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Lovely one-bedroom apartment just a few yards off Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Sleeps 2.

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at this apartment in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This apartment is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grassmarket.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lovely one-bedroom apartment just a few yards off Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Sleeps 2.

This lovely one-bedroom apartment situated on the 3rd floor enjoys an enviable location just a few yards off Edinburgh’s famous ‘Royal Mile', right in the heart of the oldest part of the city. The local area is brimming with history and things to do, and you’ll find an abundance of pubs, restaurants and cafes literally on your doorstep.

Light and airy, the comfortably furnished living room features a flame effect gas fire and a plush leather sofa – just the ticket after a long day’s sightseeing. Just sit back and relax and take full advantage of the flat-screen TV and unlimited complimentary WiFi.

Moving through to the separate modern kitchen, complete with a dining table and chairs, you’ll find everything you need to comfortably cater for your holiday. Integrated appliances include dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, oven and hob.

The calming double bedroom ensures a restful night’s sleep and provides plentiful guest storage with a built-in double wardrobe. A modern, shiny white family bathroom with an over-bath shower completes this wonderful holiday home.

Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties.

The famous shopping areas of Princess Street and George Street are a mere 10-minute stroll away, and the Grassmarket is even closer, where you will find a multitude of shops, bars and restaurants and, of course, places of historical interest. The Royal Mile is situated at the centre of Edinburgh's major sights such as Edinburgh Castle, Mary King's Close, St. Giles Cathedral, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building and Scotland's major galleries and museums including the Scotch Whisky Experience. Open topped tour buses are also within easy walking distance at Waverley train station.

This property is situated on the 3rd floor of a traditional tenement building, with no lift access.

Please note Wi-Fi at this property is complementary.

A £200 refundable damage/security deposit is due 7 days before arrival and refunded after departure.

All properties are strictly non-smoking and do not accept hen/stag/party groups. At least one guest must be over 25 years old.

Please arrange your arrival with the property manager at least 24 hours before arrival.

Check-in is from 4pm, and check-out is before 11am.


Layout

Spacious hall leading to the living room, separate kitchen, 1 double bedroom and family bathroom.


Sleeping Arrangements

1 x double bedroom containing a standard double bed.


Exterior

Traditional Edinburgh tenement building.


Getting there

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Waverley train station: 0.2 mile
Haymarket train station: 2 miles
Edinburgh airport: 8 miles
Edinburgh bus station: 0.7 mile


Accessibility

This property is situated on the 3rd floor of a traditional tenement building, with no lift access.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: EH-71035-F
EPC: D
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features a tennis court on site.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Tennis

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: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

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Lovely one-bedroom apartment just a few yards off Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Sleeps 2. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

büşra a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Harper W.

Liked: Cleanliness
No hot water and no TV
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blair Street Apartment

Great apartment 1 block from the Royal Mile! Clean, well equipped. Everything we wanted or needed was there. I appreciate that there were several types of coffee in the apartment for that early morning cup ☕️. Washer/dryer worked well 👍. The stairs were a bit of a challenge, especially carrying suitcases, but that was explained in the description. Overall, I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone visiting Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very close to all attractions. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

You're on your own

The location was terrific. That's about the only good thing I can say. We were told that there would be a guest information folder in the flat, but could not find one. We used the support email to ask a few straightforward questions. The responses were slow and unhelpful (e.g., "check the guest information folder"). We had difficulty figuring out how to operate the washer/dryer and the support staff essentially ignored our requests for help. While we got the machine to work eventually, it did not effectively dry our clothes. In short, we spent a lot of time, energy, and anxiety during our vacation dealing with things that could have been easily fixed with even slightly competent property management staff. So if you rent this flat, enjoy the location and know that if you run into any issues, you're on your own.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and experience

I stayed here for a week. Check in was very simple and the location was amazing. The flat was very clean and I felt right at home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for exploring

Unit is large and very well equipped. The location is 100 meters from the Main Street. Would recommend to anyone. Entrance is poorly lit and needs light bulbs replaced. Suggestion for unit is to remove the kitchen door for better access to the fridge. Had a great 8 days there.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trained up from London

Terrific location. A roomy, tidy flat. Stairs up to third floor might be an issue for some. For us (65 years old and in good health) it was not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

HUmphrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious flat in excellent location

Spacious flat, well stocked and very comfortable. Istructions were timely and precise. Of note, up 3 flights of fairly steep stairs, and management company requires a 200 pound damage deposit separate from vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

vicki s.

Liked: Cleanliness

September 2023

the Apartment was clean and kitchen was kitted with everything that you would need. On line it is mentioned that this is one the 3rd floor, which is true. The stairs are a bit much carrying suitcases, especially if you are older. Our only negative is the bath/shower. There are no hand rails at all, this making getting in and out of the shower difficult. You are next door to a restaurant so be aware that the cooking odors rise.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the Royal Mile was awesome. Lots to do & see within walking distance. Was very cozy in our accommodations. Stairwell was poorly lit but everything else was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

natalie c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice flat in the heart of tourist Old Town

Our flat was well -appointed and clean, importantly. Two things a traveler should know — the flat is three flights up, no lift. The stairwell is dimly lit and spiral staircase is cement and dirty. A local friend said that was common In Edinburgh but the flat was sunny, clean and comfortable. Good wifi. Also the neighborhood has so many bars and restaurants that it’s noisy at night with drunken revelers. (Also common for Edinburgh.). There’s a Sainsbury grocer a few blocks down so you don’t have to eat every meal out. City Cafe next door is good for breakfast. Almost everything is walkable or easy to reach by bus— use Google and the transit or walking button. You can take the 100 Airlink from the airport that leaves you close to the flat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Great location. Right out the front door of the building and you are in Hunter Square and access to everything. Nice local Pub and restaurants close as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gianfranca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old town Edimburg

Very good. Position is perfect but some problem … the flat was third floor very uncomfortable staircase then the bathroom sink didn't drain and I they not had to carefully check the layout of the house
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria D.

Nice place close to the Royal mile

We enjoyed all of it, Edinburgh is a wonderful city!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023