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Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle

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A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a television. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a dining area with a patterned tablecloth, and framed botanical prints on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a flag on the wall.
A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a small island with a lamp and decorative items.
A living room with a yellow sofa, a red armchair, a white sofa, a patterned rug, and framed pictures on the walls.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to George Street

Popular amenities

  • Street parking available
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, George Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street 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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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bucks Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lowdown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Standing Order - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mussel Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle?

As of 4 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle on 5 Jan, 2027 start from S$628, 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 Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from George Street and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
shops nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great. 2nd bedroom very small, but the unit was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice apartment, the main negatives are the beds. The mattresses are awful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and clean property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location and apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was vert nice and near all the places we want to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The apartment was as was described/ pictured. It was very spacious and had everything we needed for a stay. Check in/ out was easy. Keys were collected from a local shop. Conveniently, you can also store your luggage at the same shop via Bounce. Only negative during our stay, beds were dreadful uncomfortable. If you have mobility issues, this will be a difficult property to access as a several flights of stairs. Overall, we had a great stay and could happily recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very clean, a lovely space. The king size bed was extremely comfortable. Close to the main areas for shopping and sight seeing. The kitchen could do with a few more utensils, there were no scissors or a corkscrew/bottle opener.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Edinburgh paradise

Great location for everything. Bus station, tram, pubs and the castle. You are in the heart and pulse of Edinburgh. Apartment has all the basics you need, plus a nice view north!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Dear Brian, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the unbeatable location—being in the very heart and pulse of Edinburgh truly does make exploring the city a breeze. It's great to know you found everything you needed in the apartment, and that the view to the north added a special touch to your stay. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we would be delighted to welcome you back on your next visit to this vibrant city. Best Regards, Joivy Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice

The property is well located and comfortable. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and nice two bedroom on the third floor of the building right in the heart of new town Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment is an excellent choice for staying in the Edinbourgh city centre. The location was very close to bars, restaurants, public transit and attractions. The apartment was clean and well equipped with an updated kitchen and bathroom. It also had decent WiFi and a smart television in the living area. The furniture throughout the apartment is not modern which I feel really added to the charm of the place. The main bedroom does have a king sized bed, just be aware that it is two twin beds put together. The smaller bedroom is very small but comfortable. Not a whole lot of room for luggage but we just put some pieces in the larger bedroom to store while we were there. The bathroom is decent size. The rain shower was very nice with good water pressure and temperature. The views from this place are incredible! My only downside comment is the stairs leading up to apartment. It's four flights of stairs with no elevator. Not a huge problem for me but if you have mobility issues, you might have some difficulty. All in all we loved the place and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this was a very good stay. As other reviewers have noted, you are expected to pick up the apartment keys from a nearby store. To do so, you will need a registration code given to you by the host. When we arrived to pick up the key, we hadn’t been given that code and it took a us about 20 minutes to get in touch with the host to retrieve the necessary information. Not a deal breaker but future renters should make sure they have that information prior to arrival. Also, the apartment sits above a nightclub which made for a noisy Friday night stay (though, to be fair, we had no problems on Thursday night). The music didn’t stop until close to 1:00 am. Also, renters should know, the second bedroom is small. It’s basically large enough for the double bed that’s in there and nothing else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and was an excellent location for wandering around Edinburgh. Having to pick up the key at a different location was somewhat inconvenient, but it wasn’t too far. A few added amenities such as a hair dryer, salt, pepper and spices would have been welcomed. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The listing says 3 flights of stairs but, by American standards, it's definitely 4. The place was clean but the beds were very noisy and uncomfortable due to the lack of proper box spring support. The heat and hot water also weren't kicking on for the first half of the stay and when we reached out, the maintenance team was unresponsive to the customer service rep. Overall, it was a cute place, fantastic location, but not 100% what we expected, hoped for, or the comfort we needed at the tail end of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location in Edinbrugh

