Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town

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A blue door with a white frame, a doormat with "WELCOME" written on it, and two potted plants on either side.
A spiral staircase with white steps and a wooden handrail.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a sink.
A living room with a fireplace, green walls, and a television.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery and buildings outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Princes Street

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Place, Dean Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • George Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Princes Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scran and Scallie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stockbridge Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bailie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Pastry Section - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Apartment On The Edge Of Edinburgh’s Historic New Town located?

Located in Stockbridge, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Royal Botanic Garden, Dean Village and Princes Street. George Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Princes Street Tram Stop is 20 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful 4 bedroom home. Decorated very nicely and had everything we needed. Rooms were large and plenty of room for everyone. Location was excellent. We felt truly at home in this gorgeous home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property in a wonderful location. Beautifully appointed and plenty of room for us all. Everything you would need for a great break. Convenient for shops at Stockbridge and getting around with bus stops within walking distance. Rona is a great host and is very quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely recommend the Upper Villa as a place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, location & owner

On arrival Rona made us welcome. Property was stunning inside and out and spotlessly clean. Great location for the centre of Edinburgh and exploring this amazing city!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

The Upper Villa is a gem of a place to stay. We had ample space in a beautiful home filled with sun in the morning and gorgeous sunsets at the end of the day. The location is convenient by bus to the center of Edinburgh but in a quiet neighborhood which makes for a peaceful stay. Plenty of restaurants and shopping nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

A friends or family place

Everything you need for even the fussiest person. Wonderful proximity for walking to Edinburgh, attractions or local shops and restaurants. A responsive host answers all questions in a very helpful manner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Townhouse Close to City Center

The townhome is situated within walking distance of many great restaurants and pubs. Although we could walk, we chose to take the bust to Old Town. The route runs very near the home. The home itself was spotless and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and if we visit Edinburgh again, we'll definitely stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location; a charming apartment

Location: For doing things in the city center, the place is perfectly situated. Within walking distance are enough stores, shops, restaurants, etc. that you can do the normal stuff. The Botanic Garden is a bit of a walk but doable and worth it. All the tourist stuff is within an Uber drive that's cheap-ish. Property: the apartment is on the 2nd and 3rd floor (1st and 2nd if you're British) and the winding stairs is tricky to get luggage up. The place was built long ago but has the modern upgrades. The ceiling in the living area is quite the art piece. The kitchen is a bit cramped but is workable. Bedrooms are quite nice. Bath on the 2nd floor is very cramped but the one on the 3rd floor is fine. Overall, some aspects feel cramped but the old world feel of the place makes up for it. Lots of natural light. It has a homey feel to it: you know hundreds of people have lived their lives here and had a great time doing it. If you want to be centrally located in an old world home, I doubt you could do better. The owner communicated very well and was accommodating. She agreed to let us stow our bags in the apartment early on our arrival day (8 am) because our flights were coming in in the morning. Turns out the cleaning crew got done early and we were able to gain full access when we arrived around 10:30 am.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is absolutely beautiful. Close to many shops and walking distance to many great locations, like Dran Village and the Royal Botanical Gardens. We loved this place so much, lots of space, open, bright, clean. Perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fringe

We were a family of 5 adults and three children. The house was beautiful providing everything we needed. Our host Rona was very helpful and friendly. We quickly learnt how to get to the centre of Edinburgh either by walking or taking one of several buses. Useful shops very nearby. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to go back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Edinburgh

Property was above expectations with beautiful more room than expected and close to pubs and shopping. Would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Better than advertised

We loved this beautiful, historic and surprisingly comfortable property so very much. It made our magical stay in Edinburgh even better. The house itself was full of charm that just doesn’t come through in the pictures. I feared a historic house like this might not be as comfy, but those fears were also unfounded - the beds were plush and we slept better than anywhere else in Europe. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

