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Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle

Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle

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Living room with dining table and sofabed
Living room with dining table and sofabed
Living room with dining table and sofabed
Living room with dining table and sofabed
Fully Equipped Kitchen

Overview of Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle

Reviews
8.0 out of 10 Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Check out the area

Map
Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street6 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle11 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle

This delightful 2 double bedroom apartment is available for rent in Grindlay Street, in the Old Town of Edinburgh and in the heart of the Edinburgh West End theatre land. The flat is a delightful short walk from Edinburgh Castle and High Street via the sweeping Castle Terrace. From there the other city attractions such as the National Museum, National Gallery and Hollyrood Palace are a pleasant stroll away. The apartment overlooks the Royal Lyceum Theatre and the Usher Hall and Traverse theatre are only 100m away. Princes’ Street and the vibrant Grassmarket, with it's lively bar and cafe culture are only 5 minutes walk. For business travellers, the EICC (Edinburgh International Conference Centre) is only 5 minutes walk away.

The flat consists of 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom), living room with dining table and chairs, separate fully fitted kitchen and shower room. There is a double sofabed in the lounge which along with the 2 bathrooms makes this flat ideal for up to 6 guests to stay. This is light and bright apartment, the ceilings are high in the traditional Edinburgh Old Town style.
The fully fitted kitchen and dining table and 4 chairs enables guests to eat breakfast and other meals in the apartment if the guests wish but on the other hand the apartment is ideally located to make use of the great number of cafes, restaurants and bars in the Grassmarket and West End neighbourhoods.
This flat is in an ideal location for visitors wishing to enjoy one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

Property manager

jeff thornton

Languages

Danish, English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 6 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 12 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Beer Kitchen - 1 min walk
  • BrewDog Lothian Road - 2 min walk
  • Shakespeare - 1 min walk
  • Ting Thai Caravan - 2 min walk
  • Nando's - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Libby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for traveling students
We LOVED our stay here! We said we wished everywhere was like this. Our group of 6 greatly enjoyed it. Clean, just like the listing, central! Great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franziska F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some days in Edinburgh
The apartment was a very good place to stay to explore the city center on foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just very noisy above a bar and you will have to walk up several flights of stairs with luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Close to everything
Property was clean and well stocked. Nice neighborhood. Communication with the owner was great and I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise A., Santa Rosa CA

Great
Great location. Responsive host
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by jeff thornton

Host profile image
Married with 2 teenage kids.
I love to travel and am fond of the outdoors and am a keen runner, cyclist and have recently taken up golf

Why they chose this property

Edinburgh is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, it is full of history (a castle, a palace, museums aplenty), it has culture abound with numerous festivals, theatres and a world famous comedy Fringe Festival in the summer, it is a great place for venturing out on a golfing trip, country walks in the Pentland Hills are only a few miles away and Edinburgh is a great springboard for a trip to the Scottish Highlands. Edinburgh really does have it all.
I fell in love with Edinburgh the moment I arrived here.
This property is ideally situated in the heart of the city centre.

What makes this property unique

Its location is second to non. Guests can walk to all the major city centre attractions from the flat.
The flat is well decorated, spacious enough for 6 guests.

Languages:

English, Danish
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