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

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A building with a sign for 'Musse & Steak Bar' and another for 'Vintage'.
A living room with a sofa set, a television, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with chairs and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.
A cozy room with a sofa, a chair, a bed, a large mirror, and a view of the city through a window.
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a restaurant and a shop.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Grassmarket
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Edinburgh
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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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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

Property # 471689
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

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 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
  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Hub - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 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 Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frankenstein - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Wake - ‬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 Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps away from Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh 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. 84 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 163 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is right in the middle of the Old Town and main tourist attractions, which is very convenient. The apartment is spacious with a very well equiped, and large, kitchen. There are plenty of supermarkets nearby. Naturally, the area is very busy, so lighter sleepers may want some earplugs and a sleep mask.
Stayed 55 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location and had all the amenities we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, a great spot to stay. Right on the Grassmarket, so close to everything. Internet didn’t work in the apartment, which was unfortunate. Once we were able to connect with the owner, he was very responsive and helpful. I’m confident that he’ll get things fixed, so we do recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Hi Robert Thanks for your feedback. Again apologies about the internet, I had to get a VIRGIN engineer out to fix and unfortuantely the earliest they could come was the day you were checking out, All fixed now thankfully. SApologies again for your inconvenience and hope you still had a great stay. Thanks Gavin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely apartment. It was spotless. The kitchen was well appointed and beds were so comfortable. It was very nice for five ladies.The location was perfect, so close to the "royal mile". It is definitely somewhere I would stay again. Thank you very much Gavin for the very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, very clean and wonderful communication with the owner. An outstanding flat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location! The unit was clean and had everything that we needed. Definitely would recommend to others and if we ever get back to Scotland, we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Hi Robin, thanks for looking after the apartment so well. My sister says the place was immaculate when she went in today. And thank you for the kind Canadian gifts. A lovely surprise…..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in a fantastic place close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonie O.

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very large and very clean. The thirty three steps up to the apartment were easy to walk, and it was close to everything. The only problem I had, and this is a personal problem, was the sea food restaurants just below the apartment. I have a seafood allergy and the smell was extremely strong a couple of days. There are also a couple of late night bars just outside the window so it was a bit noisy until after midnight, but not so much to make me wish I had gone elsewhere. Gavin left a wonderful welcome basket, and also left us a couple of adapters to use so we could charge our phones. It was very thoughtful and much appreciated. I would definitely recommend this apartment to future travellers.
View from the apartment.
Touring
View from Edinburgh Castle wall
Cherry blossoms in bloom
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thanks Heather, glad you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great location - nice place

Ideal location - the apartment has everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Hi Karen Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed Edinbrugh and thanks for looking after the apartment. safe travels home. Gavin

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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