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Cosy, right next to the Royal Mile and Arthur´s Seat & free secure parking

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Royal Mile
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cosy, right next to the Royal Mile and Arthur´s Seat & free secure parking

Stay right in the heart of Edinburgh just off the Royal Mile in this newly decorated and super central apartment. This bright and cosy apartment is situated in the perfect location for your trip - right next to The Royal Mile, Scottish Parliament and overlooking Arthur Seat park. The beautiful Holyrood park is just a short 2 minute walk away and offers a wonderful recluse from the bustling city life - you will feel almost as if you were in the Highlands, whilst staying in the city centre!

Master bedroom with a comfortable double bed, large wardrobe and en-suite shower room
Second bedroom with a comfortable double bed and a large wardrobe.
Second bathroom
Cosy living room with comfortable couches and large selection of books and games, as well as a Smart TV and a dining table.
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washer/dryer
Elevator
Fast broadband Wifi
Off-street electric gate parking space

Just around the corner you´ll find a Tesco supermarket and an asian grocery store, and there are a great variety of delicious cafés and restaurants within short walking distance.



Property manager

Vanessa

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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
Should you fail to drop the key back off at the keybox, a service fee of £50 will have to be charged.
Please leave all the towels in the bathroom on the floor. Unfortunately we´ll have to charge you for missing towels.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the mountains. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Waverley - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, right next to the Royal Mile and Arthur´s Seat & free secure parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy, right next to the Royal Mile and Arthur´s Seat & free secure parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, right next to the Royal Mile and Arthur´s Seat & free secure parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, right next to the Royal Mile and Arthur´s Seat & free secure parking located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Holyrood Park, Royal Mile and Princes Street. Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 11 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nikki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great flat, Great location BUT NO ELEVATOR

Flat and location were great but the listing said Elevator and the elevator has apparently not been working for quite some time according to the residents we spoke with. They actually laughed when we asked about the elevator. We had to climb 7 flights of 6-8 stairs each with our large luggage. I hurt my back. I have a video should VRBO be interested. When I asked about the elevator, the owner went silent. Check the comms. However, they had just answered my question about the WIFI minutes before I asked if they were aware of the elevator not working. Then, when I as a respectful guest informed the owner of when we were leaving and how we left the flat, they finally responded and said they had a virus and that's why they hadn't responded. They claimed not to know about the elevator and blamed their handyman. I'm sorry, that is just hard to believe. They got a virus and couldn't respond in the 5 minutes between my 2 questions? To make matters worse, VRBO was IMPOSSIBLE to reach from Scotland. They provide an 800 number which is useless overseas. They need to make it easier to report a listing like this that promises something- like an elevator- and doesn't provide it. Also, the dirty sock in the far corner of the second bedroom validates the cleanliness rating. Other than that, flat was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Althea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful self catering unit

Very cosy, neat and clean. The apartment served all our needs perfectly. Checkin information was not timeously explained and needs better attention. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much. The apartment is well equipped and ideally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

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

Great location and comfy stay!

Had a great stay, place was clean and easy to find. Location was fantastic and such a great price for where you were, everywhere was a walk away! Host was really responsive and helpful. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Graham H.

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

Awesome location, property needs a bit of TLC

Location for the Royal Mile, Holyrood House, Christmas Market and Princess stree was very good. We walked everywhere. The property is in a block of flats on the second floor, nothing hears from the other flats. Some maintenance required but not horrendous. Shower average temperature and fan noisy. Bedding clean and fresh. Warm flat. Would we return.... Yes. Large Tesco express seconds away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torben G.

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

Edinburgh

Hervorragend, aber die Bäder könnten mal renoviert werden.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin h.

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

Spot on!

As everybody mentions the location really is as good as it gets. The host very kindly allowed us an early check in which was very kind. The apartment was very comfortable and exceeded our expectations. The one downside was the carpet in the en suite bedroom. It wouldn't cost a lot to replace it and it really does need to be replaced! If this was to be done I would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

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

Holyrood apt

This flat was great- definitely on the historic side but clean! Worked perfectly for my husband, son and I while staying in Edinburgh. We walked to the royal mile and up to the castle from the apartment- beware it’s all uphill but totally worth the walk! There was a tesco right around the corner and lots of cafes for coffee or a pastry in the morning. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

