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Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 shower room by Castle Royal Mile Old Town

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Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Royal Mile and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 shower room by Castle Royal Mile Old Town

Fabulous and spacious 2 bedroom apartment, decorated and furnished to a luxurious standard, in the very best location beside Edinburgh Castle. Views directly onto Royal Mile. Every modern convenience. Designer fabrics, wallpapers, free wi fi, internet tv in living room and each bedroom, underfloor heating. Fully double glazed throughout. Secure entry. Cosy & comfortable. 200 yards from Edinburgh Castle. A great place to stay during the Edinburgh Fringe.

This apartment can accommodate a maximum of 6 persons. There are two bedrooms; 1 king size double with TV, one twin/double with two single beds en suite, double sofa bed in living room, 2nd bathroom. Bedrooms are peaceful and quiet at night. Separate kitchen, living room with 2 large windows looking directly onto Royal Mile/Lawn market. All windows in the property are double glazed. Bathrooms have under floor heating. There is gas central heating. The property retains great period features; old stone fireplaces, exposed ancient stone walls; and yet provides all modern conveniences and striking decoration.

Situated in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh, this is the best place to stay in the city. The Old Town is a World Heritage site. Steeped in history, packed with museums, visitor attractions, specialty shops, restaurants and pubs. Edinburgh castle is 1 minute walk from your front door. This area of the city has a real buzz and is a joy to explore. This apartment is however in a peaceful location late at night with no nightclubs or noisy pubs. This a great place to stay anytime but a prime location during the Edinburgh Festival/Fringe or at New Year.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 shower room by Castle Royal Mile Old Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bathrooms and bedrooms excellent for cleanliness and supplies. Kitchen supplies and cleanliness good, but checks should be made for broken items before next arrival of visitors. Kitchen is equipped but small. Could not find manuals for working amenities like oven and microwave. This could be included in guest book on the table. Stairs to apartments are definitely a challenge with luggage. Would rate my personal experience as. Good. 4/5. Hosts instructions were clear, but not an easy place to locate on first attempt.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay with our family of 5. We have three kids 7,9,&12 and this worked well for us. We used the couch bed for one of our kids. It was super useful to have two bathrooms. The kitchen was well equipped and it was so convenient to have a washer. We are used to having a dryer but quickly adapted to using the drying rack that was provided.The location was hard to beat for its closeness to everything! We stayed during Fringe so it was noisy but nothing we couldn't handle. We did hear the Tattoo March out finale from the castle at 11 most nights (not Sunday) and then listened to the officials asking folks to stay on the pavement for about 40 minutes after but again ...it was ok for us. It was a close walk to most everything we wanted to see and to the fringe venues. Check in was seamless. Perfect instructions for getting in. Be aware that this place is accessed by a stone spiral staircase so if you have mobility issues this might not work. So watch out for the metal railing the handles that are sticking out because they could be on kid head level. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and as described. Stairs to apartment were steep circular with NO railing. Very dangerous. Carpets were stained and looked dirty. Bathroom floors had hairs in corners. Could have had a better cleaning job. All and all, we would stay again because of location, but my 80 year old mom would not.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue H., Escondido

Liked: Cleanliness

Three nights with two grandsons

Wonderful location to enjoy the Royal Mile. It’s a very short walk to Edinburgh Castle. Very clean. Great communication. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HEather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This apartment would be a great place for two 20-something people to stay. It's in a great area with lots of night life. They could each have a bed and bath...perfect for two people. We are a family of four with large teenage boys. This tiny apartment was a tight fit for a full week. We let the boys have the bigger room and bath as it had the twin beds. The room with the full bed was much smaller and the bathroom had just enough room for one person at a time.We loved that it was an old building. The winding staircase is cool....but not for older folks. Toilet in the second bath is also really high off the ground (unusually so) so could also be an issue for some people.One thing that would've helped given it's Scotland in summer is light blocking blinds in the front bedroom. After the second night we remembered we had eye masks from the plane and slept in those. Which reminds me, the beds are super comfortable! Good mattresses and duvets. The owner was responsive and kind. He is very easy to work with. Overall, it was a nice experience. We miss Scotland already.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can't beat the location!

