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Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2678 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, Palace of Holyroodhouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh 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).

What's nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holyrood Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calton Hill - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marriott Executive Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace

This newly decorated one bedroom holiday apartment, is in a perfect location at the bottom of the Royal mile directly opposite Holyrood Palace and the Queen’s Gallery and next to the Scottish Parliament. Arthurs’s seat provides a picturesque backdrop to the view from the living room and the bedroom of the apartment which provides the ideal base from which to explore the historic and contemporary sights of Scotland’s capital city. Most of Edinburgh’s major tourist attractions are located within a mile of the property and attractions on the Royal mile include the Canongate Kirk, The Museum of Edinburgh, St Giles Cathedral, The Scottish Whiskey Museum, the Camera Obscura and Edinburgh Castle. If you are looking for refreshment, try visiting The World’s End, or the Conan Doyle – great pubs in which to relax and enjoy a drink. A little further afield, but still with in comfortable walking distance are Dynamic Earth, the Grassmarket with its eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants, and Princes Street – the main shopping area of Edinburgh. The apartment, which sleeps up to 2 guests plus a baby, is on the ground floor of the building and is accessed via its own front door with a small balcony area where guests can enjoy a sunny morning or evening watching the world go by. It has been recently decorated throughout and furnished with your comfort and convenience in mind. To the left of the entrance is the living/dining area which is furnished with a comfortable cream leather sofa and Ikea rocking chair with foot stool. The owners of the apartment have provided a large flat screen TV and WiFi access as well as a selection of games for the use of their guests. The dining area has a dining table with seating for up to 4 people and the kitchen is conveniently accessed through double doors off the living room. It has been equipped with an oven and hob, a microwave, a fridge freezer, a kettle, toaster and coffee maker as well as a good selection of cookware, china, cutlery and glass. The bedroom is furnished with a double bed, bedside tables and lamps and a chest of drawers and wardrobe, providing plenty of storage space for visitors. A travel cot can be provided for couples travelling with a baby. A smart tiled bathroom, with jacuzzi bath and shower over, wash hand basin and toilet completes the accommodation.


Sleeping Arrangements

One double bedroom


Getting there

Edinburgh Airport: 8.5 miles


Accessibility

There's a couple of steps up to the front door.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: EH-69934-R (expiry: 2nd Sep 2026)
EPC: C

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Unit size: 678 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

No hen or stag do's, parties or events
No smoking
No candles or incense sticks permitted

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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number EH-69934-P

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace to the airport?

This apartment is 8.7 mi (35-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace to the beach?

This apartment is 2.5 mi (12-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.8 mi (29-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace to downtown Edinburgh?

This apartment is 0.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Canongate [357] is a Cosy apartment at the foot of the Royal Mile opposite Holyrood Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Duane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location.loved Edingburgh
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

S K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was in a great location and well within walking distance to the train station, bus station, and the rest of the core region of Edinburgh. Since its at the end of the royal mile, there's considerably less foot traffic, but if you are sensitive to road noise you may not like staying here as its right at the end of a busy roundabout. Its light and roomy and the kitchen is a really nice bonus. The only cons about this home were the bed and bathroom amentities. The mattress was extremely firm and only one piece of bedding is provided. If you’re exhausted after a long day of touring it wont matter much, but don't expect to nestle into a cozy and cushy bed. The pillows were also the cheap and hard fiberfill kind that are thin and flat. Also bring your own shower supplies as this flat does not provide their own (aside from a shampoo/shower gel combo I found a few days into the stay). I was disappointed that after 24 hours of traveling I still had to go out and buy my own shampoo, conditioner, and soap (which I left behind for the next guests) before settling in for the night. Overall I'd stay at this flat again and would recommend it to others looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place. Good layout. Close to shops and food. Friendly host and communication. Very walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful apartment at the base of the Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory N., Janesville

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The flat was beautiful and spacious, the kitchen and living space was clean and had everything I needed to cook, and the location was perfect to get to and from the city centre! Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michèle J.

