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Central Edinburgh apartment, just minutes away from the city's key attractions

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Sitting room and dining area - with views onto the Royal Mile and High Street
Well-equipped kitchen with views across the Edinburgh skyline
The sitting room
The High Street on Edinburgh's Royal Mile - and the flat
Relax with a dram

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Central Edinburgh apartment, just minutes away from the city's key attractions

A newly renovated, stylish second floor flat with views down onto Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. Set in the heart of the city's Old Town the flat is the perfect place to base yourself for a short break or longer stay. The apartment is minutes walk away from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh's key galleries, museums, excellent restaurants and the city's principal shopping areas. It is also just a very short walk from Waverley Station and has good transport links to Edinburgh Airport.

Accommodation at the flat consists of three spacious bedrooms – a king-sized bedroom with en-suite bathroom, double bedroom and a twin bedroom. There is a family bathroom with bath and shower. The en-suite bathroom has a shower. As part of the refurbishment the bedrooms have been equipped with new beds and there are cotton sheets, down duvets and feather pillows (or anti-allergy duvets and pillows by advance request).

The spacious sitting area is the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by on the Royal Mile below, with comfortable seating and a dining table. There is a large flat-screen digital television for alternative entertainment.

There is also a well-equipped kitchen with induction hob, oven, large fridge-freezer, microwave, high-quality pans and a wide selection of kitchen equipment. A washing machine is also in place in the flat.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot. Difficult to get prams up stairs
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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
Strictly no smoking
Early check-in or late check-out must be requested in writing 7 days in advance of your stay. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee early or late access.
Keys must be returned to the key safe on departure

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Edinburgh apartment, just minutes away from the city's key attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Edinburgh apartment, just minutes away from the city's key attractions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Edinburgh apartment, just minutes away from the city's key attractions?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Central Edinburgh apartment, just minutes away from the city's key attractions located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Real Mary King's Close and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) and Edinburgh Waverley Station are within a 5-minute walk.

About the host

Hosted by Cat Macdonald

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Cat and David live close to Edinburgh and own Wedderburn Castle and Barns, a wedding and events venue in the Scottish Borders, and a collection of holiday rentals in the south of Scotland. David bought the Royal Mile flat when he lived in Edinburgh and knows what a great place it is to stay! Before marrying David, Cat was a journalist who travelled extensively as part of her job – often staying in inspiring places. They now hope to offer the best of Edinburgh to guests at the Royal Mile apartment.

Why they chose this property

Everything you need to enjoy a relaxed stay in the heart of the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh. The Royal Mile is Edinburgh's most historic street and the only place to stay to soak up the atmosphere of the city.

Despite being a historic property the rooms are bright and spacious. The flat has been renovated in a way that his sympathetic to its past but also feels fresh and contemporary.

What makes this property unique

There are few flats in Edinburgh that are more central. The views down onto the street below are enhanced by street performers during summertime so you can have your very own personal cabaret just out the window. On the other side of the building the flat offers iconic views to the south of the city.

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English