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Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St)

Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Grassmarket

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Experience the vibrant city centre at this apartment, perfectly positioned on Bread St. The large, bright and clean space features two spacious double rooms with flatscreen TVs and a kitchen equipped for self-catering. A separate utility room offers added convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St)

This apartment is on the first floor which makes it ideal for easy access. Bread St is surrounded by a variety of shops/cafes/pubs and restaurants. The apartment is large, bright and clean and provides a great location to explore the many attractions nearby. There are 2 large double rooms within the apartment and one of them has a large sofa bed suitable for extra guests. Both rooms have flatscreen TV’s, freeview and DVD players. The kitchen has all the facilities and equipment you need to fully self cater including a table for dining, flatscreen TV and integrated dishwasher. There is a separate utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. For ease of parking, there is a multi storey car park within a 2 minute walk of the apartment, although there is no real requirement for a car, as you could not get more central than this apartment which is right in the city centre. All towels, bedding, etc are supplied. Recently fully renovated and includes free high speed wireless broadband.

Entry is anytime after 1pm. Check out is by 10am. All bookings are based on sharing. Early arrival and late check out can be arranged with additional cost will be determined by circumstance. Bookings are based on sharing.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

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

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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-70258-F
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Genuine City Centre Apartment Edinburgh
Genuine City Centre Edinburgh
Genuine City Centre Bread St
Genuine City Centre Apartment
Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St) Apartment
Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St) Edinburgh
Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St) Apartment Edinburgh

About the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hanging Bat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bread Meats Bread - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fresh Mex - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St)?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St) located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grassmarket and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 15 minutes. Haymarket Tram Station is 12 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Genuine City Centre Apartment (Bread St) Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Comfortable for a family or two couples who don’t mind sharing a bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean and bright and the beds were very comfortable. Don't be put off by the street door and hallway, once inside the property it was lovely and had everything you wanted. The area was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

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

Great apartment in edinburgh

Great small two bed apartment in edinburgh, near loads of restaurants, pubs and bars. Easy 10-15min walk to grassmarket and castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid C.

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

So convenient, easy living

Stayed with our 3 kids. The appartment was great. Had everything we needed, clean and in a fabulous location, walkable to everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A short break in Edinburgh

Great location, clean and comfortable. The only minor negative are the photos that lead you to believe that there is a separated living room, but it is actually inside one of the bed chamber.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly T.

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

Fab Location

The apartment is in the perfect location to explore Edinburgh. It looked like the photos and has the listed amenities. We especially appreciated the tumble dryer. The beds were comfortable for a great night of sleep, though the street noise may be bothersome to light sleepers. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie E.

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

Great Location for Scotland adventure

This was the perfect place for our 3 adults and 2 tweens to launch our Scotland adventure. We were able to walk nearly everywhere or get to the tram stop for further away areas. There is a 24/7 convenience store next door and a Black Sheep Coffee across the street for a quick breakfast. Only having one flight of stairs was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

GREAT LOCATION

At first, the outside area might look sketchy. It is not! Great restaurants! Walking distance to Edinburg Castle/Royal Mile. Not a bad walk to other areas. Would not recomend walking from train station with luggage.Would recommend having info on local areas of interest. Opening the direct apartment door was a very plesant surprise. We would stay again and eat at more of the restaurants on the block.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

First time in Edinburgh

The location was within walking distance of almost everything. Great location and a bit more quiet than on the royal mile. Close enough to travel to new town by foot and catch transportation there was well. Happy with the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mar M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our flat was clean and cozy feeling especially the principal bedroom. Check in was easy, there is a lock box on the outside door. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was pristine with a few pillows for extra comfort. The kitchen felt a little stark, no window or art. But overall clean. The kitchen is not well equipped. No oven mitts, no spatula to flip an egg, very little cutlery and plates and dish washing soap is supplied. They want the dishwasher run which is ok if there was enough plates, glasses and utensils to get you through two meals a day. Barry (the property manager) was pleasant and very responsive to messages. Overall, I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley G., RED DEER

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

Everything you need

Great location close to main attractions of the city. Easy access to public transportation via short walk. Lots of restaurants, cafes and grocery nearby. Full laundry in apartment was a bonus to have. The place was tidy, however the high traffic touch areas on the walls and doors could use a deep cleaning. Overall a wonderful place to stay for our 5 days.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh H.

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

Wonderful

My friends and I were in town and were able to book our stay at this Vrbo. We really enjoyed ourselves in the city as well as in the apartment. It had everything we needed, even a hair dryer as a bonus (the little things) it was plenty spacey enough for the three of us and we were really happy. It was also really nice having a full kitchen with a small fridge and stove to cook on. The location had plenty of places to eat and drink and a few grocery stores/pharmacies on the street. Although it wasn’t in city center, it was such a short walk to get there. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Barry!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Annette K.

