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Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town

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A blue door with a number plate, a welcome mat, and two potted plants.
A living room with green walls, a fireplace, a chandelier, and a dining area with a view of trees.
A hallway with a wooden staircase, a blue carpet, and a wooden table with papers and a bowl.
A round wooden table with six chairs, surrounded by built-in bench seating with patterned cushions.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Princes Street
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town

The Upper Villa is located in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The property is ideally situated for exploring Edinburgh's historic Old and New Towns, with the famous Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Mile only a short distance away.

Please note that an obligatory 5% Tourist Levy will be applied to bookings dated on and after 24 July 2026 made after the 1 October 2025. The levy is applied to the first 5 days of any stay.

Stockbridge has a wide variety of shops, delicatessens, restaurants and bars located minutes from the property. Other attractions nearby include the Botanic Gardens and The Water Of Leith Walkway.

The Upper Villa occupies the top two floors of a late 19th century property. A small flight of steps take guests to the main door and another flight of 20 steps within the apartment reaches the first floor landing. The acommodation comprises an impressive drawing room, four bedrooms (each with a double bed and the 3 larger bedrooms have an additional single bed), two bathrooms (one with shower and the other with shower and bath) and a fully equipped kitchen with range cooker. Additional features include HD Cable TV (all major sports channels available), DVD, CD and video (with a selection of CDs, videos and DVDs), wireless speaker with bluetooth compatibility, hi-speed wireless internet connection, and a selection of board games. The apartment features many attractive period features such as an ornamental cornice on the drawing room ceiling. It is the perfect place to relax, in the perfect city for your holiday.

If we can do anything to make your stay enjoyable, we will! We provide the basic necessities for your arrival (tea, coffee, milk, bread, sugar etc and toiletries in each bathroom). If you have a 'wish list' of additional items to be left for your arrival, just ask. We do request a minimum rental of four nights and sometimes more at peak times.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
As we are in a residential area, guests must refrain from excessive noise between 11pm and 8am.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number EH-67902-R
Property # 88557vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 George Street and Princes Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • George Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Princes Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bailie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Stockbridge Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Scran and Scallie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Children - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town on 1 Dec 2026 start from AU$2,239, 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.

How much is parking at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Apartment in Edinburgh's Historic New Town located?

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Garden, Dean Village and Princes Street. George Street and Grassmarket are also within 1 mile (2 km). Princes Street Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 22 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 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay, the home is less than a 5 min walk to the bus stop and then a 5-10 min ride to old town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely apartment. Great location with everything you could want in the way of amenities. Great communication and and helpful owners. We have already booked again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, beautiful residence. Very clean and spacious, close to coffee shops and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a party of 8 people, there was plenty room for everyone, house is clean and has everything you need. There is grocery stores at a short walking distance. Bring coins so you can pay for parking during the day, parking spot behind the flat. We love our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Perfect property for 6 people traveling to tpur Scotland. Great experience at this property
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Edinburgh stay

Spacious property in a good location, ideal for a family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Check in was easy and great instructions were given on getting to the property. Kitchen was well stocked and location was near many attractions/restaurants. Only thing I would mention is there are a good bit of stairs involved so not recommended for those with bad knees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here as our son was getting married. The apartment is lovely and had all the comforts you would expect. Within walking distance of Stockbridge and Princes Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

This property was perfect for our family group. The arrangement of the rooms, the location, and the facilities worked very well. The concierge was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful, lovely and clean, everything we needed was in the house. Fabulous location, easy access to great shops, pubs, restaurants and tourist attractions. Brilliant host. Definitely want to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home, great location

Great for families. Well equipped home in fantastic location. Walking distance into city
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, great location

Stayed with our extended family for 4 nights in January 2023. The apartment is amazing and location is absolutely perfect for exploring Edinburgh. Close to buses, shops and some great coffee shops, we could not have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

This flat is great. Beautiful, clean and well appointed. Location is good. Would stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2020
Thanks for the lovely review. Hope to see you in the near future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, great location

We all loved it. A beautiful property within walking distance to shopping as well 'downtown' Edinburgh, the castle and various museums. We had everything we needed and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fantastic property in a brilliant location

