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Edinburgh Luxury Apartment- The Matisse Suite

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A courtyard with stone walls, a seating area with cushions, and two potted trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A hallway with a radiator, a lamp, a dog statue, a suitcase, and a door.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a coffee machine, and a large island.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area visible in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. .This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grassmarket.
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Redcoat Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Caley Picture House (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Luxury Apartment- The Matisse Suite

The “Matisse” Suite is a rare one of a kind, luxury lower ground floor apartment in the beating heart of Edinburgh's historic city center. This gorgeous flat boasts castle views, with a private entrance, and a private courtyard. It is located in one of the most desirable areas of Edinburgh, in a beautifully maintained 1850’s building. The Matisse Suite has been professionally decorated and outfitted to make it your own oasis of opulence in the heart of the City Centre.

Relax in the comfort of your own luxurious private suite with full kitchen. Sleeping up to three adults, the property is perfect for a romantic break or as a central base to see beautiful Edinburgh. This elegant property is situated in the theatre area, just a 2-minute walk to Princes Street, and easily walkable to Old Town, and many major tourist attractions.

Enjoy stunning castle views right from the entrance. Catch the castle fireworks as you sip your whisky, or a nice cup of tea.

In this inspired home away from home, every detail has been considered in this design, to offer you maximum comfort and privacy. The modern designer kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need or want, including an espresso machine and American style coffee pot.

Newly renovated by one of Scotland's leading interior designers, The Matisse Suite boasts a living room with custom wallpaper, and plush velvet seating offering warmth and solace after a long day touring. Custom made rugs in the living room and bedroom, rich velvet drapery and designer accessories and touches, will give you the feeling of staying in a five-star boutique suite, with none of the hustle and bustle of mass tourist style hotels.

The living room and bedroom offer brand new Netflix enabled TV’s and there are even board games and art books for a relaxing night at home. Sleep under hotel style cotton bed linens and plush duvets. The bathroom comes fully stocked with bath towels and high-quality bathroom toiletries. A hairdryer, Dyson heating/cooling fans, and many other indulgent finishes will make your stay at The Matisse Suite unforgettable.

++Please note that we are unfortunately not set up with the facilities to host any children under the age of 16. ++

THE SPACE:
✓ Fully-furnished one bedroom apartment, newly renovated by a leading Scottish interior designer
✓ Beautiful paintings from important contemporary Scottish and New York artists
✓ 1 Spacious bedroom with plush oversized Queen Bed.
✓ Additional large custom-made full-size bed off the living room, with privacy drapes, the perfect nook for a third guest or for reading and relaxation.
✓ Spacious living room with lush velvet sofa and armchair
✓ Dining table that seats four
✓ Fully equipped designer kitchen with German appliances that will suit all needs
✓ Large modern bathroom with hotel style toiletries
✓ Secret extra outdoor room- "The Puffin Room"
✓ Castle View
✓ Walking distance to major tourist attractions, restaurants, supermarkets, shops and bars

AMENITIES:
✓ Convenient parking opposite the property
✓ High-speed WIFI (BT)
✓ Fully equipped kitchen including espresso and American style coffee machines
✓Washer/dryer for clothes
✓ Free toiletries, towels & hotel-quality linens
✓ Dyson hot/cool fans in each room
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free apartment offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number EH-69504-F

Edinburgh Luxury Apartment- The Matisse Suite Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific place!

Great location, very private, super communication, would stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

This apartment is so tastefully and beautifully furnished. It was so comfortable. A perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to see Old Edinburgh

Wonderful location. Very nice accommodations and within walking distance of hundreds of years of history. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a great place to stay

Everything about our stay was flawless. Good up-front communication, easy to access, the unit was as nice as advertised, clean, and well-supplied. We had three wonderful days in Edinburgh, and staying in the Matisse Suite contributed to our great memories of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herbert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Outstanding flat. Location is great. A lot of very thoughtful touches in this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Selena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Apartment!

We spent 2 weeks traveling across Ireland and Scotland and this was our favorite accommodation! It’s beautiful and the location is absolutely perfect! We loved having space to spread out and relax after a long day of sightseeing. The owners provided fast and seamless communication and even provided a bottle of Prosecco which we greatly appreciated. Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, quiet location

Lovely, chic apartment!! Has every amenity of home and more. Perfect after a long day of sightseeing. We arrived early evening and was happily surprised!! Beautifully decorated and so comfortable! Located just behind the Edinburgh Castle with easy access to the Royal Mile and theatre's.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing apartment in great location

I wish we could have stayed longer at this apartment! It was so beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and James even left us a fresh bag of coffee and milk in the fridge. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was spacious with a great shower. Walking distance to the castle and numerous bars and restaurants. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle View

I would give 10 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Our stay at the Matisse Suite could not have been better. The host's communication, caring, and attitude were the best I have experienced on VRBO. Additionally, the suite was clean, well-decorated, wonderfully located, and full of modern conveniences. Given that we were there to put our son into University, I envision staying here many times over the next few years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful in Every Way, Great Location, Will Be Back!

My husband and I stayed over 3 weeks in this beautiful flat and didn’t want to leave! It was clean, extremely well laid out and comfortable, beautifully decorated and thoughtfully organized. Bed was so comfortable, too. Kitchen was well equipped. Everything was new. It was a great home away from home!
Stayed 24 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment with every need catered for

We absolutely loved our stay in this apartment and can't wait to come back. Not only was the location extremely central, but everything we could have needed was provided, and it was beautifully decorated. The beds were so comfortable with gorgeous linens, appliances are top of the range; everything is the standard of a luxury hotel but so much nicer, particularly the fabulous bathroom. We really enjoyed returning to relax in between trips around Edinburgh. Thank you for all the first rate and easy communication too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property and Location

My wife and I wanted a great location to explore Edinburgh for several days/nights. Look no further! This location has amazing views of Edinburgh Castle from the footsteps of the flat and east walking distances to explore the rest of the what Edinburgh has to offer. Check-in was seamless, communication by the owner was timely and our stay was nothing but top notch. What an amazing experience and property! Thank you for letting us enjoy the property! - Mark & Shannon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing!!!

My husband and I had the best vrbo experience at 1A Cambridge! High end everything throughout the beautifully designed flat. Spotless, with comfortable bed and fluffy linens. Walking distance to everything. Directly across from the castle. Friendly and helpful owner with a great staff of people on standby for initial meet and greet (and anything else you may need, which we did not) 5 stars all the way. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great 1 bedroom with a few logistical issues

This is a well decorated, larger unit in a great location. Everything is within walking distance and overall we had a great stay with the exception of 2 logistical issues. These can or probably have been remedied. Check in - the lockbox with key was broken and we were unable to access the unit. Had to wait about an hour for the local property manager to get there to let us inside. Frustrating after almost 24 hours of travel at 8pm, cold temperatures, when we just wanted to get inside to sleep. (The owner was kind enough to let us store our bags for the afternoon, however, they were locked inside so we were unable get warmer clothes while we waited) Washer and dryer did not work when we attempted to use it. Again, property manager needed to come back to fix. Owner was sympathetic to our telling him it was not working. However, it took us texting a few times to property manager directly to get him there next afternoon. There is a switch that needs to be flipped if that happens. Would be good to put a note on the washer as an instruction. Few suggestions: 1. Since there is no hairdryer use allowed in bathroom, add a setup in the bedroom with an area to get ready with mirrors to use. I had to stand in the entryway where the only other mirrors are. (bedroom is large enough to accommodate this) 2. Adding luggage racks or dresser with drawers in bedroom. Had to set our bags on the floor. With these few easy adjustments, would be a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cet appartement est digne d’un hôtel 5 etoiles. Tout est parfait ! Produits de toilette à disposition. Café, thé… Emplacement central idéal et au calme. Déco et mobilier de grande qualité. Merci à notre hôte pour ses conseils!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Flat

This is a wonderful apartment. Conveniently located directly across from the Edinburgh Castle and just a short walk from the Royal Mile. Everything we needed to make our stay in Edinburgh a great experience. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Visit to Edinburgh

We had a wonderful stay in this apartment in Edinburgh. The apartment was well furnished and in a very convenient location. We did not do much cooking while we were there but thoroughly enjoyed the set up for morning coffee! The bathroom was sizable and well appointed with plenty of towels and soaps. The bedroom and bedroom closet were a very nice size. There was a large TV in both the living area and the bedroom. Even though the apartment was at garden level the apartment was well lit and did not feel dark. We were able to walk to most attractions with just a few taxi/uber rides to restaurants away from the main shopping areas. We traveled from Edinburgh to St Andrews and the train station was an easy walk. I communicated with James, the owner, a few times before our stay he responded promptly to my inquiries and was very helpful. We would certainly stay in the apartment again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022