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A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town.

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TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
TV, DVD player

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 466 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Lothian
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

This apartment places you steps from Grassmarket and within a short 5-minute stroll of University of Edinburgh. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. A fridge and a microwave make in-room dining convenient. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and a phone are also available.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elephant House Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬1 min walk

About this property

A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town.

This is a beautiful one-bed flat on the 3rd floor, at the Victoria Street end of the Grassmarket. Right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town. Princes Street, Waverley train station and the Royal Mile are a 5/10minute walk away.

The flat sleeps 2 comfortably in the double bedroom with a standard size double bed. An additional 2 people can be accommodated in 2 x single camp beds.

The apartment is situated in the central location of the Grassmarket, which offers a host of cosmopolitan bars, restaurants and take-away facilities. Other social amenities within the immediate vicinity include Edinburgh's main library, the Usher Hall, museum, cinema complex and banks. For local convenience stores there is a small newsagent right across the road, otherwise, the best bet is going to Lothian Road for the Sainsbury's and the Tesco Metro (5 mins walk).

Princes Street and the Scottish Parliament are within easy walking distance and regular bus service operates to most parts of the city if you require to stray further afield off the tourist beat. Waverley and Haymarket railway stations are about 1 km from the apartment and this is an ideal location for Edinburgh university and the adjacent Edinburgh College of Art.

This property has a travel cot. Due to safety reasons, we do not provide linens/bedding for the cot and kindly ask that you bring your own.

Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties.

This property doesn't come with free parking but there is limited paid street parking in local area. The nearest private parking facilities are situated at the NCP Car Park at Holyrood Road.

*Please note there are construction works taking place in the vicinity of the property. Please be aware there may be some noise disruption during your stay*

A £200 refundable damage/security deposit is due 7 days before arrival, and refunded after departure.

All properties are strictly non-smoking, and do not accept hen/stag/party groups. At least one guest must be over 25 years old.

Please note Wi-Fi at this property is complimentary.

Please arrange your arrival with the property manager at least 24 hours before arrival.

Check in is from 4pm, and check out is before 11am.

Please note if you have booked for 2 guests but require use of a camp bed, or have booked for 3 guests but require use of both camp beds, there will be a small additional charge for the provision of this.


Layout

Hallway leading to living room, kitchen / dining area, 1 double bedroom and bathroom.


Sleeping Arrangements

1 x standard double bed in bedroom.
2 x single camp beds.


Exterior

Traditional Edinburgh Tenement on 3rd floor.


Local Area

The apartment is situated in the central location of the Grassmarket, which offers a host of cosmopolitan bars, restaurants and take-away facilities. Other social amenities within the immediate vicinity include Edinburgh's main library, the Usher Hall, museum, cinema complex and banks. For local convenience stores there is a small newsagent right across the road, otherwise, the best bet is going to Lothian Road for the Sainsbury's and the Tesco Metro (5 mins walk).


Getting there

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Waverley train station: Half a mile
Haymarket train station: 1 mile
Edinburgh airport: 8 miles
Edinburgh bus station: Less than 1 mile


Accessibility

This property is on the 3rd floor and does not have access to a lift.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: EH-68964-F

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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: 710 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 Smoking allowed. No Pets allowed.

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
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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town.?

The closest beach to A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town. is Portobello Beach (5.3 km).

Does A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town. have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town.?

No, A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town.?

No, pets are not allowed.

A beautiful one-bed flat right in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old-Town. Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Callum

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Good location. Just hard to lug our large heavy suitcases up all the stairs. The apartment was small but functional. Extra little things like tea and coffee available for use in the kitchen and a washing machine was a delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs Manhire

Grafitti on front door was off putting, Table leg broken with bed and lounge only adaquite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cowgate apartment steps away from Grassmarket

The apartment was convenient to many sites in central Edinburgh. The kitchen was well equipped. The living room and bedroom were comfortable.The description of the stairs to the apartment was accurate, so be prepared if you have heavy suitcases! Management was quick to respond to our request to check in an hour early. Overall, a great choice when staying in Edinburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy E., Sparta, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Emby145

The property was clean and was a great location. If I was being picking the shower grout could use some attention but that would not stop me from booking again. Overall very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location at Grassmarket

Excellent location with easy walking to explore Edinburgh. The apartment is spacious with a full kitchen a big plus! The bedding situation as far as comfort needs to be improved. The boiler should be set up before guest checks in and the shower was a challenge! Definitely recommend this apartment at beautiful Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost perfect

It’s a lovely apt. The shower curtain blows against u as shower, which makes it difficult to use. It needs a curtain on the bedroom window beside the closet. the neighbourhood is in an entertainment district, so there is some noise at night. There should be consistency in using the correct address on the host’s information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Noisy, ugly student housing

My husband and I looked forward to a nice stay in Edinburgh. This property was TERRIBLE. Not at all as described. It's student housing they rent out over the summer to unsuspecting adult guests. NOISY. Very uncomfortable bed and cot. Dirty. Shower was only a shower head in a tub. Worn out furnishings. VERY DISAPPOINTED. Stay away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022