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Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment

Apartment near Grassmarket in Edinburgh

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, Netflix, streaming services
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 52164 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.A stay at this Old Town Edinburgh apartment places you steps from Usher Hall and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens. Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 12 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hanging Bat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bread Meats Bread - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment

Covid 19 Update
Our apartments are now open again and we are ready to welcome our guests back.
Spittal Street is ideally located within a few minutes walk of the historic Grassmarket and Princes Street/Gardens. Enjoy the large culturally diverse variety of restaurants in the area or eat in. Our kitchen has everything that you would need and the separate dining room has ample space to sit and relax. There are two double beds and a double sofabed for extra guests. Both bedrooms have TV's along with the dining room. Netflix is also included free of charge. All bedding and towels are supplied along with an iron, ironing table and hairdryer. We even supply a welcome pack with a few things that you may be forgotten to bring!

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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: 2,164 square feet

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

  • No pets 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
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 deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number EH-81061-P

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment to the airport?

This apartment is 7.4 mi (24-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment to the beach?

This apartment is 3.8 mi (24-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 15.2 mi (44-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment to downtown Edinburgh?

This apartment is 0.8 mi away from Edinburgh.

Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol S., New Westminster, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, view of castle out front door. There was 1 bathroom but also an extra toilet room which was nice because there were 3 of us. Nothing fancy but there was everything we needed and it was clean. Our hairdryer was broken and Barry replaced it immediately. Room was very quiet at night, we slept well.I would definitely recommend this accommodation especially if you are staying for a few nights.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camila F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was amazing, super walkable to everything. The host was super responsive
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Spacious clean property in a very good location. Just 10 min walk from Royal Mile but very close to local shops, cafes and pubs. Communication from landlord excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location! Clean with comfy beds. Hosts responded quickly to all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

walter s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to explore Edinburgh!

We had just three nights, but the apartment worked well as our home base - 2 couples and a six-year-old. Grocery store nearby allowed us to make use of the kitchen for light breakfasts (coffee, tea & sugar provided.) and the washer and drying rack were very helpful since we packed light. The street and neighborhood are relatively quiet. All in all, perfect for our group.
View of castle walls from the street outside the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing apartment, spotless and had extras such as tea, coffee, and shampoo etc. Very close to the Grassmarket, could even see the castle out of the window. My only negative was the stairs which weren’t mentioned before booking. This wouldn’t stop me staying here again but would have been nice to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and close to city center!

This 2 bedroom flat was the perfect size and ideal distance for our family of 5. It was clean and having a washing machine was a great help in our travels. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly M. H.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliska J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

Clean and spacious flat in a perfect location. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy city flat

Easy check in and check out, great communication, nice location, close to several bus lines, nice view of the castle, several stores and restaurants close to flat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony S., Hartley

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as described

Inaccurate/misleading listing & lack of cleanliness detracted from our stay.Positives -Barry was always quick to respond, including arranging repairs to the gas boiler (so we had hot water) on a Sunday.Apartment is within easy walking distance to most POI.The area is nice & quiet with very little street noise.Negatives -Listing inaccuracyParking; there is no On-site parking as listed at the time of our stay (I note this has been updated since our stay). The street parking is a Max. 4 hours during the day, or for Permit Holders (the spaces were full most of the time by Permit Holders) so this is not really a genuine option. The Castle Terrace Carpark is only a few hundred meters away (cost 36GBP/day).Living Area; the Photo Gallery has two separate photos titled "Living Area" as well as other photos of the bedrooms suggesting a separate living area. The reality is that the living area is the sofa bed & low table in one of the bedrooms (I guess if I had studied the photos more closely, I would have worked out that the "Living Area" photos were just close ups of the sofa bed).As four adults travelling around the UK by car for several weeks, onsite parking & living space were important factors in choosing where to stay. To find that neither of these were there was very disappointing.Cleanliness;The entry into the building is quite run down & dark.We had to clean inside the washing machine before using.The bathroom had several areas of mould & an unpleasant odour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Meg R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can't beat the location!

My husband and I, along with our three children (14,12,9) stayed here for four nights as we exlpored Ediburgh. It's a lot of walking and up-hill to the castle (Royal Mile) but you can't beat the location. Flat offered a warm place to sleep with comfy beds and hot water. It was nothing fancy but just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Near to everything

We were going to be in Edinburgh for 3 days with no car. This place was close enough to walk from the train station , to the castle, royal mile, old town, new town, Deans Village, Arthur’s seat All of it was in easy reach! There was a full kitchen and a convenience store type market just on opposite side of block.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Genuine 2 Bedroom, City Centre

Five nights at this flat. Good communication with Barry. Flat is walkable to many neighborhoods which is an asset. Entryway to building needs a facelift, but the flat is well maintained and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

A great place! Great location and very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony B.

Great Location, with quirks

The location of this flat is fantastic - cannot be beat. It is quiet and easy to reach. The flat itself is fine. It could be cleaner (e.g., hairs on the ironing board under the bed) and the shower cycled from hot to cold on its own. Overall, the flat is a good place to stay due to the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ezri b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay by the Scottish high street

Super clean like a hotel. really comfortable and well maintained. really good location with a nice little pub right next door that plays live music. Not a good place if you can't do stairs though as there are a couple of narrow flights that are challenging with a suitcase and no lift up. But otherwise we loved our stay there and would definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Frances W.

Needs a good scrub

40 narrow steep spiral steps to get to room. A big ask to take suitcases up. Although the place is very old, overall needs a good scrub especially inside the mugs. No tea towels or scourer for saucepans and pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location!

This apartment is located conveniently in the city center, walking distance to all major attractions, great restaurants and walking distance to both train stations (Haymarket and Waverley). The owners of this apartment run a very organized and professional operation. They were excellent with communication and quickly responsive to questions, needs and or concerns. The beds were comfortable and the apartment had all of the necessary amenities. It was a good value all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spital Street,Old Town, Edinburgh

Very central property with easy access to town centre and surrounding areas. The property was spacious however one of the double sockets is loose (please do not use) and the iron had wires exposed when went to use it also do not use, plus the plug extension had wires exposed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022