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Close to Princes Street
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Living area
Refrigerator
Microwave
Explore the area
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
4 min walk
Princes Street
Place, Princes Street
5 min walk
Edinburgh Castle
Place, Edinburgh Castle
7 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
27 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area
About this property
Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle
This delightful 2 double bedroom apartment is available for rent in Grindlay Street, in the Old Town of Edinburgh and in the heart of the Edinburgh West End theatre land. The flat is a delightful short walk from Edinburgh Castle and High Street via the sweeping Castle Terrace. From there the other city attractions such as the National Museum, National Gallery and Hollyrood Palace are a pleasant stroll away. The apartment overlooks the Royal Lyceum Theatre and the Usher Hall and Traverse theatre are only 100m away. Princes’ Street and the vibrant Grassmarket, with it's lively bar and cafe culture are only 5 minutes walk. For business travellers, the EICC (Edinburgh International Conference Centre) is only 5 minutes walk away.
The flat consists of 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom), living room with dining table and chairs, separate fully fitted kitchen and shower room. There is a double sofabed in the lounge which along with the 2 bathrooms makes this flat ideal for up to 5 guests to stay. This is light and bright apartment, the ceilings are high in the traditional Edinburgh Old Town style. The fully fitted kitchen and dining table and 4 chairs enables guests to eat breakfast and other meals in the apartment if the guests wish but on the other hand the apartment is ideally located to make use of the great number of cafes, restaurants and bars in the Grassmarket and West End neighbourhoods. This flat is in an ideal location for visitors wishing to enjoy one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Guests should note that there is no lift/elevator in the building and the flat is on the 3rd floor, so there are 3 flights of stairs to be climbed to enter the flat. This should be considered prior to booking if guests have any mobility issues or expect to be travelling with large or heavy items of luggage. The flat is located in the city centre and there is a diner and a bar on the ground floor level of the building. Guests should expect some street noise in the evenings.
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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
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 fire extinguisher
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 Grassmarket and Princes 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Princes Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 12 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Johnnie Walker Princes Street - 6 min walk
The Redcoat Café - 13 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
The Hanging Bat - 3 min walk
The Blue Blazer - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle located?
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Lyceum Theatre, Royal Mile and Princes Street. Grassmarket and George Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 13 minutes.
About the host
Hosted by jeff thornton
Married with 2 grown up children. I love to travel and am fond of the outdoors and am a keen runner, cyclist and golfer.
Why they chose this property
Edinburgh is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, it is full of history (a castle, a palace, museums aplenty), it has culture abound with numerous festivals, theatres and a world famous comedy Fringe Festival in the summer, it is a great place for venturing out on a golfing trip, country walks in the Pentland Hills are only a few miles away and Edinburgh is a great springboard for a trip to the Scottish Highlands. Edinburgh really does have it all. I fell in love with Edinburgh the moment I arrived here. This property is ideally situated in the heart of the city centre.
What makes this property unique
Its location is second to non. Guests can walk to all the major city centre attractions from the flat. The flat is well decorated, spacious enough for 5 guests.