A charming one-bed apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Sleeps 4.

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8.6Excellent
(27 Ratings)
Great location, close to attractions, with new appliances. Easy access to public transit. Highly recommended for a comfortable stay.
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8.6 / 10
Excellent(27 Ratings)

Apartment in Edinburgh

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

Sit back and relax in The Portsburgh Square Residence. Tucked just behind the Grassmarket in the Old Town, this one-bedroom apartment enjoys an enviable location, but with all of the peace and quiet of an off-street setting.

The lovely and light living/kitchen area features a flatscreen TV and unlimited Wi-Fi. The kitchenette comes fully equipped with everything you need for a few days in Edinburgh, including a microwave and fridge. The cosy master bedroom offers a double bed and guest storage. A family bathroom with shower over bath completes this delightful home from home.

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

The Portsburgh Square Residence’s location is simply the best! Sitting on the edge of the Grassmarket and just a few minutes’ stroll from the Royal Mile, the local area is brimming with history and things to do. Whether you’d like to browse the varied boutiques on Cockburn Street or have a good old fashioned pub lunch while you gaze up at the Castle, this property has it all. The apartment itself is a grade C listed building, which occupies an ancient site within the World Heritage Trust area of Edinburgh's Old Town.

Princes Street is a mere 10 minute stroll away, and the Royal Mile is even closer. We guarantee that you’ll find intrigue galore on your doorstep - but if you’d like to venture further afield, Waverley train station is within easy walking distance and the area is well serviced by the extremely efficient Lothian Buses. 

This property doesn't come with free parking but there is limited paid street parking in local area for an additional fee.

This property operates a key safe, so you can let yourself in to the property any time after 4pm. The key safe code will be issued before your arrival.

If you are arriving earlier than 16:00 on your day of arrival, it is always worth contacting the property manager as they will always endeavour to give you access as soon as possible.

The latest departure time is 11:00, however, a guaranteed later departure (up to 20:00) can be arranged for a fee of 50% of the daily rate for that day but please note this is subject to no existing booking arriving that day already. 

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 note Wi-Fi at this property is complimentary.

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

A central hallway leads to an open plan living area and kitchen, double bedroom, and family bathroom.


Sleeping Arrangements

1 double bed. 1 double sofa bed.

*Please note that the sofa bed is intended to provide flexibility for sleeping arrangements, however, the maximum occupancy must not exceed 2. There is an additional fee for the provision of the sofa bed.


Exterior

This apartment forms part of a larger block of flats.


Getting there

Waverley train station: 1 mile
Haymarket train station: 1 mile
Edinburgh airport: 8 miles
Edinburgh bus station: 1.5 mile


Accessibility

This property is situated on the ground floor.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: EH-71190-R
EPC: D

Amenities at A charming one-bed apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Sleeps 4.

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10
Excellent(27 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Great location, close to attractions, with new appliances. Easy access to public transit. Highly recommended for a comfortable stay.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2026
The hosts were helpful and welcoming. Amenities are ok. Furniture is old and could do with an upgrade. Location is very good. Close to Edinburgh Castle, pubs and restaurants.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Apartment was well represented by the photos. Well equipped with solid instructions for entry and use of amenities, but could use some improvements, e.g. the duvet. mattress pad, pillow covers and blanket are all stained and I only noticed this as I was asked to strip the bed before leaving. Pillows are flat. Shower is a deep step into the tub with no hand rails for support. TV is a smart TV for you to connect to apps but it did have Samsung Plus which was recent reruns of shows, many from the US like American Idol and Americas Got Talent. A few inexpensive upgrades would make this an even better option. Apartment is located in Old Town in the Grassmarket area with lots of restaurants and pubs. If you are ok with LOTS of stairs (180), it is a short walk to Edinburgh Castle. The Hop-on Hop-off bus has stops very close by. Overall I would say it was a good choice and would recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
Great location! Can walk to everything
6 / 10Average·Jun 2024
The location was excellent and the management company was immediately responsive to our needs. The flat itself was a bit dirty and the beds were terrible. Do not try to use the sofa bed for a good night sleep or any sleep for that matter. The bathroom was in good shape. The hallway as you enter smelled like old cigarette smoke. A deep clean would help it to go a long way.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A charming one-bed apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Sleeps 4.. 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 A charming one-bed apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Sleeps 4. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at A charming one-bed apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Sleeps 4.?

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