City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh apartment, you'll find Royal Mile and Princes Street. Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
IMPORTANT: My flat has recently been granted a short term let license and the relevant planning permission to operate legally as a holiday rental. Both these things are a legal requirement for holiday lets such as mine and very few in Edinburgh have been granted them to date. If you book somewhere in Edinburgh, please ensure they are legal to operate or you may find they are forced by the authorities to cease trading with immediate effect and you run the very real risk of your booking being cancelled.
Further to this, if they do continue to trade without the legal requirements you will not be covered by any insurance should you require this during your stay. Decisions on whether licenses and planning permission are granted are starting to come in between Jan 2024 and throughout the summer of 2024.
Now for the nice stuff:
Cozy, comfortable home combining traditional Scottish flair with modernity and everything you could possibly need. One bedroom flat (sleeps 4) in superb central location right opposite Holyroodhouse Palace, secure car parking and WiFi. Number 100 Airport bus stops a 10 minute walk away, most attractions within walking distance. ENJOY! Home from home comfort with internet •Private secure parking •Airport bus route close by •LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Seconds from The Royal Mile •LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Seconds from Scottish Parliament • Fluffy bathrobes supplied
Directly opposite the Royal Residence at Holyroodhouse Palace at the foot of the famous and historic Royal Mile and only a few steps away from the Scottish Parliament Building this beautiful city centre apartment effortlessly fuses modern living with traditional Scottish flair. It is a ground floor apartment making it suitable for wheelchair users and boasts a small private patio area directly outside the front door whilst being surrounded by shared gardens.
Whilst the setting could not be more central the property enjoys a relatively peaceful ambience and is in a perfect position for people watching as the open top tour buses stop right outside the apartment window to point out the Palace to the tourists. You can immerse yourself in the grand atmosphere of the Royal Residence - especially as cannon fire can be heard periodically at Her Majesty's request. Although a car is not essential due to the location of this property the apartment has provision for your own private parking in a secure car park.
A few steps from the residence takes you to the heart of century's of Scottish History as well as an abundance of modern cultural, commercial and social centres. The apartment is ideally situated to walk to Princes Street (10 minute walk), Arthur's Seat (2 minute walk), Easter Road at the top of Leith (5 minute walk), The Royal Mile (less than 1 minute walk), Waverley Train Station (8 minute walk) and many more places of historical interest, not to mention the many great eateries and pubs in the nearby vicinity. The apartment lies in a quiet Crescent just off the Royal Mile which is the ancient route between Castle and Royal Palace. There are views of Holyroodhouse Palace and of the breath taking and infamous Salisbury Crags on Arthur's Seat - an extinct volcano in the heart of Edinburgh.
The apartment has been lovingly and tastefully presented with traditional Scottish elements combining effortless modern living with a new, fully fitted and equipped kitchen, fully tiled bathroom with bath and Mira shower.
The kitchen is fully equipped and modern offering; a Washing Machine, Gas Stove, Electric Oven, Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, Juicer, Steamer and George Foreman Grill. Everything is supplied here whether you want to cook, eat out or order a take away meal from one of dozens of nearby establishments.
The beautiful, bright living room with double aspect windows is comfortably and classically furnished to a high standard which has a distinctly Scottish flavour with Scottish thistles, heather and a comfortable tartan armchair with a Charles Rennie MacIntosh mirror above. You will notice the panorama photograph of Edinburgh on the wall showing the apartment and its fabulous location. There is a comfortable sofa and many small tables dotted about for your convenience. You will also find throws on the sofa which can be used for both comfort and protection of the soft furnishings. There is also optional dining for four people and is thoughtfully equipped with multi channel HDTV, Blu- ray DVD, Apple TV and mobile Broadband. This room houses a large walk-in cupboard in which is a brand new, top of the range, pull- out, optional double bed which folds up and down in a matter of seconds. A selection of books and games are also available.
The bedroom is another beautiful room with a shabby chic feel to it with a comfortable brand new double bed and double aspect windows and ample storage. A hairdryer and set of straighteners are also in here for your use.
The apartment would suit many different people (including couples looking for a romantic break, wheelchair users or small groups or families) wanting to make the most of their visit to Edinburgh without lots of travelling in to the town centre. The apartment is within walking distance of bus stops to many areas of Edinburgh including, Leith (for The Royal Yacht Britannia), The Zoo, and Murrayfield, the home of Scotland's Rugby, not to mention the Horse Racing at Musselburgh.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Single level property
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Please contact me first before booking for 1 night or before booking with a pet. Leave the house as you find it and keep the noise down.