Although a good location, I would describe this flat as shabby. On arrival, the lock box was difficult to operate and it looked as if others had struggled with it too. The mattress on the bed ( my first concern) was worn out- soft and lumpy. The sheet, duvet and mattress pad were threadbare. The bathroom towels were minimal. The entry had not been swept in weeks, there was no door mat to wipe your feet and not a carpet in the place. The floors were clean to begin with but became grubby. The flat needed to be repainted and the kitchen cabinets were damaged. One coffee maker was broken and the other had a filter that had not been removed and had molded. It’s sad because the bathroom was updated, the kitchen was well equipped. It was quite a contrast to other flats that we have rented in the past. We were disappointed and would not recommend this flat. MJ
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, exactly as advertised

The title sums it up! What the images and description indicate are accurate. This space would be craped with more than 2 adult and a child, but its perfect for solo travellers or couples. Nice distance to everything youre likely to habe at the top of your "must see" list in Edinburgh. It was a little noisy outside while we were there, but it is the high season and right across the street from Holyrood. Noise would be present anywhere in the downtown area. The novelty of having an honest-to-goodness castle out your front window is fantastic. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location apart from the traffic noise

I don’t like leaving negative reviews so I’ll start with the positives:Unbeatable location at the bottom of the Royal Mile Well equipped kitchen Good supply of essentials like coffee and toilet rollGreat WiFiNegatives:The traffic noise is the big one. I had to buy earplugs to sleep after being woken at 5am the first morning. The lock on the front door was a bit flimsy. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving valuables in the flat. Saying that I was there for 10 days and had no issues with security. No washing machine although that was made clear in the listing. The nearest laundry is a 20 minute walk away minimum. There is a lovely jacuzzi bath but the plug didn’t work so I couldn’t use. I admit I didn’t report this and it may have been fixed immediately if I had done. This place has a lot of good reviews and lots of lovely comments in the guest book so it was maybe just me. I live in a very quiet place and have very good hearing so maybe the noise bothered me more than most people.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Edinburgh Location

This city apartment has a cottage feel with all the amenities of home. The location is close to all the sights, especially the palace. We happened to be there during Holyrood/Royal Week and enjoyed watching all the garden party guests arriving in their royal garden party best.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent spot, as advertised, price point good for location - did find a lack of good dinner spots in the area unless you hiked back up the hill. Grocery decently close if you are looking to cook though...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as listed!

Our stay at Canongate was great. A little bit of a further walk than most places on the Royal Mile, but it worked perfectly for us and allowed us to see everything from end to end. The flat was EXACTLY as listed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was ideally located to be able to walk into town but not be bothered by the hustle and bustle. The property was clean, easy to find, had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot!

We stayed at this flat for 6 nights in mid October. We could see Hollyrood House from the front window! It is a great location for wandering around Edinburgh and seeing all the historic sites. The apartment was clean and nicely laid out. The kitchen and bathroom were well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gail M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Edinburgh Stay

Property was great if you want to be in a an easy walk right off the Royal mile. You are right at a busy traffic circle which was noisy during the day. Kept our blinds closed all day because people were walking by all day. Living room furniture is tired but the rest as fine. Accommodation was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve & Nicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal location for exploring Edinburgh

Couldn’t fault the location of the property for easy access to the attractions on offer in Edinburgh. Good size of property for 2 people. Well equipped & comfy bed but the recliner armchair has seen better days. The main drawback for us was the outside noise of others during the night. The secondary double glazing fitted to the bedroom window obviously helps mitigate to some extent but does not resolve the issue entirely for light sleepers such as ourselves. Blackout blinds would be better in the bedroom, as would a small blind at the front door window to reduce the impact of streetlights. This didn’t however detract from the enjoyment we had visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location but be prepared for pedestrian and traffic noise. We enjoyed being able to step out the door and walk up through Old Town and up to the Royal Mile. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, souvenirs shops. Nice quick walk to hike Arthur’s Seat and Jacuzzi tub for after all the walking.Little kitchen with everything you need. Nescafé machine and coffee maker but you’ll need to buy coffee as there is only instant coffee. Bed is comfy. Nothing too fancy but a good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grest location and amenities

Perfect location for exploring the main sights of Edinburgh, finishing each day with a downhill walk. Comfortable, great kitchen, lots of TV channels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Easy to check in, property was clean and as described. Excellent location, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet little flat in the Heart

Its not fancy, but is everything you'll need for a comfortable stay...there's even an egg slicer.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely gem!

Stayed for a long weekend. Perfectly situated at the end of the royal mile. It was a bit of a nippy weekend but we always returned to a warm toasty flat! Easy check in using key safe. Great communication with the team managing the property. Comfy bed. Very clean! Firestick available. Very handy to relax after a busy day in the city! All in all really chuffed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This 1 bedroom apartment is on the Royal mile and close to bus stops so we were able to go anywhere in Edinburgh we wanted. There are lots of places to eat near by and the kitchen was fully equipped. I would recommend earplugs when staying here as the pedestrians stand on the corner and chat at all hours and the windows are single paned so your can hear their converations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Fringe!

We loved our stay and it was absolutely perfect for Fringe. Only note would be more towels!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location on the Royal Mile

The location of this property couldn't be better, at the east end of the Royal Mile. The apartment was very comfortable, roomy and sparkling clean! We would stay here again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023