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Inviting flat under the Edinburgh Castle

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Edinburgh Castle

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Inviting flat under the Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh)
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Edinburgh's Old Town is your playground at this Grassmarket apartment, literally under Edinburgh Castle. With modern decor and ultimate castle views from both bedrooms and bathrooms, you'll feel right at home in this bright, luxurious space.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

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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.

Inviting flat under the Edinburgh Castle

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Edinburgh Castle
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include a dishwasher and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 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-70643-F

Property is also known as

Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Apartment
Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Edinburgh
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About the area

Map
Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Military Tattoo Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beehive Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Redcoat Café - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting flat under the Edinburgh Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inviting flat under the Edinburgh Castle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inviting flat under the Edinburgh Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inviting flat under the Edinburgh Castle located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 16 minutes.

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Inviting flat under the Edinburgh Castle Reviews

Reviews

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

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clinton S.

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

Family weekend in Edinburgh

This flat was the perfect location for exploring Edinburgh while we only had a few days in town. It fit our family of 5 comfortably (one on the couch bed) and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location of this property. Easy walk to Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, Princes Street bus line (took from the airport), Victoria Street and all the pubs, shopping, outdoor markets and other local attractions. Only downside was street noise as we had some rowdy post-pub neighbors during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Good location. Beds are terrible though- can feel the springs
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The photos of this place are a bit outdated, the place has a great location but be ready to hear a lot of street noise. It was busy and if you have the windows open it sounds like people are in your room. The Sofa Bed is actually a futon, and it is very uncomfortable just to sit on. The kitchen chairs are older and the cousions are falling apart.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived at 3pm the flat had not been cleaned or changed the beds. There wouldn’t have been enough plates if six people were staying in the flat. The grouting in the bathroom needs a good clean/replacing. The flat itself was in a great location with plenty of restaurants and eateries close by. Great view from the bedrooms of the castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Walter G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Illusions

The location was fantastic but that was the only highlight. The beds were extremely uncomfortable, the shower was not hot enough for a decent shower, the shower leaked on the floor. the floors were uneven and noisy. At midnight the Carbon Monoxide alarm went off, it was not a battery issue. The person on the phone said take out the battery and that’s all she could do. We were unable to work the thermostat. The Linen was stained
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Helena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Un apartamento ofrecido para seis huéspedes (confirmado por la Aplicación y telefónicamente) pero con 5 malas camas, colchones malísimos, con resortes expuestos (nos dejaron dos colchones inflables defectuosos y con los infladores dañados), tendidos de cama y cobijas viejas y olorosas, almohadas defectuosas, habitaciones con clóset sin puertas y llenos de trastos como aspiradoras, traperos, etc. Al reclamar telefónicamente la falta de una cama (porque nunca contestaron nuestro correo) llevaron otro colchón inflable dañado pues en la noche se iba desinflando, no se como puede llamarse eso cama. Lo único bonito era el mueble de la cocina. El resto del apartamento en malas condiciones, la alfombra de las habitaciones da asco (mugrientas) y en verdad tengo fotos para probar lo que digo. La entrada del edificio sucia, las escaleras muy deterioradas y muy descuidada. Tal vez sea la última vez que utilizo esta aplicación para alojamiento y pueden ver mi estatus en ella (Silver), hace mucho tiempo que la uso pero nunca me había ido tan mal como en esta ocasión. Su alianza con otros operadores sólo beneficia a Expedia y no a sus clientes.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Janelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disappointed in apartment location was great.

This place would be great if they refurnished it with comfortable bedding and living room furniture. We paid extra for a 6 th person that had to sleep on a very small and hard futon bed and were not left with any bedding for it. There was major construction literally right out the front door and out the back that we were not told about before booking and arriving. The refrigerators door would not stay closed and had to push a chair against it to keep it closed. If you want a place that has the cheapest furniture, beds and bedding not enough towels and construction out your front door this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nest heater controller is incomprehensible and difficult to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Callie N., St Petersburg, FL USA

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

Not what was expected

Very disappointed at the noise. We should have been informed that there was major construction going on in both the front and the back of the property. It woke us up extremely early (starting at 6:30 am)! We registered as a party of 5, but there was not enough towels for everyone and there was absolutely no toiletries. The beds and pillows were awful. We’ve stayed in 3 different vrbo’s on this European vacation, and this was by far the most disappointing. Not much care or thought for the traveler was put into this location. I look forward to hearing how much I will be refunded for this very uncomfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019