Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just 200 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and 200 metres from The Real Mary King's Close, Writer's Apartment provides accommodation with city views and free WiFi. The property is around less than 1 km from University of Edinburgh, a 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1.2 km from EICC. Edinburgh Playhouse is 1.3 km from the apartment and Arthurs Seat is 5.4 km away. The 1-bedroom apartment comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Edinburgh, like pub crawls. Popular points of interest near Writer's Apartment include Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland and Royal Mile. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Reliable info
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Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Orla
    Ireland Ireland
    Perfect location.. Nice view of the street. comfortable and warm. Wasn’t noisy.
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, cosy flat. I’d definitely return for another stay.
  • Bethany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location was excellent near everything you needed, touristy places, restaurants etc. kitchen was well equipped. bed very comfortable. shower was good. linen provided, clean, light. very handy having item like the extension cable in...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Writer's Apartment
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and Solo.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.