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Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Point of interest
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

If you are looking for a central apartment and wanting to experience historical Edinburgh then this is the place to be. This fantastic apartment is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh just a stones through from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. There are a great selection of pubs, restaurants, antique shops etc on your doorstep. This apartment is available for Self Catering & Holiday Lets, Short Term & Corporate Lets, City & Weekend Breaks and the Festival.

The apartment has been stylishly decorated throughout and consists of two double bedrooms, one a very large master bedroom. The good size living room contains a large corner sofa and is open to the fully equipped brand new modern kitchen, which has a breakfast table.
There is a winding staircase to get to the front door so the apartment is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Additional facilities included in this property consist of a large LCD TV, DVD Player, WiFi Internet access, Telephone, Microwave, Washing Machine, Hair Dryer.

Property manager

Gavin Price

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautifully Upgraded 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Flat Heart Apartment
Beautifully Upgraded 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Flat Heart
Beautifully Upgraded 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Flat Heart Apartment
Beautifully Upgraded 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Flat Heart Apartment
Beautifully Upgraded 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Flat Heart

About the area

Map
Edinburgh

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine Victoria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Howies Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 103 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A., Mather, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in Edinburgh--Would love to stay here again!
Had a great time here for our stay in Edinburgh. This is a fun and lively area. The home was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. Two very comfortable beds and a clothes washer and dryer are a big plus. I do think folks should be aware the unit is up a flight of stairs on a spiral staircase, so be prepared to carry any luggage or bags when you arrive and depart. This wasn't a problem for us at all though. I would love to stay here again if we ever go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location in Old Town
This was the perfect place to stay with an adult family member who had never been to Edinburgh before. It is one block off the Royal Mile and nearest to Edinburgh Castle. The flat is roomy, clean and modernized. The primary bedroom is especially nice. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, flat wear, etc. The spiral stairs leading up to the flat are tight. Hauling luggage up and down was a challenge. The bathroom door didn’t lock and the door to the 2nd bedroom didn’t close all the way. The flat was stuffy. Weather was in the 60sF during the day and 50sF at night and we were only able to get one window, in the primary bedroom, to open. There was an only a single small fan available to help. If you are a light sleeper you should be aware that this is a central location, overlooking a plaza with multiple outdoor pubs and restaurants, and therefore is noisy at night. But despite theses issues, which one should expect in an old building right off the Mile, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathy D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible place, 33 steps up the spiral “death stairs”
The description of this apartment is completely false. It is not “beautifully upgraded” — it is dingy and dirty. It is not on the “first floor” — it is on the third floor (by US description) or second floor for UK speakers. Access is by a narrow, scary, steep spiral staircase. Refrigerator is a mini-fridge. Toilet is up a step on a separate platform. Main bed is so low to ground one can’t stand up from it. Second bed is on cheap frame that collapses with any movement. Apartment smelled and was dirty. Towels were scratchy and thin. Apartment overlooks mega-popular tourist square full of loud drunken revelers until 4 am, making it impossible to sleep. We had to leave after one night because two members of our party of four are old and mobility impaired (walker, cane). Owner has long known of these issues, but has not fixed description or cleaned up the place. We have asked for a refund. Still waiting to hear. Please read all the terrible reviews — we wish we had. We would never have booked this apartment if we had had an accurate description.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

Fantastic location
Fabulous location, really central for everything you need. Our hosts were very accommodating and kindly allowed us to check in a little earlier and out a little later, which really made a difference. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Honestly couldn’t get a better location! There is some noise at night but we were able to sleep without a problem. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is great and fully functional apartment right in the heart of the city. It is close to all the tourist attractions and had everything we needed to spend a comfortable few days there. It did get a little loud at the weekend due to the proximity to the center but the room at the back quiet and we knew that going in due to the great location. We will definitely look to book again next time we come to edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bethanee P.

