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Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3344.4 sq ft
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1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
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Kitchen
About this property
Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle
Ladystairs is a second floor apartment in a listed building on the Lawnmarket (the top section of the famous Royal Mile) and is approximately 150metres from Edinburgh Castle. This self-catering apartment is furnished and decorated to a very high standard to make your stay in Edinburgh as comfortable as possible.
The apartment is a pleasant walk to many other major Edinburgh attractions such as the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland. There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. It is owned by Murray Bremner & Glenn Ford (The Principle) and managed by Edinburgh SC (Self Catering) Ltd on their behalf.
LOUNGE/KITCHEN ROOM
This combined lounge/kitchen area has been completely equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It contains a sofa bed (which converts to a double bed) and a dining table suitable for three guests. A suitably equipped room with some smaller items of furniture and lighting features create a wonderful ambience in the room. A widescreen TV is available for entertainment. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi. There is a fantastic bay window to give you a superb view of the Royal Mile.
The kitchen area is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric oven & hob, microwave oven, washer/dryer and cutlery & crockery for up to four people.
BEDROOM
This is a lovely double bedroom with a bay window with a wonderful view of the Royal Mile. A kingsize double bed with two bedside tables, a chest of drawers and a hanging area provide ample storage space for your possessions.
SHOWER ROOM
Instant electric shower, wc and basin, plus a shaver point.
Additional information
* Linen and towels are provided.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 5 minutes walk.
Restrictions
* Non smoking throughout property, including at open windows.
* No pets
* We regret that this 2nd floor flat will be unsuitable for some people with disabilities as there are only stairs.
* No lift is available.
* Strictly no parties - Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00 to respect neighbouring properties.
Access Arrangements
A "meet and greet" service is operated , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure can be found in the secure guest area after a booking has been completed. It is very important that an approximate arrival time is provided before arrival for this process. Entry is from 14:00 onwards but if nobody has booked to depart on your day of arrival it will probably be very suitable for us to give you entry as early as possible. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).
Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.
**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds. The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day. ESC accept no liability for any costs involved in alternative accommodation for this 6 hour period.
A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival. This is rescinded 5 days after departure.
Sleeping Arrangements
one kingsize double in the bedroom and a sofabed in the lounge (please advise if required if there are only two guests)
Exterior
Property is in a listed building on the famous Royal Mile which is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Getting there
Enter these digital latitude & longitude into any mapping app to be taken to the door of the building the apt is in :- 55.949559 -3.193517
There are three options to get from Edinburgh airport to the city centre, all take approx 30-35 minutes. The main rail station Waverley is approx 250 metres from the apt.
1. Edinburgh trams, approx every 8-10 mins (Sunday 12-15 mins), right outside terminal, the nearest drop off point for the apt is the Princes St stop which is approx 300 metres away. Cost approx 9 pounds for adults and approx 4.50 pounds for children for a RETURN journey.
2. Airport express bus, every 15 minutes right outside terminal building, drop off point on Waverley Bridge approx 250 metres from apt. Costs approx 9 pounds per person for a RETURN journey.
3. Taxi, many can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost 25 - 40 pounds for a one way journey. However a taxi will drop you off right outside the property you have booked.
Accessibility
This 2nd floor property can only accessed by stairs, it has no lift and therefore may be unsuitable for people with mobility issues.
Registration and Compliance
Registration or Licence Ref: E-70364-R (expiry: 11th Sep 2028)
EPC: D
The apartment is a pleasant walk to many other major Edinburgh attractions such as the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland. There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. It is owned by Murray Bremner & Glenn Ford (The Principle) and managed by Edinburgh SC (Self Catering) Ltd on their behalf.
LOUNGE/KITCHEN ROOM
This combined lounge/kitchen area has been completely equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It contains a sofa bed (which converts to a double bed) and a dining table suitable for three guests. A suitably equipped room with some smaller items of furniture and lighting features create a wonderful ambience in the room. A widescreen TV is available for entertainment. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi. There is a fantastic bay window to give you a superb view of the Royal Mile.
The kitchen area is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric oven & hob, microwave oven, washer/dryer and cutlery & crockery for up to four people.
BEDROOM
This is a lovely double bedroom with a bay window with a wonderful view of the Royal Mile. A kingsize double bed with two bedside tables, a chest of drawers and a hanging area provide ample storage space for your possessions.
SHOWER ROOM
Instant electric shower, wc and basin, plus a shaver point.
Additional information
* Linen and towels are provided.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 5 minutes walk.
Restrictions
* Non smoking throughout property, including at open windows.
* No pets
* We regret that this 2nd floor flat will be unsuitable for some people with disabilities as there are only stairs.
* No lift is available.
* Strictly no parties - Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00 to respect neighbouring properties.
Access Arrangements
A "meet and greet" service is operated , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure can be found in the secure guest area after a booking has been completed. It is very important that an approximate arrival time is provided before arrival for this process. Entry is from 14:00 onwards but if nobody has booked to depart on your day of arrival it will probably be very suitable for us to give you entry as early as possible. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).
Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.
**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds. The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day. ESC accept no liability for any costs involved in alternative accommodation for this 6 hour period.
A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival. This is rescinded 5 days after departure.
Sleeping Arrangements
one kingsize double in the bedroom and a sofabed in the lounge (please advise if required if there are only two guests)
Exterior
Property is in a listed building on the famous Royal Mile which is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Getting there
Enter these digital latitude & longitude into any mapping app to be taken to the door of the building the apt is in :- 55.949559 -3.193517
There are three options to get from Edinburgh airport to the city centre, all take approx 30-35 minutes. The main rail station Waverley is approx 250 metres from the apt.
1. Edinburgh trams, approx every 8-10 mins (Sunday 12-15 mins), right outside terminal, the nearest drop off point for the apt is the Princes St stop which is approx 300 metres away. Cost approx 9 pounds for adults and approx 4.50 pounds for children for a RETURN journey.
2. Airport express bus, every 15 minutes right outside terminal building, drop off point on Waverley Bridge approx 250 metres from apt. Costs approx 9 pounds per person for a RETURN journey.
3. Taxi, many can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost 25 - 40 pounds for a one way journey. However a taxi will drop you off right outside the property you have booked.
Accessibility
This 2nd floor property can only accessed by stairs, it has no lift and therefore may be unsuitable for people with mobility issues.
Registration and Compliance
Registration or Licence Ref: E-70364-R (expiry: 11th Sep 2028)
EPC: D
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
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Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Royal Mile. 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, Lothian
What's nearby
- St. Giles' Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Military Tattoo Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Deacon Brodies Tavern - 1 min walk
- The Scotch Whisky Experience - 2 min walk
- Ensign Ewart - 2 min walk
- Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - 1 min walk
- La Barantine - 3 min walk
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Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve C.
19 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steve C.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
8 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael D.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
bridget f.
16 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
bridget f.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
28 Aug, 2009
Superb
8/10 Good
Derick C.
8 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot for Edinburgh Excursion
Derick C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nina K.
17 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location and unique stay
Nina K.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel R.
29 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rachel R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lara A.
2 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Edinburgh flat
Lara A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jason D.
5 May, 2014
Great flat, great location off the royal mile!
Jason D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
11 Jul, 2009
Very nice
10/10 Excellent
Nina L.
31 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nina L.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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