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Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Royal Mile

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A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is €496
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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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.

Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh

This beautiful apartment is located in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town. It is a minutes walk to the Royal Mile and a minutes walk to Edinburgh University.

Built in 1788, this historic location is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit.

The apartment is on the 2nd floor in a B listed building. The spacious rooms are complimented by the exuberant mix of colours, eye catching views and double glazed windows.

There are two comfortable double bedrooms, the first has a beautiful antique French Style double bed and built-in wardrobe, the second bed room has an open wardrobe and a dressing table. Three large luminous windows gaze over the bustling street, equipped with newly installed double glazing which ensures you a tranquil nights sleep in this buzzing central location.

A generous sized sitting room has two comfortable sofa beds, a 55’’smart TV which includes popular apps such as Netflix, YouTube etc.

The fully fitted kitchen with convenient sitting area has a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, knifes, forks, pans, pots and many utensils, more or less everything required to live on a daily basis.

The family sized bathroom has a newly fitted shower that features a large single-spay pattern shower head and a multi-spay pattern shower head. Towels and toiletries are provided.

South Bridge in general is a very vibrant outgoing location teeming with social life. It is immersed by a magnitude of restaurants, bars, theatres, cafés and shops. If you are seeking a more quiet location, this is perhaps is not best suited to you. Our building was build in 1788, due to its location and its age, it is a very old building.

Most tourist attractions are pleasantly within walking distance. The world renowned Edinburgh University is only a minutes walk away and the famous Princes Street is a less than ten minutes walking commute. Bus stops are located directly in front of our building with many of the major bus lines running to different destinations.

Our sleek South Bridge apartment will provide you a most central and near definitely comfortable stay, one which shall not slip your mind anytime soon!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

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

About the area

Map
Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Piper's Rest - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt Horse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cabaret Voltaire - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh ?

As of 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh on 1 Jan 2026 start from €495.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Old Town Apartment Central Edinburgh Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ivy was a wonderful host. Communication was clear and her home was absolutely perfect and comfortable. The location was perfect, and walkable to all main tourist sites. We literally were in the heart of the city and Royal Mile. It was nice to step out the door and be right in the hustle and bustle of edinburgh. Very cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, though the late night/early morning was noisy because of drunken young folks coming out of the bars (until 3:30 am). Nothing the property owner could do about such behavior, of course, and keeping the double windows closed helped but the sound. Beds were adequate, but not great. Otherwise, the place was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Françoys B.

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

Great time in Édimbourg

We spent 3 wonderful days to visit the city. The appartment was just perfect for 3 friends looking for a central place. Very clean and surprisingly quiet for such a central location. Great host. Easy check-in. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in this apartment for three nights. There were five of us, sharing two bedrooms and a living room. We had a very pleasant experience. The apartment is comfortable. The location is very central and close to tourist attractions and restaurants. There's a supermarket right next door and a bus stop. The apartment is a bit vintage, as seen in the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna A.

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

Edinburgh flat

This flat was so comfortable, very clean and the best location! The communication with the owners were great and included photos of location, flat access & other information. Don’t hesitate to book this VRBO. You won’t be disappointed!! JA
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean, very close to everything, well stocked apartment. Would highly recommend. Would be useful with a little more details how to unlock the door, which was a lock very low down. Maybe an extra couple of fans would have helped. We had a few fairly warm days.Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A real WALK UP

"This property is close to shopping and local attractions and is very accessible by bus. However, while I knew it was a walk-up to the third floor, I was not expecting the spiral staircase, which made carrying even light luggage more difficult. There are a few repairs needed, and the door has only a chain lock from the inside. Strangely, the lock on the outside is about one foot from the floor."
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A perfect wee apartment right around the corner from all the action. A “hidden” entrance off South Bridge unlocks & locks behind you for security, then up the winding staircase a couple of flights to the apartment entrance. When we opened the door it was exactly as listed. A clean, fresh, comfortable place with all the amenities. Out front you can see the shops. Out back we were serenaded by a man with a guitar in a window across the street. The street below had pubs, restaurants & cafes & we found many many more everywhere we walked. We grabbed some groceries just up the street & had breakfast & snacks each day as we prepared for our next adventure. The beds were super comfortable & it was nice to have the extra space to sit in the mornings for coffee & evenings for snacks after touring. There is a chain lock on the door which we locked whenever we were in the apartment. When we left for the day or at night when we went to bed, we locked the actual deadbolt lock which is down low at the bottom of the door (just swing the wee cover over & use key to lock yourself in). Easy! Communication with the host was super easy & fast. A great place to stay while in Edinburgh & I am glad we found it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Great location, not great for families

We stayed at this VRBO for a family trip and found both positives and challenges. The location is very central, which made it easy to walk to many attractions. However, the building itself is very old and in need of upkeep, and unfortunately, the entrance felt unsafe at times — we had to step over a group of intoxicated individuals sitting right on the doorstep, which was uncomfortable, especially with children.Inside, the apartment offered a decent amount of space, but it would really benefit from some updates. The floors and bathroom were quite worn, and small touches — like providing a new sponge and new cookware in the kitchen — would have helped. We were also disappointed that there weren’t enough towels for our family, and with no dryer available, washing and hanging towels to dry during our stay became inconvenient.Overall, while younger travelers who don’t mind roughing it a bit might find the location appealing, I wouldn’t recommend this rental for families or anyone seeking a more comfortable and secure experience. With some attention to both the property and the surroundings, this apartment could have a lot of potential.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025