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Apartment in Prestigious location Central Edinburgh

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Living area
Front Door
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Princes Street
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Futons

1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Shower room 3

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Apartment in Prestigious location Central Edinburgh

The apartment has been tastefully designed and the is close to Carlton Hill,It is spacious with 150 metres of floor space. The furniture has been designed individually for each room and along side the 3 En-suite themed bedrooms there is another public washroom in the hallway.
The bedrooms can be set up as Twin or Doubles, 1 room also has bunk beds to make it sleep 4
The kitchen is equip with all amenities including two fridge freezers a dishwasher and lots of cutlery and utensils. We have a small laundry area at the back of the property and this furnishes a washing machine. The property is gas centrally heated and has Wi-Fi throughout. The large lounge has a a beautiful wooden oak table and leather chesterfield and leather chairs .
This property is on the basement level.
The City Retreat is in a quiet area and situated near the American Embassy.
Nearby are lots of restaurants and shops and a local pub within 5 minutes walk.
Parking is free at weekends and during weekdays from 5.30 pm till 8.30 am .There are also parking meters if you want to use them on the street at other times, but parking free can be found if you look around the local area.
Award winning property.
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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

Property # 8148583
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 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

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Princes Street 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Safari Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oink - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment in Prestigious location Central Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment in Prestigious location Central Edinburgh ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in Prestigious location Central Edinburgh ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apartment in Prestigious location Central Edinburgh located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Holyrood Park and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and Royal Mile are also within 1 mile (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE W.

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

Great location

Great space and location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2022
Thank you . You were a lovely guest and left our apartment in such a lovely condition. A pleasure to have you
Verified

8/10 Good

Mollie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice staff, bit worn down

Pros: Location is great. It's a 20 minute walk to the city centre, and a 5 minute walk to the beautiful Carlton Hill with amazing views of the city. Also a short walk to get to the starting point for Arthur's seat hike, which was fantastic. The staff and owner were very helpful and responsive. It's big: the rooms are all plenty big as well as the living room. Cons: The place feels a bit old and worn down, and cleanliness was not what we'd like it to be. The towels could definitely use replacing, as could some of the living room furniture.The beds however were very comfortable. All in all a decent place to stay.
Verified

4/10 Poor

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Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Sewer smell & misleading photos

The flat was in a great location, but that’s about all it had going for it. It felt like being in a youth hostel (and not in a good way). There was one long hallway with bedrooms on each side, they had self closing doors and exit signs. One bedroom had a bunk bed stuffed in the hallway that you had to shimmy past to get the other bed. The entire flat smelled musty and sewer smells came from each bathroom and the kitchen. Floors and carpet were not clean and the whole flat felt damp and musty (although the weather was sunny and warm). I feel like the photos and listing are misleading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2022
We are sorry your did not have a positive experience .
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Laura M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Gross but in a great location

I stayed here for just over a week with my husband and kids (4 and 9), my parents, and my brother and his two teenage children. The positives: the location is great, it's spacious, and Sav the owner was very pleasant to deal with. The negatives: The place was not clean at all (my daughter's feet were black on the bottom just from walking barefoot in the hallway and our room). There was black mold in all of the bathrooms, there was an awful sewage smell coming from the bathroom attached to our room (the Asian inspired room) and paint peeling off the walls, the bunkbed for my kids was so squeaky we had to put the mattresses on the floor so the kids could sleep and when we moved the bottom mattress we found an old chip container under it and a ton of dirt and dust (yuck!). The dishwasher wasn't attached to the counter properly so it tips onto your feet when you open it and clogged half way through the trip (I had to scoop out gross water and try to unclog it), the whole place is just dirty and they really need to hire professional cleaners to do a deep clean. In the living room the chandeliers and fixtures have dust and debris on them (like they haven't been cleaned in years), and the couch is all lopsided because one or more of the feet have fallen off. In our room there were no drawers at all (except three mini ones in the desk that would literally hold a book or passport) so we had to put our clothes on the windowsills or keep them in the suitcases. The carpet was filthy and unraveling in places. There were oily smudges on the walls above the bunkbed that looked like gooey construction adhesive had been left there (my kids though it was boogers). The radiator in our bathroom to dry the towels never worked and the scratchy small towels stayed damp the whole time since there isn't proper ventilation. There is a washer but no dryer so we couldn't wash and dry them (though Sav did provide us more towels upon request when I explained the radiator issue). The whole place is just horribly run down and poorly maintained. It was like staying in a cheap hostel, which for the price of it was shocking and off putting. I booked it for my whole family so it was pretty embarrassing. We still managed to have a great trip, but if we could have moved out immediately we would have. It felt like camping instead of staying in a nice flat, which is what I had been hoping for. Sav is a nice woman, but this place needs to be upgraded ASAP for the price it's listed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2022
Well I was very surprised to read this . When they guests parents arrived they said how lovely the place was . I infact walked around the flat with them to each and every room . At no time was anything mentioned about cleanliness . I asked many times if the-family needed anything . I left washing powder and the weather were soaring so washing would dry within hours . Also I could have helped in other ways as was always on hand . The dishwasher I have had no complaints I was not aware there was an issue . I will stabilise it a simple task which I will organise today . It clogged up but was working up to half way through the holiday , maybe it was your own food clogged it ? I really don’t understand otherwise ? The Edinburgh Festival is packed so accomadation prices are very high and I really don’t think we were over priced . About the floor I would have certainly sent someone out , it’s a concrete floor and maybe it’s worth supplying slippers I will investigate the floor for sure . I genuinely have not ever had this feedback about the hallway . It was mopped and cleaned . A mop was a available for use at any time . I was on hand to resolve any issues I also spoke to the guests face to face . Again nothing was mentioned except the radiators in the bathroom which had a switch the guests found on my instructions. The Oriential room the bunk beds will be investigated and resolved . The bed was wobbly I wish you had just told me ? I supplied an extra foldaway at no extra cost I could have done so much more to help I wish you had asked . We are a A listed property and it’s an old Victorian property . The carpet in the oriential room is getting replaced as soon as season ends . Once again I apologise for anything which did not meet expectations . Thst being said in a 7 night stay everything could have been resolved dsy one if brought to my attention . We value all feedback and are glad that hosts Can respond I found the family lovely and no idea about any one of the issues mentioned . I really hope all guests in the future alert me to any issues immediately . I genuinely want it to be a lovely experience and feel sad we were not up to the expectations . Once again feedback is very valuable but I really would prefer guests to inform me on arrival so I have time to rectify any issues immediately . Thank you once again for taking the time for your lengthy review .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristi n.

