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University and Central Edinburgh

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A multi-story building with a brick facade, several ground-floor shops, and a visible entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a window, and a washing machine.
A living room with a dark leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.
A room with a bed, a window with a view of buildings and trees, and a radiator.
A compact kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Edinburgh

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Newington, Scotland
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

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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 Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
Newington, Scotland

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Holyrood Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pear Tree - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nile Valley Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is University and Central Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at University and Central Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at University and Central Edinburgh?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is University and Central Edinburgh located?

Located in Southside, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of University of Edinburgh, Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 19 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space with a fantastic location! We had easy access to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Host was very helpful, even sending us through recommendations of what to do in area with family. Perfect location and very comfortable apartment
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment!

The location is wonderful, the apartment cute, and the host was great! We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us.

My daughter was preparing to study at the University of Edinburgh and this was the perfect place to stay for us to explore and prepare. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space with in 2 blocks of the Royal Mile. Very convenient to all places we wanted to see. Rooms and beds were nice and comfy. Host was easy to get in touch with. Just loved Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Brian was the perfect guest and we'd recommend him to all other hosts without hesitation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot near restaurants and tesco! Our host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment in a great location to see all the sights within Edinburgh.

A great apartment with lots of room to move around. It’s close to all the sights in the city and many really great restaurants. It had all the necessities we needed four our three nights stay. The hosts were lovely as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely apartment in great location

Fabulous host who was flexible with our constantly moving arrangements. Lovely, clean apartment, with comfy beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A few days in Edinburgh

Great location, comfortable stay, easy communication. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

The apartment was perfect for our stay. We were 4 adults (family members) and had everything we needed. The location is perfect with many destinations within walking distance and the neighborhood itself is great. Wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Edinburgh Vrbo

Very nice place to stay and a convenient location for a wonderful visit to Edinburgh. Thanks very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

The flat looks exactly the way the pictures look and it was so homey and cozy. It's within walking distance of pubs, restaurants and shopping and Alastair was incredibly helpful and very prompt in his responses. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Edinburgh

Wonderful stay in Edinburgh for our family of 6! Property was decribed perfectly. Location is great. Easy walk to the Edinburgh train station. Alastair was a great host and met us upon arrival. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host welcomed us upon arrival. Great little apartment, perfect for my daughter and I. We were there for a month. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well heated - important in January! Well equipped kitchen and new appliances Walking distance to most anything you want to see. Every type of food imaginable available within a couple of blocks. We had a wonderful time, Edinburgh is an amazing city.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Alastair was a wonderful host! Dinner recommendations were perfect for us! Thank you for answering us so quickly with any of our questions while we were in town 😊. Great apartment close to everything. We enjoyed our stay so much and hope for another visit in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 Nights in Edinburgh

The place was perfect for my husband, myself and my daughter (who just finished a semester at the University). Location was perfect. Flat was clean. Thanks for sharing you place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would happily stay again

The flat was clean and tidy and was perfect for the 4 of us. Beds were comfortable and really appreciated the washer for a few loads. Good communication with Alistair and he made recommendations for a fantastic Sunday roast. The location was great – only a 10 minute walk to the Royal Mile and yet felt a bit away from all the tourists. Lots of great restaurants really close by. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoughtfully appointed

Apartment was very comfortable, and had everything we needed. Neighborhood is busy, and so close/walkable to everything. Great views, good food nearby, helpful dining & atteaction suggestions from Alastair, and bonus points for a really well-chosen shelf of books.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable, and convenient

This flat was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located within walking distance of the Royal Mile, restaurants, bus stops, and shops. Being on the third floor with bedrooms on the opposite side of the street, it was also quiet for the busyness of the location. Alastair was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
It was a pleasure to host you and your family Alicia. The apartment was left in immaculate condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant stay in Edinburgh

My friends and I stayed in this property for 3 nights and we couldn't fault it. Great location (few mins walk to the old town), looks exactly like in the pictures, clean and even things like coffee/sugar/shower gel all available. Although we've never met the owners in person (due to them being away during our stay) they were amazing, nothing was too much trouble and the communication from the minute of us booking the flat was great and reassuring. The only shame was that we couldn't stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect stay!!!

Alastair was a helpful, kind, generous host. His apartment was at the center of Edinburgh which was a plus for my family of five (all adults with different programs and needs). The apartment was cozy, with an organized kitchen, shampoo, and shower gel, and comfy mattresses. He let us check in earlier as we landed early in the morning which was polite. I recommend this apartment!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing bedroom views!

This property is great! Just a bit off the congested Royal Mile but close enough to get there in a few minutes. The kitchen and bathroom are modern and roomy. Everything was very clean. The beds were very comfortable and the bedrooms have the most amazing view of Arthur’s seat. There are many restaurants on the same road and a Tesco Express where you can get groceries or any supplies you need. You will definitely enjoy your time in Edinburgh if you stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay in Edinburgh

Our host Alistair was amazing! He was super responsive - not just about the property but everything Edinburgh related. The location was fantastic - it was a short 15 minute walk to almost everywhere we wanted to go. The apartment was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The beds and linens were very cozy, coffee, tea and ice cubes were a lovely touch that was much appreciated. Lots of supermarkets close by that are open late for snacks and groceries. We would have stayed longer if we could have!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our time at Alastair's property. Everything was impeccably maintained, with quality appliances throughout and some of the most comfortable beds we've experienced. The decor is beautifully done – it has that warm, homely feel that makes you want to curl up and stay forever. The location couldn't be better, whether you're exploring the city or getting children settled at the nearby universities. But what really made our stay special was Alastair himself. He went above and beyond as a host, sharing wonderful local tips and making sure we had everything we needed. We genuinely wish we could have extended our stay, but now we completely understand why this place is booked solid! If you get the chance to stay here, don't hesitate. Thank you for everything, Alastair – you're truly a gem!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great place, great host!

Alastair met us at the apartment promptly to show us around and offer advice for seeing Edinburgh. He was easy to talk to and very attentive. The place we very nice and gave our family a perfect place to wake up and chill at in the mornings and evenings. It was a short walk to the Royal Mile and nestled amongst several good coffee shops snd restaurants. We walked from the apartment to the peak of Arthur’s Seat for a spectacular view looking back at the town and on to the beach. Highly recommend this place and this host! Thank you Alastair! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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