A beautiful property steeped in history on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Sleeps 5.

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An entrance with a stone archway, a wooden door, and a green door.
An arched entrance to a building with a sign indicating private function.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a wooden floor, a door, and a window.
A wooden spiral staircase with a metal handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a brick building.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Grassmarket

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Lothian
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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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 George 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Edinburgh, Lothian

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful property steeped in history on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Sleeps 5. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful property steeped in history on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Sleeps 5.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful property steeped in history on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Sleeps 5.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful property steeped in history on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Sleeps 5. located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from The Hub and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 5 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 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. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic. Highly recommended. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great apartment right in the heart of the Royal Mile. It was comfortable for our group of 5 people and we had all the amenities we needed. We could easily get to everything from this location as well and even watch street performers right outside our windows. The apartment was very comfortable and well appointed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you found the apartment comfortable, well appointed and a great fit for your group of five. It’s lovely to know you enjoyed the fantastic location on the Royal Mile and the lively atmosphere right outside the windows. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

A fabulous location in an amazing area of the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Old Town

Excellent flat, in superb location on the Royal Mile.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good tourist location.

Apart from a bit of noise on the street, a lovely historical flat near lots of tourist attractions and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at this historic property and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Incredible location. Cozy and interesting flat. Would stay here again if in Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old town Edinburgh

Very clean and well equipped apartment amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2024
Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed the apartment's cleanliness, amenities, and fantastic location. We’d love to welcome you back next time you’re in Edinburgh!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

The apartment was spacious and central to everything in Old Town. It couldn't have been more perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment

The apartment is clean and well furnished, right in the heart of the Old Town district. There are a lot of dining options, including a great tapas restaurant around the corner.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location

We visited for one of our daughters to look around the university. There was plenty of space for our group and the location was perfect doe the uni and close to shops, castle, camera obscura etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your time in Edinburgh and that the location was good for your needs. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful stay! The flat was very spacious and in an excellent location, right off the Royal Mile making it easy to get around. The host was incredibly attentive and even went out of their way to help me, which made the experience even better! Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property comfortable and well-equipped. It’s great to know you appreciated the location and amenities. We hope to welcome you back on a future visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

We absolutely loved this VRBO. It was in the perfect location with so much history. It was very warm with plenty of space for all 6 of us. The stairs weren’t a problem for my mother in-law. We will be booking again when we return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you loved the location and history of the property and that it provided plenty of space for your group. It's also great to know that the stairs weren’t an issue for your mother-in-law. We would love to welcome you back on your next visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

Excellent location for all things in the old town. Great set up for our family of 4, mum dad and two teenagers. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you had such a great family break and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riddle's court

Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Location can't be beat (when the street repairs are finished!). No elevator and 2 flights of spiral stairs so mobility could be an issue. Will stay here again when in Edinburgh, many options of restaurants, bars, activities etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear that you found the property clean and comfortable, and that you enjoyed its convenient location. As always, guests are made aware of the stairs and lack of an elevator prior to booking. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Edinburgh.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location!

Overlooking the Royal Mile and not far from the castle. Wonderful building with structural interest and small sitting room with balcony off one of the bedrooms was a delight. Enjoyed our stay in this lovely and spacious apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the location and the charming features of the apartment, especially the balcony with its wonderful view. It’s great to know you had a pleasant stay, and we hope to welcome you back next time you're in Edinburgh!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Katie

Wonderful spot in the heart of Old Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay in the heart of Old Town. Hope to welcome you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Apartment

A fantastic apartment situated on the Royal Mile with excellent facilities. Everything we needed was there, lots of room and although there were only 3 of us could easily have accommodated 6 people by using the sofa bed, as listed. The location could not have been any better, so central and lots of lovely pubs and restaurants around. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone going to Edinburgh!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was amazing with spacious rooms and comfortable beds!! We were in walking distance of all of the main attractions. The balcony was stunning and all of the rooms were clean. The host David was helpful and made the trip easier. I would definitely recommend this place for others. **Side note: The taxi ride from the airport cost us around 60 pounds for 4 people and all of our luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location and great amenities

Wonderful three night stay in Edinburg with my son. Great apartment with all the amenities needed for a great stay. Close to everything right on the mile. Communication with David was excellent with rapid responses. I would not hesitate to recommend this apartment to anyone who would like to visit Edinburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you and your son enjoyed a great stay and that our Property Manager, David, was on hand for any queries. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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totallyt awesome

David Hume's place has charm, great location and very comfortable. If I ever come back to Edinburgh I will most definitely try to get his place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you had such a comfortable stay and made the most of the fantastic location. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! The pictures and description don’t do this place justice. I felt like we were in a movie with the location of this property. We spent nights looking out the windows watching the street performers. The place is so charming as well, knowing it’s a family home was even more charming. There were two king beds which was nice but they were very uncomfortable, there was also a lack of extra sheets/blankets and the comforters were very heavy. It was a little hot when we were there so having a few other bedding options would have been nice. That being said the charm and location made up for the beds/bedding. If you want to be steps from the castle and the action this is the place to be. It can get loud but after the first night we settled in. We just loved this place as a family of 4 with a 10 & 13 year old and my 73 yearOld mother in law. There are a ton of step but she did totally fine with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you loved the charm, character and fantastic location of the property, and that it was a great fit for your family. It sounds like you really made the most of the apartment and enjoyed the atmosphere of the Royal Mile. We appreciate you sharing your comments regarding the beds and bedding, and we’ll certainly take these into consideration. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back to Edinburgh in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Historic charmer

The apartment was as we expected it to be. Amazing location in the middle of the Old Town but still kept fairly quiet by double glazing. The stairs were challenging to get suitcases up and down but we did it. The apartment was warm, cosy and quite well equipped. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed a great stay and found all you needed for your city break. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay on Royal Mile

This was a beautiful condo in a historic part of old town. Walking out the front door you feel like you are in a fairytale. It was close to all of the tourist activities that we hoped to do visit during our stay and was just steps away from Edinburgh castle. There was an adorable diner just downstairs that we visited for lunch. The apartment itself was very comfortable and very large for our family of three. It had lots of cozy blankets and all the amenities you could need. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the location and felt immersed in the historic charm of the Royal Mile. It’s great to know the apartment was comfortable and spacious for your family, and that you found everything you needed for a relaxing stay. We appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location, great apartment!

Spacious, quiet and comfortable two bedroom in a perfect, historic location on the Royal mile just steps from the Edinburgh castle and with many restaurants close by. Modern bathrooms and kitchen, washing machine. Be advised you will need to carry your bags up two flights but this was not a major issue for our group. The manager was responsive and friendly. Definitely recommend staying in this apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed a comfortable stay and that our team were on hand for any queries. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and apartment

The David Hume residence apartment in Old Town was a great find. Location was perfect to see the sights of the Royal Mile and it was directly across the street from the hop on-hop off tour bus stop. The apartment was spacious enough for a family of 4, with wi-fi, very clean and comfortable. Loved the sitting porch off the master bedroom. Entering the courtyard and walking up the two flights of circular steps made us feel we were entering into the past. Just a wonderful, magical experience that we would absolutely come back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback. We are delighted you had such a great stay and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
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