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Gayfield Place Apartment- sleeps 6 guests

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

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About this property

Gayfield Place Apartment- sleeps 6 guests

This stunning property Edinburgh property is situated on Gayfield Place, at the top of Leith Walk.

This is a spacious ground floor apartment with its own private entrance. It comfortably sleeps 6 guests between its 3 large bedrooms and offers a stunning sociable kitchen, 2 bathrooms (one is en-suite to master bedroom) and a spacious living room. Extremely well positioned for exploring Edinburgh using public transport, or on foot- many of the main attractions are an easy walk!

Space

The property has its own main door and is a beautiful Edinburgh ground floor with lots of original features. It has a wide welcoming entrance hall and a large, bright living room with comfortable sofas to curl up on. It offers a smart 55' OLED 4K TV and various books/ games to enjoy following a long day exploring the city. The kitchen is bright and spacious with a large american fridge freezer and ice machine, dual zone wine fridge and range cooker, with twin ovens and a grill. guests can expect; dishwasher, washing machine/ dryer, microwave, coffee machine to name a few. There is a dining table that comfortably seats 8 guest and a sociable breakfast island for drinks or enjoying a quick bite. This kitchen offers a sociable space that can be enjoyed should you wish to eat in during your stay in the property. There is also a Nespresso Machine with Aeroccino.

There are 2 double bedrooms with kingsize beds and the master bedroom has a superking. The master bedroom also has an en suite shower room and loo, and then there is a family bathroom with a bath and shower shared by the other two bedrooms. We provide hotel quality bedlinen and towels for each guest during your stay- and even some toiletries and a hairdryer. You really only need to bring yourselves!

Interaction

We will be on hand to help with any questions during your stay!

Neighborhood

This is a particularly lovely residential part of Edinburgh as it is on the edge or the city centre- 10 minutes walk and you are at the end of George Street/ St Andrews Square, yet you are in a well connected, and desirable part of the city with its own local restaurants and cafes a moment away. You will feel safe and at home staying in this property.

Transit

The property is situated a stones throw from the Edinburgh Playhouse. With buses leaving from outside the door, the York Place Tram Stop (which runs to the airport) just a 5 minute walk away and the Waverley Train station a 10min walk away - this property is extremely well connected to the main veins of the city and beyond! Access to public transport is easy from this property although often the best way to explore the city centre is on foot! Bring comfy shoes and an umbrella and you will be able to walk to all the main attractions from this properties front door. It is also worth mentioning that Gayfield Square park is just 30 second away and is a popular place to sit and enjoy the sun on a beautiful day.

This really is a great base to call home during your time in Edinburgh.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this cottage. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and National Museum of Scotland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. 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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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gayfield Place Apartment- sleeps 6 guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gayfield Place Apartment- sleeps 6 guests?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gayfield Place Apartment- sleeps 6 guests on 15 May 2026 start from AU$551, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Gayfield Place Apartment- sleeps 6 guests?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gayfield Place Apartment- sleeps 6 guests?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gayfield Place Apartment- sleeps 6 guests located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean home. Centrally located. Had all the amenities we needed to enjoy our stay. Couches could use replacing, some drinking glasses had chips in the lips, so check before drinking from them. Overall great place to stay. If we ever make it back to Edinburgh, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
For ease of getting around, this home is ideal. The bus stops literally steps outside the front door. There are two car rental places within a couple of blocks, and a car park (for leaving your car overnight) within a mile. Plenty of space for shared meals. Many shops and restaurants within an easy walking distance. Great place to stay!Quite challenging to get in the first time—the lock box was not where we expected. However, once you collect the key, coming and going was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gilles B.

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

Great!

Very spacious cosy flat, well situated near the city center. We had a great time there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriett G.

