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

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In the heart of Edinburgh's historic Grassmarket area, this stylish apartment is a stone's throw from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. With two spacious bedrooms, an open-plan living room and modern kitchen with breakfast table, you'll feel right at home.

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing and other activities like skiing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom at night
    Victoria Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • National Museum of Scotland
    National Museum of Scotland
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
    4 min walk
  • Ensign Ewart
    3 min walk
  • The Last Drop
    1 min walk
  • The Bow Bar
    2 min walk
  • Knoops
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

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

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Street, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 159 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Location could not have been any better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Perfect location Old Edinburgh

Perfect location!! Very cute apartment, just as listed. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Wonderful little flat

We had an amazing time in Edinburgh. Loves that we were so close and walking distance to all major sight seeing attractions. Right in the heart of garden market. Loved our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location, busy during the Christmas season. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Mardi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great Locale

Fantastic position, slightly underwhelming apartment, nice bathroom, poor beds, good kitchen and well stocked with all the necessary china and utensils. Good wifi, overall good stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Richardson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan K.

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

Super central

Super Central close to a lot of Restaurants convenient Check in Check out - shops close by - good wifi
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

Great location

Honestly couldn’t get a better location! There is some noise at night but we were able to sleep without a problem. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cannot beat this location — Right on Victoria Street/Grassmarket! Tons of bars and restaurants steps from the door. The apartment had lots of character but updated bathroom and kitchen. Plus a dryer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shoko M.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Comfortable and safe 2BR apt in amazing location (Victoria St and Grassmarket). Note: Apt is on 1st floor (not ground level) and entrance is up a flight of narrow/tight spiral staircase. Also, due to it's location (near many lively pubs), it can be quite noisy. The apt was ideal for our family with two teens needing separate beds. Walking distance to everything -- and the hop-on-off bus stop just across the street. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Penny P.

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

Lovely old place!

This is a great place to stay to visit Old Edinburgh. I love quirky old places right in the heart of historic areas. The place is old so don’t expect a big modern house. It was a bit noisy at night but we had earplugs. It was clean, convenient, and comfortable. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Fabulous location, really central for everything you need. Our hosts were very accommodating and kindly allowed us to check in a little earlier and out a little later, which really made a difference. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Location!

This property was in a great location for exploring Old Town Edinburgh. It is right in the heart of shops, dining, pubs, and historical sites. My only caution would be that, because of several pubs nearby, the street noise is a bit louder late into the evening. We traveled in the off season, but during busy times I can imagine that it could be much louder and more raucous outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Fiona T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location.

Lovely apartment in a fantastic location. Brand new bathroom which was lovely although property quite dusty (maybe due to bathroom being finished the day before?). Very central and easy to get to places on foot as long as you don’t mind a hill or two! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Manu M.

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

Great trip

The location is incredibly well placed and Gavin gave all the informations needed, the price is very good, the appartment is a bit noisy and some things like the bathroom were just a bit unclean but nothing that bad tho. Overall a very good deal !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

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

Edinburgh revisited

Lovely flat, oaken floors, beautiful old furniture. And the view! I will be back for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is great and fully functional apartment right in the heart of the city. It is close to all the tourist attractions and had everything we needed to spend a comfortable few days there. It did get a little loud at the weekend due to the proximity to the center but the room at the back quiet and we knew that going in due to the great location. We will definitely look to book again next time we come to edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

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

Just great

A lovely apartment overlooking the Grassmarket. Central and - surprise - not noisy. Will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allen G.

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

Edinburgh Grass Market

Great location on the Grass Market with many shops and restaurants. Just a short walk to the Royal Mile. Entry is though narrow steep stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Lee H.

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

Great little apartment in the middle of the city

This place is a no frills, affordable two bedroom apt at the bottom of one of the iconic streets in Edinburgh. It can get loud at night as there are several late night clubs/bars nearby but you quickly get used to the city noises. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location could not have been better; value was exceptional. It must be made clear, however, that it takes two flights of stairs (32 steps in a rather narrow spiral staircase) to gain access to the flat. Having said that, I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

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

Amazing stay in Edinburgh--Would love to stay here again!

Had a great time here for our stay in Edinburgh. This is a fun and lively area. The home was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Two very comfortable beds and a clothes washer and dryer are a big plus. I do think folks should be aware the unit is up a flight of stairs on a spiral staircase, so be prepared to carry any luggage or bags when you arrive and depart. This wasn't a problem for us at all though. I would love to stay here again if we ever go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Bethanee P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Comfortable stay. We had plumbing issues that the owner communicated well to help resolve. Note that "first floor" is up narrow, circular stairs (~2 flights). We were surprised and not thrilled about hauling large suitcases up & down it. Overall, comfortable beds & plenty of space for our party of 3. It was great to walk out and be in the heart of Old Town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Carole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tattoo Visit

Location very good. Busy area. So noisy at night. The flat is good for getting around. We had trouble getting in as we did not realise we had to push service button first and then use the keys for the flat upstairs. Plenty of clean linen and towels if you are staying for a longer period.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023