Top Royal Mile 2 Bedroom 2 Shower Room Apartment

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 565 sq m

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Barbecue grill
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Edinburgh, Scotland

Grassmarket
‪3 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪4 min walk‬
Princes Street
‪7 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Fabulous 2 bedroom apartment, decorated and furnished to a luxurious standard, in the very best Royal Mile location best location. Newly renovated and with views directly onto Royal Mile. Every modern convenience. Designer fabrics, wallpapers, free wifi, internet tv, underfloor heating. Secure entry. Cosy & comfortable. 200 yards from Edinburgh Castle. Please note this apartment has excellent views and is very peaceful at night. This apartment is on the 5th floor and access is by stairs.

This completely renovated apartment can accommodate a maximum of 6 persons. There are two bedrooms; 1 king size double en suite with TV, one twin/double (can be configured either way at guest request), Double sofa bed in livingroom, 2nd bathroom. Bedrooms are peaceful and quiet at night. Open plan kitchen/dining/livingroom with 2 windows looking directly onto Royal Mile/Lawnmarket. Bathrooms have under floor heating. There is gas central heating. The property retains great period features; old stone fireplaces, exposed ancient stone walls; and yet provides all modern conveniences and beautiful decoration.

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Paul

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Edinburgh Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬2 min walk
‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬3 min walk
‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Top Royal Mile 2 Bedroom 2 Shower Room Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Top Royal Mile 2 Bedroom 2 Shower Room Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top Royal Mile 2 Bedroom 2 Shower Room Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Top Royal Mile 2 Bedroom 2 Shower Room Apartment located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of The Hub, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 8 minutes.

9.4

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Cathryn B.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally Located

First time visiting Scotland and the location couldn’t be more perfect.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and a great place to stay

Went to Edinburgh for a few days with friends and we loved this place. It was very clean and comfortable, the facilities were good and the price was quite reasonable when considering the location. The only thing to note, as previous reviews have mentioned, is the flights of stairs you'd need to climb to get to the apartment (though this wasn't much of a problem for us). Paul is a great host and kept us updated throughout, making the process as smooth as possible. I can strongly recommend staying here if you're ever visiting Edinburgh

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlea C.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Really enjoyed our stay here. Excellent location!! The stairs were not a problem at all for 6 able bodied adults.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

6 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and comfortable

Perfect location for the Royal Mile. Quiet at night. Very comfortable interior. Wonderful stay. Note about the stairs is accurate so wouldn’t recommend for those with mobility issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

12 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and access to Royal Mile

Loved this apt and our stay was absolutely wonderful. Got our steps in each and everyday climbing the circular steps! We’d stay again given the opportunity to return to Edinburgh!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

29 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth the effort

This property was fantastic, location can't be beat, close to everything you want to do and visit in Edinburgh. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 for accuracy of online listing is you can't overstate the severity of the stairs you have to climb. We are a very fit family and to carry our luggage and golf clubs up the the apartment was no easy feat. The apartment is cozy and comfortable, would definitely consider staying there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

David S.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great if you are fut

This property has an excellent location. Access was straightforward. However, it was impossible to haul suitcases ( 15 - 17 kg each) up 5 flights of a spiral staircase. A handrail exists for a short distance - a safety factor as the staircase is steep. For three 70+ year olds to haul their suitcases up such a distance was impossible. We had to find other accommodation.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The location was amazing and the apartment was so comfortable and beautifully appointed. The stairs were fine for us but would be a challenge for less active people.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location — lots of stairs

This place is really nice, it’s got a gorgeous view and is right on the Royal mile. The stairs other people mentioned are no joke. Think 6 stories of spiral cathedral stairs where there’s no handrail part way up. If you have anyone in your party with mobility issues this is not for you. If you plan to spend most of your time out and about anyway and are willing to sweat a bit every time you return for the night, this is a great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

24 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in Edinburgh!

We really enjoyed our time in Edinburgh. This flat worked well for my family of 6. Despite the older, historical building, the inside of the flat is very modern and updated. It is centrally located near many great attractions and pubs. It is a short walk to the train station. We also walked to Arthur’s Seat and saw a lot of Old Town along the way. There was excellent communication from the host. Other reviews have mentioned the stairs, and they are no joke, but we were able to get our large bags up and down without an issue. The stairs added a lot of character. We would love to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah A.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional location

We absolutely loved our stay. It is in an excellent location. I will say the stairs are killer as they are like castle stairs but it was in the description that there was no lift and apartment was on 5th floor. It would be a difficult for anyone with mobility issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Granbury, TX

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

This apartment is perfectly located on the Royal Mile just below Edinburgh Castle. It was large enough to comfortably accommodate our family of five adults. Please be aware though, it is 87 steps up a spiral staircase to the front door. If you have bad knees or a weak heart, this place is NOT for you! Otherwise, the owner is great and the apartment is wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

