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Pass the Keys | Bright and Cosy Flat at the Heart of the Old Town

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Living room/Kitchen/Dining area
Property building
Living room/Kitchen/Dining area
Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site.
Bedroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Pass the Keys | Bright and Cosy Flat at the Heart of the Old Town

This bright and modern flat is located at the heart of the old town, only a few steps away from Edinburgh most famous attractions and local restaurants and bars in Cowgate!

The homely touch to the property makes it suitable for short or longer stay, and would make the perfect place to stay especially for couples.

Located at the heart of Edinburgh, this elegant property can be found in a quiet building with convenience stores, local restaurants and pubs just around the corner to experience the best of the Scottish culture!

As you step into this bright and modern flat you will find a kitchen with all the modern appliances and utensils to make lovely home made meals that you can easily share around the dining table with your loved ones.

If you fancy a cosy and relaxing night in after exploring all day, you can easily do so in the bright living room where you kick back and watch movies on the big smart TV. The large sofa and luxurious armchair will make the experience even more comfy!

The property also includes a large double and comfortable bed fitted with high hotel quality linens and two fresh towels are also provided for each guest.

Last but not least, the light-filled bathroom is fitted with a shower over the bath, where guests can enjoy a relaxing soak.

Outdoor space:
There is a large communal garden to the rear of the property, and considering you're in the heart of the city it is very peaceful and well maintained.

Parking:
Paid street parking is available in the surrounding streets -The closest car park is Radisson Blu, guests can look on their website for pricing.

Important information:
1- Please note that a fee of £100 will be charged for lost keys, so please be careful with them. Strictly no parties, or loud noise after 10pm.
2- A £15 charge will occur when you bring your pet, please get in touch to let me know!
4- The fireplace is a not operational and only a feature.
3-Travel cot available on request (additional fees), Please note that bedding is not included

Important: We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details and ID through Know Your Guest. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.

Smoking - not allowed

Property manager

Pass the Keys

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle 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.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The World's End - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar 50 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salt Horse - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pass the Keys | Bright and Cosy Flat at the Heart of the Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pass the Keys | Bright and Cosy Flat at the Heart of the Old Town?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Pass the Keys | Bright and Cosy Flat at the Heart of the Old Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pass the Keys | Bright and Cosy Flat at the Heart of the Old Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pass the Keys | Bright and Cosy Flat at the Heart of the Old Town located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Vaults and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 7 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and facilities within the apartment. Also great when we had a slight issue they fixed it instantly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location plus comfort

Well appointed flat in great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Francesco S.

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

Great location, Nice flat

A very nice flat, in a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Edinburgh Flat

We truly enjoyed the location!! Just a bit off the Royal Mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eileen A., Bethel, AK

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

Great location

Great location to explore Edinburgh, great food right on the block. It was a little difficult to check in—a couple of things were a bit off in instructions like the picture of the key box was outdated, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon G.

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

Great location/No fix to heating issues

This is a great location, has the amenities you would want, it is up steps but that is mentioned, and it’s a good “no frills” little space. That said, I always check for heated spaces and this one says it is. And it is…. It just didn’t work while we were there. Attempts at troubleshooting or fixing the issue seemed to be passed along and a long and along until our 3 day stay was over. I was very cold and disappointed in my experience here due to this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Enchanting Edinburgh

Pros: Perfect location for experiencing Royal Mile. Comfortable Apartment. Seamless check in/out. Good communication. Cons: Had to buy our own TP almost empty roll on arrival. Purchased our own trash bags. Couldn’t find any in the apt. Mold in shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Marcus M.

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

Not what It May Seem

Arriving at the flat and getting situated, we immediately felt like the description and photos of the flat were optimistic. While not dirty, it just looked and felt well-worn and not well maintained. As we looked around, we found an open packet of stale digestives and an old piece of French bread in the cupboard making us question how much effort was put into cleaning the flat. We looked for a coffee maker or kettle, but found only a dirty espresso maker and an electric kettle with a red “Failed Electrical Inspection” sticker stuck to it. We wanted to go down to the deck described in the listing and looked in the specified drawer, and all the others, with no key. We called the management company to relay the missing key and the other issues such as the “failed Inspection” electric kettle and cleanliness which they said they would talk to the owner about. Late that evening, we turned on the hot water, but it never got hot. We made another call to the management company, they said they would call the owner. We finally got hot water after 24 hours. Turns out someone (owner) had forgotten to remotely turn on the boiler. I found this unacceptable and requested compensation to which they said they would contact the owner. 2 weeks later, I still have no resolution despite multiple emails. I can not recommend the property due to the inconsistencies between the photos and description with the reality of the flat combined with the complete lack of response from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pass the Keys

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English