Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

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8.6Excellent

(147 Ratings)

Great location with comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient amenities. Perfect for those looking to explore the city and enjoy nearby attractions.

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8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(147 Ratings)

Apartment in Edinburgh

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this apartment rental

If you are looking for a central apartment and wanting to experience historical Edinburgh then this is the place to be. This fantastic apartment is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh just a stones through from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. There are a great selection of pubs, restaurants, antique shops etc on your doorstep. This apartment is available for Self Catering & Holiday Lets, Short Term & Corporate Lets, City & Weekend Breaks and the Festival.

The apartment has been stylishly decorated throughout and consists of two double bedrooms, one a very large master bedroom. The good size living room contains a large corner sofa and is open to the fully equipped brand new modern kitchen, which has a breakfast table.
There is a winding staircase to get to the front door so the apartment is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Additional facilities included in this property consist of a large LCD TV, DVD Player, WiFi Internet access, Telephone, Microwave, Washing Machine, Hair Dryer.

Amenities at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.2 mi

Stirling Castle

31.4 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.5 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.1 mi

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Top rated by guests

8.6Excellent

(147 Ratings)

Great location with comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient amenities. Perfect for those looking to explore the city and enjoy nearby attractions.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(147 Ratings)

Apartment in Edinburgh

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.2 mi

Stirling Castle

31.4 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

2.5 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.1 mi

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Excellent(147 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Great location with comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient amenities. Perfect for those looking to explore the city and enjoy nearby attractions.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Slight hiccup at check in but Gavin resolved it impressively quickly. Great first floor location within Edinburgh old town. The flat was warm and comfortable. It is an old characterful building and the flat reflects but the beds were comfortable and clean and the bathroom and kitchen modern and clean. Little noise at night but you’d expect that from a central location. I would recommend.

8.0 / 10.0

First and foremost, NOT A GROUND FLOOR FLAT as advertised in title. It’s my bad for not reading all the way to the end of the full description where it states there are stairs (32 of them in a very narrow spiral staircase, plus the 4 just to enter the building). Very misleading! This was not convenient when you’re transporting 60lb suitcases and a 4’x2’x3’ bike case (because husband was racing in France), or in my particular situation, a bad knee. Once you get in to the flat, all is well. Very cozy with lots of old world charm. Bath and kitchen upgraded very tidy. Great views. Location is in the middle of old town. Groceries are a bit of a walk, but not too bad. If you are in the younger side and enjoy a very lively pub scene at night, this is your place. It gets pretty noisy late at night. But we wore earplugs and slept just fine. Host was communicative and provided plenty of keys. I would however recommend proving operation manuals for large appliances for those of us who come in from other countries.

8.0 / 10.0

An excellent location! Walking to Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Real Mary King’s Close, Everything you want to see! Multiple shops, restaurants and Old Pubs. Overall a great place to stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Incredible location right on Grassmarket and Victoria streets. Easy access to shopping, dining, and only a few minutes walk to the Castle!The host responds quickly to questions, and the whole process went smoothly!

8.0 / 10.0

Great location within walking distance to pretty much all the big local attractions. Flat was great and well maintained and the communication with Gavin was awesome. Only drawback was the noise level at night. Awesome spot for anyone looking to take advantage of all Edinburgh had to offer.

6.0 / 10.0

Not very clean, carpets disgusting, and could use new mattresses.

6.0 / 10.0

Things I liked about the flat. It was roomy and comfortable. Good shower and comfortable beds. Great location right on the Grassmarket with lots of restaurants and shops. Perfect for walking to Edinburgh castle, Royal Mile and catching the tram to Brittania.Things I didn’t like-street & restauarnt noise. Needs room darknening curtains. Difficult to operate stovetop.

10.0 / 10.0

Very nice spot

10.0 / 10.0

great apartments, perfect location, very good and nice communication with the host

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic stay. Location could not have been any better!

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent flat in the heart of the old town. Ideal for the fringe.Spacious & well presented.

10.0 / 10.0

Best location you could ask for!! Gavin was easy to contact and had good information. The flat was clean and well appointed. We would book it again in a heart beat!

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent location.Great, spacious flat with everything you may need.

