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Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse

Apartment with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle

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Experience Edinburgh's historic charm at James Court, a 1723-built apartment just off the Royal Mile in Old Town. Elegantly furnished and offering city views, this spacious retreat features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and five bedrooms across two levels.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14154 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Sea view
The current price is €491
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 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.

Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse

Steeped in history, James Court was built in 1723 and has housed many notable figures in its lifetime. A stone archway leads to a fairy tale traditional spiral staircase which rises to this beautiful charming apartment - just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. The property itself is a fifth floor apartment laid out over two levels & joined by an inner spiral staircase. Elegantly furnished, & with stunning views over the city, this will provide a dream stay in Edinburgh.

This is a fully licensed 5 bedroom apartment, with 3 bathrooms and a living room which can be used as a 6th sleeping area. The main living area is on the lower floor, as are all the bathrooms and 3 of the bedrooms. The property has a spacious kitchen and a dining area on this level. Upstairs there is another bedroom and a loft space, which serves as the final 5th bedroom.

Despite being right on the Royal Mile, a stone's throw from the Castle, it is a surprisingly quiet flat.

You will be renting the entire apartment.

One important thing to note: The flat is on the fifth floor, and there is no lift access. I can arrange for someone to meet you at the apartment to assist in carrying your luggage upstairs if required - it would be no problem at all, and this would be free of charge.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,654 square feet

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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

Hen Parties and Stag Dos are allowed :)

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

  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse on 13 Jan 2026 start from €491.45, 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 Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of The Hub, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

10

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a very friendly and helpful host
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Excellent place and excellent location

Communication was good with the host. The place was spacious and clean. Highly recommended for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location could not have been better! Directly on the Royal Mile and very easy access to train & bus. The multiple keys allowed our big group to pursue different interests. Well furnished and outfitted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Klynn L.

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

Wonderful location

The location was wonderful--right in the heart of Old Town. The apartment was comfortable and beautiful. The stairs were amazing stone--but not for the faint of heart! Thank you, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Gorgeous

Yes there are steps - but Scott was brilliant and helped us with luggage. An the view and locations makes up for a few ancient and beautiful steps x
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob Z.

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

Great Location! Great Host!

Perfect location for our group of 8 that only had one day to see the city. Walk to the castle and many pubs and restaurants! Just be prepared to take the steps up to the penthouse! Scott was an awesome host and very responsive when we had questions, he even helped us with our luggage!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Codie M.

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

Second Honeymoon and high school senior trip

We had an amazing time in this flat. The view is something that you wouldn't be able to get anywhere else. The stairs going up to the flat are an amazing workout. The flat was super clean will described in the description. Staying in the royal mile was so much fun and busy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse & Jen H.

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

Very accomodating

The host was amazing! He allowed us to drop our bags off hours early, eben before he'd had a chance to get there to clean up from the last guests. When we left, my son forgot his sketch book amd he even mailed it back to the US for free. So pleasant to deal with! Be warned though, there are a Lot of stairs going up to the flat. Worth the climb once you get up there though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good Unit bad Entrance

I knew it was a 5 story walk up but what I didn't know is that 95 steps straight up a narrow spiral staircase. Not secure from the outside into the staircase as there was a homeless man and his dog hanging out in there. 2 of the bedrooms are up another spiral staircase without a bathroom. Unit itself was otherwise OK. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great Space and Great Host

We had a great stay in Edinburgh! The place was perfect for our group of 8 adults, 1 child, and an infant. The property was clean, we had all the amenities that we needed, and it was close to all the tourist attractions we wanted to visit. The location was a little tricky to find (the listed address was not correct on Google and Apple Maps), but Scott was great about meeting us and getting us to the right address. Important to note that there are 5 flights of spiral stairs to reach the apartment. Our group was all able-bodied and Scott was AMAZING at helping us carry all of our luggage UP and DOWN, but this could be a challenge if you have any individuals who may not be able to take that many stairs. Scott was so kind and also flexible about check-in so we didn't miss any must-see parts of Edinburgh. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024