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

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Edinburgh
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About this property

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

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.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from University of Edinburgh. Features include laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Grassmarket and 5 minutes on foot from University of Edinburgh
Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 162 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, a great spot to stay. Right on the Grassmarket, so close to everything. Internet didn’t work in the apartment, which was unfortunate. Once we were able to connect with the owner, he was very responsive and helpful. I’m confident that he’ll get things fixed, so we do recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sven N.

Liked: Cleanliness
- Sehr zentrale Lage in der Altstadt. Von hier aus lässt sich Edinburgh ideal zu Fuß erkunden.- Toll ausgestattete Wohnung, in der es an nichts gefehlt hat.- Am Abreisetag durften wir netterweise unsere Koffer noch einige Stunden länger in der Wohnung stehen lassen, so dass wir die Zeit bis zur Fahrt zum Airport noch prima nutzen konnten. Vielen Dank an Gavin!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was very large and very clean. The thirty three steps up to the apartment were easy to walk, and it was close to everything. The only problem I had, and this is a personal problem, was the sea food restaurants just below the apartment. I have a seafood allergy and the smell was extremely strong a couple of days. There are also a couple of late night bars just outside the window so it was a bit noisy until after midnight, but not so much to make me wish I had gone elsewhere. Gavin left a wonderful welcome basket, and also left us a couple of adapters to use so we could charge our phones. It was very thoughtful and much appreciated. I would definitely recommend this apartment to future travellers.
View from the apartment.
Touring
View from Edinburgh Castle wall
Cherry blossoms in bloom
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely apartment. It was spotless. The kitchen was well appointed and beds were so comfortable. It was very nice for five ladies.The location was perfect, so close to the "royal mile". It is definitely somewhere I would stay again. Thank you very much Gavin for the very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great location and had all the amenities we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, very clean and wonderful communication with the owner. An outstanding flat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely excellent location, & beautiful flat...exactly as pictured. And Gavin was brilliant, letting us check in early. There are spiral stairs, as stated in description of flat, & it is in a busy area, lots of pubs, so there will be noise...also very clear in description. Wonderful waterfall shower!!! And there is a bit of a castle view, which we didn't expect! The one & only suggestion I have, is to raise the bedframes a bit....comfy beds, loved the sheets, but they are low enough to make it a beat difficult to get out of. But, not a problem big enough to mark down for. Thanks, Gavin! You, your flat &, of course, Edinburgh were absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location! The unit was clean and had everything that we needed. Definitely would recommend to others and if we ever get back to Scotland, we would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location. Location. Location. But that is obvious. This flat was so comfortable. Beds were cozy with the best comforters. Kitchen was stocked with everything you can imagine. Not only a washer but a dryer, too! Living area had plenty of seating. Whole place felt “tight” and warm. Other posts talked about street noise - well you are in the grass market. People are out and having fun. I didn’t feel like it was a nuisance. I felt safe, too. Be ready for the stairs. Just pretend you’re in your own castle. The property binder was full of information. Gavin was only a message or phone call away. We would definitely stay here again.
View from the window. You can see the castle peeking around.
Your own castle passageway.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location near Victoria Street, minutes from the Royal Mile. Tons of great pubs and stores are nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, furnishings dated but adequate, reasonably clean, access / key safe combination box a little confusing as many exist at ground floor entryway door, steep circular stairs up to the flat, nice little welcome bits & pieces - thanks! Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment in a fantastic place close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Richardson R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dana P.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darcy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon H., Parker, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean, carpets disgusting, and could use new mattresses.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay. Location could not have been any better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndall C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent flat in the heart of the old town. Ideal for the fringe.Spacious & well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location.Great, spacious flat with everything you may need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and good sized property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025