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City Lights Apartments

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A wooden table with a glass of white wine, a black notebook, and a vase with purple flowers. - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden dining table, and a vase of purple flowers. - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)
A black door with a brass mail slot and a house number '5'. - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)
A beachside promenade with people walking and sitting, overlooking a sandy beach and the sea. - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a hanging plant, and a lamp. - City Lights Apartments (Edinburgh)
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, City Lights Apartments has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

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5.8 out of 10

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About this property

City Lights Apartments

  • Apartment near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
  • Close to Princes Street, City Lights Apartments has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff

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About the area

Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street 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. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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5 Balfour Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 5BY

What's nearby

  • A large classical building with tall columns, surrounded by a grassy area with people walking and sitting.
    Calton Hill
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A Playhouse theater with a Shrek Musical poster, a black taxi, and a tree in front.
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A large ship docked at a port with a blue fence and a modern building in the background.
    Leith Docks
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pilrig St. Paul's Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Balfour Street Tram Stop
    1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    6 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brass Monkey Leith
    3 min walk
  • Artisan Coffee & Bakery
    1 min walk
  • Origano
    1 min walk
  • Best Kebab House
    1 min walk
  • Leith Depot
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is City Lights Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City Lights Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at City Lights Apartments?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is City Lights Apartments located?

Located in Leith, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Leith Links and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Princes Street and George Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Balfour Street Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

City Lights Apartments Reviews

5.8

4.4

Cleanliness

4.0

Amenities

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The property is not well maintained. The carpets are dingy, the front door has multiple openings where there was a mailbox opening and key opening that have not been covered or repaired or replaced, some handles on the kitchen cabinets were broken and there was a hole in the wall of the shower that was covered with some plastic and tape. The pullout sofa is horrifically uncomfortable. Communication is very poor and they do not respond in a timely manner on any platform or format. The public bench in front of the property is a favourite location for homeless people to sit and argue at all hours and leave their garbage. Thankfully it is at least very close to public transit to get to attractions and activities around Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a good location but did not look like the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was directly next to the bus stop which while very convenient, also meant there were unhoused men outside screaming starting at 5am multiple days of our trip. The inside of the apartment was not only damp, but the carpets were literally wet, towels etc would not dry even in front of open windows. The smoke detector beeped incessantly until we finally changed it ourself. Lastly, the dirty bowels in the kitchen cabinets were a lovely touch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort, communication
citynahe Lage, klein und ausreichend, Schlafcouch im Livingroom ungenügend - 2cm dünne Matratze, leider war die Küche nicht sauber geputzt, sehr schmutzige Waschmaschine, es fehlte an Kücheninventar (grosse Töpfe), Eingangsbereich sehr eng (in der Beschreibung mit "wheelfriendly" angegeben, Koffer mussten über die Couch in den Livingroom gehoben werden).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026