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TV
Shower, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2539 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at this apartment in Edinburgh (Old Town Edinburgh), you'll be steps from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. .This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from University of Edinburgh.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The World's End - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Mile Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Landy’s - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lovely Flat on the Royal Mile

Summary:

✔ One-bedroom flat based in Edinburgh Old Town

✔ 1 bedroom

✔ 1 bathroom

✔ Well-equipped kitchen

✔ 7-minute walk to National Museum of Scotland

✔ Next to The Royal Mile

✔ Edinburgh Waverley: 5-minute walk

✔ An extensive area guide is provided, and we are available 24/7

✔ Essentials, linens, towels, and WiFi are provided



The Space:

Enjoy the charm of Edinburgh in this beautiful apartment. The bedroom offers a comfortable double bed and room darkening shades. The bathroom is clean and functional with an enclosed shower. Relax in the living area featuring a smart television. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and a dining space for two guests.



Guest Access:

● Guests will have access to the entire apartment.

● There is one locked room not available for guests to use.

● The property is on the 2nd floor, and there is no lift available.



Check-in Information:

Guests are free to check in on their own with a self-check-in system.



PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

This home is managed by JOIVY. We’re proud to host our guests in a wide selection of top-quality properties across Europe. JOIVY is pleased to offer hotel-standard hospitality services and provide hotel-quality linens, towels, bathroom essentials, and professional cleaning services.



The Neighborhood:

This modern flat is pleasantly nestled in Edinburgh's Old Town, a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. The site is close to Edinburgh's best tourist attractions, including the Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral and the National Museum of Scotland. In addition, there are plenty of great bars and restaurants nearby to explore.

A short 17-minute stroll will take you to The Edinburgh Gin Distillery. At this destination, guests from all over the world are welcome to embark on a gin adventure and be introduced to the history of gin in the UK and in Edinburgh specifically.

If you like celebrating the Scottish sun, you can enjoy a nice walk at Salisbury Crags park.



Getting Around:

● There is no free parking available at this property. Alternatively, there is paid parking available nearby.

● Lawnmarket is the nearest bus stop, just a 2-minute walk from the property.

● The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley, which is within a 5-minute walking distance.



✈ Nearest airport(s)

Edinburgh Airport: 35-minute by public transport



Other Things to Note:

∗Please note that а refundable damage deposit of £250 is mandatory and should be paid via card and before check-in. We inspect the property after you check out; if there is no damage, we refund the deposit within 2 days via bank transfer.

∗Please note the property is fitted with a noise-detection device.

∗Please note that JOIVY is not responsible or liable for any lost, misplaced or stolen items during guest stays.

∗Please note that infants under 2 years are not allowed in the property.



⚡ In light of the current situation, we kindly ask our guests to consume electricity and gas mindfully. Please note we will add an additional charge for excessive energy usage.



Interaction with Guests:

JOIVY will be in touch to assist you with many extra services, such as airport transfers, in-stay cleans, and childcare equipment. If you have any questions before or during your stay, we’re here for you 24/7.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 539 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

JOIVY wants you to have a fantastic stay, and we encourage you to see this property as a home away from home. There are, however, a few points we p...

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
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 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-86891-F

Property is also known as

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Lovely Flat on the Royal Mile Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was lovely and the management was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good central location. Property as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Great stay

Great location and a well appointed apartment
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Charming Apartment

Charming apartment in a stellar location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel H.

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

Great Location

The property was in a perfect location on the royal mile and within walking distance of many attractions. The wifi was hit or miss but other than that everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Communication with host was terrible. Wouldn’t have rented if we had known about the staircase access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sussan H.

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

Cute apartment on the Royal Mile

So cute and convenient to everywhere! It was lovely! The only issue was finding it. It is hidden in plain sight! Blue door between hiking shop and jewelry store. I’m very happy to have stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria N.

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

Close to everything we needed.

We were happy with this accommodation. It was right on High St, part of royal mile, so easy access from train station, close to dining and fun pubs, and easy to walk around. The kitchen, lounge area were comfy and cosy. As tall people, we found the bed too small unfortunately . Also being right on the street, the noise and light were a bit much for us… maybe some solid block out curtains needed. Otherwise, all fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

The Heart of Old Town

This apartment was literally in the center of High Street. It was so easy to traverse the area and see the historic highlights of Old Town Edinburgh. There was some miscommunication on check-in procedures and wi-fi network, but that was easily cleared up by a phone call. There was also some street noise at night, but this is to be expected when you are in the middle of town, so bring some earplugs and it’s all good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharmilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The flat was lovely and central, although being up two flights of stairs isn't the best if you have a lot of luggage. There was a good amount of space and it was warm and cosy when we arrived. Overall we had a nice stay there. I would say that it would have been great to have been able to control the heating, which seemed locked into certain settings, so we were too hot at times. The mattress was a bit uncomfortable and needs changing and the shower wasn't the best. Also, the lock box outside the flat didn't work and we had to call the management company to find out where to leave the keys - which was stressful at 6am when you have a taxi waiting to take you to the airport. Despite me calling them again afterwards to reiterate where we had left the keys, they called me later on to ask where they were - which left me feeling like I had done something wrong despite following their instructions. So not a great end to the trip and I don't know if I would book a flat again when it became a bit of a hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gaynor T.

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

Sweet spot in Edinburgh

Our apartment was quite lovely, like stepping back in time, but with modern amenities. Great location on the Royal mile. We were concerned because other reviews mentioned The windows not having sufficient coverage to blackout the street lights, but they must have added nice wooden shades That worked perfectly. The only two issues I would say are the couch, which is not comfortable at all, more like sitting on a cardboard box and the bed. It’s a pretty, Brass style bed, but is on springs, which are very loud during the night when you’re turning over and we kept waking each other up, at first we thought it was a Car horn! Other than that, we were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The property was lacking one or two important items -- no kitchen towels!. And the bedroom blinds were insufficient to provide a darkened room for sleeping, given the light outside. I recommend proper blackout curtains. The apartment itself was very nicely kept but the indoor stairway was very shabby and did not reflect the property. It needs repair and a paint job.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole R.

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

Would have been ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ had the washing machine not took my clothes hostage

This VRBO is centrally located and has an amazing check in and out process and adorable. Great for two people. The only reason I am giving it a low rating is because the washing machine took my clothes hostage the night before checkout. The washing machine is from 1995 and ran one load just fine and then the door locked on the second load. It took my 3 hours and a lot of research to figure out how to open the door to release my clothes. I called the management company but it was late at night and they had no one available until maybe 0930 so I had to take matters into my own hands. I do appreciate that they had someone to answer my call after hours. Luckily, after much work, I was able to set my clothes free. They were sopping wet and I only had a handful of hours before check out. I asked for a later checkout to allow my clothes a little more time to dry but that couldn't be honored. Long story short, if this washer model "hotpoint aquarius ultima 1000 deluxe wm23" is still in the VRBO during your stay, DO NOT USE IT!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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