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Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile

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A room with a wooden door, stone walls, a potted plant, a glass table, and a window with a view.
A hotel room with a bed, two patterned pillows, a cityscape artwork on the wall, and two bedside lamps.
A room with a stone wall, a window with a view of a building, and a door leading to another room.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, a stainless steel sink, and two shelves with decorative items.
A red leather sofa with a cushion that reads "LOVE" and another with a flower design.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Princes Street

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

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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 Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Calton Hill - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The World's End - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Landy’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪WHISKI Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tempting Tattie - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile on 29 Nov 2026 start from £546, 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.

What time is check-in at Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is only a 5-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 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. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Very noisy
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great propertyGreat locationVery responsive to our needs
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property right on the Royal Mile. Close to everything. Perfect for our family of four. The staircase up was a bit narrow for carrying luggage up but we made it and once inside, it was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a great location. Property manager is very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2025
Thank you, Don! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our friendly service. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Royal Mile

Great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved being on the Royal Mile with all the shops and pubs. The location for getting around and seeing things was ideal for us. The only caution that I would offer is that since it is such a busy area it can have more noise than you would like. It was not a problem for us and we were very happy with the apartment. The little coffee shop next door to the entrance is a lovely place to grab a bite and hot beverage. The loft was very comfortable and worked well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location on the Royal Mile- apartment was great and had everything you needed. Our only issue was having one key for a family and having to navigate getting key. You pick up and drop off key at Ibis hotel. It would be nice to have key box at the location. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Locale & Residence

The apartment is as listed with plenty of space for a family of four. The appliances were like new and served us well. Great overall location to explore Edinburgh or just hang out. The key pickup/ drop off was a little different than I’ve been accustomed to but if planned out appropriately not an issue. Overall wonderful stay and we would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ggg

Great location but need double pane windows to cut living area noise
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2025
Dear Pam, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you appreciated the great location. We also understand your point regarding the windows and the noise levels in the living area. Your input is valued and has been noted. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again. Best regards, Joivy Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was located in an ideal location. Once we arrived we were able to walk every where. Downside is it was noisy because of location. There were 3 of us and only one key. This made it a little difficult to do anything separate. It would have been nice to have at least one more key.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Central location & great apartment

Overall a beautiful apartment. Very spacious and clean. The location is very centrally situated in the Old Town area. The only negative feedback is the entrance to the building which was filthy with rubbish and mail. Not a great first impression and the internet connection was poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great location with a few things to know

Great location for sure. Clean and spacious accommodations. Couple of things to note that others have stated: you have to pickup the key from a hotel 3 blocks away. the spiral stairs up to the apartments are no joke. Suitcases were a challenge for us. The bar noise isn’t that bad, but the street noise was very noticeable. There was also a lot of cigarette smoke from other apartments, bar, street that lofted up the stairs/windows. Overall we enjoyed our stay since we were only there for brief periods of times.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely FABULOUS rental in perfect location

We absolutely loved staying in this rental. Easy walk to everything we wanted to do. The apt was spacious, clean and we loved the location. Beds were very comfortable. Other reviews talk about noise, however we didn't notice - it was truly awesome location with new bathrooms and kitchen. Highly recommend! Two things worth noting: 1) the washer / dryer will take 4.5 hours (YES) per very small load. Even then your wash will not dry completely. Be sure to google how to use as the instructions are not clear. The #1 setting is what to use. 2) the door knob came off in the twin bedroom and our daughter was locked in with no way out if we were not there to open. Note: we were in Edinburgh 4th of July week which was super busy, so be sure to make restaurant and castle reservations in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was well maintained and in a prime location. Could have used some paper towels or kitchen towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Place

Our stay at 6 High Street was very nice. The beautiful apartment was just as pictured and handily close to local attractions. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful,very noisy,

Property is beautiful and clean. The master bedroom is unbelievably noisy and bright. It’s like daytime all the time. We were 4 adults and we only had one key that works the downstairs door. It’s was a pain in the ass because one person in our group had classes everyday and came home for lunch. That meant we had to be there with the key to let her in. We on more then one occasion requested a second key. We were told. That they had to authorize it with the owner, so needless to say we were there a week and no second key.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Flat & Location.

Overall, this was a great choice for us. However, when we arrived, the boiler was offline (no heat or hot water). Techs were dispatched promptly the next morning and found gas line condensate trap was clogged up. This is a normal PM item on these units. Better maintenance and pre-stay prep (e.g verify boiler is running prior to guest arrival) could have spared us the inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

Fabulous flat, a bit noisy but that’s unavoidable with such a central location. Oddly deficient in some equipment eg no coffee or teapot, only two wine glasses (but two champagne flutes as well) no baking tray, collander etc etc. But on balance I think we’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 night mid week stay

What a beautiful apartment in a central location. The place is immaculate and all finished to the highest standard. Would definitely return there.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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