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

Location

The location was really wonderful in its proximity to town and the festival
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great apartment for a group stay in Edinburgh for a weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalia P.

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

Ladies

It is nice place and house. Good communication with manager.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne P.

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

Merveilleux sejour

Quelle merveille que ce logement. Un magnifique moment dans édimbourg.. Le lieu est merveilleusement situé.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Very spacious and comfortable with a good location.

Lovely stay. Apartment is well situated and accommodation is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Lovely apartment in Georgian terrace, walkable to and from the city centre and public transport

Great weekend in Edinburgh - family get together. What a fabulous city! Apartment suited us just great. Very well appointed, lots of space, lovely Georgian terrace and great location for walking into the city. All arrangements in the run up worked very well and accommodating about arrival and departure times. Certainly recommend and will come back to Edinburgh again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Great Edinburgh Getaway Property

Was as advertised. The bedrooms are themed and spacious, each with its own shower. For 3 couples this was the perfect property. Check-in was easy and there were no issues during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Beautiful character property in a great location

Apartment is spacious & well equipped. Catherine was there to greet us and show us around. Great having some outside space. The location is perfect. Easy walk into the centre but in a quiet, upmarket residential area. Lovely walk over Carlton Hill into town. I booked the property for a group of 7 friends and all loved it as much as I did. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Good

I arrived mid afternoon not knowing what to expect from an apart hotel, but found it to be just what it says. I felt as if I was in my apartment. I had the privacy of my own room, as sumptuous as a boutique hotel, and I had the run of the apartment, to make tea and a hearty breakfast in the kitchen. The living room was very big and was good to meet the other quests there, in a more friendly way than in a hotel where everyone keeps to themselves. The garden was accessible, and used as it was a sunny afternoon. Savita was around in the morning and it was nice to meet her and we had a good chat, with lots of advice on what to do in the town. I will defiantly recommend this place to my friends.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

great find

What a great find!would recommend this place very good location and the owner who we met was very helpful and made our stay more pleasant.Its a short walk from all the sights resturants ect
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Holiday accomodation review

We decided to go to Edinburgh at quite short notice. Looking online I found hotels far too expensive and cramped for our family of five with two teenage boys, my wife and an elderly mother. Looking on-line we were impressed by the photographs and the apparent space shown on the website so we made an initial enquiry. After a relaxed discussion with the owner Sav I booked the whole apartment for four nights. The basement apartment is accessed down a short flight of stone stairs. Which my mother managed okay as the steps were broad and reasonably flat. The row of houses in which the apartment is situated is very elegant overlooking a park with views out to sea between the trees. The accommodation is very spacious especially the Oriental room which has a long connecting private corridor and lovely themed screening. There is a great feel of space with a wide hallway three large bedrooms all with on-suite bathrooms and a separate toilet off the hall. We were a short walk away from the city centre and taxis cost around £6-7 for five of us which was very reasonable. If you had no mobility issues you could walk in and return easily and safely as the road is well lit and open. We chose to eat in several nights cooking in the large kitchen and eating at the family sized dining table. We found it very comfortable. Having a dish washer was also very welcome. A great deal of attention has gone into the décor which is new stylish and clean which makes it really warm and welcoming. Externally there is a private garden with a table and chairs at the rear which we did not use due to the weather but again this would provide further space if needed. My family all enjoyed the stay and thought the facilities were very impressive. All rooms have TV/DVDs except the living room which has a larger TV only. Things to consider... We took a car for our own convenience and while there are places you can find not to far away to park that do not require a permit be careful as the traffic wardens are very keen and patrol from 8.30am. We really enjoyed our stay. Having the whole apartment was excellent and even my teenage sons were impressed and took 'selfies' to send to their friends. The location is very handy we had a lovely time. Thank you Sav.

About the host

Hosted by Sav Handa

Host profile image
Well I am outgoing and have 30 years of experience in the hospitality market. I also am a Counselor and work with disadvantaged groups with mental health issues .
I love traveling now that my two children have left home and are at University.
I enjoy mosaics and love to spend time with friends .
I like art theatre and dinner parties
I used to keep fit but need to get back into this again so joined a gym recently. I love meeting new people and enjoy good chats with my friends and guests too

Why they chose this property

this property means a lot to me as i used to live here when the children were born and so it has great memories and flashbacks , i decided to renovate it and let the interior designer Simon do what is wanted within reason and am delighted with the results , The area is exclusive and is one of the best addresses in Edinburgh it is a A listed property and the location to all the attractions is a plus. no need for a car cinema , theatre , walks all near by .It is very quiet too and this is a bonus as when sleep you feel the tranquility ,
the Garden is South facing so fantastic sun trap

What makes this property unique

I love staying here all rooms are en suite loads of room and the furniture is specially made rustic and original. The area is surrounded by greenery . local shops nearby nice pubs and delicious restaurants. Aurther seat nearby as is Carlton hill

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