2 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples Trip to Edinburgh

My husband and I just stayed at the Top Royal Mile Apt with my Brother and his wife during our trip to Edinburgh. It was PERFECT for two couples. We loved the apartment and the location was amazing. The spiral stairs to the 5th floor were a little scary but the unit was well worth the climb. Being on the top floor we could open the windows in the front room and listen to the bag pipes and hustle & bustle down below but everything on the royal mile closes down around 6pm so it got nice and quiet at night.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I know this has been covered before in other reviews but let me emphasize... the stairs are a killer. If you are in your 20's or 30 's go ahead and book it if you are in good health and without any physical disabilities. if you are older than this or carrying large suitcases I would book something else. It was a lovely apartment and very nicely decorated . The location was splendid, we were able to take the tram from the airport and the bus back to the airport at the end of the trip. Most of the tours we took picked us up just a few minutes from our door. It felt very secure, a locked door down stairs and fairly quiet being so far up. It would be nice if the owner left some history of the apartment in their welcome booklet like what year it was built etc... The thoughtful owner supplied laundry detergent and dish soap and dishwasher detergent which was missing at another VRBO I had rented in the past. An oven mitt would be a nice addition. Overall a very nice stay. Handrails for the stairs might help a little , they only go to the first apartment.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique stay on the Royal Mile

My family and I enjoyed our stay here in late September 2022 as part of our UK travels. While we don't normally stay in "touristy" areas, the location was perfectly situated to everything we wanted to see and do over the 4 days we were in Edinburgh. The apartment was spacious and clean with comfortable beds. Some kitchen roll or napkins would have been helpful in the kitchen area, as well as being able to control the thermostat ourselves. Some nights were very chilly in the main bedroom! My communication with our host Paul was attentive and quick and the check-in process was a breeze! I'm glad we just had carry-on luggage though. While we have stayed in 4 and 5 floor walk-ups before, it being a narrow spiral staircase hadn't occurred to me when booking (seems obvious now!), and it would have been quite the challenge to lug a full-sized suitcase up the stairs. All in all, we would stay at this location again and recommend it to other travellers looking for a comfortable accommodation with personality in a convenient location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia E., Denver, Colorado

4 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location and very comfortable. Just the stairs!

First, I'll say this was a great property and great location. The managers/owners were very responsive. The only thing I would say is, while the listing mentions stairs and the fifth floor, it doesn't mention the kind of stairs. On our last stay in Edinburgh four years ago we had stairs and were on the third floor and managed fine. We knew there were stairs here and it was on the fifth floor and while we are in our 70's we are still getting around fine. The problem was we didn't realize they were turnpike stairs. On top of that they were stone, not unusual for the age of the building, and there was only a hand rail up to the first floor. If we were just going up and down, it would have been doable, but dragging suitcases up those stairs with no hand rail was not an option. Fortunately, some wonderful young Scotsmen carried our bags up for us, which was great in itself, but they wouldn't even accept beer money. Bottom line, great location, great apartment but not for most older people or the faint of heart because of the type of stairs.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

19 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in old town edinburgh

We stayed with our two adult children and though the apartment was not over large, we did well with 4 people. Location is amazing. Paul was a great host and his recommendations for restaurants were perfect. Edinburgh castle is a must see. We would definitley recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa D., Congers, NY, USA

29 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment at a great location

We had a wonderful stay at the apartment. The location is fantastic. You will need to climb five floors, which I wouldn’t recommend if you are out of shape, but if you do you are at a beautiful, comfortable and well appointed apartment. The sheets were especially comfortable. Paul was very helpful and responded very promptly. I would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda McColgan M.

28 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top notch Capital trip

4 fantastic nights spent in our capital city. After each busy day it was lovely to return to the comfort of the apartment. Fantastic apartment, well equipped and great interior decor, with great exterior views. The stairs are a killer on arrival with suitcases (even our small ones) or return with shopping. But you do get used to them, and they act as an incentive to make sure you have everything you need with you when you head out for the day! After wandering around Edinburgh for a day you will soon realise that stairs are part of the attraction in an old city and so these are no worse than all the other flights you will climb as you explore the city. Paul was an attentive host. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kiran s.

23 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place to stay at Edinburgh.

It’s a lovely apartment in the heart of Edinburgh. Nice cozy place in a heritage building. Centrally located in old town with most of the tourist attractions at a walkable distance.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

12 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location, Beautiful Flat!

Property is situated approx. 100 yards from the Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the Royal Mile with an excellent view and was very comfortable for our family of 4. Check-in process was easy, property owner was very responsive, flat was very clean, bathrooms were perfect size and the beds were comfortable. The snacks, extra linens and binder explaining the history of the building, where the grocery store is, etc. was a nice touch and very much appreciated. We felt right at home and Paul's flat made our stay in Edinburgh enjoyable. We also got our exercise in on that stairway ;-) We loved Scotland and would stay here again without question. Thanks Paul!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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