8.0 / 10.0

Excellent location and good sized property.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable and safe 2BR apt in amazing location (Victoria St and Grassmarket). Note: Apt is on 1st floor (not ground level) and entrance is up a flight of narrow/tight spiral staircase. Also, due to it's location (near many lively pubs), it can be quite noisy. The apt was ideal for our family with two teens needing separate beds. Walking distance to everything -- and the hop-on-off bus stop just across the street. Hope to visit again!

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic location! This property is located right on Victoria Street (Diagon Alley!) and within a super easy walking distance of the Royal Mile and literally everything. You absolutely cannot beat this spot! Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Access to the flat was super easy and our host was helpful and communicative. The space was very comfortable and had pretty much everything we needed. We also really appreciated the snacks left for us. Thank you! Only a few minor negatives, because it is in a popular area, there can be some street/alleyway noise at night. Also, if you have mobility issues, the only way to access the flat is by a flight of stairs. Would definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

The apartment was centrally located with a view of the Grassmarket, spacious, and comfortable. All the sights were within easy walking distance. We felt very comfortable and would gladly return. The booking and subsequent communication with Gavin were excellent. Many thanks to Gavin and Donna.

10.0 / 10.0

The location was excellent! Stayed there with my wife and kids and we had a good time. We did hear noise from bars and restaurants but were okay with it just because of the location.

10.0 / 10.0

We had an amazing time in Edinburgh. Loves that we were so close and walking distance to all major sight seeing attractions. Right in the heart of garden market. Loved our stay. Thank you

8.0 / 10.0

Spent 3 days exploring old Edinburgh. The apartment was centralized to walk everywhere. Arthur's seat with an hour.The Castle within 10 minutes Princess street in 20 minutes Only downside was being adjacent to the clubing district down cowgate means alot of noise at 2am. Overall a great spot!

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect location!! Very cute apartment, just as listed. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you

8.0 / 10.0

Fantastic position, slightly underwhelming apartment, nice bathroom, poor beds, good kitchen and well stocked with all the necessary china and utensils. Good wifi, overall good stay

8.0 / 10.0

This is a great place to stay to visit Old Edinburgh. I love quirky old places right in the heart of historic areas. The place is old so don’t expect a big modern house. It was a bit noisy at night but we had earplugs. It was clean, convenient, and comfortable. Loved it!

8.0 / 10.0

Gavin was a great host. Communication was very good. The location of the condo is right in the historic area of the city. We felt very safe and were in awe of the buildings, pubs, stores, coffee shops and walkabity of everything. Just a heads up that there are 33 narrow, spiral stairs up to the unit so accessibility could be an issue for some people. We would highly recommend this place.

10.0 / 10.0

Cannot beat this location — Right on Victoria Street/Grassmarket! Tons of bars and restaurants steps from the door. The apartment had lots of character but updated bathroom and kitchen. Plus a dryer!

6.0 / 10.0

The listing when booked said first floor flat. It’s the first floor of flats but it sets above two restaurants the tend to burn food. And a wild spiral staircase. Being from the US first floor is the ground floor we now know things. While the beds were thin mattresses they were reasonably comfortable but the sheets were musty and there were no zipper mattresses covers. There was dust everywhere and some of the dishes were put away in the cupboard dirty. There is chipped paint and cracking everywhere. The windows are cracked in almost every window within the unit. A solid deep clean everything, some minimal Extra items for hygiene like zippered covers on mattresses and pillows and some patching and a solid coat of paint would do this place wonders. Not sure if you can replace glass easily in Scotland like you can on the US but being able to open windows when the fumes from downstairs creep up would be ideal. The location, is spot on, the owners are very informative about the local area. I just think they may want to reconsider their cleaning company. Would stay here again as the price was affordable and the location superb which is why this is rated a 3. It had its quirks but there is always a balance. We did a quick clean and enjoy’d the rest of the week.

10.0 / 10.0

This property was in a great location for exploring Old Town Edinburgh. It is right in the heart of shops, dining, pubs, and historical sites. My only caution would be that, because of several pubs nearby, the street noise is a bit louder late into the evening. We traveled in the off season, but during busy times I can imagine that it could be much louder and more raucous outside.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely apartment in a fantastic location. Brand new bathroom which was lovely although property quite dusty (maybe due to bathroom being finished the day before?). Very central and easy to get to places on foot as long as you don’t mind a hill or two! Would definitely recommend.

