King's Stables, Grass Market

Excellent

1 bedroomSleeps 345 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
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Edinburgh, SCT

Grassmarket
‪2 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪8 min walk‬
Princes Street
‪11 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This property is a bright one-bedroom mews house on two floors in a peaceful central location beside the famous Grassmarket, and within easy walking distance of the major tourist attractions, festival venues, shops, nightlife and transport connections.

With windows to the front and back, the spacious living room is full of light and has a stunning view of Edinburgh Castle. There is a comfortable dining area. The three-seater sofa converts in to a double sofabed, and a comfortable armchair, attractive rugs, a TV/DVD and a selection of books and DVDs complete the home comforts. The front door opens on to a sunny shared courtyard. There are about two dozen steps in several small flights from the gated entrance at West Port to reach the front door of the King's Stables house.

A spiral staircase from the dining area leads down to the bedroom and shower-room. The double bedroom is fully carpeted and attractively furnished. The shower-room has a standard-size power shower (no bathtub), wash-hand basin and toilet.

The modern kitchen is well provided with crockery, cutlery, glasses and kitchenware, as well as a washing machine (there is a clothes horse for drying clothes), fridge-freezer, cooker and microwave.

The house has full central heating; the price of electricity and local taxes is included.

Property manager

Martin Mellor

Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Russian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Property Registration Number EH-85126-F

About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. 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.

Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
Princes Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 15 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cold Town House - ‬2 min walk
‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬2 min walk
‪The White Hart Inn - ‬3 min walk
‪Beehive Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Stables, Grass Market pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at King's Stables, Grass Market?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King's Stables, Grass Market?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is King's Stables, Grass Market located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh International Conference Centre are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 15 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

3 Sept 2019

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

A hidden gem

The best location with everything walking distance from our stay. Martin was very helpful who made a list of restaurants and places to try and all where good as the next. Definitely will stay again and recommend to others.

10/10 Excellent

Grant L., Leduc, Alberta, Canada

10 July 2019

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

Perfect Location

My wife and I were pleasantly surprised at the accommodation. The location and view couldn't have been any better and being situated in the Grass Market with all its conveniences was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

18 Dec 2018

Just as cozy as can be with an OUTSTANDING view!

This place has everything you need to enjoy your stay in Edinburgh ... least of all a view of the castle that just won't quit, and a location in the heart of Edinburgh that can't be beat! Easy walk to train station, or just a £6.00 cab fare if your loaded down with luggage as I was. Even still, if you want some good cardio to and from ... just walk it with your bags. A fresh coat of paint and some new carpet would go a long way to cover the tracks of what must be a never ending in-and-out of travelers, but for the price and location, this place has everything! Plus ... you get the spiral staircase which is a novelty in and of itself. One thing Martin and Ewan ... what's happening with the landing at the bottom of the stairs? It felt as if it might give way with the next footfall to be put upon it. Just curious. P.S. I signed the guest book. Check it out and let me know what you think???

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

john B., nyc

13 Oct 2018

dank and musty

Apartment is in a excellent location being close to the castle. The building is on a slope and this apartment is on the bottom. For whatever reason the apartment is dank and musty. The bedroom is on the bottom level. The bedroom window doesn't open. Even if it did, it would open on to a construction site. Perhaps in mid summer the apartment would be pleasant, but for the rest of the year, no way.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

28 Aug 2018

Perfectly Located

Perfectly Located - A Sanctuary So Close To Being In The Middle Of Everything. Came with everything you could need - and more. Very comfortable and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

28 July 2018

What a great oasis from the bustle of Grassmarket.

We were very comfortable in this delightful flat. The dining table was great to spread out on and plan our next adventure. The location was perfect for heading to the University, The Royal Mile, and everything in between. Even the YumYum take away across the street served us well. We enjoyed two concerts happening at the castle, hearing the music waft down to us. The courtyard allowed my husband to step out and assess the weather easily. We took advantage of the washer, even the fold out for one night to relax to a movie. We enjoyed the privacy and we felt safe there. Great space, thank you for a marvelous stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Richard N.

23 Apr 2018

Very nice!

Perfect location, at the right price!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

3 Jan 2018

Perfect for our long weekend away.

We found the property fine. With the directions given by Martin and checking on Google Maps we knew just where to go. The apartment was even better than the photos gave it credit for. It was clean and had plenty of room for the 2 of us. The view of the castle from the living room and kitchen was a plus as well. We had everything we needed, one night the storage heater was chilly, but there was a massive blanket that we snuggled up in. It was a lovely place to return to of an evening. We were central to Old Town and about a 10 minute walk from New Town. There were plenty of places to eat and drink nearby, The Hanging Bat, Innis and Gunn Beer Kitchen, Brewdog, Dirty Dick's and Wings were our favourites. We're fans of real ale and none of these establishments let us down. Our holiday combined celebrating my husbands birthday with visiting a different Christmas market to our usual back home in Manchester. We spent a lovely day walking round the market and New Town bars, another day at Edinburgh Zoo, well worth a visit and a morning walking up Arthur's Seat and then visiting some pubs along the Royal mile. We can honestly say we had our best ever long weekend away together. The accommodation and Edinburgh were fabulous and we would love to revisit one day. We have recommended the property to all our friends, sharing a link to the property on Facebook. It was excellent value and a superb location and my correspondence with Martin the owner was always polite, accommodating and helpful.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nadia C.

13 May 2017

Great holiday

The apartment was very clean, nice and in a strategic position. It's really near the center and you can see the castle from the window. Martin is very kind and hearty. We had a great journey. Thanks!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louxsie C.

28 Feb 2017

Great location, lovely stay!

This is a lovely apartment in a brilliant location, right under the castle and only a few minutes walk from everything in central Edinburgh. At the same time as being so central, it's lovely and quiet, and tucked away so no traffic noise. Very comfortable place to stay, warm and cosy and just perfect for a getaway in this beautiful city. Complimentary coffee, biscuits and even a bottle of wine in the fridge too, very thoughtful! There's a Sainsbury supermarket on the next road junction up the hill, and a load of bars and restaurants on Grassmarket on the next junction down the hill, so whether you're eating in or out you couldn't ask for a better location to stay. I will definitely be back!

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Bathroom 1

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