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Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms

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Point of interest
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 476 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms

Situated in the heart of the Old Town the Grassmarket area changes with the differing hours of the days. From cosmopolitan cafe dining to a more lively night life area you will never be too far away from the action and places of interest to visit. All major tourist attractions within easy walking distance.
The apartment is on the third floor (top) and is cosy and warm. We do not accept stag/hen nights or large groups of party guests.

The space

Location location location !
Good views from the rear bedroom up to Edinburgh Castle. Good views to the front over the activity space normally used for Street shoes to the front.
Lovely tastefully done up flat inside.

Property manager

Derek Gibb
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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 Princes 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.
Map
Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grassmarket apartment with views to Edinburgh Castle - two bedrooms 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 Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Six Nations weekender
Stayed with some friends to watch rugby at MurrayfieldFlat is in a great central location.Lots of bars and restaurants near byNothing bad to say about it5* experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family short trip
Family of four, we loved the apartment, the location and Edinburgh. First time to Scotland and will make sure we return. All round fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Close location to castle and tons of pubs and attractions. The apartment was clean and beds were comfortable! Nightclub next door was definitely noisy at times but not too bad. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December in Edinburgh
Excellent central location and super clean & comfortable apartment - worked perfect for our family of 4Appreciated the extra nice touches by the hosts - including a well stocked kitchen (w/ some milk, orange juice, tea & coffee waiting for us), a little Christmas tree, some nice maps / guidebooks and the heated clothes drying rack (which did a remarkable job drying the laundry during a cold & wet winter storm)Cool old building with some great people watching from the windows overlooking the Grassmarket
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in the heart of the City
An amazing apartment in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh. Apartment was clean and is way bigger than what it seems in the pictures. Really lovely stay and super great host - easy to speak to and replies straight away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and convenient
The apartment is spacious and convenient. Derek is extremely responsive. There was a brief power outage during our stay and he made sure to keep us up to date on restoration times from the local utility. The apartment is conveniently located to all of the local sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location
Would stay here again. It is on the 4th floor with no elevator though. Perfect location to tour city!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay in Edinburgh
We were 3 friends wanting to stay close to the centre but somewhere relatively quiet and peaceful. We had one evening out but wanted to be in for the other evening as we had arranged a long lunchtime out in Leith. The flat was perfect. It was spotlessly clean, excellently equipped and very comfortable. The arrangements were easy to follow and the owner very responsive around allowing an early check in. The welcome pack was really appreciated. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again or recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great flat, great stay
We really enjoyed our time at GrassMarket! Wonderful accommodations. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Edinburgh
We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic apartment with fabulous views
Location was perfect. Easy walking distance to castle and Royal Mile and over onto Princes St. many lovely bars, pubs and cafes right on doorstep. The entrance door and communal Steps were a little off putting but the actual apartment was lovely, roomy and well Equipped. The welcome box was very thoughtful. Would definitely stay again. Steps up to the apartment are stone with no bannister so tricky if unsteady on feet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
excellent experience
Loved the rental, very clean and spacious. The stairs going up to the third floor were a bit difficult to navigate with luggage. The location was very central to all tourist needs however very loud at night with music. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal situation for visiting
Clean, comfortable flat in an old building on the 3rd floor without lift. Lots of charm and ideally located for all possible visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really good apartment - ideal location
As above - very clean and well equipped - it is on the third floor but worth the climb. I found it very comfortable and an excellent place to stay for many venues at the Fringe.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Edinburgh is amazing
Apartment is great. While parkong is listed as available, we could not find the address for parking and simply used City parking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Edinburgh Apartment
This was a great apartment: super clean, great kitchen, nice gas stove for a chilly nite, and fantastic location. Right on Grassmarket on a square with plenty of restaurants, walking distance to the castle and Royal Mile. Perfect way to see the city. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay!
This was a perfect place to stay to visit Edinburgh for a few days. The place was very clean, well stocked, and in a prime location…definitely recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal Holiday and Stay!
Our stay here was absolutely amazing. From location, to the condition of the property, to the small details such as biscuits, tea and milk we had an absolutely delightful stay! I would highly recommend here - such an excellent location close to everything and really great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly and Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
What a lovely place to stay in Edinburgh! Everything you need for a great home base.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Great location in the heart of old Edinburgh. Dozens of great restaurants and a short walk to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh castle. My wife and I and our 2 adult children were very comfortable in this charming apartment with many modern features. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous apartment in brilliant location
A beautiful apartment on Grassmarket. Perfect location, really spacious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Great location and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grassmarket stay
This flat was everything we wanted: comfortable and central. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
The location is perfect. Just off the busy Royal Mile. Lots of great pubs just outside the door. Great for sitting at in the evening and people watch. The flat is fantastic. Very clean and well maintained. Plenty of room for 4 adults. Would book again in an instant. Derek was very prompt with replying and check in was super easy. Thank you Derek!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RC
Great location - walked every where we wanted to go. Place was very clean. Highly recommend and would stay again. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Derek Gibb

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Pillowstops is run my husband and wife team Catherine and Derek Gibb.

"As a family we have used self catering properties around the world for our own holidays and know how important it is to make sure that when you arrive you are not disappointed with your choice of holiday accommodation. The two main areas of disappointment that we have found are location and standard!

The apartments that we offer are situated in Edinburgh's no 1 historic tourist street and area being the Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Our apartments are maintained and cleaned to a very high standard exactly as we would want to find ourselves when going on holiday.

You maybe interested in on of our other apartments at Lawnmarket, Advocates Close (overlooking High Street) and 166 High Street.

We look forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location.

What makes this property unique

Great views up to Edinburgh Castle.
Farmers market every Saturday at Castle Terrace about 5 minutes walk away.
Antique and interesting market stalls in Grassmarket most weekends.
Great selection of shops and restaurants within short walk of apartment.
History everywhere !

Languages:

English

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