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

Great accommodation

This accommodation was perfect for our annual visit to the Edinburgh Fringe. The well-equipped separate kitchen worked well for our needs. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great Place to Stay in Edinburgh

We were in Edinburgh for 3 days/nights & this was the perfect spot to stay. It was clean, spacious, & we had everything we needed. I couldn't recommend this place enough to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

The perfect location

Wow! This place was in the best location. The accommodations were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin N.

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

Wonderful Apartment in beautiful Edinburgh

We loved this spacious apartment. Great location and great communication with hosts. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Superb spacious flat…brilliant location.

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

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

Beautiful home with the perfect location!

My family and I stayed comfortably in this gorgeous home. The property is old world meets modern. The kitchen is a foodies dream. Great location with pubs and shopping just footsteps away. Sonja at the leasing office was extremely helpful from the reservation process to follow ups after the trip. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

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

spacious accommodations in a convenient location

many nearby restaurants and a convenience store. Frig had an ice maker!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Fantastic flat!

What a gorgeous place to stay! Clean, big, beautifully decorated, convenient. Everything we could want. There are not enough adjectives! We hated to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Spacious stay in a great neighborhood!

Spacious, clean, and perfect location to access the many sites of Edinburgh. My only suggestions would be to replace the tired sofas in the living room and add basic amenities like soap, shampoo, etc. for the bathrooms. Otherwise, we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel G.

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

Great apartment

The place is perfect for 6 adults: large rooms, kitchen and living room. After long day touring in Edinburgh, we were very happy to be in our apartment to relax and have good time among friends. The apartment is well located, many restaurants, coffee shops and commodities around. Book this place you won't regret it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

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

Great Edinburgh Stay!

Gayfield Place is located within walking distance of many major sites including he Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The apartment is large and airy and the kitchen fairly well appointed. I highly recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine t.

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

Perfect for our family

We'd stay here again in a heartbeat. Very very clean. Plenty of supplies like paper towel, toilet paper, and kitchen utensils. It's a very short walk to many restaurants and a grocery store. Literally a bus pick up outside the front door. NO complaints. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiny L.

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

Vacation

This place was perfect for our party of 6. The only concern I had was the lack of communication through the Vrbo message board. I sent several messsges through Vrbo and none were ever answered. We had an amazing time and the apartment was clean and comfortable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Great location

We stayed at Gayfield Place the last week of September. The house is an easy walk from the Picardy Place tram stop and very close to St James Square which is a large shopping mall. You can store your luggage at customer service for a reasonable fee if your flight arrives early.The house is lovely. Its an older home with beautiful molding. The kitchen is large with full appliances. The lounge was nice with comfy furniture. There is a city bus stop in front of the house and an easy walk to the hop on hop off busses. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again. Try the Italian restaurant Mama Rosa's just up the street. So good but make reservations. but make reservations stay herolder home
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

July 2023 Visit

Wonderful accommodations, spacious and welcoming. Our party of 5 were comfortable and the location made it easy to site see. The only drawback was the litter around the property due to the amount of people traveling this Main Street. I suppose it comes with having a convenient location. One suggestion would be to provide some dishwasher detergent, so on the final day, when having to depart early, visitors could run the dishwasher when not having time to hand wash the breakfast dishes. We could find none. All in all, a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Spacious and Elegant

There are many positives about this lovely property. Tall ceilings and large rooms were a welcome change from our other accommodations throughout our UK trip. Very comfortable stay for four adults. We ate a few meals in the well equipped kitchen, relaxed in the beautiful living room, washed clothes in the convenient machine, and slept well in comfortable beds. There are many nearby restaurants and food stores! We especially enjoyed The Thirsty Pallet across the street which is great for breakfast. Getting to the royal Mile area was a bit of a walk, and I didn’t figure out the public transportation details even though there is a bus stop directly in front of this property. We walked and used Uber a few times. I do wish there had been some welcome packet/information left there for us regarding the bus routes to get to the tourist areas and the use of the induction appliances. Communicating with the owner through VRBO worked for me before and after my stay. During the stay, I was instructed to contact some property managers, but my cell phone wouldn’t dial UK numbers and communication became much more difficult for me while I was there. My sister’s phone was able to call/text the numbers, so we got our answers about a few things. I recommend this property and would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Yaseen A.

