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Observatory Apartment

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Princes Street

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Dining
Interior
A short walk from Royal Mile and Princes Street, Observatory Apartment has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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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 Apartment

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Princes Street
This smoke-free apartment features Internet access. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dishwasher and a dining table, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Map
Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Observatory Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Observatory Apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Observatory Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Observatory Apartment located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from Calton Hill and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Observatory Apartment Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick V.

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

Great place for a getaway!

Extremely beautiful and peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lorrie F.

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

Beautiful views but be ready for a hike

Colton Hill has amazing views and the apartment had everything we needed. The welcome goodie box with coffee, tea and biscuits were much appreciated! Just be aware it is a bit of an uphill hike to get up to the house, and you may get tired of that if you are staying for an extended period. Otherwise, you can't beat the views and it was a very cozy, and wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a stay unlike any other. We happened to book our overnights during days which the observatory was closed to the public which gave us private access to the entire observatory lawn, giving us beautiful sunset views that we didn't have to share with others. The space was quaint but had all expected amenities for breakfast, bathing, and sleeping. This lodging was easily one of our top experiences of our entire trip to the UK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Amazing Location

Staying on Calton Hill is amazing! The sight over the city can't be beat and the place is unique and you won't find anything like it. Do keep in mind that you will have to hike up a hill each time you come back to the place. Which is a bit of a struggle with luggage, but manageable. Totally worth it to have a gorgeous views of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Week in Edinburgh

Fantastic week in Edinburgh. Observatory apartment provided unique, charming accommodation with character. But at the same time has been outfitted with modern amenities (bathroom is brilliant and spa like). Didn't spend alot of time there to be honest as we were sightseeing, shopping and dining from dawn to late evening every day. Only a few minor issues with the Observatory: (1) lack of onsite parking, but they're clear about that during the reservation so not a shock; (2) ancient building so not alot of soundproofing - upstairs tenants were quite loud; (3) the location is very busy with tourists and locals to the wee hours - would have preferred a bit more of a buffer between the public and the backside of the building - anyone could have walked right up and looked in our apartment - which did happen. Didn't feel unsafe, but also didn't feel comfortable leaving the windows open in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024