The only negative thing was no lift.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREG

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stairs are worth it for the view

Really lovely presented apartment, Lots of stairs and no elevator however worth it for the view. Central location, clean and tidy. Comfy beds Second bedroom is really wee but fine for a weekend. Check in and communications were easy enough. No issues with the apartment, really fun space
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- only small hitch wasvery small hitch when directions for opening door was misunderstoodie. Pulling open door-as we would in Canada-as apposed to pusing in door. And using red electronic key when only green suppied- it didnt matter but confusing to jet lagged me! Suite was beautifully appointed with comfortable beds and a wonderful view. Stair would be a problem if there were mobility issues -would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

A Whimsical Room with a View

A very cute apartment in a wonderful location but some of the basics were a miss. Beds were very old and uncomfortable, shower had zero pressure, room temperatures hard to control, no window coverings, and a dance club next door....and MANY STEPS to climb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The apartment is close to a lot of sights and right near all the happening places. Downside is that it is right on top of a bar and that means thumping music till 2am. No elevator is tough for taking luggage up and down. The property owner does not communicate well for key pickup from the key nest and we had to call VRBO to get that sorted out after two hrs on the phone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The place was great location and the unit itself was good. Close to shopping, food and attractions. Rain shower head did not have much pressure. The thermostat for the towel warmer is in the living room. It took us a day or so to figure this out. And just a FYI for anyone not used to stairs, when they say 3rd floor flat, that’s actually 4th floor in Europe and UK. A little hard with a heavy suitcase but do able.. otherwise very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Base with Club Beats

We loved our stay at this flat. It was exactly as advertised. We stayed over a weekend and so could feel and hear the thumping of dance music from the club next door through the floor and windows. However, it was not super loud and we found it amusing more than anything else. No one struggled to fall asleep because of the noise. The on street parking was very convenient for the one night we had a car but it wouldn’t be a good idea to use it for a long stay as the parking is (rightly) expensive. Beds were quite comfortable. I was dubious because they’re very soft but they worked out very well. Excellent central location allowing us to walk everywhere and thoroughly enjoy a beautiful city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Older Adults Be Aware

Lovely place, however, the third floor apartment is really like a fourth floor apartment. There are 76 steps to climb. I was told there were just 56 but that is not true. Not great for a back injury and being over 70 years old. If you need air circulation in your room, you'll want to bring a fan. Lastly, be prepared to walk around the block to throw your garbage bag away before leaving. Overall the place in Edinburgh was very well situated. You can drive and park at the Omni and walk easily over to the apartment. I felt so safe there. The Hop On and Off was a great way to orient to the city too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
We were unable to access the keys on the first night of our stay and ended up waiting in a Costcutter while the customer service team tried to resolve the issue. Eventually, we were relocated to a different apartment on the opposite side of Edinburgh—only after we suggested booking our own hotel for the night.It was a stressful and disappointing experience to arrive and find we couldn’t get into the apartment we had booked. There appeared to be no clear process for issuing a backup set of keys, and the only compensation offered was 30% off the first night’s stay.If you have the option, I would recommend choosing a property not managed by Joivy. Once the other guests vacated the apartment we were double-booked into, it turned out to be a lovely place to stay. I sincerely hope the owner of the Johnstone Terrace property receives proper payment for the ad-hoc arrangement we had to make.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2025
Dear Adam, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you faced upon arrival due to the keys not being available, as the previous guest failed to return them and this was not communicated to us in advance. While there was no double booking as you state, we fully acknowledge that this situation caused unnecessary stress, and we take responsibility for the mistake. Given the late hour and the lack of immediate access to a spare set of keys, our team arranged alternative accommodation for the night in a higher-value property. Additionally, we reimbursed your transportation costs and provided a full refund for the first night (£200), along with an additional £40 as a goodwill gesture. Thank you again for your honest feedback, it helps us improve our service. Kind regards, JOIVY Team
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