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Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!

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Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10104 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at this apartment in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Royal Mile and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Princes Street.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬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.

Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!

Exceptional, main-door first-floor Georgian Apartment modernised and located right at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, less than 2 minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle! Guests will love being so close to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's main tourist spot. This property has a 5 star rating on many booking platforms.

You will not find self-catering accommodation closer to Edinburgh Castle with the nearby restaurants, bars and shops of Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the bottom of the stairs!

The apartment is entered via a main door on to the Lawnmarket at the top of The Royal Mile which takes you into a private staircase up to the first floor. This apartment really is in the heart of Edinburgh's tourist district.

It comprises modern kitchen/living room, bathroom with shower, additional shower room and separate WC. There are 4 bedrooms and the apartment comfortably sleeps 8 with space for an additional person on a fold down double sofa bed in one of the bedrooms. Sleeping arrangements as follows;

-Master Double bedroom
-2nd Double bedroom
-3rd Double bedroom (with further double sofa bed)
-Bunk bed room

We also have a luggage/wardrobe room so you can keep the bedrooms nice and clear. The open plan living room/kitchen offers a sociable space with views onto the Royal Mile, below.

We provide: Bed Linen, Towels, Toilet Rolls

Guest access to all areas

During the Edinburgh Festival in August and Edinburgh's Hogmany celebrations The Lawnmarket is pedestrian access only which means carrying cases/bags 100 meters or so.

Short Term Let License Number - EH-69599-F
EPC Rating - D
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,119 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! Beautiful apartment, well kept, and the location was an ideal home base for our adventures
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This apartment could not be more ideally located for a proper introduction to the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. In addition, the building itself has a significant place in Scottish history, as it is part of James Court and was once home to the famous philosopher David Hume. The apartment was clean, nicely appointed and, for the most part, comfortable. The hosts were courteous and easily reachable. We were surprised to realize that the second toilet in the apartment was extremely compact, not suited for anyone of above-average height. Space in a few of the bedrooms, such as the bunk beds, was very limited, especially for adults. We understood that these constraints could be attributed to the layout of this centuries-old building, but we had to admit to being a bit surprised, based on the description and the rental price. Otherwise, this apartment was ideal and helped to provide me and my family with some wonderful memories of our vacation in Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sanford W., Bella Vista, AR

Liked: Cleanliness
Washer/dryer was appreciated but was very slow. We needed more full baths. All in all we had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We were very pleased with our stay. Cute apartment, great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Everything about our stay was amazing! The location can’t be beat. Everything was clean and ready for our arrival. We will definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bev P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location

Smaller than it appears in photos, especially living area, but comfortable enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

We loved staying here. It is in a really great location with shops all around and only a couple minute walk to popular attractions in all directions. Only issues were the beautiful church in front was under construction (nothing the owners can do about that) and I wouldn’t call the second bathroom a half bath more like a toilet closet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Edinburgh

Location location location. If you are looking to stay in the heart of Edinburgh this is the place. You are a staircase away from the Royal mile, and steps away from Edinburgh Castle, Victoria street and a list of other sites. Too many witching walking distance to list. The flat was very cozy and well furnished. The only thing that wasn’t provided were wash clothes. We had six adults in our group and we were all very comfortable and happy with the accommodations. Keep in mind this isn’t a five star hotel but for a large group that rents houses frequently we would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely great location

Very easy communication, great location for everything. The only surprise was there were no toiletries provided like soap, shampoo and conditioner for the showers . Very minor inconvenience but US travelers should be aware .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024