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Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Grassmarket

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Point of interest
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Edinburgh
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

If you are looking for a central apartment and wanting to experience historical Edinburgh then this is the place to be. This fantastic apartment is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh just a stones through from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. There are a great selection of pubs, restaurants, antique shops etc on your doorstep. This apartment is available for Self Catering & Holiday Lets, Short Term & Corporate Lets, City & Weekend Breaks and the Festival.

The apartment has been stylishly decorated throughout and consists of two double bedrooms, one a very large master bedroom. The good size living room contains a large corner sofa and is open to the fully equipped brand new modern kitchen, which has a breakfast table.
There is a winding staircase to get to the front door so the apartment is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Additional facilities included in this property consist of a large LCD TV, DVD Player, WiFi Internet access, Telephone, Microwave, Washing Machine, Hair Dryer.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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We should mention

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

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing and other activities like skiing.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 150 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 150 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location near Victoria Street, minutes from the Royal Mile. Tons of great pubs and stores are nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, furnishings dated but adequate, reasonably clean, access / key safe combination box a little confusing as many exist at ground floor entryway door, steep circular stairs up to the flat, nice little welcome bits & pieces - thanks! Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Location could not have been any better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent location! Walking to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Real Mary King’s Close, Everything you want to see! Multiple shops, restaurants and Old Pubs. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location right on Grassmarket and Victoria streets. Easy access to shopping, dining, and only a few minutes walk to the Castle!The host responds quickly to questions, and the whole process went smoothly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and good sized property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great apartments, perfect location, very good and nice communication with the host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location.Great, spacious flat with everything you may need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within walking distance to pretty much all the big local attractions. Flat was great and well maintained and the communication with Gavin was awesome. Only drawback was the noise level at night. Awesome spot for anyone looking to take advantage of all Edinburgh had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location. Location. Location. But that is obvious. This flat was so comfortable. Beds were cozy with the best comforters. Kitchen was stocked with everything you can imagine. Not only a washer but a dryer, too! Living area had plenty of seating. Whole place felt “tight” and warm. Other posts talked about street noise - well you are in the grass market. People are out and having fun. I didn’t feel like it was a nuisance. I felt safe, too. Be ready for the stairs. Just pretend you’re in your own castle. The property binder was full of information. Gavin was only a message or phone call away. We would definitely stay here again.
View from the window. You can see the castle peeking around.
Your own castle passageway.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent flat in the heart of the old town. Ideal for the fringe.Spacious & well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location you could ask for!! Gavin was easy to contact and had good information. The flat was clean and well appointed. We would book it again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie T.

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

Great location and nice place

The location was excellent! Stayed there with my wife and kids and we had a good time. We did hear noise from bars and restaurants but were okay with it just because of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not very clean, carpets disgusting, and could use new mattresses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Things I liked about the flat. It was roomy and comfortable. Good shower and comfortable beds. Great location right on the Grassmarket with lots of restaurants and shops. Perfect for walking to Edinburgh castle, Royal Mile and catching the tram to Brittania.Things I didn’t like-street & restauarnt noise. Needs room darknening curtains. Difficult to operate stovetop.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Perfect location Old Edinburgh

Perfect location!! Very cute apartment, just as listed. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Wonderful little flat

We had an amazing time in Edinburgh. Loves that we were so close and walking distance to all major sight seeing attractions. Right in the heart of garden market. Loved our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mardi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great Locale

Fantastic position, slightly underwhelming apartment, nice bathroom, poor beds, good kitchen and well stocked with all the necessary china and utensils. Good wifi, overall good stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoko M.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Comfortable and safe 2BR apt in amazing location (Victoria St and Grassmarket). Note: Apt is on 1st floor (not ground level) and entrance is up a flight of narrow/tight spiral staircase. Also, due to it's location (near many lively pubs), it can be quite noisy. The apt was ideal for our family with two teens needing separate beds. Walking distance to everything -- and the hop-on-off bus stop just across the street. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid H.

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

Sightseeing Edinburgh

The apartment was centrally located with a view of the Grassmarket, spacious, and comfortable. All the sights were within easy walking distance. We felt very comfortable and would gladly return. The booking and subsequent communication with Gavin were excellent. Many thanks to Gavin and Donna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location, busy during the Christmas season. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cannot beat this location — Right on Victoria Street/Grassmarket! Tons of bars and restaurants steps from the door. The apartment had lots of character but updated bathroom and kitchen. Plus a dryer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Penny P.

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

Lovely old place!

This is a great place to stay to visit Old Edinburgh. I love quirky old places right in the heart of historic areas. The place is old so don’t expect a big modern house. It was a bit noisy at night but we had earplugs. It was clean, convenient, and comfortable. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle L.

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

3 day vacation

Spent 3 days exploring old Edinburgh. The apartment was centralized to walk everywhere. Arthur's seat with an hour.The Castle within 10 minutes Princess street in 20 minutes Only downside was being adjacent to the clubing district down cowgate means alot of noise at 2am. Overall a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gavin Price

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My wife Donna and I have owned this property for over 25 years and has been succesfully used as an ideal city break apartment for over 15 years. We live in Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire.

Why they chose this property

I used to live in this property when living and working in Edinburgh.

What makes this property unique

You will struggle to find a better location in Edinbrugh for seeing the sites of the Old Town.

Languages:

English, Dutch

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