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Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile

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Kitchen
Living room
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Entryway

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile

Summary:
✔ Warm & Inviting flat ideally positioned in the old town
✔ 2 bedrooms
✔ 2 bathrooms
✔ Well-equipped kitchen with all necessary appliances
✔ 2-minute walk to Royal Mile
✔ 10-minute walk to The Grassmarket
✔ 11-minute walk to Scottish National Gallery
✔ 12-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle
✔ 6-minute walk to Waverley Train Station
✔ A variety of bars and restaurants nearby

The Space:
⭐ 2 bedrooms
— the first bedroom is complete with a double bed
— the second bedroom is equipped with two single beds
⭐ 2 bathrooms
⭐ A comfy living room with a flat-screen TV
⭐ A fully equipped kitchen with all necessary appliances
⭐ Family friendly
⭐ An extensive area guide is provided, and we are available 24/7
⭐ Essentials, linens, towels, and WiFi are provided

Guest Access:
● Guests will have access to the entire apartment.
● There is no free parking available at this property. However, paid options nearby are available.
● The property is on the first floor, and no lift is available.
● There is one flight of stairs to the property.

Check-in Information:
Guests will need to collect the keys from a KeyNest located at 6 Hunter Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1QW, which is approximately a 5-minute walk from the property.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
This home is managed by JOIVY. We’re proud to host our guests in a wide selection of top-quality properties across Europe. JOIVY is pleased to offer hotel-standard hospitality services and provide hotel-quality linens, towels, bathroom essentials, and professional cleaning services.

The Neighborhood:
The property is nicely nestled in the old town where a wide range of activities awaits around the corner. Within walking distance of various shops, cafes, restaurants and city attractions. A short 10-minute walk will help you reach the famous Grassmarket, where you can admire the outstanding view of Edinburgh Castle and the famous Victoria Street. Other highlights nearby include the National Museum of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, and Princes Street.

Getting Around:
● There is no free parking available at this property. However, paid options nearby are available.
● Your nearest bus stop from the property is North Bridge bus station (Stop NE) which is a 3-minute walk.
● Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is only a 6-minute walk from the property.

✈ Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport: 25-minute taxi ride

Other Things to Note:
*Please note the property is equipped with a noise, smoke, and occupancy monitoring device.
∗Please note that JOIVY is not responsible or liable for any lost, misplaced or stolen items during guest stays.
⚡ In light of the current situation, we kindly ask our guests to consume electricity and gas mindfully. Please note we will add an additional charge for excessive energy usage.

Interaction with Guests:
JOIVY will be in touch to assist you with many extra services, such as airport transfers, in-stay cleans, and childcare equipment. If you have any questions before or during your stay, we’re here for you 24/7.

Property manager

ALTIDO Scotland

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
Property Registration Number EH-74476-F

About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiski Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mitre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The World's End - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Home at the Heart of the Royal Mile located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps away from John Knox House and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 5 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Royal Mile
Great location. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Locale & Residence
The apartment is as listed with plenty of space for a family of four. The appliances were like new and served us well. Great overall location to explore Edinburgh or just hang out. The key pickup/ drop off was a little different than I’ve been accustomed to but if planned out appropriately not an issue. Overall wonderful stay and we would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Great location with a few things to know
Great location for sure. Clean and spacious accommodations. Couple of things to note that others have stated: you have to pickup the key from a hotel 3 blocks away. the spiral stairs up to the apartments are no joke. Suitcases were a challenge for us. The bar noise isn’t that bad, but the street noise was very noticeable. There was also a lot of cigarette smoke from other apartments, bar, street that lofted up the stairs/windows. Overall we enjoyed our stay since we were only there for brief periods of times.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location & great apartment
Overall a beautiful apartment. Very spacious and clean. The location is very centrally situated in the Old Town area. The only negative feedback is the entrance to the building which was filthy with rubbish and mail. Not a great first impression and the internet connection was poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely FABULOUS rental in perfect location
We absolutely loved staying in this rental. Easy walk to everything we wanted to do. The apt was spacious, clean and we loved the location. Beds were very comfortable. Other reviews talk about noise, however we didn't notice - it was truly awesome location with new bathrooms and kitchen. Highly recommend! Two things worth noting: 1) the washer / dryer will take 4.5 hours (YES) per very small load. Even then your wash will not dry completely. Be sure to google how to use as the instructions are not clear. The #1 setting is what to use. 2) the door knob came off in the twin bedroom and our daughter was locked in with no way out if we were not there to open. Note: we were in Edinburgh 4th of July week which was super busy, so be sure to make restaurant and castle reservations in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place
Our stay at 6 High Street was very nice. The beautiful apartment was just as pictured and handily close to local attractions. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jacklyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful,very noisy,
Property is beautiful and clean. The master bedroom is unbelievably noisy and bright. It’s like daytime all the time. We were 4 adults and we only had one key that works the downstairs door. It’s was a pain in the ass because one person in our group had classes everyday and came home for lunch. That meant we had to be there with the key to let her in. We on more then one occasion requested a second key. We were told. That they had to authorize it with the owner, so needless to say we were there a week and no second key.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Flat & Location.
Overall, this was a great choice for us. However, when we arrived, the boiler was offline (no heat or hot water). Techs were dispatched promptly the next morning and found gas line condensate trap was clogged up. This is a normal PM item on these units. Better maintenance and pre-stay prep (e.g verify boiler is running prior to guest arrival) could have spared us the inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Fabulous flat, a bit noisy but that’s unavoidable with such a central location. Oddly deficient in some equipment eg no coffee or teapot, only two wine glasses (but two champagne flutes as well) no baking tray, collander etc etc. But on balance I think we’d stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 night mid week stay
What a beautiful apartment in a central location. The place is immaculate and all finished to the highest standard. Would definitely return there.

About the host

Hosted by ALTIDO Scotland

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