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Quiet, central 2 bedroom Royal Mile gem

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
TV
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 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 10 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Castle. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Princes Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Quiet, central 2 bedroom Royal Mile gem

Summary:

A fantastic newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's City Centre just off the Royal Mile.



Set in one of Edinburgh's historic "Close", you will be sure to have a wonderful visit to the city in this top floor apartment in the bustling Royal Mile area.



This bright and airy top floor flat boasts incredible city views and the fresh design will have you feeling at home after a long day exploring Edinburgh.



The Space:

The large skylights flood the living area with lots of natural light, unusual to find in such a historic area of Edinburgh. There is a modern bright living space complete with all the amenities needed during your stay.



There are 2 comfortable bedrooms with a double and a twin, suitable for families and small friends groups and you are sure to love the unique "turret" shower room.



Please note there is no lift as this is a historic building, and the apartment is on the top floor but the views are totally worth it.



Guest Access:

The guests have access to the entire space during there stay with us in Edinburgh.



The Neighborhood:

The apartment is located just off the famous Royal Mile. This historical location is a well established area with many excellent restaurants of the Old Town and nearby Grassmarket. This location is great as you are very close to all tourist attractions and its a short walk to Princes Street, George Street and The New Town. Princess Street and George street are the main shopping destinations of the city. You will not need to hire a car in this city central location. Both the train station and Airport are easily accessed from this location.



Getting Around:

We recommend either walk, taxi or downloading the Lothian buses app. Our buses now take contactless payments.



Interaction with Guests:

Guests will have access to the entire home! My apartment is managed on my behalf by Hotel Around Town, a locally based property management team who work hard to make sure your stay is smooth and comfortable!



We're here for you to ensure you have a fantastic stay!
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

• No smoking • No pets • No parties or events • Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM

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
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

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Quiet, central 2 bedroom Royal Mile gem Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

holly o.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Still waiting to here back from VRBO fromVideos and photos sent. Host was non-responsive. When traveling international I expect check in details 48 hours in advance. Give peace of mind. Property refused to give details until 24 hours notice due to safety reasons?!?! This property is loud and off an extremely dirty Close. You pass a multitude of trash cans and a dumpster and all the local bars dump their glass bottles. The stench is disgusting. It’s not Quiet. You can hear traffic and the late night drinkers yelling in the street. The adjoining buildings are under construction. Covered in scaffolding, so if we slept past the intoxicated people in the wee hours of the night, we were woken to construction drills and saws. Lighting in the alley at night does not make one feel safe. Unresponsive host. There for 5 days and asked for more towels. How was this an issue?? Tiny shower, the size of a cruise ship shower. No shelving in the shower, so have fun bending to grab your shampoo. The host accurately discloses the multitude of stairs to climb to access the flat, but fails to mention the obstacle course of bikes for those who live in the building. Photos make the space appear larger than it actually is. Bedroom with twin beds….you can’t open the door bc it hits the bed.We moved after two nights to a new property. This place is fine if you’re young and don’t mind reusing bath towels. I suggest booking elsewhere. Not this spot
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Stuart K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly host. Everything as described.Neat wee place in the heart of it all with everything you need.Comfortable, good shower plenty of room. Recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting and sightseeing in Edinburgh. The flat was clean and cozy. It is an old historic building and as such a little quirky. It is not appropriate for anyone that has any issues with mobility or asthma because it is on the top floor and there are 60 steps to get to the flat. The hot water was never quite hot, but it was just warm enough to make the shower OK. The bedrooms are tiny but clean and comfortable. I would stay there again if visiting, but pack much lighter as getting the suitcases up and down the stairs was challenging.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay central to old town

The apartment was great for our family…clean, comfortable and very central to attractions to old town Edinburgh. Be prepared for ascending 7 flights of stairs to get to the apartment. Others have commented about the noise but that was not an issue for us…we expect some noise in a city. Overall great place and good value for the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

Very convenient in-town spot. Right in the heart of the tourist trap, with both train and grocery store just 2 blocks away. Clean with essential amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location is the only redemption for this listing

The flat initially appeared clean when we arrived, however we quickly noticed the floors were very dirty based on how quickly our white socks became…not white. Then on our last day we saw a mouse in the kitchen THREE times — I tried requesting a trap to be set and the host was unable to accommodate. We would not stay again or recommend to others because of hygiene/cleanliness concerns and the lackluster response from the host (most communication seemed to be a bot). The location is also not quiet as it is in an alleyway. We had sound machines so this did not bother us, but certainly would have without proper preparation. As mentioned in the title, the location directly on the Royal Mile is really nice and the only reason I’m leaving more than 1 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location once you find it

Only one key is provided. Definitely use car park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nicely done out apartment, but pretty noisy and let down by cleanliness

Check in instructions very detailed. Location perfect for a short trip to the Fringe, but it’s definitely not quiet - the drunks in the alley is one thing but one bedroom and the living room back directly onto the extractors of a pub or restaurant, which means a constant throb at all times. Apartment was largely clean apart from the sink, which was full of crumbs. Temperature dial in the shower also needs the grub screw tightening. Overall a bit disappointing given the price of the apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Will N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, 100% NOT quiet

I’ll preface this by saying that the following things are not the owners’ fault, but I do think they could remove the word “quiet” from the listing because this place is not that. At night you can hear the drunks of Edinburgh shouting and screaming their way down the high street - unless you’re a deep sleeper, it’ll wake you up. During the day, there is currently a lot of construction going on around the city centre, which was an issue for us as it stopped our baby from being able to nap. On the positive - it’s an amazing location, and the flat is really smart and stylish. We enjoyed staying here with the exception to the noise. Definitely suits adults only!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely flat, VERY clean, great location.

Would absolutely stay there again. The alley was pretty dirty but can’t fault the host there. The location was amazing, the flat was immaculate and very comfortable, and the communication with the host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris R., Apex, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

1st Visit to Edinburgh

Great Flat. Clean, great location easy walk from train station and right off Royal mile - in the heart of old town. Very good communication from host. Nice amenities in unit, nothing else needed or requested during stay. As listed in posting, you climb several floors of steps to access unit - not recommended for elderly or those with knee / health issues. Highly recommended and would book again. Edinburgh was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Preis-Leistung und tolle Lage kommen gerne wieder.

Sauber, gut und modern eingerichtete Wohnung. Alles Notwendige ist vorhanden. Undichte zugige Fenster liegen wohl am britischen Baustil (Jammern auf hohem Niveau!)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022