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Observatory House

Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Princes Street

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Perched on Calton Hill, Observatory House is a charming home away from home with a fully fitted kitchen, cosy garden and splendid city views. Unwind in the comfortable living room or explore nearby attractions like Scott Monument and St Giles Cathedral within walking distance.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4678 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Observatory House

Holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Princes Street
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 678 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property accepts cash
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number EH-69756-F

Property is also known as

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About the area

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this holiday home. 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 Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Calton Hill featuring heritage architecture, a monument and hiking or walking
    Calton Hill
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Omni Centre Edinburgh
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    8 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wingstop
    7 min walk
  • The Place To Eat
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • John Lewis Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Salerno Pizza
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Observatory House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Observatory House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Observatory House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Observatory House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Observatory House located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Observatory House Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eden R.

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

Eden in Edinburgh

Stayed three nights. Most interesting VRBO location - right on the grounds of an arts collective at the site of historic monumental grounds. Saw sunrises and sunsets - 360 degree views of the city. Walking distance to everything -from Waverly Station, Hollyrood Palace, Royal Mile, to the Castle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Epic House

Gorgeous house with lots of space and views to die for! This spot was so special! High point of our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

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

Best view

Great stay. We loved it. It may not be for everybody as you do have a pretty aggressive climb to the house and there are tourists swarming around at all hours. However, the views are incredible and we loved the grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dayna V.

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

Exceptional stay at the top of Edinburgh with breathtaking views in historic location.

Really enjoyed everything about our stay at Observatory House. Fantastic location with views in every direction. Historic building has been beautifully restored. Everything was perfect and the house well-stocked with everything you need to fully enjoy the place. Felt as though this was truly a unique experience in Edinburgh. Centrally located to everything - walk to Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Arthur’s Seat, restaurants, the Playhouse, a mall, a movie theatre. Or just relax at home with views of it all! It is a hike up to the location, so may not be ideal for some, but we didn’t mind at all. We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Amazing property but didn’t feel safe

The property itself is breathtaking and unbelievable. However, what we were not aware of is what a public place the property is located in. Calton hill is an extremely busy tourist attraction and for the last two night nights of our stay, there were groups of rowdy individuals drinking and creating havoc. There is a fence that surrounds the property, as it is part of a museum area, but the individuals jumped the fence and vandalized some areas of the museum, were drinking and being somewhat threatening. This happened two nights in a row, and we had to get the police involved, which obviously put a big dent in our vacation enjoyment and took up several hours of both evenings. We felt uncomfortable sleeping there and did not get a good nights sleep after the disturbances occurred. So please be aware that the area is isolated and far away from any other buildings, and we felt very unsafe there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as described or information left out

It should have been noted in the description for the property that it is in the middle of a public park and they are unwilling to help when people show up and party (drink, play loud music, and yell) 10 feet from your bedrooms.It would have also been useful if they would have described when booking they know of this issue as they hand out ear plugs when you arrive.It would have been nice to understand the 24 "help" line they have offers not help for this issue and simply say you need to figure it out on your own.I would recommend not staying at the property unless you would like to participate in the parties. The nice part about going to these parties that you involuntary host is the walk home is less than 30 seconds. These parties you get to attend and participate in will be on the otherside of the wall of your home (less than 10 feet).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kelly o.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, unfortunate plumbing issue

This home is beautiful and the view is to die for. The check in was a little off , we met at the time listed and were in the right place with our luggage but stood around a while until the host registered it was us checking in. It’s a very busy area and not her fault. It would have just been better if we were given a direct number of the person that would be letting us in, instead of everything going through a different person at a call center each time you text. Unfortunately right after we checked in the guest shower started leaking all the way to the floor below like full on heavy rain that flooded the entrance room. This also set off the fire alarm for a good 10mins. The other shower would only get scorching hot water making it impossible to shower. Once they sent maintenance out to look at it, it was established this would be a bigger issue that needed to be fixed. We worked with the host agency and reached an agreement for us to check out early. This place has a lot of potential we just happened to have an unfortunate accident happen while there so we didn’t get to enjoy it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff k.

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

A little piece of heaven!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025