Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town

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Beautiful open plan living and dining areas.

Bedroom area with wardrobe separating it from the living room space.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258 sq m

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Edinburgh, SCT

Grassmarket
‪1 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪7 min walk‬
Princes Street
‪10 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This stylish and contemporary, first floor apartment (up one flight of steps) for two guests is located in a secure, quiet, 200 year old Close on the vibrant and historic Grassmarket, and is just a few steps from all of Edinburgh's major attractions and transport links. The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are about 2 minutes walk from the apartment and Princes Street & Waverley Railway Station are only 10 minutes walk. It's basically the perfect location from which to step out, experience all the sights and discover your own Edinburgh!
A lovely and spacious apartment sleeping two guests in the bedroom in a luxurious King Size bed. Ideal for couples. The apartment is arranged on open plan so please note that the bedroom area is open to the living / dining area, separated by the wardrobe.
The bright open plan living/dining area and kitchen overlook the private courtyard of the Close. Fully fitted kitchen has everything you might need, including a dishwasher and washing machine. For drying clothes there is a drying rack for air drying. Large bathroom with bath and shower over the bath. Access to the apartment is via one flight of 17 steps.
Check-in is from 3pm & Check-out by 10am.

Licence number - EH-69550-P
EPC Rating - C / 71

Property manager

Fiona

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

No infants as no facilities to accommodate them.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number EH-69550-P

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.

Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Princes Street - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ensign Ewart - ‬3 min walk
‪Biddy Mulligans - ‬1 min walk
‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
‪La Barantine Victoria - ‬1 min walk
‪Howies Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Grassmarket Apartment! In quiet & secure courtyard in central Old Town located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

23 January 2023

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

Ideal Location

Perfect location with a clean, functional and warm flat to base yourselves in while exploring everything Edinburgh has on offer. Highly recommend as you will not regret booking this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

21 March 2025

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

Best Location In Edinburgh

Clean and lovely, great host, perfect location!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

6 November 2024

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

Lovely stay!

Fiona's flat was the perfect location for us to explore Edinburgh during our time there. It's literally directly off the Grassmarket at the foot of Victoria Street - plenty of shops and restaurants. Easy walking distance to popular locations in Old and New Town. The flat was just as described and had all the amenities you'd need. While we didn't make use of the kitchen for cooking, having the kettle and french press available for coffee and tea was perfect. (Fiona, thank you for having tea bags, coffee and milk available for us, and for the delicious tea cakes as a treat!) If we are ever back in the area, we would rebook this flat with Fiona in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

28 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great apartment

Great apartment but the current woks in the building would deserve a discount

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tanya l.

10 October 2024

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

What a fantastic stay!

Personally we felt like the property was even more roomy than the pictures showed (often the reverse can be true). Everything was very clean and full of amenities. You walk right out onto the Grassmarket area and the start of Bow/Victoria St, so just a great location to explore. Tons of shops, restaurants, pubs right there, and good groceries are very close by as well. The host (Fiona) was very helpful and responsive. We'd highly recommend staying here! Thanks for the wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

8 October 2024

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

Edinburgh Gem in Grass Market

Could not ask for a better location in all of Edinburgh as Grass Market is where you want to be. The Apartment itself as well as communication is as good as it gets, and we've rented several throughout Europe over the years. If you are looking for a full-size Apartment equipped with everything you need, look no further than less beautiful Apartment. We would rent it again in a heartbeat. We were there for 6 days and had a great time in this wonderful city. Thanks Fiona for all your help.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaun h.

2 October 2024

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful stay in Edinburgh. Fiona was great with communication prior to our arrival. I was a little confused as how to get into the flat, but I was able to call and she helped me get in with no problems. I would recommend this flat to any person or couple looking to stay in the heart of Edinburgh.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

28 September 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

27 September 2024

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

Fantastic!

Perfect location right off of the Royal Mile and quite close to the Castle.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

16 August 2024

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

Excellent!

This was our second time staying at this gorgeous flat; we love everything about it! Great location, comfy bed, full kitchen, nice bathroom, beautiful decor. Room to settle in and unwind after fun times in the city!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

2 August 2024

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

great place!

loved the location to the city, transportation was easily available. The condo was as listed and Fiona responded quickly.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

5 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very relaxing and well planned.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

19 June 2024

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

Great place to stay

Really great place to stay, close to restaurants, walking distance to the castle and Princess st. Bus stop within 200 yards. Plus a great friendly host. Neil & Jen

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

7 June 2024

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

Great location!

My husband and I had a great time. The apartment was clean, spacious, and in a perfect location. The manager gave clear explicit directions for everything you may need-including emergency dentist and doctor. We were so pleased!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa H.

8 May 2024

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

Even better than expected!