This is simply the best location you'll find for a stay in Edinburgh, you're just steps away from Edinburgh Castle! We felt like we were in a fairytale just sipping tea and looking out our front window. You can wander these streets for hours and always find something to look at. Having a full apartment with two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms was wonderful for our family, and it felt very private and not like we were on top of each other the whole trip. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G., Chattanooga, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The ambience of an older building was so much fun and such a great location to stay in. once there we literally can walk anywhere The beautiful circular stairs are gorgeous but if you have someone that has trouble with stairs, this is something you should know
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend in Edinburgh

A charming apartment in a premier location on the Royal Mile. We were able to walk to all sites. Clean, updated rooms, appliances and facilities. The beds were comfortable. The hosts were very communicative and responsive. We had absolutely no issues or concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

You cannot beat the location if you’re going to the Military Tattoo and Fringe events. You’re a stone’s throw away from the Tattoo and the Castle. The front bedroom (facing the street) is not ideal for light sleepers as the Jolly Judge (a popular pub downstairs from the apartment) gets keg deliveries starting around 4:30 in the morning. The pubs close at 11 so noise from the patrons isn’t a problem. The keg delivery schedule is a bummer for light sleepers. The back bedroom seems more insulated from that noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Edinburgh Marathon stay

Came in with my family for the Edinburgh Marathon.The host was very easy to work with and the location is great. We have visited Edinburgh the last three years in a row and know the area well. However I feel there are a few things lacking and some issues with overall cleanliness of the unit, especially in the bathrooms. That said, we would return and rent this flat again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing flat in amazing location

My family stayed at the property for four days during it vacation in Scotland. The property is as advertised. Two nice sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, nice living room and kitchen. Despite being right on the Royal Mile it is quiet and feels very private. It’s close to everything a tourist would want to do. The host has great communication and the glass was spotless. I would 100% stay again. Do be aware the stairs to the flat are historic. It is a stone circular staircase but you get used to it quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is amazing

Spectacular location very clean! Spiral staircase was a challenge with luggage but worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H., Manistee, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

This is a beautiful apartment in a perfect location. If you want to be right in the center of the action, this is the spot. There are endless choices to eat and drink right outside the door. OK, the stairs are a challenge especially if you have been down to the Jolly Judge for a couple of pints, but it's worth it. We spent a lot of time with either a cup of coffee or a glass of wine just people watching out the front window. Would definitely return to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oakley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great location on Royal Mile. Stairs were something for us seniors with luggage but we knew that going in. Loud neighbors a couple of times. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Location hreat
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Edinburgh 2024

Excellent location, host promptly responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing place

We absolutely loved this place. It is right in the heart of the royal mile. Easy access to everything. The place was very clean. It must have been redone in the past few years. The place was big enough for us - family of 5 with 3 teens. Communication with the host was excellent. I probably sent him a few more emails than what he liked as our arrival times changed but he was always gracious and quick to reply. I would definitely recommend this place. 5 stars from this family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, beautiful and comfortable apartment

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and appreciated being right on the Royal Mile, just a couple of minutes’ walk from the castle. The Jolly Judge pub next door was incredibly scenic and cozy and we also enjoyed the live music at Ensign Ewart’s pub just a minute’s walk up the street. Sunrise from the overlook at the castle is amazing and there’s a gorgeous hike up Arthur’s seat at the bottom of the Royal Mile. A great place to take it all in!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl F., Grand Island, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is Everything!!!

We loved our stay in this apt. Location Amazing. Steps from the castle and so much more. We did feel that there could have been more info left. Owner does have a manual with restaurants/menus & mapping, however it would have been nice to have local phone #s for taxis, emergency etc. That being said I would stay here again in a heartbeat. I do not think you could find a better location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

The flat was right on royal mile. It was a great location. Having 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms was perfect as I was traveling with my parents. The flat was very clean. The beds were comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Property as described. Great location. Steep climb up 2 flights of stairs to room on tight circular stairwell, but part of the charm. Well appointed, comfortably furnished rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gord and Andrea S., Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent in every way!

Perfect place to stay to enjoy Edinburgh. Amazing location with a terrific layout and has everything you need! Would 100% recommend and we hope to stay there again on our next visit to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Royal Mile

Our family had a terrific time staying in this flat in this location. The flat is gorgeous and extremely clean and cozy. Paul was very accommodating and gave us great advice about the area, including suggestions on what to do and places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Property very clean, easy to locate, excellent communication with proprietor
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023