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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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.
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jenifer R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randall N.
10 Oct 2024
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
Great location - walked every where we wanted to go. Place was very clean. Highly recommend and would stay again. Beds were comfortable.
Robin C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Derek Gibb
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
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests