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Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5201 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Grassmarket
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment

Covid 19 Update
Our apartments are now open again and we are ready to welcome our guests back.
Spittal Street is ideally located within a few minutes walk of the historic Grassmarket and Princes Street/Gardens. Enjoy the large culturally diverse variety of restaurants in the area or eat in. Our kitchen has everything that you would need and the separate dining room has ample space to sit and relax. There are two double beds and a double sofabed for extra guests. Both bedrooms have TV's along with the dining room. Netflix is also included free of charge. All bedding and towels are supplied along with an iron, ironing table and hairdryer. We even supply a welcome pack with a few things that you may be forgotten to bring!

Entry is anytime after 1pm. Check out is by 10am. All bookings are based on sharing. Early arrival and late check out can be arranged with additional cost will be determined by circumstance. Bookings are based on sharing.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number EH-81061-P

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. 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, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Mile - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 12 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bento Ya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hey Palu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Chanter - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Genuine 2 Bedroom City Centre Apartment located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Usher Hall, Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Meg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't beat the location!
My husband and I, along with our three children (14,12,9) stayed here for four nights as we exlpored Ediburgh. It's a lot of walking and up-hill to the castle (Royal Mile) but you can't beat the location. Flat offered a warm place to sleep with comfy beds and hot water. It was nothing fancy but just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
A great place! Great location and very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Genuine 2 Bedroom, City Centre
Five nights at this flat. Good communication with Barry. Flat is walkable to many neighborhoods which is an asset. Entryway to building needs a facelift, but the flat is well maintained and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a nice and spacious apartment, really close to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near to everything
We were going to be in Edinburgh for 3 days with no car. This place was close enough to walk from the train station , to the castle, royal mile, old town, new town, Deans Village, Arthur’s seat All of it was in easy reach! There was a full kitchen and a convenience store type market just on opposite side of block.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great Location, with quirks
The location of this flat is fantastic - cannot be beat. It is quiet and easy to reach. The flat itself is fine. It could be cleaner (e.g., hairs on the ironing board under the bed) and the shower cycled from hot to cold on its own. Overall, the flat is a good place to stay due to the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Castle and Old Town
Super Lage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ezri b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay by the Scottish high street
Super clean like a hotel. really comfortable and well maintained. really good location with a nice little pub right next door that plays live music. Not a good place if you can't do stairs though as there are a couple of narrow flights that are challenging with a suitcase and no lift up. But otherwise we loved our stay there and would definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great apartment in central location
The apartment is spacious and well equipped. Even a small balcony for two people is available. The location is central, the city center is within walking distance. The only criticism concerns the communication with the property management: despite several emails and a phone call, they did not manage to unlock the promised free parking for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Anthony S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not as described
Inaccurate/misleading listing & lack of cleanliness detracted from our stay.Positives -Barry was always quick to respond, including arranging repairs to the gas boiler (so we had hot water) on a Sunday.Apartment is within easy walking distance to most POI.The area is nice & quiet with very little street noise.Negatives -Listing inaccuracyParking; there is no On-site parking as listed at the time of our stay (I note this has been updated since our stay). The street parking is a Max. 4 hours during the day, or for Permit Holders (the spaces were full most of the time by Permit Holders) so this is not really a genuine option. The Castle Terrace Carpark is only a few hundred meters away (cost 36GBP/day).Living Area; the Photo Gallery has two separate photos titled "Living Area" as well as other photos of the bedrooms suggesting a separate living area. The reality is that the living area is the sofa bed & low table in one of the bedrooms (I guess if I had studied the photos more closely, I would have worked out that the "Living Area" photos were just close ups of the sofa bed).As four adults travelling around the UK by car for several weeks, onsite parking & living space were important factors in choosing where to stay. To find that neither of these were there was very disappointing.Cleanliness;The entry into the building is quite run down & dark.We had to clean inside the washing machine before using.The bathroom had several areas of mould & an unpleasant odour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spital Street,Old Town, Edinburgh
Very central property with easy access to town centre and surrounding areas. The property was spacious however one of the double sockets is loose (please do not use) and the iron had wires exposed when went to use it also do not use, plus the plug extension had wires exposed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemütliche Wohnung in perfekter Lage
Haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Wohnung wie beschrieben. Alles bestens.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Édimbourg
Appartement très bien situé
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Frances W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Needs a good scrub
40 narrow steep spiral steps to get to room. A big ask to take suitcases up. Although the place is very old, overall needs a good scrub especially inside the mugs. No tea towels or scourer for saucepans and pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stefan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Schönes Wohnung in zentraler Umgebung
Eigentlich eine schöne Wohnung in zentraler Umgebung. Leider war nicht ordentlich gereinigt worden. Allerdings war die Rücksprache mit Vermieter vorbildlich. Am Tag der Reinigung ist gleichzeitig ein neues SOfa geliefert und aufgebaut worden, so dass zeitlich wohl einiges durcheinander lief und ich daher ausgehen, dass die Reinigung vorab aus diesem Grund ausnahmsweise nicht gründlich erfolgte. Ansonsten ist die Wohnung weiter zuempfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles i.O.
Es war alles in Ordnung. Wir konnten für 15£ schon 10:30 Uhr in die Wohnung rein. Die Kommunikation per Chat oder Telefon mit dem Vermieter hat gut geklappt. Die Lage ist super zentral. Es war alles da. Wäschetrockengestell, Waschmaschine, Handtücher, Gewürze, Geschirr, …. Für 6 Leute ist es etwas eng, aber es entsprach der Beschreibung und für ein paar Tage war es ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!
This apartment is located conveniently in the city center, walking distance to all major attractions, great restaurants and walking distance to both train stations (Haymarket and Waverley). The owners of this apartment run a very organized and professional operation. They were excellent with communication and quickly responsive to questions, needs and or concerns. The beds were comfortable and the apartment had all of the necessary amenities. It was a good value all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah (Deb) M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edinburgh
We had an amazing trip to Edinburgh, our apt was in the perfect area for us. A few blocks from the convention center, and an easy walk to the grass market and the royal mile. We did a lot of exploring the city and day trips as well. We both said we would be back to edinburgh and would stay at this apt if it was available.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location in Edinburgh
The property was exactly as advertised. wonderful location within walking distance to all the city's attractions. easy walk from Waverly train station. Overall great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

nicolas g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Ma fille y a passé un très bon séjour.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We stayed in the apartment for a week. Good apartment and friendly neighbours. Walking distance to main attractions. Would recommend this apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located close to restaurants,cafes and grocery stores. Short walking distance to the castle and other sites. The main bathroom toilet wasn’t working but there was a back up. He was getting someone in to repair it. Entranceway a bit shabby looking but the apartment itself was clean and bright
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

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