across the street. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid H.

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

Sightseeing Edinburgh

The apartment was centrally located with a view of the Grassmarket, spacious, and comfortable. All the sights were within easy walking distance. We felt very comfortable and would gladly return. The booking and subsequent communication with Gavin were excellent. Many thanks to Gavin and Donna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mardi H.

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

Kyle L.

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

3 day vacation

Spent 3 days exploring old Edinburgh. The apartment was centralized to walk everywhere. Arthur's seat with an hour.The Castle within 10 minutes Princess street in 20 minutes Only downside was being adjacent to the clubing district down cowgate means alot of noise at 2am. Overall a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

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

Wohnung in super zentraler Lage

Check in hat problemlos geklappt. Die Lage der Wohnung ist perfekt, um die Stadt zu Fuß zu erkunden. Es gibt ausreichend Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe. Etwas weiter entfernt auch einen Supermarkt. Die Wohnung hat alles, was es braucht, ist aber nicht mehr im besten Zustand. Hier müsste mal etwas getan werden. Auch ist es relativ laut aufgrund der zentralen Lage und der schlecht isolierten Fenster.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cannot beat this location — Right on Victoria Street/Grassmarket! Tons of bars and restaurants steps from the door. The apartment had lots of character but updated bathroom and kitchen. Plus a dryer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

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

Alles war prima

Tiptop
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pam G.

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

8/10 Good

Deanna C.

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

Michael M.

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

Fiona T.

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

About the host

Hosted by Gavin Price

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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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