Apartment

Grassmarket, below Edinburgh Castle in Old Town

Photo gallery for Grassmarket, below Edinburgh Castle in Old Town

Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 476 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, SCT
  • Grassmarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Grassmarket, below Edinburgh Castle in Old Town

We are delighted to offer this self-catering holiday apartment situated in the heart of Edinburgh's famous Grassmarket area with views to Edinburgh Castle. It offers ideal holiday accommodation for a short break in the very heart of Edinburgh.

The apartment is on the third floor, with large windows to the front overlooking the Grassmarket pedestrian and market stall area and view from the year up to Edinburgh Castle.

The property has wooden double glazed window units.

The apartment features some natural stripped stone walls dating back to the lates 1800`s.

The sittingroom has comfortable, built-in window seats, where guests can sit and watch the ever changing bustle of the Grassmarket below.

The dining / kitchen area is open-plan. The fully fitted and well equipped kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, iron and microwave. There is a large dining table that can seat up to five guests.

The comfortable sittingroom has a digital television with Freeview, DVD player and a CD / radio with an iPod dock. The sittingroom also has a gas stove making this a warm and comfortable room during the colder months.

Wireless Internet broadband is provided for use with your own laptop, tablet or smart phone.

The sleeping accommodation comprises two bedrooms: one double to the rear of the apartment and one twin bedroom again to the rear.

The bathroom has a shower.

The apartment is tastefully furnished with quality furniture that matches the attractive wood finish of the apartment.

Full bedding and towels are provided.

The property has full gas central heating.

The owners provide a complimentary welcome basket containing fruit juice, coffee, tea, sugar, milk and biscuits.

A parking space is available within a 15 minute walk of the apartment.

We do not cater for stag / hen nights or groups of people.

Property manager

Travelnest

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Infants allowed

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
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

About the area

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. 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.
Map
Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 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) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Scotch Whisky Experience - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cold Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grassmarket, below Edinburgh Castle in Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grassmarket, below Edinburgh Castle in Old Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grassmarket, below Edinburgh Castle in Old Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grassmarket, below Edinburgh Castle in Old Town 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 Edinburgh International Conference Centre are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Perfect location and views!! It was wonderful.

Easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline G.

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

Location wonderful

Apartment was very nice and located in grass market. The only negative is 3rd floor and walk up with luggage is difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ane Mari H.

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

Super leilighet men bråkete

Leiligheten er super. Fin og har alt en trenger. Vi leide denne en helg i oktober. Det ligger pub på hver side av leiligheten og dermed blir det mye støy. Vi var fire voksne, og alle slet med å sovne. Men har du godt sovehjerte er denne topp.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Great location, nice apartment

This is a comfortable, clean and well-equipped apartment. The location was perfect for exploring Edinburgh, especially the Castle and the Royal Mile. It has decent quality furnishings and kitchenware and a nice modern bathroom and kitchen. Be aware that you have to carry your bags up and down old stone spiral stairs to the top floor. There is a parking place available which was a huge help, but it is about a 20 minute walk away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Location location location

What a perfectly situated flat for anything old town Edinburgh. Very comfortable with everything included!! Perfect getaway and would recommend highly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Grassmarket stay

Excellent apartment to explore the old city and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morag C.

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

Stunning flat

Beautiful flat in a stunning location, the owner was super communicative and entry and exit were utterly simple and so convenient for people to turn up when it's convenient for them. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting the full flavour of Edinburgh with absolutely none of the hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

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

Incredible Apartment in an Incredible City

We've stayed at several different apartments throughout our family's journey through the UK and Ireland this summer, and this was our favorite. The location overlooking the Grassmarket is superb, with amazing castle views out the back windows and just steps outside. We loved sitting on the window seats and watching the festivities below. The apartment is extremely well kept, and we appreciated the snacks on arrival. Mary's Milk Bar across the street was worth the wait for fantastic gelato, and we enjoyed the White Hart Inn just a few doors down for Edinburgh's oldest pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

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

Stylish Walkxup in the Grassmarket below the castle.

Excellent and exactly as advertised, clean, tasteful. The winding stone stairs may be problematic for some guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Hayden, Idaho

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

Perfect Edinburgh Location

Perfect flat in Edinburgh that is easy walking distance to all the main sites. Very clean and well maintained at the base of Edinburgh Castle for unbelievable views out the bedroom windows.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey C.

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

Great

Fantastic location. Easy access to castle and tour pickups, lots of pubs, restaurants etc. Just worked up a sweat walking from airport bus dropoff. Clean and organized flat. Accommodating and attentive property manager
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

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

Cozy, clean, convenient

Excellent from start to finish. Great location and excellent communication with host. Updates and very clean, I was able to cook a small thanksgiving dinner on the apartment kitchen for my son who is studying in Edinburgh-which was special for us both. Loads of good restaurants and shopping outside the door as well a tram stop within a short walk that leads straight from the airport. Plenty of bus stops around. Great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

Beautiful flat - great location

Very comfortable, warm, well-appointed flat in a very handy location. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Excellent location, Excellent apartment

Extremely comfortable apartment, in an amazing location. Great communications from the host, a real bonus having the opportunity to park. Will definitely use it again. The only criticism is that there were no recycling facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Terrific Location

Wonderful flat with all the amenities. Very clean with unbeatable views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

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

Great Flat

Loved the location, flat came with everything we needed to enjoy this wonderful city. Would hope to stay here again on our next visit to Edinburgh. Owner was very easy to contact and very responsive. Five stars all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne V.

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

Five days’ stay

Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Pleasant Stay

The location was perfect, we especially liked the view from the windows and enjoyed seeing all the activity below. The decor was very tasteful. If we ever have the opportunity we will come back again!!

About the host

Hosted by Travelnest

Host profile image

Languages:

English