New Years 2021

Absoloutely stunning apartment, superbly located just a 15min walk from the city centre. really well equiped kitchen, great bathrooms and lounge with a real working fire! Pity Hogmany celebrations were cancelled, but still a brilliant stay and looking forward to returning in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent apartment to explore Edinburgh with friends or family

The whole experience is fantastic. From the booking process and replies feom Rona to the excellent fitted our apartment. To top it off walking distance from the main attractions. Would recommend this lovely place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Superb stay

This was one of the nicest rentals I've ever stayed in. Everything was superb - the host Rona was outstanding! The location is ideal, lots of shops, bars and eateries, short walk to the city centre - we had an amazing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Base, Lovely place

Lovely apartment just as described Great base for Stocksbridge which we love and only 5-10min walk into city centre One to remember and possibly return
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property for a big group

Homely and welcoming property with excellent facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect accommodation for a family group, close to the centre of Edinburgh

We (6 adults and 1 teenager) had a weekend in Edinburgh to celebrate a special birthday. The property was ideal for us - good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen (made a lasagna the first night) and a spacious sitting room / dining area on two floors. The instructions for everything in the property were really helpful. Everything we needed was there. The location was close to the centre and yet very quiet at night. We used the excellent bus service to get around Edinburgh, with the only niggle being that you have to have exact change for your ticket. All in all, a happy, relaxed weekend in a lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Great apartment in very good location - ideal for enjoying Edinburgh .

We had a really enjoyable stay in Edinburgh based at this lovely apartment - would thoroughly recommend very comfortable and ideal location .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property in a fantastic location

The Upper Villa is huge! 6 of us spent 2 nights here and thoroughly enjoyed it. 20 minute walk into the city and lots of local bars and restaurants on the doorstep if you want something quieter. The owner had left us a welcome pack which was a lovely touch and I cannot give anyone one good reason to not stay here if you don’t want to stay in the city centre. We are at Blue Parrot Cantina a 10 minute walk away and ate breakfast the day we were leaving at Kilted Kitchen a similar distance away. Both delicious. The other evening we went into the city and ate at Meze Meze - also fantastic. Our group goes away once a year and I can honestly say that this was one of our favourite places to stay and we will probably come back again in the future. Thank you Rona & Howard for sharing your property with the world
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect apartment to explore Edinburgh

What a perfect apartment- well stocked with the basics and we felt it was a home away from home. Easy access to all parts of Edinburgh, and some of our party even caught the bus to the beach one afternoon! Walkable into Edinburgh centre, but buses easy as well. We used it as a base for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - we were a party of 9, but there was plenty of space in the apartment. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a large group, everything you need is here, a complete home from home.

We were a group of ladies celebrating a 30th birthday. Apartment is in easy walking distance to city centre or a taxi is just £6-7 from Waverley station. It is huge and easy accommodated 8 of us, spotlessly clean and lovely little touches like a loaf of bread and milk on arrival. Would definitely recommend 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay. Great location and lovely apartment. Was even better than advertized.

The apartment is nicely furnished and the hostess had provided some perishable items such as bread & milk as well as several staples. Easy public transport to old town took us to Royal Mile in 15 minutes.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much for the great review.and I am glad you enjoyed your stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful apartment

Seven of us stayed at Upper villa for 3 nights. It is beautiful. There is lots of space and has everything you need. It is ideally situated in an area that has easy access to local transport and local shops. The owners are lovely. We will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much for the great review. It really does help! Thanks for the chocolates as well - they were much appreciated!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent weekend

Lovely comfortable appt owners left basic foods in fridge very thoughtful good position able to walk into city
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Spacious bright comfortable apartment. The pictures don't do it justice.

The apartment is just beautiful. We could easily have stayed for a month or more! The rooms are spacious and bright, and the beds comfortable. The kitchen is really equipped and there is a big dining table for eating in or enjoying takeaway All the convenience and activity of Stockbridge is just a cobbled street away and Princes Street a lovely 15 minute walk. Lovely,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much for your lovely review. It makes all the difference to know that guests have enjoyed their stay at The Upper Villa.
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