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Under Edinburgh Castle

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Room
Bright comfortable bedroom with king size bed
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2376.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Under Edinburgh Castle

The apartment is in a super central location, just two minutes from the Grassmarket with its cosmopolitan variety of cafes, bars, restaurants and quirky boutiques.

A 10 minute walk will bring you to our famous Princes Street and its gardens. Many of the museums, galleries and attractions in Edinburgh city centre and the Royal Mile are also an easy stroll away. The apartment is located in a quiet part of the building, away from the bustle of the main street. It is part of a gated community, with entry by code.

This comfortable apartment comprises of a spacious living room, a separate fitted kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom with a shower

The living room has a two seater sofa which is also a large sofa bed for one and an armchair. There is an extendable dining table with seating, flat screen TV and DVD player. Unlimited wifi is available.

The bedroom has a king size bed (queen size in the US), wardrobe with plenty of hanging space, a tall chest of drawers, long mirror, hairdryer and alarm clock.

In the kitchen you will find all you need for cooking your own food, plus basics like salt, pepper, cooking oil. Tea, coffee and sugar are all provided.

A cot and high chair can be provided on request. There is an additional cost for these of £12 for one item and and £20 for both.

This apartment sleeps a maximum of 2 comfortably for short and long stays. If the sofa bed is required for a second person, there is an additional one off fee of £20 to cover the additional linen and labour. The sofa bed is only available by prior arrangement.

The apartment is an ideal base a city break, romantic getaway, business trip or visiting the university.

There are good public transport links with one bus stop about 10 metres from the building entrance and many more within 10 minutes walk.

There is a good supermarket just 5 minutes away with a good choice of food. Every Saturday, there is a Farmer's Market on Castle Terrace where you can buy lovely Scottish meet, fish, fruit and vegetable. This is also a good option for an al fresco lunch. Directly opposite the apartment is The Coffee Mill, run by the gregarious Gino, where you can have breakfast, lunch or tea. And just 5 minutes away is one of the best cake shops in Edinburgh - Lovecrumb. A perfect place for a coffee and cake.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) - Band D
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A child/ teenager can be a second guest
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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
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪West Port Oracle - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Under Edinburgh Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Under Edinburgh Castle?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Under Edinburgh Castle on 20 Jun 2026 start from £262, 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 Under Edinburgh Castle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Under Edinburgh Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Under Edinburgh Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Under Edinburgh Castle located?

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Grassmarket and Princes Street Gardens. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karley M.

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

A Great Stay!

We had a nice stay. We were very comfortable and the location was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Nice Edinburgh flat

Very serviceable. Good location. Quiet. Everything we needed; hassle free. That way we could focus on all that Edinburgh has to offer!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert W.

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

Under the Castle

Enjoyed the close proximity to the Haymarket District. Plenty of shops and restaurants. Wonderful cafe just across the street where we had our breakfasts. Hop on hop off busses were here too which we took advantage of. Lynn gave excellent directions to the unit complete with all the codes. Excellent stay. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location. The Castle overtop as a view everyday, lovely. Centralized building, easy to walk to all the central sites and events, especially Fringe stuff. Quiet, too, and with a trendy European atmosphere created in an old stone building. We would return in a future trip, for sure. Lynn was marvellous. She met us and explained everything, she made a book that describes everything, great friendly attitude and accessible, but leaves you to your holiday but easy to contact and prompt to reply.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Perfect location

This is a small but delightful flat just 50 yards or so from the Grassmarket, right beneath Edinburgh Castle, perfect for The Fringe. The owner considerately left a package of essentials for us, and demonstrated the kitchen appliances. Only point to note is that there are two flights of stairs, so older or infirm guests might experience problems. However, overall to be recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena R.

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

Perfect place

Great location. Very clean. Perfect for my brother and I to explore the city. Loved the view of the castle every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

Perfect!

A perfect little flat to enjoy Edinburgh from. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

One of our best overall HomeAway property to date

While most of our bookings have been wonderful- this convenient location, clean, well-appointed flat, ease of entry and communication with owner was near perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

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

Excellent accommodations; quiet location

Property manager was great to communicate with. Property was exactly as described with no details left out. Location was close to all attractions. Lots of restaurants and pubs and cafes and grocery store close by. We loved this property and would recommend to anyone. Great job.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Linda N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Outside dirty and run down and not easy access

Difficulties with the hot water. It was very complicated. The location is good but the property is very small especially the bathroom. It was a long difficult climb up the stairs. Sofa bed was uncomfortable, light bulb burned out and seal was broken on refrigerator.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
I am very disappointed by this review and encourage anyone considering this apartment to read the other reviews for more considered opinions. This guest arrived at 22.30 pm and I carried the bags for her and her companion into the apartment. Her companion was recovering from a broken arm and surprised to find there was a sofa bed - she was under the impresssion that there was a second bedroom. The listing is quite accurate on this point - there is only one bedroom. We then discovered that one bulb in a side lamp was not working - the other bulb was so the lamp still worked and I offered to replace the broken bulb the next day. So the longest they would have been without the bulb was a couple of hours. The fridge still worked in spite of the seal and was replaced 4 days later. The vast majority of guests are happy with the sofa bed. The hot water works fine but for some reason this guest could not get it to work. The communal areas of the apartment are cleaned twice weekly. And finally, this guest queried the numbers of stairs into the apartment prior to booking and was informed quite specifically how many there are but still makes a complaint about them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

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

Very clean and comfortable. Great location and very central to all the attractions.

We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend this place to anyone who is interested in being in central Edinburgh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanda N.

