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Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse

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Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16153.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Sofa Beds and 1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse

Steeped in history, James Court was built in 1723 and has housed many notable figures in its lifetime. A stone archway leads to a fairy tale traditional spiral staircase which rises to this beautiful charming apartment - just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. The property itself is a fifth floor apartment laid out over two levels & joined by an inner spiral staircase. Elegantly furnished, & with stunning views over the city, this will provide a dream stay in Edinburgh.

This is a fully licensed 5 bedroom apartment, with 3 bathrooms and a living room which can be used as a 6th sleeping area. The main living area is on the lower floor, as are all the bathrooms and 3 of the bedrooms. The property has a spacious kitchen and a dining area on this level. Upstairs there is another bedroom and a loft space, which serves as the final 5th bedroom.

Despite being right on the Royal Mile, a stone's throw from the Castle, it is a surprisingly quiet flat.

You will be renting the entire apartment.

One important thing to note: The flat is on the fifth floor, and there is no lift access. I can arrange for someone to meet you at the apartment to assist in carrying your luggage upstairs if required - it would be no problem at all, and this would be free of charge.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

Property manager

Scott
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Ocean view
Free WiFi

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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

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

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. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking nearby.
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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 - 0.5 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) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Barantine Victoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Howies Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 5 Bedroom Royal Mile Penthouse located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Writers' Museum, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Gorgeous

Yes there are steps - but Scott was brilliant and helped us with luggage. An the view and locations makes up for a few ancient and beautiful steps x
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Klynn L.

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

Wonderful location

The location was wonderful--right in the heart of Old Town. The apartment was comfortable and beautiful. The stairs were amazing stone--but not for the faint of heart! Thank you, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob Z.

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

Great Location! Great Host!

Perfect location for our group of 8 that only had one day to see the city. Walk to the castle and many pubs and restaurants! Just be prepared to take the steps up to the penthouse! Scott was an awesome host and very responsive when we had questions, he even helped us with our luggage!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Codie M.

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

Second Honeymoon and high school senior trip

We had an amazing time in this flat. The view is something that you wouldn't be able to get anywhere else. The stairs going up to the flat are an amazing workout. The flat was super clean will described in the description. Staying in the royal mile was so much fun and busy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse & Jen H.

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

Very accomodating

The host was amazing! He allowed us to drop our bags off hours early, eben before he'd had a chance to get there to clean up from the last guests. When we left, my son forgot his sketch book amd he even mailed it back to the US for free. So pleasant to deal with! Be warned though, there are a Lot of stairs going up to the flat. Worth the climb once you get up there though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good Unit bad Entrance

I knew it was a 5 story walk up but what I didn't know is that 95 steps straight up a narrow spiral staircase. Not secure from the outside into the staircase as there was a homeless man and his dog hanging out in there. 2 of the bedrooms are up another spiral staircase without a bathroom. Unit itself was otherwise OK. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great Space and Great Host

We had a great stay in Edinburgh! The place was perfect for our group of 8 adults, 1 child, and an infant. The property was clean, we had all the amenities that we needed, and it was close to all the tourist attractions we wanted to visit. The location was a little tricky to find (the listed address was not correct on Google and Apple Maps), but Scott was great about meeting us and getting us to the right address. Important to note that there are 5 flights of spiral stairs to reach the apartment. Our group was all able-bodied and Scott was AMAZING at helping us carry all of our luggage UP and DOWN, but this could be a challenge if you have any individuals who may not be able to take that many stairs. Scott was so kind and also flexible about check-in so we didn't miss any must-see parts of Edinburgh. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Scott

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Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests