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

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9.8Outstanding
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Apartment in Edinburgh

3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

Ladystairs is a second floor apartment in a listed building on the Lawnmarket (the top section of the famous Royal Mile) and is approximately 150metres from Edinburgh Castle. This self-catering apartment is furnished and decorated to a very high standard to make your stay in Edinburgh as comfortable as possible.

The apartment is a pleasant walk to many other major Edinburgh attractions such as the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland. There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. It is owned by Murray Bremner & Glenn Ford (The Principle) and managed by Edinburgh SC (Self Catering) Ltd on their behalf.

LOUNGE/KITCHEN ROOM
This combined lounge/kitchen area has been completely equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It contains a sofa bed (which converts to a double bed) and a dining table suitable for three guests. A suitably equipped room with some smaller items of furniture and lighting features create a wonderful ambience in the room. A widescreen TV is available for entertainment. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi. There is a fantastic bay window to give you a superb view of the Royal Mile.

The kitchen area is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric oven & hob, microwave oven, washer/dryer and cutlery & crockery for up to four people.

BEDROOM
This is a lovely double bedroom with a bay window with a wonderful view of the Royal Mile. A kingsize double bed with two bedside tables, a chest of drawers and a hanging area provide ample storage space for your possessions.

SHOWER ROOM
Instant electric shower, wc and basin, plus a shaver point.

Additional information
* Linen and towels are provided.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 5 minutes walk.

Restrictions

* Non smoking throughout property, including at open windows.
* 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. Entry is from 14:00 onwards but if nobody has booked to depart on your day of arrival it will probably be very suitable for us to give you entry as early as possible. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).

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.


Sleeping Arrangements

one kingsize double in the bedroom and a sofabed in the lounge (please advise if required if there are only two guests)


Exterior

Property is in a listed building on the famous Royal Mile which is a UNESCO world heritage site.


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 St stop which is approx 300 metres away. Cost approx 9 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 apt. Costs approx 9 pounds per person for a RETURN journey.

3. Taxi, many can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost 25 - 40 pounds for a one way journey. However a taxi will drop you off right outside the property you have booked.


Accessibility

This 2nd floor property can only accessed by stairs, it has no lift and therefore may be unsuitable for people with mobility issues.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: E-70364-R (expiry: 11th Sep 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

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(15 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Fabulous location and such an easy check in!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
The owners were very responsive to us during check-in and during our stay. The property exceeded all of our expectations. Loved the location. Easy walk to shops, restaurants and entertainment. View from the windows allowed birds eye view of street performers and activity below. Would definitely stay here again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Lovely, clean property overlooking the Royal Mile. We were there during the Fringe Festival, so we had a great view of the street performers. A washer/dryer was a huge plus for us.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Very quaint apartment, in a perfect location. Easily accessible by foot from all areas of old town, new town, and only a short walk to/from train station.

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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.