ENJOY!!
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: please contact me before booking, 1 pet per trip
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 23/04666/CLESTL & EH-70269-P
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Free Residents Parking!
License/planning granted!! to the airport?
This apartment is 8.8 mi (32-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
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License/planning granted!! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Free Residents Parking!
License/planning granted!! to the beach?
This apartment is 2.4 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.7 mi (34-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dolly n.
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean place, comfortable beds and well stocked and super close to sites. Just at the end of the Royal Mile. Highly recommended!
Dolly n.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
andrew n.
May 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A good location
Stayed for one night in Spring. Paid 350 odd pounds for what is around 18 or so hours of rented time. Was a great location re the royal mile however was surprised to receive a message apologetically asking us to not use too much power. Also surprised to find the heating on timed meters which automatically switched on and off. Switching off at 2000 and not coming on again until the next day - its a cold town/place and if we have paid GOOD money to stay for a few hours and we are cold,,,we should be able to get warm. If the meters were adjustable there were no instructions and we aren't electricians. Also did not appreciate receiving a calendar reminder to be out by 10...im away from work and away from calendar reminders. Check-out time is covered in the agreement to stay so a reminder was not required. After 6 weeks travelling Europe this is the only place/experience that I have not provided a good review to sorry. If you want to get good/top money for your place then you need to look after the paying guests.
andrew n.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shawn S.
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy
Great location in walking distance to everything without the noise of downtown. It was clean and cozy. Though only one bedroom, we did make use of portable folding bed. It was very comfortable, nothing like the usual bar in your spine pull out mattress that you often get as a second sleep option. The owner was very helpful and anticipated many of the usual questions, Highly recommend
Shawn S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzi W.
May 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in Edinburgh
My husband and I enjoyed our stay in Edinburgh. Close enough to walk to everything. It was a very lovely property.
Suzi W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tomoko Y.
Apr 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, cozy place
The location is near the Holyrood Palace and the end of the Royal Mile. Every place we wanted to visit was just a short walk away. To make it even more convenient, there is a bus stop just outside both the local and hop on/off buses stop there.Debbie was great in sharing what we needed to know to have a great stay and was quick to reply to any questions we had.The kitchen had everything we needed for breakfasts and lunches. The welcome book gives directions to a local Co-op food store that is a short 10 minute walk away.If you're not familiar with UK cooktops, don't panic, just search YouTube with the cooktop brand name and you'll find great videos that tell you about the various setting and how to use the range.It's great to have a free place to park the car that isn't on the street.Thank you Debbie for a great place to stay.
Tomoko Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Linda L.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable stay
It was clean and comfortable, location was walking distance where ever we wanted to go, property instructions were clear.
Linda L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corinne G.
Nov 3, 2024
Corinne G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Lori T.
Oct 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
Great location, close to walking everywhere we wanted to go.
Lori T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pat A.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Neighborhood & Close to Sights
This was a lovely home for us, was clean, had plenty of towels, etc., and in a quiet neighborhood. It was easy to get into town to see the sights and have dinner. The host responded quickly when we were confused about how to adjust the heater. We’d stay here again.
Pat A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Lisa D.
Sep 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
It was a really good location and clean and supplied with enough towels… second bed is okay not very comfortable but fine for a few days… communication with host was excellent and includes Netflix use which was appreciated!
Lisa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Airyn B., Flagstaff, AZ
Sep 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean unit it wonderful location
We absolutely loved our stay here. This was the only place we stayed that had truly wonderful pillows and EVERY anemnity we could ask for! She even provided wonderful robes that we utilized! It Is in a FANTASTIC location, but as foreigners, it was slightly difficult to find as driving in big cities on the “wrong side of the road and vehicle” was mind-boggling! Just be prepared! But it was nice being Right on the outskirts of all the craziness, but close enough to walk to it all very easily. Truly perfect location!
A few things to take note about. The front door locks behind you! Our phones were locked inside, so we had no way of contacting the owner and had to knock on our neighbors door to use their phones to call a locksmith! Luckily, our neighbors were absolutely fantastic and we made new friends!