Great Location
Comfortable stay. We had plumbing issues that the owner communicated well to help resolve. Note that "first floor" is up narrow, circular stairs (~2 flights). We were surprised and not thrilled about hauling large suitcases up & down it. Overall, comfortable beds & plenty of space for our party of 3. It was great to walk out and be in the heart of Old Town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tara J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location to take in the sights but needs a deep clean !
Location was great but the apartment was very dusty and dirty. Every glass had lip stick marks and piece of silverware had food on it. The kitchen counter was dusty. The door to the apartment should be replaced along with the locks that took two people and much finessing to open. If they could iron out a few wrinkles in this property the location is fabulous ! And a heads up for those not familiar with Edinburgh you will be dragging your luggage up and down cobblestone hills and stairways - Lots ! Make sure you’re physically prepared or just get a taxi to exact location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Abi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, needs a little TLC
The location of this property couldn’t be better, practically in the middle of Edinburgh and only a short walk from most of the attractions we wanted to see. However that came with one downside, which was that the noise from people on the street was very loud and continued until 3am one night, I was in the front bedroom and it was a very difficult nights sleep. The flat itself is nice, however we encountered a few issues with the boiler having low pressure, the toilet not flushing and one of the fuse box switches having been tripped on arrival - all easy fixes but not something I’d expect to have to fix myself. Overall it was a good stay, I just think the flat needs a little TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel, Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location could not have been better; value was exceptional. It must be made clear, however, that it takes two flights of stairs (32 steps in a rather narrow spiral staircase) to gain access to the flat. Having said that, I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for the Right People
This place is old. The floor squeaks, and toilet has some issues, but everything else worked fine. It has a washer and dryer, which was super convenient. It allowed us to pack much lighter and just rewash our clothes. There are all kinds of kitchen appliances for cooking, the water pot for tea and coffee was a life saver! The bed in the main room was comfy and warm. The person who slept in the other bedroom wasn't thrilled with their bed, but it was good enough. If you are coming as a family with young children, this probably isn't the place for you. It's right at the end of the Grass Market, which is restaurants and bars. It's noisy until the early morning hours, sometimes until 3 AM. If you are young and there to party with friends, this is a GREAT location. You are minutes from all kinds of great options for fun. You can actually see the activity out the living room window! The location is pretty central and you can get to all the main attractions by foot with a 10 - 20 minute walk. We were able to walk all over the city from this place. All in all, we were satisfied with the accommodations and would stay there again if we returned. For the price, we really had no complaints.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lee H., Washington DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little apartment in the middle of the city
This place is a no frills, affordable two bedroom apt at the bottom of one of the iconic streets in Edinburgh. It can get loud at night as there are several late night clubs/bars nearby but you quickly get used to the city noises. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda B.

Great location but...
The location of this property is terrific, however making allowances for the age of the property, the furnishings and paintwork were a bit tired. The new kitchen was very good. In relation to the cleanliness, there was a lot of black mould in the shower and signs that it had not been cleaned in a while and the shower drained poorly. The bathroom sink also has no hot water. The foldout couch is very short for an average height person and hard. Overall we had a great time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Edinburgh Grass Market
Great location on the Grass Market with many shops and restaurants. Just a short walk to the Royal Mile. Entry is though narrow steep stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kay L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Demanding Refund! Unable to stay in the flat
Stairs were not discussed- 3 flights of spiral narrow stairs to get to first floor. Dirty. Reeked. Host unavailable. We did not stay, we found a hotel. Worst experience from a VRBO property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tattoo Visit
Location very good. Busy area. So noisy at night. The flat is good for getting around. We had trouble getting in as we did not realise we had to push service button first and then use the keys for the flat upstairs. Plenty of clean linen and towels if you are staying for a longer period.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elida R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecto location
Apartment was very clean. Utilities was great. You just can walk Old Town. It is close to Pubs, restaurant and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shay B., Granbury, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
We enjoyed our stay in Edinburgh! We had a little trouble getting the downstairs door unlocked, but once my son figured it out, we put him in charge of locking and unlocking it each time. The location was great, we tried many restaurants around the area and enjoyed our stay. The bar on the street( Bar Salsa) is a very lively bar, so it did get quite noisy, however, it is summer and peak tourist season- so we just rolled with it. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., Portree, Isle of Skye

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - nice place
Ideal location - the apartment has everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Katherine S.

Great location but could use a few improvements
The location of this apartment is great! It’s right on Grassmarket square. The apartment is a bit run down though. The kitchen looks to be redone but the other rooms could use some painting & repair. The couch in living room & futon in one of the bedrooms is in definite need of replacement. The bathroom shower didn’t drain well but we did have lots of hot water. The property communication was good & as I said before the location was excellent. Lots of fun to be on the square.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs Alexandra Rix
Great location, lively and full of atmosphere. Great pubs and restaurants. Good sized apartment with lots of amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Great location for walking everywhere! Affordable and the owner is great. Very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dylan H., Cambridge, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice location
Steps up to the door are a steep spiral staircase and the bed is low and lumpy but the location is perfect and its roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmela L., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Town
Apartment as described. In the middle of Old Town and tourist attractions. Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

nancy y.

Disliked: Cleanliness
shabby 2nd floor flat w/ safety issues
FILTHY UNLIT ENTRY UNLIT STAIRWELL We arrived in the dark in the rain. Host said no problem, lock box, manual. Bldg entry unlit & disgusting: spit, mud, cigarettes, random trash (only seen next day).Balanced on wet step leaning over to open lock box using cell phone flashlight while holding umbrella. It was pitch dark in stairwell with 30+ steps (2nd floor not 1st) totally Dark for first 16 steps. We notified the host. no lights 2 weeks later when we left. just "apologies" UNSECURED FRONT DOOR TO PROPERTY 3 keys in lock box. The second set only had 2 -- host advised no key necessary for front door just push service buzzer. JAMMED LOCK ON FLAT DOOR Striker plate for top lock falling off causing lock to jam. My boyfriend fixed it so we wouldnt be trapped. FIRE EXTINGUISHER dated 2009 NO HOT WATER TO BATHROOM SINK MANUAL from prior management co. at least 10 years outdated. useless. BEDS, SOFA, & ARM CHAIR broken down very uncomfortable. both beds too small for couple. one is only 12" above floor. WALLS cracked and dirty CARPET, throw pillows, spare blankets ALL disgusting -- necessary repairs were mentioned in prior reviews -- never fixed. In 10 yrs host did not update manual.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023