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

Great location, a bit loud, but we would recommend it

Everything was good. Easy check-in with early check- in for an extra £15, very central. A bit loud but it was ok. A little too small for 6 persons but we were just sleeping there. The couch was a little old and not suitable for adults… And the apartment was not very clean… The rest was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Annunziata S.

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

Badly equipped, noisy

Unfortunately, the best things we can say about this apartment is that is very centrally situated, which meant that getting to wherever we wanted to be was very easy and plenty of cafés and food shops were in easy distance. And that the apartment was thankfully in much better condition than the entrance hall that made us feel like we were about to have short-lived roles as Victims 1-5 of a Netflix true crime documentary. The rooms were not well insulated against the noise of the busy street outside and the ambulances blaring past at all times of the day and night were pretty disturbing. Ear plugs are a must! We were a party of 5, and were disappointed to find there wasn't enough cutlery nor crockery for us all to eat our badly cut bread (no bread knife) at the rickety table, on the cheap plastic red chairs, in the fluorescently lit cave of a kitchen. Please note, there is no living room in this apartment, other than a sofa (that doubles as a bed for when there's more than 4) in one of the draughty bedrooms. It was lucky that we had the wheelchair of one of our party on which to hang our coats, as there were no hooks to use. I have just been reminded that I forgot the toilet brush. I was not the only one.We are disappointed, especially considering the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excelente estadía en el departamento. Muy cómodo, dos habitaciones, baño amplio, shampu y jabón líquido. La cocina super equipada, y confortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

The apartment was perfect for my daughter & me.

The location, two separate bedrooms with comfortable big beds were a big plus. But best of all was the washer & DRYER! Most apartments I’ve rented have a washer, but no dryer. Only suggestion is to provide more towels. We’d stay here again if we return to Edinburgh.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

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

Great location for Fringe. Loads of places to eat etc around it and short walk to Fringe.

Overall, a great experience. Thank you. Xxxxx

6/10 Okay

Gary M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Property is nice, location to various sites is spot on. Street noise at night. Other than that good

Easy to rent, pictures accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Great location we were able to walk everywhere. Very comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen

Really enjoyed staying in this apartment, excellent communication with Barry. Great location, fantastic city vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

susan l., Tucson

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

Our Four-day Stay in Edinburgh

Being from the states, we forgot that the first floor overseas is NOT the ground floor. We had very heavy luggage and there is no lift. So we three 60+ women had to find a way to get it all up 27 steps! The apartment has wonderful beds! But there is no living room, as it appears in the pictures. The couch is in one of the bedrooms. The kitchen was adequate - we didn't do any cooking but there is a dishwasher and appliances to make tea and coffee. The bathroom is large, but I would recommend some kind of non-slip mat for the shower as the tub is very slippery. The washer/dryer worked well. There was a lot of graffiti outside the apartment, but once inside we felt safe. There was a lot of trash on the street outside the apartment so leaving the windows open wasn't an option. There was a Hop On/Hop Off bus stop right across the street, which was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Old town apartment

The location is very well located and restaurants and grocery stores are very accessible by a short walk. Very friendly neighborhood.

8/10 Good

Bobbie Y.

Decent flat in the theatre district

This is a nice flat with in walking distance of old and new town. Barry was prompt in responding to any questions before our stay. Self check in was a breeze and we were even allowed to check in early (for a fee). Which was worth it since we had an early arrival flight and could go directly to the flat with our luggage and relax for a bit before heading out for the afternoon. Our only disappointment was that we were hoping to use the kitchen facilities to cook breakfast daily and there was not a usable frying pan. We did use the oven once to heat up a pre made dinner. Be prepared to purchase a few extra supplies if you are planning on using the kitchen during your stay. The beds are very comfortable with down comforters that will keep you toasty warm. One thing to note if your not use to staying in the heart of a city is the pedestrian and street noise you will hear. The flat is near the corner of a busy road. It is not too bad, just something to note so you are aware you will not be staying in a quiet residential location. However that does mean there are lots of restaurants, shops, and theatres right around the corner.

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

LK

Wonderful apartment, great location, helpful owner!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joshua M.

Nice apartment.

Overall nice flat...free Netflix, comfy beds, amenities all very close by, the hallway/entrance into the building looked a bit scary, could benefit from some paint...overall nice location, very close to the castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Costel D., London

We have a great time at your house

It was a great experience. Thanks for everything
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018