Also, that heater thermostat was quite hard to figure out how to adjust, but I think we managed as the unit finally warmed up!
Lastly, again, being a foreigner, the washing machines there are very different than ours! We assumed this was a washer dryer combo. It is simply a washer! We had quite the menagerie of clothes drying throughout the house! 😂
Airyn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brie J.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot
It’s in a great location - short walk or even shorter bus ride to the main city center but also right off of royal mile. Close enough but far enough away that it’s quiet and peaceful. Although they offer a blow up mattress (I think I saw one in the closet), it is quite small, so best for 1 person or a couple!
Thanks!
Brie J.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrice E.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Walkable to all the sites on the Royal Mile
Patrice E.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana G.
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
My daughter and I stayed there and the location was perfect . We didn’t realize until our last day that we were literally across the street from Holyrood Castle and that the hop on hop off stop was in front of the apartment ! Could have been a better location !!
Dana G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
David K.
Jul 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best option hands down
We can't say enough about this property. Debbie went above and beyond to help us out and provided just enough support. She offered assistance if needed, but left us to enjoy the space and area. Several reviews comment about the proximity to everything, but it really was beyond expectations. We walked everywhere and if you want to do a tour, it stops right outside the flat. The space was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Right down to the cozy duvet at the end of a long day of touring and walking. Don't spend any further time looking for an option. Highly highly recommend. Thank you Debbie for sharing this remarkable space - Tammy and Dave
David K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan S., White Lake, MI
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Next to Holyrood and great access to the Royal Mile
Susan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Austin
Traveled with family
Jun 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
I really liked how close you where to Holyrood Palace, and Edinburgh Castle. The doors, locks, and more importantly the bathroom were pretty confusing. My parents wanted to take a shower, however the "main" was turned off, and they did not know how to activate the shower. They had to take a bath instead.
Austin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristen L.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely flat felt like home
Debbie was very accommodating and communicative. We got a little lost on the way and Debbie took time away from her own vacation to give directions and then made sure we got there okay. Once inside, we were pleasantly surprised to find detailed instructions and labels designed to aid in our stay. The furnishings were comfortable and the flat was cozy. The photos don’t do it justice…this place was beautiful and immaculately clean. We had three in our party, so I slept on the rollout cot in the living room. It was very comfortable and the bedding was soft and warm. This place felt like home.
Kristen L.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sophia
Traveled with family
Jun 17, 2024
Brilliant location and everything was perfect! Just what we needed!
Sophia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fred & Valerie F., Amherst
Jun 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for the Royal Mile
This lovely apartment is right across the street from the Palace Holyroodhouse, and a block away from the Royal Mile. My sister, my two cousins, and I stayed here on our recent trip to our clan gathering in Scotland. Being from the states, we were puzzled by the way the lights turned on and off, how the shower worked, and how to adjust the temperature. All was answered when we were able to reach Deborah by phone. Keep in mind, the switches for the lights are at the bottom of the lightbulb itself, and the thermostate,for adjusting temperature, is on a table in the living room (not clearly stated in the book) and very easy to adjust. We felt safe in this location, and were able to thoroughly enjoy the Royal Mile on foot each day.
Fred & Valerie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elsa T.
May 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Exactly as described, very nice overall.
Elsa T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pam R.
May 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Flat
The flat was cozy and offered required amenities. We were pleased with the cleanliness and tasteful decor. Deborah was always prompt in communication, and asissted woth our questions. I highly recommend this location and would definitely stay again should we find ourselves back in Edinburgh!
Pam R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandy M.
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal location
We stayed here twice at the beginning and end of our holiday in Scotland. Check-in is wonderful and the location cannot be beat. Once we parked the car, we did not have to drive any further within Edinburgh. On the second check, we had issues with the apartment being cleaned, which were quickly rectified within an hour. We would highly recommend and stay here again.
Brandy M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Deirdre B.
Apr 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Edinburgh spring break trip
Clean and spacious property. Good location. Host was communicative when we had difficulty with figuring out the shower. Some specific instructions on heat and hot water/shower would be helpful.
Deirdre B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claire A.
Apr 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy bnb with great views & prime location !
We enjoyed stopping here for a night on our honeymoon!!! Had everything we needed with great views and a perfect location. Clean, great amenities, & a responsive host! Would recommend :) thanks again!!