Liked: Check-in, location

Great location but not ideal for longer stays or children or cooking in the apartment

My family and I stayed here over a week around Christmas. We found the location and the property itself to be rather amazing. It's easy to access the apartment from the street and it's original features (high ceilings, ornate mantle) are really beautiful. We were overall content with the property. However, for such a nice listing and the price we all expected more. The implied welcome kit was just some used pamphlets for things in the area. Photos suggest a bottle of some kind in the welcome kit, but no such gift is included. I don't drink so I don't mind not having alcohol, but surely this suggestion of hospitality in the photo is misleading. We found most of the dishes to be rather dirty and we had to wash them all prior to use (lipstick markings on glasses, sticky plates, etc). Key items for longer term use of the kitchen and house are missing - no oven mitts, no paper towels, napkins, or facial tissues, mixing bowls, can opener, large cooking pot. A number of items in the kitchen are broken: bottom dishwasher rack, corkscrew, spatula, ice maker, and ice storage bin. Furthermore, despite my attempts to confirm an appropriate sleeping arrangement for my infant child (with late responses through VRBO and silence through email with the management company), the travel cot provided had a "mattress" that was just wooden boards. I realise that it's sold that way but if the management company truly put their children onto such a device without a softer mattress, I'd be absolutely shocked. The uselessness of contacting the management (they just told me it came that way) strikes me as rather neglectful of their clients. I had to order a mattress myself which I left at the apartment. I was told to bring our own linens for the cot but not told what size it was and certainly not told to bring our own mattress. In comparison, the hotel we had to stay in the night following our stay in this property (cancelled trains) had a great cot with mattress for our infant and had 10 minutes of notice, as opposed to months. This VRBO is run by a corporation, so I would expect similar standards of care to a hotel. I'm sure a private family owner would do better. I would not advise anyone with children to stay here. I would also suggest that you check they've provided sufficient changes to the kitchen supplies before you book this place with plans to cook for yourself. Otherwise, it's in a great location and the building itself is beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Home away from home for Thanksgiving

We enjoyed a great week as we visited our oldest who is studying at the University of Edinburgh. Walkable to everywhere we wanted or needed to be. The oldest kids were able to meet up in the evening and walk back "home". There is a small pull over by the house if you call a taxi and we had no issues. Great restaurants up the road. The place gave us plenty of space to catch up, relax and enjoy family meals.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Turlough O.

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

.New Town - 4 adults

.Very large and spacious ground floor apartment. Tastefully furnished and very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

Lovely Flat

Lovely and tasteful flat in an easy part of town. Good restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Cynthia E.

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

Convenient Location

Location is very convenient to Old Town, New Town; easy to walk most places and public transit is close by. Spacious and pleasant bedrooms, kitchen and sitting room. Needs a bit of maintenance; light bulbs are burnt out, not all switches are operable (we had to remove a bulb from an overhead fixture that could not be turned off in one of the bedrooms); toilet seats loose, no replacement bulbs available for light over sink. Better supply of essentials would be helpful. Two rolls of toilet paper for four people for seven nights, so had to request more. Also no instructions for how to operate washer/dryer or the stove/range and microwave. We used Youtube to figure out washer, but being Americans we were completely baffled as to how to turn on the stove and thus could not cook as planned. Nor could we figure out the espresso machine.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Fringe and friends

My husband and another couple enjoyed staying here. It is extremely well located - close enough to walk most everywhere but not in the middle of all the chaos that is Edinburgh in August. The Fringe was fun, the Tattoo AMAZING, and the crowds large. There is road construction going on right in front of the unit so it was noisy in the afternoon but quiet at night. The apartment is amazing! Perfect for our 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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