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

Loved it

Wonderful flat with fantastic views of the castle walking in. Everything we hoped for, Lynne was great to work with! Would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Perfect Location

Cosy, clean and close to everything we wanted to see. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Edinburgh Old Town property

Really enjoyed the central location and proximity to the castle, Grassmarket restaurants and shops. Appreciated that the owner was on-site for our arrival to help us get oriented. The property was clean and well set-up for the needs of tourists. The only downside of the property is that the shower is cruise-ship small.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel & Fiona S.

Wonderful Flat in Edinburgh

We had a great time in Edinburgh and what made it so nice was the flat we stayed in was so close to everything. Right beside Grassmarket and literally under the Castle. Within 10 minutes to the Royal Mile and even within walking distance to New Town. Lynne was very nice to meet us upon arrival and show us where everything was in the flat. Thanks Lynne. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bree B.

Perfect location. Wonderful decorated and exceptionally clean.

I would recommend a Scotland visit to anyone who likes History, Great People and Good Food
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne B.

Great Location, compact, one bedroom apartment but it all works perfectly

The apartment is in a fabulous location to explore the Old City as well as the New Town. Lynne is extremely helpful and replies quickly to any queries, before and during the stay. The apartment is compact, though there is enough room for plenty of luggage and we don't travel lightly. There was a comment in a previous review about the number of steps to the apartment. There are two flights, but if you're staying in Edinburgh, then stairs and steep hills are just part of the deal. The kitchen works well, for preparing meals, everything is there that you need.We'd definitely stay at this apartment again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego H.

Amazing location

Central and comfortable apartment with views of Edinburgh Castle. Fully equipped to spend a few days as a couple or as a family (3 people). Magnificent attention from Lynne to us. Recommendable. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

Great apartment in very central area

It was good to have the extra space. Everything worked fine. The only downside was the stairs and a small shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

moira c.

Enjoyed my stay at Just under the Castle

Good location near a number of sights. Clean, tidy apartment in Grassmarket area. Great French pastries across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

oded z.

great location, nice apartment

My daughter and I had a lovely time in this very clean, well equipped apartment. We walked through the old town and all the way to the new town on foot easily. Two minutes from the Grassmarket and two from a supermarket. Very convenient. The only thing that might be a problem - the shower is pretty small so if you are a big person - be aware.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Amazing location and helpful host

The location of this apartment is absolutely ideal for Edinburgh, it is just under the castle which provides beautiful views when entering or leaving as well as an easy landmark to follow back. It is an easy walking distance from everything in the city, both in old town and new as well as close to multiple bus stops and Waverly Station. The apartment itself is clean and comfortable and fitted with everything you may need. The host is excellent and came to greet us when we first arrived, bringing with her fresh milk and extra towels. She made sure there was nothing else we needed and gave us some advice for places to go in the city, including one of our favorite places, Bow Bar, one street over with an incredible selection of whisky. The only issue we had while staying here was having trouble with the washer-dryer, we could not get it to dry, but there is a drying horse in the closet so as long as you don't wash the clothes a few hours before you want to wear them (oops) it should not be a problem. Overall, excellent apartment in an excellent city, you can't go wrong staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Perfect for a stay in Edinburgh

We had a wonderful stay here over Christmas and Lynne made us very welcome indeed and was so helpful. The flat was warm and cosy and had everything we needed. We felt quite at home. There were some very thoughtful touches too that made it extra special and which were much appreciated. The flat is in a great location for exploring the city but is remarkably quiet too, a little haven. Thank you Lynne. We hope to be back in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Loved our stay at Lynn's.

We enjoyed out stay at Lynn's apartment. It was very clean and in a great location. Lynn was able to meet us when we arrived and gave us lots of information. I would stay there again. There are some stairs (38?) so if you can't do stairs this place may not be for you but then you would not be going to Edinburgh as it is all hills and stairs! We love Edinburgh and the apartment. Hope to go back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Amazing apartment close to everything!

My family and I tacked on three extra days to our European Vacation and choose the best possible apartment in Edinburgh. We arrived late into this lovely residential neighborhood and once we walked through the gates saw the spectacular night view of Edinburgh Castle. My son had the very comfortable pull-out sofa and my husband and I had a very comfortable night's sleep in the bedroom. Our hosts left us Coffee, tea and milk which was very much appreciated for the morning and great restaurant and other recommendations. The two restaurants across the street were wonderful for breakfast. Felt like a local. One even provided a 10% discount. The other only accepted cash as an FYI. We love the location of the apartment and coming home each evening feeling like a local. Being directly under the castle and right near grassmarket and all of the possible shops and restaurants was wonderful. I highly recommend the free walking tour on your first day. The guides work on tips alone so are amazing at what they do. Their company sells other tours and we took those as well one of which was to the castle and the other was a night-time tour. The grocery store was just a short block away from the apartment where we picked up fruit and cheese yogurt and snacks for our visit. My advice if you are reading this before packing is to make sure you have good walking shoes and a box of Band-Aids for any blisters that may arise. Edinboro old town is an amazing place to spend two or three days walking and exploring. We will recommend this apartment to our friends and hope to return again someday soon.

About the host

Hosted by Lynne

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Hello,

I am Lynne and have lived in Edinburgh off and on for 25 years. I started self catering holidays for my own family when they were small, and loved it so much, I decided to offer it here in Edinburgh.

Why they chose this property

The Grassmarket is a great location in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Close to quirky boutiques, owner managed coffee shops and restaurants, many bars, a Farmer's Market on Saturdays and all in the shadow of our iconic Castle, the area is quite simply stunning.

What makes this property unique

The open plan living area makes the apartment very socialable and a comfortable, cosy place to start and end your busy day of sightseeing.

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