Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle

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9.6Outstanding
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"I brought my mom to Scotland for her 70th birthday and we had the most amazing time. This apartment is in the most convenient location, on the Royal Mile and at the base of Edinburgh castle. Everythin..."
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(12 Ratings)

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3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

This self catering apartment is in a superb location on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, less than 150 metres from Edinburgh Castle. There are many attractions within a short walk including museums and attractions as well as restaurants, pubs and cafes. The flat overlooks the writer’s museum at the rear and the courtyard where Robert Burns once lived. At the front the flat overlooks Lawnmarket on the Royal Mile. It is owned by Murray Bremner (The Principle) and managed by Edinburgh SC (Self Catering) Ltd on his behalf.

An ideal base from which to enjoy Edinburgh's many attractions. This self catering apartment is on the second floor of a traditional tenement building and is reached via traditional Edinburgh turret stairs.

The flat has an entrance hall, one double bedroom, shower room and living room/kitchen. If using the sofa bed the flat can sleep up to three people.

The bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, shelves and is at the rear of the flat overlooking the rear courtyard with a view out towards the River Forth and beyond.

The bright living room at the front of the flat has two windows (one with a window seat) looking out over the vibrant Royal Mile. The room has a comfortable 3 seater sofa bed (which forms a large double bed), a dining table with two chairs a TV is provided as is a fast broadband internet connection.

The kitchen area is fully equipped with built-in electric oven and grill, built in ceramic hob, microwave, washing machine and fridge.

The shower room has a white suite - sink and toilet - with plenty of shelf space for storage.

* All gas & electricity costs are included in the rental.
* Linen and towels are provided.
* Complimentary items are provided for your arrival.
* Ironing facilities and a hair dryer are provided.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 5 minutes walk.

Restrictions

* No smoking is allowed within the apartment.
* No pets.
* We regret that this 2nd floor flat will be unsuitable for some people with disabilities as there are only stairs.
* No lift is available.
* Strictly no parties - Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00 to respect neighbouring properties.

Access Arrangements

A "meet and greet" service is operated , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure can be found in the secure guest area after a booking has been completed. It is very important that an approximate arrival time is provided before arrival for this process. Formal entry is from 14:00 onwards. if your arrival is before this time we will endeavour to provide access but this cannot be guaranteed . Departure is by 10am, if a late departure is required we endeavour to provide one when possible, if a booking is made to arrive on the day of departure(this could occur only the day before), the property must be vacated by 10am. A guaranteed late departure can only be achieved by booking to depart the day after. Please advise if you want to add this to your booking.

Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.

**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds. The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day. ESC accept no liability for any costs involved in alternative accommodation for this 6 hour period.


A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival. This is rescinded 5 days after departure.

Cancellation
In the event of cancellation the following terms and charges will apply -
a. 6 months or more prior to arrival – full refund minus a 5% admin fee of the total booking amount with a £50 minimum.
b. 42 days or more – 25% of the total booking fee.
c. 41 days or less – full rental fee.

These cancellation terms DO NOT apply to any bookings made under specific "Non refundable" offers on any OTA's such as booking.com, Airbnb, VRBO .

Please consider obtaining personnel holiday insurance to cover this and other potential losses.


If you have any queries or require further information regarding this property please do not hesitate to contact us.


Sleeping Arrangements

1 x standard double bed, 1 x sofabed. (please advise if required if only two guests)


Getting there

Enter these digital latitude & longitude into any mapping app to be taken to the door of the building the apt is in :- 55.949559 -3.193517

There are three options to get from Edinburgh airport to the city centre, all take approx 30-35 minutes. The main rail station Waverley is approx 250 metres from the apt.

1. Edinburgh trams, approx every 8-10 mins (Sunday 12-15 mins), right outside terminal, the nearest drop off point for the apt is the Princes stop which is approx 300 metres away. Cost 9.00 pounds for adults and approx 4.50 pounds for children for a RETURN journey.

2. Airport express bus, every 15 minutes right outside terminal building, drop off point on Waverley Bridge approx 250 metres from Ladystairs Costs approx 9.50 pounds per person for a RETURN journey.

3. Taxi, many can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost approx 30 - 50 pounds for a one way journey. However a taxi will drop you off right outside the property you have booked.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: EH-70228-R (expiry: 30th Aug 2028)
EPC: D

Amenities at Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(12 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
I brought my mom to Scotland for her 70th birthday and we had the most amazing time. This apartment is in the most convenient location, on the Royal Mile and at the base of Edinburgh castle. Everything that we wanted to do was just steps away. There is an amazing little cafe downstairs in the close/courtyard (Castle Rock Café). The apartment is small, which I would expect for any city, but it is well-appointed, clean and very comfortable. I would book this place again in a heartbeat!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
Make sure you are able to carry yr own luggage up n down stairs Was a great property Enjoyed my week there ! ….. was on the royal mile and u could watch people walking by … would Definately book again
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2023
If you're looking for a place to stay that puts you right in the middle of all the action in Old Town Edinburgh, book this place ASAP. The Castle is just a short walk up the hill, almost every tour you want to take meets right across the street, and you are just upstairs from all the souvenir shopping you could possibly want to do! We loved this central location. I would urge caution if you are looking for a quiet place away from it all after a long day of touring. This is NOT your place. We would have liked a clock on the wall, a box of tissues available, and more than two rolls of toilet paper for a week-long stay. Other than that, we found this a charming home for our stay in Scotland.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2023
Lovely flat on the Royal Mile. Busy busy busy!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Superb 1 bedroom + sofabed on the famous Royal Mile, 150 metres to Edinburgh Castle?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.