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Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Grassmarket

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Point of interest
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 476 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms

Situated in the heart of the Old Town the Grassmarket area changes with the differing hours of the days. From cosmopolitan cafe dining to a more lively night life area you will never be too far away from the action and places of interest to visit. All major tourist attractions within easy walking distance.
The apartment is on the third floor (top) and is cosy and warm. We do not accept stag/hen nights or large groups of party guests.

The space

Location location location !
Good views from the rear bedroom up to Edinburgh Castle. Good views to the front over the activity space normally used for Street shoes to the front.
Lovely tastefully done up flat inside.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile 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.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very nice accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and location, we stayed with our son during the Fringe Festival and the location was in the middle of everything and made it easy to get anywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and unbeatable location. We enjoyed being close to shops and dining without the chaos of staying on the Royal Mile. Would absolutely stay here again. The flat is spotlessly clean and is furnished with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Location is unbeatable. Amenities are nice. Communication with the owners was seamless. Would 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Beautiful apartment

The apartment is beautiful and well represented by photos. Area is right in the center of the action!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very comfortable apartment!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thora F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stairs were a problem as i was in 80s.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was Clean, nicely decorated and a great location for the and Royal mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing inviting apartment! Clean /darling. Great location. Wish we had longer here! Apartment was bigger than what’s depicted in pictures!! View of castle from rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great location

Two days in Edenburgh and this was the best location. Close to the castle and numerous shops, restaurants, and bars! Accommodations were perfect for family of four. Would recommend and would stay again! Listing is accurate in that the stairs can be tricky with large luggage as it is three flights up a winding stairway. We managed with our carryons and backpacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran S.

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

Graduation weekend

Fabulous two night stay to celebrate our daughter’s university graduation. Derek, our host, was incredibly helpful and we loved this two bed apartment with views over historic Grassmarket. We ate out but the kitchen was well stocked and very spacious. The location is bustling and can be noisy at night but worth it for being in such an iconic part of Old Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilze K.

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

Grassmarket Flat

Interesting and comfortable stay at this location. Great for walking to interesting tourist sites and all the special hidden treasures of the area. Flat was beautiful and a lovely place to relax at the end of the day. Lots of eating options close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Superb!

Actually better than the photos suggest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Location was central and not noisy. Communication with host was timely and correct. Apartment lovely and clean and bright. Would definitely stay again.
Room exactly as pictured.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Such a great location!

I was happy to pay a little more and stay so close to the action in Grassmarket. We had to use UBer /taxi very little because we could just easily walk to everything. And, it was so fun to look out the windows and think about all the history in that spot. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment gave us the Scotland feel we were looking for in Old Town. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanne n.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The location, size and comfort of the apartment were excellent. As noted by other visitors, it is up stone stairs two levels from the street, so might not be suitable for some travelers. We enjoyed the busyness of the lively Grassmarket area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Can’t beat the location!!

Fantastic apartment, in the heart of the city. There are plenty of restaurants and pubs literally at your doorstep. Also a quick walk to the royal mile. The castle can be seen from the bedroom windows!! The apartment itself was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great home base to make memories in Edinburgh! Loved the location and the people watching! The apartment was comfortable and spacious. The hosts were responsive and gracious, It was loud on Friday night until 11 pm with music from the patio at the restaurant next door - didn’t bother us as some of us were up and the ones sleeping were so tired and sleep with white noise anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The flat is beautiful and the location is great. However, behind the flat there is a large garbage and storage area used by the restaurants, which caused a lot of noise at night and kept us from sleeping on several occasions. The restaurant staff are also not very strict about keeping the gate locked, which led to people blocking the stairs and smoking and drinking in front of the entrance. This is not acceptable given the price paid for the flat. The check-in process was quite easy, although we had some trouble finding the parking spot with the map provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Great apartment and location

Really nice place and fabulous location but be aware that the winding stone stairs that go up 3 flights have handrail. Not good for seniors. Very organized and welcoming space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Six Nations weekender

Stayed with some friends to watch rugby at MurrayfieldFlat is in a great central location.Lots of bars and restaurants near byNothing bad to say about it5* experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy W.

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

Family short trip

Family of four, we loved the apartment, the location and Edinburgh. First time to Scotland and will make sure we return. All round fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Perfect stay!

This was a perfect place to stay to visit Edinburgh for a few days. The place was very clean, well stocked, and in a prime location…definitely recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Great location, great flat, great stay

We really enjoyed our time at GrassMarket! Wonderful accommodations. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Derek Gibb

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Pillowstops is run my husband and wife team Catherine and Derek Gibb.

"As a family we have used self catering properties around the world for our own holidays and know how important it is to make sure that when you arrive you are not disappointed with your choice of holiday accommodation. The two main areas of disappointment that we have found are location and standard!

The apartments that we offer are situated in Edinburgh's no 1 historic tourist street and area being the Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Our apartments are maintained and cleaned to a very high standard exactly as we would want to find ourselves when going on holiday.

You maybe interested in on of our other apartments at Lawnmarket, Advocates Close (overlooking High Street) and 166 High Street.

We look forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location.

What makes this property unique

Great views up to Edinburgh Castle.
Farmers market every Saturday at Castle Terrace about 5 minutes walk away.
Antique and interesting market stalls in Grassmarket most weekends.
Great selection of shops and restaurants within short walk of apartment.
History everywhere !

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