We enjoyed a great 3 night weekend trip to Edinburgh which was made even better having chosen this property. The owner was fantastic and the house had everything needed for the perfect. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chris Skidmore

Beautiful place! Great location as well, we explored and found that everything we needed was with in walking distance. No need for car as the buses will take you everywhere you’ll need to go.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mrs

Enjoyed a wonderful stay at this lovely apartment! Great location .. safe, clean and comfortable. Thank you!! Hope to come back someday!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Our stay at the Upper Villa was a perfect fit for our family. It had everything we needed and was very close to walk to all the attractions. Rona was also very attentive and helpful when we had questions. We would definitely return again. Thank you again for opening your home to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location!

We have really enjoyed our stay at the upper villa! A lot of space for two grown ups and 6 teenagers, and a beautiful house. This was our first stay in Edinburgh, but not our last. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thankyou so much for your kind words and for looking after our property so well. We look forward to seeing you in Edinburgh again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property in ideal location

This is our second visit to Upper Villa. It's a great place for a get together with friends. The accommodation is clean, homely and spacious. It is in a lovely area close to local shops and restuarants but also walking distance to Princess Street. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Look forward to seeing you back in Edinburgh again! Kind regards Rona
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sensational house!

Absolutely gorgeous house that is on a quiet street, but still a short walk from the royal mile, Edinburgh castle, etc. We never needed our car while there, and if we didn’t feel like walking, there were bus stops close by. The house was beautiful, and I felt like royalty staying here. The hosts were so sweet and responsive, I will 100% stay here again if I return to Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful, fun, apartment!

We had a great time staying here and wished we could stay forever! We were a group of 2 couples and 2 singles so the size was absolutely perfect. We loved being within walking distance of so many shops and restaurants. Rona was so kind and left the kitchen stocked with the essentials of coffee, tea, milk bread and cheese, so great! The beds were big and comfortable, we were able to do laundry, played games in the living room and enjoyed warm showers with great water pressure. We would highly recommend this place, great price, great location and excellent hosts!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the lovely review! Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you again to the Upper Villa,
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

This very cute apartment comfortably accomodated our party of six (3 adults and 3 teenagers). The rooms were smartly decorated, appliances are modern and we felt the layout was just right. We were able to get groceries nearby and also enjoyed eating out our first night. The owners were very gracious and friendly. We highly recommend this place and it will be our choice of stay when we return to Edinburgh.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely location, great house, not so good for oldies

We really enjoyed our time at Comely Bank, the house is lovely, and the location is convenient for taxi-ing into central Edinburgh. It was restaurants and shops within easy walking distance. However, most of our party were 70+ years old, and the need to step in an out of the bath on the upper floor in order to take a shower was a bit of a concern, as there were no grab bars on the walls. This would make our party think twice about staying there again. But other than that, all was good!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing Home

I loved the accommodations and used the word "Home" in the title because I felt at home, The home has spacious bedroom and a wonderful dining area and family room. The Kitchen was well equipped and we actually cooked a few meals during our 5 days stay. Bus stop out front just a few steps away. The beautiful fireplaces, crown molding and lovely decor was like a 5 star hotel just with more room and a full kitchen. The owners responded with a few minutes with a couple questions we had during our stay. There we ample number of door keys for large family or friends. Beds were very comfortable and enjoys the rooms with the king size beds and queen size beds. 2
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rona Ounsley

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I was born in Montrose in the North East of Scotland and brought up in the small town of Forfar. I came to Edinburgh to study, met my husband and the rest is history! My husband comes from York but we both loved Edinburgh so much we couldn't bear to leave so we both found jobs in the city and we were able to buy a flat eventually, moving up the property ladder until we were able to buy both apartments at our current address.

Why they chose this property

We originally lived in the Upper Villa and we were lucky to buy it from friends as we loved visiting them as the property has some beautiful original features - the cornicing in the drawing room won me over at first sight!

What makes this property unique

The view from the windows in the drawing room, the original features and the spacious rooms all make the Upper Villa feel like a home from home

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