This property has 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms, but the fan in the master bath is super loud and the lights flicker annoyingly. The other bathroom has a tub, no shower. The beds were just “fine” not great. However the location was great. Very close to the royal mile and Grass Market. Wouldn’t stay here again but it did the trick.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Edinburgh

Good location to explore the city on foot. A bit complicated to find the key box, park etc but the directions given helped considerably. Secured parking on site. Would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rollie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ok but needs work

Ok but apartment needs a facelift. Bathrooms need new fixtures, better mirrors, taps (not separate hot and cold) etc. A paint job would also spruce up the walls etc. How to manuals would be of great benefit. Has great potential with its locaton. Just needs a bit of work. Suitable for 4. A
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Nice apartment nears Arthur’s seat

This apartment was perfect for the three days we spent in Edinburgh. It is near Arthur’s seat so about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the old town. It was quiet and close to some great restaurants (Tolbooth pub) and things to see. It is near an on/off bus stop so if you plan on buying a ticket for that and time it right, you can jump on the bus and get to anywhere on that route easily. I recommend the 2 day on-off bus With the two routes so you can see all of the neighbourhoods around Edinburgh. Having said all that we enjoy walking so did not mind it was not in the centre of everything. Actually that was a plus for us. The building has an elevator so even though it is on a higher level, you don’t have to lug your suitcase up the stairs. The apartment overall was clean, had everything we needed, including two full bathrooms, which is a luxury in Edinburgh. The living room is somewhat basic, but we were never there as we were out exploring the city. The host was responsive and allowed us to check in early which was a real bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luisao 7.

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

Viaje a Edimburgo

Ubicación magnífica. Apartamento pequeño que necesita una ducha más y una mesa de comedor algo más amplia.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Very nice and clean. Location was very convenient to walk, especially if you can handle hills. The directions to get in may seem a little daunting. But it is quite easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Serena S.

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

Outstanding location

Outstanding location but lacked updated furnishings, lacked homelessness such as biscuits, water, shampoos, soaps and other things we have experienced on our many VRBO we have rented in the UK and Scotland
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norah T.

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

6/10 Okay

Nicola G.

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

Say in Edinburgh

The location of the flat was excellent, really close to everywhere at the Fringe. The flat overall was rather tired and in need of some attention to its overall presentation. The main bathroom had no shower facilites, not even a hand held shower and the door did not close easily. The space around the bed in the second bedroom was very limited so I kept banging my leg on the bedframe. The ensuite in the main bedroom smelt badly of damp.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul andTaru K.

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

Edinburgh visit

Roomy and great location just off the Royal Mile
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Gentle’s Entry

Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Leslie M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not As Advertised

We were very excited about this property when we booked it as it was in the perfect location and we were surprised to find this booking given the proximity to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. However, we could not have been more disappointed. It is clear that the property photos are old (clearly taken when the property had been newly refurbished). There was rubbish left under the sofa and the carpets looked extremely dirty. This could all have been forgiven, had it not been for the obvious issues with damp in the property- there was mould in one of the bedrooms and the smell of damp in the en-suite was awful. The property owner has tried to solve this issue using only moisture absorbers. For the amount we paid for this property, it was very disappointing. Also, be aware that you are not provided with a fob for the garage. Instead a member of your party will have to go through the front door and open the garage from the inside. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Perfect

Absolutely perfect Clean Very modern Not one complaint
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy and John S.

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

Great location for seeing the sites!

Excellent for walking to Royal Mile! Easy, close access to Arthur’s Seat trails and Holyrood Palace. Tesco grocery store is conveniently right around the corner. We were very comfortable with 3 people… 2 bathrooms and washer/dryer are a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sven Z.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Location but very basic

The location is fantastic. You are just a short walk from all the main sights in the city. There is a small grocery shop next door which is nice to grab some food for the apartment. We didn’t have a car so just walked everywhere and then rented a car from the train station which is also only a 10 minute walk. The apartment is very basic, old and aged but tastes old town for you in general. The apartment could be cleaned better for sure. There is some street noise we heard in the night but we also had the windows open. The key is across the street and could be described better. The only saving thing that helped was that the description said the lockbox was on the far left of the row of 50 lockboxes. One last thing, the communication was lacking with the host. Several times we waited over a week to get a reply, and during the stay we got no reply at all. For a few nights this place is nice, but not for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Byron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

The location is fantastic. Some information about bus routes would have been helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vanessa

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Languages:

English, German