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Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St

Vacation home near Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh

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Books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathrooms3100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Place, George Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center stay.A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre vacation home places you steps from George Street and a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Hippo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwoods - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O’Shea’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St

*Now VAT registered. For those with UK VAT numbers who can reclaim it should now be detailed on the invoice*

We've spent the last 2 years restoring this fabulous space and turning it into our family home.

Originally purpose built in the 1850's as a gymnasium, it has also been used as a Mason's dance practice area, an artist's studio, and also a Festival venue.

It is amazingly located in the centre of Edinburgh's "First New Town", less than 1 min walk from the junction of George St and Frederick St. Look on a map and you'll see how central this is!

You are surrounded by all the bars, restaurants, pubs, venues, transport links and history of the famous New Town, yet on a quiet bar free one-way street where you won't hear much.

Unusually there are also 2 private parking spaces with the house.

The showstopper in the house is the top floor room, which is the original gymnasium with period vaulted ceiling and 'lantern' - a glass room bringing extra light into the space. The room is around 10m x 10m in size, and we've turned it into our living and entertaining space. It has a large concrete kitchen island, 2x Gaggenau ovens, an induction cook top, a Quooker hot water tap, and 4 Sonos speakers with sub.

On the ground and lower floors there are 6 bedrooms. One has a "triple sleeper" bed - this can be used either as a double bed or bunks, another can be set up as either a super king or two singles, a further 2 have king size beds, a further room has a standard single bunk bed (sleeps 2) and the "Master" room has an enormous Conran Shop steel super king 4 poster bed.

There are 2 fully equipped bathrooms - each has a rainfall shower and a separate bathtub, and twin sinks. There is a further toilet with a sink.

This is our beautiful family home and we look forward to welcoming you and your guests to stay in it!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number EH-65350-F

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.8 mi (35-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi (22-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.9 mi (41-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St to downtown Edinburgh?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Reviews

Family home in an old gym with1k sqft party room just 1 min walk from George St Reviews

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Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rikki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, very modern. Host was great, easy to communicate with and gave so much excellent information. Walking distance to everything, shopping, eating, pubs, you name it, it was right there. Kitchen area had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and spacious except one room by the door was rather small and loud with our big group coming and going. The other 5 bedrooms were spacious, comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganesh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay and Matt is a great host! Spacious, prime location, well kept, clean and Matt was always responsive. Definitely will stay again when back in Edinburgh. Highly recommend - Matt made it very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious , as advertised in a convenient location. Very kid friendly and the host was very kind, communicated quickly and most accommodating. Very pleasant first time in Scotland. Thank you, Matt.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi F., Beaverton, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful space. All bedrooms were very comfortable. Looks just like the photos.Amazing location… we were able to walk to everything and the tram to the airport is within a couple of blocks. Lots of great restaurants in the area and grocery and drug store were close by.Host was easy to communicate with and accommodating. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
this VRBO was the perfect place for me and seven members of my family during a three day stay in Edinburgh. The location was perfect, the kitchen and bedrooms were well stocked, we really enjoyed staying there and had so much fun. I will definitely recommend this VRBO to any group and hopefully we’ll get back there one day
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spent two weeks at Edinburgh Fringe and couldn't have asked for a better home base. The house is lovely with an open kitchen/dining/living space that was great for socializing. The sleeping spaces are lovely with lots of options. Plus, the location is excellent for shopping, dining, and enjoying excellent coffee. The host was extremely responsive and supportive throughout our stay. The only inconvenience was the lack of storage space for clothing and such. There is a hanging rack in each room, but nothing else. Be prepared to live out of your suitcase.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place. Excellent location. And wonderful communication from the host.!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The entire house is very comfortable and equipped to an exceptionally high standard. It is extremely well located in the New Town, about 5 minutes walk from Princes Street and about 15 minutes walk from Waverley station, with very many good restaurants nearby. The host has thought of everything and the welcome information and welcome in general was comprehensive and thoughtful. I would book this accommodation again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful visit to Edinburgh

What a fantastic home for a large number of people! There is so much space, lots of beds and in a perfect location! Everything was great and we would happily book this house again on our next visit. Matt’s communication was excellent and he was quick to respond when I would ask a question. The use of the garden was an extra special treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property, perfect location

Matt's house was comfortable, stylish, and perfectly located in the new city - quick walks to other neighborhoods, with bunches of great bars and restaurants just a few blocks away as well. Matt was a fantastic communicator, and our group of seven adults had a lovely time and would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Unique Place in Edinburgh

This location was incredible. Perfect access to shopping, restaurants, pubs, and more. Excellent communication with the host, and check-in/check-out was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend family trip

A perfect spot for a weekend trip to Edinburgh in an unbeatable location. The house is very comfortable for a large group and Matt was extremely responsive and always there to answer any questions. Thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024