Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile 2 mins walk from the Castle!

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10104 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle4 min walk
Princes Street6 min walk
Royal Mile7 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

WC

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchenette

About this property

Exceptional, main-door first-floor Georgian Apartment modernised and located right at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, less than 2 minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle! Guests will love being so close to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's main tourist spot. This property has a 5 star rating on many booking platforms.

You will not find self-catering accommodation closer to Edinburgh Castle with the nearby restaurants, bars and shops of Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the bottom of the stairs!

The apartment is entered via a main door on to the Lawnmarket at the top of The Royal Mile which takes you into a private staircase up to the first floor. This apartment really is in the heart of Edinburgh's tourist district.

It comprises modern kitchen/living room, bathroom with shower, additional shower room and separate WC. There are 4 bedrooms - Master bedroom. Double bedroom. Double bedroom with further double sofa bed. Bunk bed room. We also have a luggage/wardrobe room so you can keep the bedrooms nice and clear. The open plan living room/kitchen offers an sociable space with unrivaled views onto the Royal Mile 1 floor below.

We provide: Bed Linen, Towels, Toilet Rolls

Guest access to all areas

During the Edinburgh Festival in August and Edinburgh's Hogmany celebrations The Lawnmarket is pedestrian access only which means carrying cases/bags 100 meters or so.

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

About the area

Edinburgh

This apartment is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.

Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

Grassmarket - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk
Princes Street - 6 min walk
Royal Mile - 7 min walk
University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Deacon Brodies Tavern - 1 min walk
Ensign Ewart - 1 min walk
The Scotch Whisky Experience - 2 min walk
Castle Arms - 2 min walk
Biddy Mulligans - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile 2 mins walk from the Castle! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile 2 mins walk from the Castle!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile 2 mins walk from the Castle!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile 2 mins walk from the Castle! located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Castlehill, Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles' Cathedral. Grassmarket and National Museum of Scotland are also within 5 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John G.

25 Mar 2024

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

Absolutely great location

Very easy communication, great location for everything. The only surprise was there were no toiletries provided like soap, shampoo and conditioner for the showers . Very minor inconvenience but US travelers should be aware .

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Your host

We're SJ and Andy, a married couple, based in Edinburgh just a 10 minute drive from the apartment. We've rented the apartment out to holiday guests since 2008 and are so proud to show off the apartment, and our amazing city, to people visiting us. We're always a phone call or text away if our guest need anything.