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Luxury central Edinburgh with stunning views of castle!

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Lounge with remote controlled gas fire
second bedroom
lounge with remote controlled gas fire
master bedroom
kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, SCT
  • George Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 King Bed

second bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

on-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Luxury central Edinburgh with stunning views of castle!

Location, location, location!

The Robert Louis Stevenson Suite is a luxury apartment with unprecedented views of Edinburgh Castle. Located just 2 minutes from the iconic Princes St on the corner of George St (lots of shopping, bars and restaurants) and North Castle St, the apartment is in the heart of the New Town, making it an ideal base for visiting all the main tourist sites of Edinburgh.

The apartment block was one of the first flats to be built in the New Town by James Craig in 1790 and sits directly adjacent to the Edinburgh town house of Sir Walter Scott! For the sake of clarity, the apartment is located on the first floor of the building and from street level there are approx 20 steps (no elevator as one of the first buildings to be erected in "The new Town" and is a listed building). The steps are more gradual and winding than steep and vertical.

The flat opens into a square reception hall providing access to all rooms. To the front of the flat and with a southerly aspect from its twin windows is a magnificent drawing room featuring a gas fire with iron grate and pretty timber mantle, dado paneling and delicate plaster work. A glazed door provides secondary access from the drawing room into a striking breakfasting kitchen fitted with an attractive range of painted timber units topped with thick granite surfaces and incorporating a full range of integrated appliances, including a recessed range cooker set, oven/grill, and microwave as well as a washing machine and full height fridge/freezer.
The bedrooms comprise a generously proportioned master bedroom with a king size bed and dual aspect views towards Edinburgh Castle. This bedroom features secondary double glazing and also benefits from a luxurious en-suite shower room.
The second bedroom is set up with twin beds (can be pushed together to form a double on request) and is served by an equally well fitted family bathroom off the hall.
Larger parties can enquire about our apartment in the same building - The Walter Scott Suite ( same building below this one on the first floor), has the same high spec and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Combined, both properties can accommodate up to 8 / 10 people comfortably. It has the same stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and can be made available by special request.

Property manager

Morris Paton
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 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

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, this apartment is next to a golf course. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Edinburgh, Midlothian

