5 niddry street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG, United Kingdom
#751 of 1,064 Holiday rentals in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 374 apartment reviews
7.4Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.2
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
6.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 September 2024
Paul
AustraliaThe stairs to the 3rd floor are a bit of a killer if you have heaps of luggage but not a real problem
Fantastic Location- Couldn't be better
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Alastair
United States55 steps upstairs 35 more than I thought it was.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Rebekka
DenmarkSome additional bin bags and a coat rack would have been nice - it was tricky to hang three rain jackets without the furniture getting wet.
Location was brilliant and the kitchen was perfect for simple cooking.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomIt is difficult to get a good night’s sleep as you can hear the noise from the street and the smell the smoke from the people smoking below the streets even though we were on the third level and windows are closed shut. Also, there was only one toilet and bath for us 7-8 people.
It is within the city centre where it is very close to the main streets and attractions, clean and spacious.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Andrea
United StatesOur apt was on a three floor walk up, the stairs are curved so with luggage was a bit challenging. We are here during the Fringe festival and as the location is a blessing because it is so close to everything it can get quite loud. But I’m sure if you are visiting another time it wouldn’t be as much of an issue and frankly doesn’t have anything to do with the apt owner.
In the heart of old town, everything is close to get to. Older building charm. The owner was so helpful, we checked in late and it was no problem. We had a bit of an issue with the bathroom sink and came as soon as we called to fix it.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 July 2024
Karen
United KingdomIt was quite expensive (although I acknowledge that Edinburgh is as it’s touristy), Appt was on Top floor with no lift so great if you like stairs! Otherwise Excellent.
Amazingly central and great facilities (kitchenette, living room etc). Easy to find.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Joy
New ZealandOutside noise, but was aware of this before booking apartment.
Excellent location.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Tatiana
United KingdomThe windows were porous and so the noise from the pubs and bars below was quite loud until late. The pillows should be replaced as they were very poor quality.
Well situated and clean.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Kirsty
United KingdomIt was cold, and the toilet run all the time the flush not working. The toilet lock was bad we got locked in all the time.
It was near everything. It was nice and clean, had everything you would need.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Isabelle
BelgiumLocated in a very noisy part of town, especially at night.
Nice, clean and spacious apartment, very nice staff.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Wendy
United KingdomStairs were very steep to apartments. Very busy street and a lot of noise.
Clean and tidy well equiped
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Russel
United KingdomNo elevator
Location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Flávio
BrazilThe noise from the streets over night is a huge problem, it's very loud, but we were aware about that by reading the previous reviews. If they got a coffee maker and a frying pan would be great.
Location is great and the apartment is spacious and had nearly everything we needed.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Boyle
AustraliaThe stairs
Great location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Cathryn
United Kingdombecause it’s so central, quite noisy at night, though if you were out it wouldn’t really matter
great location, couldn’t be more central, great flat, staff very friendly
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Lauren
United KingdomVery very noisy, there were 5 of us and none of us managed a full nights sleep. The windows could be doing with an upgrade or some sort of measures put in place for noise reduction.
Location is brilliant.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Eunice
CanadaNoisy at night! Some of my friends were grumpy about having to climbseveral flights of narrow steep stairs.
Great location right on the Royal mile and walkable from the train station. Very affordable.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Melissa
United Kingdomthe stairs
very good location and ideal for a short one night stay, had everything we needed!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Christine
AustraliaI think they need to have how hard it is by the stairs for older people glad we were only on the three floor Very damages also the bathroom need updating the floor felted like it was going into downstairs
Arranged to pick up key at a time from there shop but no one was there so had to ring which meet it costed me money as I had global roaming of
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Mcmaster
United StatesNo AC, weird controls on the heat so wasn't really sure if it was on or not. The street noise was very bad one night. Lots of raucous people out partying and yelling very late at night. 3 AM. The stairs were steep and awkward. 5 flights of stairs is a lot after a day running around Edinburg. The shower in the top floor apartment was VERY small. Some part of your body was always touching some surface in the shower. I have had larger showers in an RV.
The location was amazing. Right off the Royal Mile. Just Google Royal Mile on maps and that pin location is where the apartments are located.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Andrea
SlovakiaWhat we really didn't like was noise. We went to bed quite early due to our early flight but it was so noisy we were up almost whole night. The windows don't fit so cannot be closed properly so it's absolutely noisy. Not sure if this is due to pipes on the highest floor (had apt 5) it was almost impossible to get proper shower, stream of water was very weak.
We got all the instructions well ahead so collecting the keys were really easy. Excellent location, walking distance to everywhere in old town. Apartment clean and very nice. We didn't do any cooking but kitchen seemed well equipped.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Osborne
United StatesNo wifi password was provided. The steps to the top were killer.
I liked the layout of the apartment. But those steps to the top floor were killer.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Marcel
NetherlandsThe bed was too short. Still strange that you must pick up the key at a pizzeria. Stairs not clean through two pigions!
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Eleanor
AustraliaThe stairs, pulling heavy suitcases was not great
The position was excellent
Stayed in May 2024
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