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Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments

3.5 star property

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Superior Studio | Private kitchen
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Classic Studio
Classic Studio | Private kitchen
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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9 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AU
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio 1B

Studio 1B

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Studio

Classic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This apartment is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from George Street.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • George Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Waverley Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Princes Street
Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
This smoke-free apartment offers offsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per night); reservations required

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Destiny Scotland mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 300 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (4265 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Destiny Scotland St. Andrew Square Apartments
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Reviews

Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 387 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Too many negatives

I've tried but I still can't not be mad about the washer. Advertised as having a washer - first night there could not find the washer and there was only an after hours line for emergencies. So I called first thing in the morning and the woman on the phone was absolutely no help. Kept telling me it was in the kitchen. IT WAS NOT IN THE KITCHEN!! I AM NOT STUPID. Tell me once or twice you are trying to help. Tell me five separate times you are saying I am an idiot. The agent should have been able to look up the unit in a file to give details about it. The washer was in a cabinet BEHIND A CHAIR - no handle or label on the cabinet to suggest it opens and the washer is hiding there underneath the boiler. The unit is also advertised as having a lift. Partially true - you have to lug your luggage up 33 steps (I counted) to get to the lift to take you the rest of the way up. Poor noise control - people partying until the wee hours at night, non-stop construction work all morning. Not meant for light sleepers. No a/c which is usually understandable but it was very hot and there was only a cheap fan - could not open the windows very far and couldn't leave them open because of the noise. By itself the unit is nice but all of the other factors make it a poor choice for me.
Who would think to look here?.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaqui, Prestwick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tiziana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic for a short stay the only drawback was the amount of stairs it took to get to the apartment it was quite the challenge to get ᵀᴴᴱ luggage up and down
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great room but no air con
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for rail travel. Easy access in/out. Could use more linen service and if staying for more than 2 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOCATION! It’s within walking distance of EVERYTHING a tourist will want to do. I actually didn’t realize its incredible location until I arrived. 2 minutes(!) from the train station which is how I arrived. 2 minutes(!) in the other direction for the ($10) tram that takes you to/from the airport! Walking distance to everything. The place itself is all updated. Fells new. Beautiful well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer combo in unit. Love the keyless entry. The ONLY negative is the construction on adjacent bldg (July 2025). Staging area is outside the window, but since they worked during the day, it wasn’t huge inconvenience since I was out tourist-ing during the day anyway. A bit pricey, but worth the splurge for its LOCATION and excellent condition and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

The hotel room itself was nice. During our stay the life was out. We never saw anyone work on it dis
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Apartment was great, even for just 2 nights. Good location for getting to and from the train station and walking in Edinburgh. No view- we looked out at the sides of 3 buildings. Kitchenette was easy to work in but no microwave. The biggest disappointment was that the elevator was broken and we had to climb 3 flights of stairs with 3 suitcases and 2 backpacks- after just finishing an 8 day hike adventure. Good thing we are fit 71 year olds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, other units would have been better

The accommodation was clean and an excellent location - the downside is that the windows overlooked the exhaust fans to both McDonald’s and KFC. This was extremely loud until around 4am and made the unit smell of fast food the entire duration
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location to trains, trams and pubs in old town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald J Armstrong

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pretty good place, ideal location in new town with easy access to the train station and old town. Unfortunately
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ryoko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the station and all the shops and restaurants. The room was spacious and had big windows. The shower room could do with a refreshing, but overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winnifred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This unit was in the perfect location to everything. It felt safe due to code locks. It was quiet and a comfortable size for my me and my husband. The unit was very clean, the bathroom was so large and the bed comfortable. The kitchenette was well equipped. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very hot. Windows opened but noise all night from Princes street. People shouting, arguing. Also directly above McDonald and kfc which left an unpleasant smell of fried food all the time. Kitchen area nice, bed comfy but just not as nice as other apartments we’ve staying in in Edinburgh. Located close to station, playhouse, shopping etc which is a plus
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with everything we needed. The door to the street leads right onto a busy dirty sidewalk, but location is within walking distance of old town and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fully self contained studio apartment in central location across from Waverley Station and only 10min walk to Royal Mile. Washer/dryer easy to use from following instructions in App. Lift from level 1, be prepared for 30 odd stairs to get to level one, only an issue if you have heavy luggage. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Room comfort

Great location

Location was ideal for us as we were there for a short time and mostly walking to attractions etc so very handy. The apartment did have stairs to access but very manageable even for us in our sixties! Apartment was very spacious, clean, tidy, bright, and warm. Need was comfortable and kitchenette and bathroom had everything you need for a short stay. Would happily stay here again. Did have an issue with wifi. Couldn't connect any of 3 devices. It was compounded in part because for some reason i couldn't receive emails from Destiny even when using another wifi. This was despite them even trying while i was in the phone with them. Was a minor issue in the greater scheme of things anyway. We had a good time and very much enjoyed Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated having a laundry machine and kitchen. The apartment was clean and well appointed. Queries were promptly answered.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENDA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great place to call home base in Edinburgh

We rented a STUDIO apartment on the 3rd floor. Bed was comfortable (American FULL SIZE, not Queen or King), shower was roomy and easy to use, washer/drawer and full kitchen was a major plus. Only one flight (30 steps) of stairs to get to the lift. Very old building, clean, updated and modern. For all those with allergies— absolutely no signs of mold or mildew. Located just steps from Princess Street and the main entrance to Waverley Station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akshayraj

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved it✨
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025