This property is in a great location, is very comfortable and has personality! Spacious for two adults. Nice bed. Well-appointed kitchen. Well managed (Fiona). Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

7 April 2024

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

Quiet, Safe, Cozy, perfect location and wonderful welcome

After a crazy couple of flights to get to Edinburgh, Fiona's flat was such a welcome. We were wet and tired but upon entering, it was so clean, quiet, and warm. The card and treats that she left on the table were touching. The flat has everything you would need to cook a nice meal if you wanted to stay in. We cooked at least one meal a day. She had staples such as olive oil, milk, coffee, tea, sugar, salt and pepper. The grocery store was only a 7 min walk from the flat. Fiona always responded so quickly whenever we had questions leading up to our stay and during our stay. Despite it being a few steps away from the busy Grassmarket, where the flat is situated guarantees privacy and tranquility both in the day and nighttime. We highly recommend Fiona's place and hope to return in the future. Thank you Fiona!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luciana M., Sao Paulo

5 January 2024

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

A jewel in the heart of historic Edinburgh

The apartment is super cozy in an excellent location to let yourself immerse in Old Town Edinburgh. The kitchen is well equipped allowing cooking as it was your home away from home. My husband and I have stayed in this apartment three times already. Since we found it, we never searched for another place to stay in Edinburgh. Fiona, the owner, is always caring for her guests. This can be seen and felt in each detail in the apartment. Thank you so much, Fiona, for sharing your place with us once more.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy O.

20 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely apartment in perfect location

Clean well outfitted apartment in the perfect grassmarket location in the middle of old town. Steps away from the castle!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

martine f.

17 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

10 jour de en Écosse

Je voyage avec mon beau petit fils de 22 ans. J’avais loué pour la première fois sur abritel. Pour moi le canapé-lit pouvait être utilisé en deuxième lit, or il était cassé. Je ne louerai plus sur abritel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

23 August 2023

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

Lovely little apartment

Great little apartment - spotlessly clean and has all you’d need for a city break. We stayed for three nights during the festival. The extractor fan from the restaurant next door was a little noisy when trying to get my daughter to bed but it was switched off soon after 10 so not a problem. Fiona was great and really communicative

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

5 August 2023

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

Perfect place in Edinburgh

This was the best VRBO we have ever stayed at! The accommodations are perfect and are located in the beautiful Grassmarket neighborhood which is close to everything. I can’t wait to return!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

30 July 2023

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

Amazing place to stay!

We absolutely loved this apartment! The location cannot be beat - you walk out the courtyard and you're in West Bow/Victoria Street! There are many, many restaurants within walking distance, not to mention the castle and the Royal Mile. We walked everywhere. Inside, it was very clean and comfortable, and surprisingly quiet for how close it is to the tourist center. Fiona left some goodies for us in the kitchen and that was a lovely touch. The bed was comfy and the bathroom spacious. I would recommend this apartment to anyone coming to Edinburgh. It was absolutely wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

15 July 2023

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

Wonderful!

Great location. Great host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

9 July 2023

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

Great place

Great location, clean, safe, linens and towels included as well as other common supplies. A little noisy at times but that is the trade off for being in such a central location. Highly recommended

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace M., Yucaipa, CA

2 July 2023

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

Home away from home!

Fiona’s property in Grassmarket was our third stop on our two week journey in the UK. The flat is situated right off of Grassmarket, which is a famous square in Scotlands Capital. The location is prime… it’s close to everything in Old Town and also in a secured and safe location. Once we checked in and made our way into the flat, we were amazed with the quality and caring touches Fiona made. It looks better and is far more up to date than current pictures show. The kitchen has any and all amenities needed to cook, do laundry, or make a cuppa tea. On arrival, we were welcomed with juice, milk, tea, sugar, and famous Scottish Tablets (thank you!). Small and caring touches like this really made it a home away from home. The flat itself is pretty large compared to our other stays in the UK. We had access to TV, travel booklets and maps, in addition to a great welcome folder with any and all local information we might need on our stay. We hope to come back to Scotland again soon and hopefully get the opportunity to stay at another of Fiona’s properties. If you stay here, take the time to read though some of the many stories in her guest book, you’ll find something new and awesome to supplement your holiday. Thank you again Fiona!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fiona

I am a working mother living in Edinburgh. I grew up in Aberdeen in Scotland and have since lived and travelled in Azerbaijan, Australia and Finland. I've now been back in Scotland and in this fantastic city for many years, and I can really say that Edinburgh feels like our home.
There are so many hidden places to discover in (and around) Edinburgh, it constantly surprises me even after years of living here.

I look forward to sharing this beautiful city with you. :D

Why they chose this property

It's a beautiful mix between modern and traditional. A historic 200 year old building with all the luxury of modern living! I love that the apartment is right in the city centre and that you can experience all the buzz of the city by foot.

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