4.0 / 10.0

Really disappointed by our stay here. The location is great and the kitchen looks new but everything is done to a poor standard making everything feel dirty (new stone worktops and splashbacks) - but the walls didnt look like theyd been painted and there was a clear accumulation of dust on top. Definitely the worst place weve booked on vbro. Bathroom is the worst bit but none of i is particularly well finished; black mould around the shower sealant, together with a bathroom sink that took an age to drain and dusty / dirty skirting boards.There were faults everywhere from the burn mark on the carpet, the missing theshold strip, the mouldy gas pipe, the doors that didnt close properly etc. The lounge seemed nice and looks like its been refurbished but the corner the sofas meet in, has a think layer of dust and wasnt clean.We made the most of it and the location was great, but won be going back or recommending.

10.0 / 10.0

Super Central close to a lot of Restaurants convenient Check in Check out - shops close by - good wifi

8.0 / 10.0

Great location, busy during the Christmas season. Host was very responsive.

8.0 / 10.0

The location is incredibly well placed and Gavin gave all the informations needed, the price is very good, the appartment is a bit noisy and some things like the bathroom were just a bit unclean but nothing that bad tho. Overall a very good deal !

10.0 / 10.0

Had a great time here for our stay in Edinburgh. This is a fun and lively area. The home was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Two very comfortable beds and a clothes washer and dryer are a big plus. I do think folks should be aware the unit is up a flight of stairs on a spiral staircase, so be prepared to carry any luggage or bags when you arrive and depart. This wasn't a problem for us at all though. I would love to stay here again if we ever go back!

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely apartment overlooking the Grassmarket. Central and - surprise - not noisy. Will be back.

8.0 / 10.0

This was the perfect place to stay with an adult family member who had never been to Edinburgh before. It is one block off the Royal Mile and nearest to Edinburgh Castle. The flat is roomy, clean and modernized. The primary bedroom is especially nice. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, flat wear, etc. The spiral stairs leading up to the flat are tight. Hauling luggage up and down was a challenge. The bathroom door didn’t lock and the door to the 2nd bedroom didn’t close all the way. The flat was stuffy. Weather was in the 60sF during the day and 50sF at night and we were only able to get one window, in the primary bedroom, to open. There was an only a single small fan available to help. If you are a light sleeper you should be aware that this is a central location, overlooking a plaza with multiple outdoor pubs and restaurants, and therefore is noisy at night. But despite theses issues, which one should expect in an old building right off the Mile, we would definitely stay here again.

2.0 / 10.0

The description of this apartment is completely false. It is not “beautifully upgraded” — it is dingy and dirty. It is not on the “first floor” — it is on the third floor (by US description) or second floor for UK speakers. Access is by a narrow, scary, steep spiral staircase. Refrigerator is a mini-fridge. Toilet is up a step on a separate platform. Main bed is so low to ground one can’t stand up from it. Second bed is on cheap frame that collapses with any movement. Apartment smelled and was dirty. Towels were scratchy and thin. Apartment overlooks mega-popular tourist square full of loud drunken revelers until 4 am, making it impossible to sleep. We had to leave after one night because two members of our party of four are old and mobility impaired (walker, cane). Owner has long known of these issues, but has not fixed description or cleaned up the place. We have asked for a refund. Still waiting to hear. Please read all the terrible reviews — we wish we had. We would never have booked this apartment if we had had an accurate description.

6.0 / 10.0

Fabulous location, really central for everything you need. Our hosts were very accommodating and kindly allowed us to check in a little earlier and out a little later, which really made a difference. :)

10.0 / 10.0

Honestly couldn’t get a better location! There is some noise at night but we were able to sleep without a problem. Perfect place to stay!

10.0 / 10.0

This is great and fully functional apartment right in the heart of the city. It is close to all the tourist attractions and had everything we needed to spend a comfortable few days there. It did get a little loud at the weekend due to the proximity to the center but the room at the back quiet and we knew that going in due to the great location. We will definitely look to book again next time we come to edinburgh.

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable stay. We had plumbing issues that the owner communicated well to help resolve. Note that "first floor" is up narrow, circular stairs (~2 flights). We were surprised and not thrilled about hauling large suitcases up & down it. Overall, comfortable beds & plenty of space for our party of 3. It was great to walk out and be in the heart of Old Town!

FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town. 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 Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

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

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