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Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

3.5 star property

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (second room open studio)
Classic Studio, 1 King Bed
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom
Classic Studio, 1 King Bed | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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23 Thistle St S W Ln, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1EW
  • Place, George Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Apartment, 1 King Bed

Classic Apartment, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (second room open studio)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (second room open studio)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Classic Studio, 1 King Bed

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from George Street and 14 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Princes Street and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Standing Order - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Element - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fat Hippo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O’Shea’s - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

Apartment with kitchen, steps from George Street
Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments offers 11 accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
This smoke-free apartment has 6 floors in 1 building and offers offsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night); reservations required

Family friendly

  • Travel cot

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 15 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 11 units
  • 6 floors
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Deposit of 100% is payable and is due at the time of booking the reservation.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 300 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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Reviews

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, liked have kitchen & washer/dryer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty unsettling when we arrived to find the door to the apartment in an ally with all of the trash containers and restaurant back doors and even a residing homeless person. Then you go into a beautifully finished apartment building and very nice accommodations. Well, we got to know the homeless guy and actually got a kick out of the location. Definitely different!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Destiny New Town apartments were clean, comfortable and well appointed. The staff at the office were very helpful. The location is perfect for exploring central Edinburgh. I would rebook this location again: great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Helgi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location to Royal Mile, Tattoo, restaurants, Fringe,. Didn’t feel safe at night access in dark alley to apt entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was way overpriced for a start and the customer service was not up to standard … very disappointing. I found the homeless man in the doorway next to the apartment entry door more helpful. The apartment was quite comfortable but the bed mattress was very hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious and great location. Good communication. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best stay at New Town apartments managed by Destiny Scotland. The studio apartment was very clean and well equipped. Very centrally located with shopping and restaurants close by. It was also very quiet so I was able to get great quality sleep. I enjoyed my stay very much and would recommend it to anyone traveling in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely place but it felt rather unsafe in its location, I wouldn’t have been happy staying here alone. It’s a street directly behind shops and a pub, We arrived home late one evening and a group of drunk men were toileting and hanging around close to the entrance. This is a shame as the apartment was clean and well equipped, central location and good walking distance for most tourist attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshni

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Incredible stay, Tough check-in

We had an excellent stay in Edinburgh at Destiny Scotland New Town apartments. Exceptionally clean, modern and well kept. Unfortunately directions to the property are tough especially when checking in after 5pm and the office is closed. It is difficult to find the exact property location and we were not given the after hours checkin information until we called the emergency phone number. We were then promptly directed to correctly enter and use our code. Other than that little hiccup, I still give 5 stars because the property and apartment were exceptional. Excellent location and place was so comfortable for us spending the weekend to go to a concert at the castle. If we come back to Edinburgh I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment, well equipped with all you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. The apartment is brand new. Only a few blocks a way from the train station. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved the location of this apartment! Just around the corner and you're in the middle of beautiful Edinburgh! The property was clean, nicely decorated and entry was easy. We will definitely consider this as a future stay when we return to Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Taryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to have a full apartment to ourselves, but the check in process was a bit of a shambles. We hadn’t received the check in information and upon arriving at the property to find it unmanned, we had a lot of trouble calling the emergency number to connect with someone. About one hour later, we were in. The room itself was pleasant, but there is no cooling and the shower was luke warm, at best. We also noticed light coming from behind the robe at night and identified a small door in the bottom of the robe, which was disturbing. Turned out to be access to some pipes etc. The lift takes a long time and the voiceover is extremely loud.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Go

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is good. A lot of nice restaurants pubs, close to central. Washer and dryer worked well. Only one thing fire alarm didn’t work properly. Means it ringed in the middle of the day without any use of dryer etc. it annoyed and terrified my kids. Except this overall great place to stay. Also very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Lucan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size apartment, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great place destiny new town apartment

The location was excellent! Near all supermarkets such as tesco and marks and Spencer. Close to princes st. The bus and train station and the royal mile. The playhouse theatre. Lots of bars nearby . Only a little problem with the bed. It was too hard/firm. Little inconvenience, but place had dishwasher , washing machine and full functioning kitchen! Lovely stay for 7 days! Staff at office very kind and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Apartment and general area was very convenient. The lane leading up to the property was dirty and disconcerting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super roomy and clean. We got a room on the fifth floor with an awesome view of the ocean and the city. Lovely sunset. Didn’t realize how big the flat was. Super comfy bed and nice linens. Only thing is accessing the building through the alley was a bit sketchy because of this homeless guy nested himself right next to the door. He didn’t bother us though. He was a little loud at times in the middle of the night. Other than that superb
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great flat in central location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025