10/10 Excellent
Kelly U.
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Kelly U.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Apartment
Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Edinburgh, Scotland
- Edinburgh Castle4 min walk
- Princes Street4 min walk
- University of Edinburgh6 min walk
- Edinburgh (EDI)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Shower room
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo
WC
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchenette
About this property
Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
Exceptional, main-door first-floor Georgian Apartment modernised and located right at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, less than 2 minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle! Guests will love being so close to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's main tourist spot. This property has a 5 star rating on many booking platforms.
You will not find self-catering accommodation closer to Edinburgh Castle with the nearby restaurants, bars and shops of Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the bottom of the stairs!
The apartment is entered via a main door on to the Lawnmarket at the top of The Royal Mile which takes you into a private staircase up to the first floor. This apartment really is in the heart of Edinburgh's tourist district.
It comprises modern kitchen/living room, bathroom with shower, additional shower room and separate WC. There are 4 bedrooms and the apartment comfortably sleeps 8 with space for an additional person on a fold down double sofa bed in one of the bedrooms. Sleeping arrangements as follows;
-Master Double bedroom
-2nd Double bedroom
-3rd Double bedroom (with further double sofa bed)
-Bunk bed room
We also have a luggage/wardrobe room so you can keep the bedrooms nice and clear. The open plan living room/kitchen offers a sociable space with views onto the Royal Mile, below.
We provide: Bed Linen, Towels, Toilet Rolls
Guest access to all areas
During the Edinburgh Festival in August and Edinburgh's Hogmany celebrations The Lawnmarket is pedestrian access only which means carrying cases/bags 100 meters or so.
Short Term Let License Number - EH-69599-F
EPC Rating - D
You will not find self-catering accommodation closer to Edinburgh Castle with the nearby restaurants, bars and shops of Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the bottom of the stairs!
The apartment is entered via a main door on to the Lawnmarket at the top of The Royal Mile which takes you into a private staircase up to the first floor. This apartment really is in the heart of Edinburgh's tourist district.
It comprises modern kitchen/living room, bathroom with shower, additional shower room and separate WC. There are 4 bedrooms and the apartment comfortably sleeps 8 with space for an additional person on a fold down double sofa bed in one of the bedrooms. Sleeping arrangements as follows;
-Master Double bedroom
-2nd Double bedroom
-3rd Double bedroom (with further double sofa bed)
-Bunk bed room
We also have a luggage/wardrobe room so you can keep the bedrooms nice and clear. The open plan living room/kitchen offers a sociable space with views onto the Royal Mile, below.
We provide: Bed Linen, Towels, Toilet Rolls
Guest access to all areas
During the Edinburgh Festival in August and Edinburgh's Hogmany celebrations The Lawnmarket is pedestrian access only which means carrying cases/bags 100 meters or so.
Short Term Let License Number - EH-69599-F
EPC Rating - D
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Edinburgh
Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
Edinburgh, Scotland
What's nearby
- Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Deacon Brodies Tavern - 1 min walk
- The Scotch Whisky Experience - 2 min walk
- Ensign Ewart - 1 min walk
- The Last Drop - 4 min walk
- The Bow Bar - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Kelly H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Sanford W.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sanford W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mikayla M.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Mikayla M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
John G.
25 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great location
John G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott B.
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Bev P.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Bev P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Don H.
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edinburgh
Don H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sarah-Jane Whitmey
We're SJ and Andy, a married couple, based in Edinburgh just a 10 minute drive from the apartment. We've rented the apartment out to holiday guests since 2008 and are so proud to show off the apartment, and our amazing city, to people visiting us. We're always a phone call or text away if our guest need anything.
Why they chose this property
The apartment is literally right in the heart of Edinburgh's main tourist spots.
What makes this property unique
It has to be the unbeatable location and the private entrance right onto The Lawnmarket/Royal Mile. You can feel the history everywhere you look!
Languages:
English
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