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Alexander Graham Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dicks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Amber Rose - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Badger & Co - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury central Edinburgh with stunning views of castle! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury central Edinburgh with stunning views of castle!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury central Edinburgh with stunning views of castle!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury central Edinburgh with stunning views of castle! located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this golf apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! Great location! Love that it was right above a pub but far enough away that we didn’t have any noise issues. Was fun to go walk down the stairs and get a cocktail each evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, all around!
Completely satisfied with all aspects of the accommodation. Morris was nothing short of fabulous. Had the best time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniella B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous
Beautiful property, spacious and warm. Felt very at home, easy access to transportation. Wonderful location, upstairs apartment was worried about water leak, contacted host about concern quick response.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edinburgh 2024
Location was brilliant, easy walk to all the highlights of Edinburgh
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home in a great location
The host was extremely helpful and was a great communicator. We had a wonderful time in the city and beyond. The location is perfect and the online pictures are accurate. Recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Really great property. Tons of space, character, charm and amenities. Location was ideal. We were only here for two nights but my family wished we could have stayed longer and chilled here more. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Morris answered all my questions ahead and during our stay. He is a great host . Apartment was local and within walking distance to everything. Apartment had everything we needed and more! Will recommend to my traveling USA friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S., Austin, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We’d definitely stay there again if we return to Edinburgh!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't miss out
Great location, great property, and excellent host. We've stayed at many rental properties hosted on multiple vendors sites over many years, and this ranks as one of the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great spot. Property worked well for our family of 5. Nice modest property. Great view. If you’re looking for nice modest accommodation then this is perfect! I would stay here again. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bev/Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious apartment in excellent area.
This is a great apartment in that it is spacious, 2 full bathrooms, a large lounge with functioning fireplace, and a spacious kitchen. It’s very comfortable and walking distance to all the main sights of Edinburgh.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbeatable Location
The location of this historic property could not have been any more central to the major visitor destinations in Edinburgh. The spacious flat was a great fit for our family of four (two adults and two older teenagers).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious apartment with great location
Really enjoyed our stay. Edinburgh and Scotland were our favorite locations
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
The property was close to the areas of Edinbugh we wanted to see. The place was clean and everything was as expected. We would definitely stay here again. Just great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M., Westerville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable location close to everything you would want to see in Edinburgh
Great location. Clean, great views of the castle from one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location
This property was perfect. The washer and dryer was small and did take a long time but it was much appreciated after traveling for a week. The location was perfect you could see Edinburgh castle right outside the window. We would definitely stay here again. At night you could hear passerbyers talking but it wasn’t too bad, my husband and I didn’t have any issues sleeping,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location
Lovely big apartment. Great space for an adult family. Convenient for old and new town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie M., Waikoloa, HI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
We loved our stay. Easy to walk every where from this property. View of castle was a bonus. Great restaurants a few steps from the front door. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Great apartment in a fantastic location! Restaurants, pubs, grocery store and shopping all close by within walking distance and stunning views of the castle. Morris was very accommodating to our requests and we had great communication. Apartment was lovely and had all of the necessities needed. We can't thank you enough for making me and my son's stay amazing. Thank you Morris for a lovely stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot in New Town
Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
My family and I stayed here for the Christmas and New Year holidays. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The home was very clean and there was plenty of room for the four of us. The apartment matched the pictures that were posted. We were able to walk just about everywhere we wanted to go though it was very easy getting an Uber/taxi if needed. This apartment is in New Town and the walk to the Royal Mile/Old Town wasn't bad. There are lots of restaurants and bars near by and I would recommend making reservations if you are visiting during a busy season. There is actually a bar literally next door to the apartment called Tonic which provides very tasty cocktails. There is also a Co-op/grocery store on Frederick street that was within walking distance that had everything we needed. Morris was very easy to communicate with when we needed to reach out. Overall we were pleased with our stay and I would recommend this apartment to any fellow traveler.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable apartment in the most convenient area
We really enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. The beds were comfy. The living room is spacious. The location is fantastic. We walked everywhere but if you need a taxi they come when scheduled via the number left at the flat. The host was amazingly prompt in messaging at the beginning of our stay when we needed a bit of help. We recommend this rental highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg F., San Francisco, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice neighborhood with restaurants, pubs and shopping
It was our first visit to Edinburgh and the accommodation was close to Edinburgh castle, museums, the tram and Waverly Train station. Perfect for our visit. The flat had a large living room, two bathrooms, a modern kitchen and a quiet bedroom that met our needs. Overall, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Lovely flat, wonderful light and views, perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home!
An excellent location with all the amenities of home! We loved staying at this spacious, centrally located flat for a week while in Edinburgh! Walking distance to everything, we enjoyed exploring the city and then looked forward to our return to the flat to relax and enjoy the amenities. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Morris Paton

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I worked as an actor for many years and as a radio broadcaster on the BBC, presenting arts programmes. I'm also very interested in cultural tourism projects and in 1996 created The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour, an award winning tour performed by professional actors. It runs throughout the year and Rick Steves, presenter of travel programmes USA wide, is quoted as saying in a recent review, 'for an entertaining insight into the greats of Scottish literature, served up with new friends, good beer, and lots of laughs, The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour is my vote for the best way to spend an Edinburgh Evening!' so can't be bad!! Let me know if your interested in going on the tour at check-in and I can reserve you a slot.

Why they chose this property

Unprecedented central location with unique stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Furnished to a high standard - fully equipped.
Surrounded by great shopping and hospitality.
Great city transport links.

What makes this property unique

Unbeatable central location.
Unprecedented views of Edinburgh Castle
On street metered parking


Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests