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Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

Property class: 3.5

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a round table, two armchairs, a mounted TV, a clock, and a radiator.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small side table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $240
$191 nightly
$240 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

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23 Thistle St S W Ln, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1EW
  • Place, George Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Apartment, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (second room open studio)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from George Street and 13 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Princes Street.

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Standing Order - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Element - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mussel Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Kenilworth - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Auld Hundred - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments

Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments offers 11 accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
This smoke-free apartment has 6 floors in 1 building and offers offsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 20 per night); reservations required

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 15 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 building
  • 11 units
  • 6 floors
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 300 will be collected before check-in.
  • This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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Destiny Scotland New Town Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 239 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Spacious and clean Great view Quite and away from busy tourist areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed one night and the apartment was super clean and spacious. I wish I had booked for my entire time in Edinburgh. The location is perfect for tourist attractions and also for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lucy was great to work with. They have a place to store your luggage when apartment is not ready. Great location. Easy walking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The location was fantastic, in New Town, but very close to the Royal Mile. Many wonderful restaurants nearby. The view to the Firth of Fourth was stunning. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough about Amy who helped my husband and I when we had a problem. I’d stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Really comfortable and spacious. Very close to city centre. Clean and everything working
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The apartment had been renovated and was nice and clean. A great location and only 10 minutes to the train station, bus station and Royal Mile.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean , walkable to all locations old and new town , Directions to location and communication exceptional. Laundry , kitchenette in room, clean bathroom , large living room . Didn’t need to see staff but they were available if we needed them’ Will repeat our stay and recommend to friends and family .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect located and very clean. Friendly Serviced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious apartment, absolutely sparkling clean, well equipped
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We loved our apartment. It had everything we needed in an excellent location for sightseeing and tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay, the apartment was very clean, great space and great location
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy check in, lovely to have washing facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Communication
Quiet, clean great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size apartment, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, spacious and great location. Good communication. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. The apartment is brand new. Only a few blocks a way from the train station. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great flat in central location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent location

Lovely apartment. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location and would not hesitate to book again when I’m in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was great, in walking distance to main attractions. The beautiful apartment, very clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, liked have kitchen & washer/dryer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It has a fridge and cooking area with all essential utensils and cookware. Really good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024