Apartment

Just under the Castle

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Room
Bright comfortable bedroom with king size bed
Living area
Living room
Private kitchen
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Edinburgh, SCT
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket2 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street13 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Just under the 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 for three, 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 2 comfortably for short and long stays but can sleep a further person on the wide sofa bed in the living room. 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

Property manager

Lynne

Languages

French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sofa bed is only available by prior arrangement

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

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

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city center. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Traveling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
Map
Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street - 13 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk

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 - 3 min walk
  • Black Bull - 2 min walk
  • The Fiddler's Arms - 1 min walk
  • The White Hart Inn - 3 min walk
  • Beehive Inn - 3 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Beaconsfield, Qc

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Wall Township

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

About the host

Hosted by Lynne

Host profile image
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.

Languages:

French
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