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Royal Mile Old Town 2 bedroom 2 bathroom by Castle

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Open Plan Dining Living Room
Private kitchen
Festival Time
The Fringe on the Royal Mile
Nearby Parliament Square

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5699.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Royal Mile Old Town 2 bedroom 2 bathroom by Castle

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment, luxurious standard, in the very best Royal Mile location. Views onto Royal Mile. Every mod convenience. Designer fabrics, wallpapers, free wifi, internet tv, underfloor heating. Secure entry. Cosy & comfortable. 200 yards from Edinburgh Castle

This apartment can accommodate a maximum of 6 persons. There are two bedrooms; 1 king size double en suite with TV, one twin/double (can be configured either way at guest request), Double sofa bed in livingroom, 2nd bathroom. Bedrooms are peaceful and quiet at night. Open plan fully equiped kitchen/dining/livingroom with 3 windows looking directly onto Royal Mile/Lawnmarket. All windows in the property are double glazed. Bathrooms have under floor heating. There is gas central heating and free wifi. The property retains great period features; old stone fireplaces, exposed ancient stone walls; and yet provides all modern conveniences and striking decoration.

Situated in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh, this is the best place to stay in the city. The Old Town is a World Heritage site. Steeped in history, packed with museums, visitor attractions, specialty shops, restaurants and pubs. Edinburgh castle is 1 minute walk from your front door. This area of the city has a real buzz and is a joy to explore. This apartment is however in a peaceful location late at night with no nightclubs or noisy pubs. This a great place to stay anytime but a prime location during the Edinburgh Festival/Fringe or at New Year.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Royal Mile 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.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Mile Old Town 2 bedroom 2 bathroom by Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Mile Old Town 2 bedroom 2 bathroom by Castle?

As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Mile Old Town 2 bedroom 2 bathroom by Castle on 29 Jun 2026 start from £505, 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 Royal Mile Old Town 2 bedroom 2 bathroom by Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Mile Old Town 2 bedroom 2 bathroom by Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Royal Mile Old Town 2 bedroom 2 bathroom by Castle located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps away from Castlehill and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 10 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. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

Absolutely lovely

We loved everything about our stay. Beautiful building in the best location if you want to be near the castle, Royal Mile and options for shopping, eating, and entertainment!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations in a perfect location! Our family of four wanted to be in the heart of it all and could not have asked for a better spot. The apartment is spacious with every modern convenience and the owner was very responsive and helpful. The winding, medieval staircase is daunting, but the views of the Royal Mile are worth the workout!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is great… so many stairs! Haha. Great location!Noisy guests on the floor above us at late hours of the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean Bolton

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

Edinburgh Marathon and Family City Break

Great apartment in perfect location though those 4 flights of winding stairs after the marathon are tough!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

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

What a location

Can't beat this location; great flat; just as described
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Wonderful!

This is a fantastic location - could not be better - and the apartment was clean and comfortable. We had a great time! The owner we met was lovely. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

First Trip

Amazing Location!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

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

Amazing Location

Amazing location, great views, walking distance to all amenities. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

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

Excellent location

Could’ve not ask for a better location of this wonderful place. Paul was an amazing host and responded very quickly to any request. Would highly recommend staying here and his lovely apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

This place is beautiful!!! Stocked with everything you need. Communication with Paul was seamless

If you are going to Edinburgh. It is a fantastic place to stay. We loved the turret staircase,it was like going back in time! Paul was a perfect host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

virginia h.

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

Excellent apartment, right on the Royal Mile

This is the perfect spot if you want to be in the action of the Royal Mile. Great pubs just downstairs. Beautiful view. Lovely late at night when the streets empty out a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

What a place and location!!

We really enjoyed our stay and great communication from our host. The apartment was in the best location and was super nice. We were even able to look out the window to see King Charles. We were also just steps from the castle to see a concert. Really enjoyed our stay. Bravo for a great flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Edinburgh stay

A great location and a very nice apartment. We had a very nice stay. Wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with mobility issues as the stone stairs are quite steep and four flights. Would recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Perfect location to explore Edinburgh

This apartment it self was absolutely perfect for us to be able to walk everywhere we hoped to go in 3 days. The only problem was navigating the stairs with suitcases. Paul was very accommodating and his Vrbo was immaculate, extremely comfortable and the view was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

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

Great location on the Mile.

Very nice apartment. You can walk everywhere in historic Edinburgh from here. Pubs, restaurants and shops close by. Ensign Ewarts pub right out the front alley is a great place to have a drink at the end of a busy day. You do have to walk up four flights of stairs but they are stone circular stairs that remind you of walking up into a castle with every step. So have fun with it. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great, historical location

I would stay here again, with few reservations. I would ask for more bathroom towels, T.P., and paper towels for the kitchen. Paul, the host, is very responsive and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A new frying pan would be good. The Teflon coating in the present one is rough and coming away in patches. Avoided using it. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A superb apartment located at the top of the Royal Mile, and perfect for stepping straight out into the heart of everything Edinburgh has to offer. From the apartment window you can even watch the Edinburgh military tattoo parade at the end of each night performance. One thing to note is the property is accessed by a stone spiral staircase, reminiscent of something you would find in a castle turret, which may be a struggle if you have mobility issues, or difficulty carrying cases etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre P.

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

Excellence on the Royal Mile

We arrived after 8.30pm and the check in was really smooth even with Lawnmarket clised due to construction we didnt have far to go.We absolutely loved the apartment the spiral staircase was a challenge but that really didnt dampen our stay. Paul was awesome to communicate with. We can't wait to come to Edinburgh our stay wasnt long enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unique experience!

My husband and I, along with 2 adult children, stayed here for 3 nights. If you don’t mind 70 steps up a circular stone stairwell with no handrail past the first floor, you’ll love this apartment! Right in the heart of the Old Town and all the excitement. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, attractive unit on 4th floor of historical building with front windows facing the Royal Mile. Great access to Old Town and easy/picturesque walk to New Town. We didn't take a single cab/car service while we were there, other than airport transfers. Quiet bedrooms. Updated/modern bathrooms and kitchen. Highly recommend. Note that accessing unit requires navigating 4 flights on spiral staircase.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

In Town for a Wedding

This property was perfect for our family of 4 in town for a wedding at Hopetoun House. I was initially concerned about potential noise from the street but it gets very quiet at night and it was quite peaceful. The apartment is lovely and updated. Thanks Paul for the early check in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond G.

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

Ideal Edinburgh Kocation

We had an excellent time in Edinburgh. The location could not be better. It was in the heart of activity, close to the Castle, shopping and services on the Royal Mile. We were within walking distance of everything. The owners were on top of it. The home was well equipped, organized, clean and comfortable. It was a great vacation location for the entire family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice Y.

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

Senior Ladies’ trip

This property is lovely, quiet, and so close to everything…the hop on hop off is right there and lots of restaurants nearby. We stayed 3 nights and since we are a group of 5 utilized the sofa bed which was okay. The only concern we had was the stairway going up to the flat because there is no handrail past the first floor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean A.

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

Large modern apartment towering over the royal mile

Loved this apartment for the modern and spacious interior in such a central location so close to Edinburgh Castle. Even the spiral stone staircase was fun to climb and gave us great views up and down the royal mile! I don't think there could be a more centrally placed self contained apartment in Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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