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Stunning Royal Mile Penthouse

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Grassmarket
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

3 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Royal Mile Penthouse

Steeped in history, James Court was built in 1723 and has housed many notable figures in its lifetime. A stone archway leads to a fairy tale traditional spiral staircase which rises to this beautiful charming apartment - just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. The property itself is a fifth floor apartment laid out over two levels & joined by an inner spiral staircase. Elegantly furnished, & with stunning views over the city, this will provide a dream stay in Edinburgh.

This is a fully licensed apartment, with a spacious living room, a fully stocked kitchen and 3 bathrooms.

Despite being right on the Royal Mile, a stone's throw from the Castle, it is a surprisingly quiet flat.

You will be renting the entire apartment.

One important thing to note: The flat is on the fifth floor, and there is no lift access. I can arrange for someone to meet you at the apartment to assist in carrying your luggage upstairs if required - it would be no problem at all, and this would be free of charge.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask :)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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
Hen Parties and Stag Dos are allowed :)

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number EH-71444-F
Property # 11402010
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

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Grassmarket and Royal Mile are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Princes Street Gardens and Arthur's Seat. 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. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Royal Mile Penthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Royal Mile Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Royal Mile Penthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Royal Mile Penthouse located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Castlehill, Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. Royal Mile 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

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. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a very friendly and helpful host
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Excellent place and excellent location

Communication was good with the host. The place was spacious and clean. Highly recommended for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location could not have been better! Directly on the Royal Mile and very easy access to train & bus. The multiple keys allowed our big group to pursue different interests. Well furnished and outfitted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Klynn L.

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

Wonderful location

The location was wonderful--right in the heart of Old Town. The apartment was comfortable and beautiful. The stairs were amazing stone--but not for the faint of heart! Thank you, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bob Z.

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

Great Location! Great Host!

Perfect location for our group of 8 that only had one day to see the city. Walk to the castle and many pubs and restaurants! Just be prepared to take the steps up to the penthouse! Scott was an awesome host and very responsive when we had questions, he even helped us with our luggage!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Gorgeous

Yes there are steps - but Scott was brilliant and helped us with luggage. An the view and locations makes up for a few ancient and beautiful steps x
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Codie M.

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

Second Honeymoon and high school senior trip

We had an amazing time in this flat. The view is something that you wouldn't be able to get anywhere else. The stairs going up to the flat are an amazing workout. The flat was super clean will described in the description. Staying in the royal mile was so much fun and busy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Jesse & Jen H.

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

Very accomodating

The host was amazing! He allowed us to drop our bags off hours early, eben before he'd had a chance to get there to clean up from the last guests. When we left, my son forgot his sketch book amd he even mailed it back to the US for free. So pleasant to deal with! Be warned though, there are a Lot of stairs going up to the flat. Worth the climb once you get up there though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good Unit bad Entrance

I knew it was a 5 story walk up but what I didn't know is that 95 steps straight up a narrow spiral staircase. Not secure from the outside into the staircase as there was a homeless man and his dog hanging out in there. 2 of the bedrooms are up another spiral staircase without a bathroom. Unit itself was otherwise OK. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2024
Hi John, thanks for your feedback. It was unfortunate what happened during your stay. We have since changed the building access code to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the communal stairwell. It is important for guests to know about the stairs so I'm glad you mentioned that. I hope your group enjoyed their visit to Edinburgh :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great Space and Great Host

We had a great stay in Edinburgh! The place was perfect for our group of 8 adults, 1 child, and an infant. The property was clean, we had all the amenities that we needed, and it was close to all the tourist attractions we wanted to visit. The location was a little tricky to find (the listed address was not correct on Google and Apple Maps), but Scott was great about meeting us and getting us to the right address. Important to note that there are 5 flights of spiral stairs to reach the apartment. Our group was all able-bodied and Scott was AMAZING at helping us carry all of our luggage UP and DOWN, but this could be a challenge if you have any individuals who may not be able to take that many stairs. Scott was so kind and also flexible about check-in so we didn't miss any must-see parts of Edinburgh. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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