126 Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS, United Kingdom
#358 of 1,068 vacation rentals in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 171 apartment reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.9
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Free Wifi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 6, 2024
Fiona
AustraliaBed was a bit hard and the apartment was very warm.
The location of this property was excellent. Also the security of the building was really good. Well appointed.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 10, 2024
Val
United KingdomI think a 'Welcome Pack' would have been good as we had a long journey eg.....milk/coffee. Some kitchen items were missing eg.corkscrew, scissors and tea-strainer.As the rental price is comparable with top end hotels...a few toiletries eg.shampoo etc.would have been welcome.
The flat was very comfortable and clean. The location is excellent. It feels very secure .It was very quiet despite being on the Royal Mile.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 8, 2024
Adnan
PakistanThe location could not have been better for a tourist
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: August 6, 2024
Natasja
NetherlandsThe lights could have been more cosy.
Location: right in the middle of Old Town but inside very quiet. Your own private appartment in the middle of Town!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 3, 2024
Ai
MalaysiaEven though there is a lift, there are still steps to climb. Hard to manage with big luggage. Sofa bed is not very stable and rather uncomfortable, not suitable for big size people.
Very good location, easy to get around everywhere in Edinburgh
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 26, 2024
Harman
IndiaCheck out timing should be 12
Amazing location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 24, 2024
Daily
AustraliaThe pull out couch didn't leave much room for negotiation in the living room and the vast amount of extra pillows and bedding made the closet crowded and hard to utilise. The bathroom could use an update.
Perfect location - worked well for our family of four.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 19, 2024
Nakul
IndonesiaThe hosts and the location was just perfect. You can't get a better location. Its the center of the center of the city. It is a must stay location, with everything you need within 2-3 mins away.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: July 16, 2024
Victor
United States of AmericaNone
On the Royal Mile. Easy check-in instructions. Room is clean and spacious.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: July 6, 2024
Abi
United States of American/a
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Brandon
United KingdomNothing! Everything was perfect!!
The location was PERFECT!! John was so amazingly friendly, helpful and put us all at ease. Couldn’t have been better. We stayed here for the Taylor Swift concert and felt very welcomed, settled and reassured.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Roberts
CanadaShower water pressure could be stronger (old building?), elevator stopped working on our second to last day (could have been worse - we got all our stuff up!)
You can’t beat the location! Quick walk to castle, waverley, hop on/off bus stops. Pubs and restaurants galore! Also ELEVATOR for the win. And laundry! And windows that open!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Belinda
AustraliaIt was a little stuffy, could do with a fan.
Location location location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Robert
United States of AmericaThe shower curtain needs to be cleaned.
The location was excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Julian
United KingdomThe bathroom could have been cleaner as there was mouldy sections at the shower/bath tap end - can be sorted with a bit of bleach - and a new shower curtain would help too. My son's mentioned the wifi coverage as it was a bit patchy - one of the modern day necessities. Black out blinds or curtains would also help as the curtains there let too much light through. We also couldn't get the hot water to work, my wife wanted a bath on the final evening and ran it only to find that the water was cold. Suggest including some additional info in the welcome pack about how to heat the water and how the shower works too as the switch on the shower unit works opposite to the way you would expect - to turn it off you needed to move the switch to the bottom position rather than the top as you would expect.
Location was perfect for what we wanted to do while we were there. The facilities were good with the ability to cook if need be and it was much better having an apartment than having to be in a hotel as it was much more relaxed. Milk was provided in the fridge for us on arrival which was a nice touch. There was enough space for all 4 of us and the sofa bed was a lot comfier than expected.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Dan
United States of AmericaTV didn't work, but we didn't come to watch TV so it was no real issue.
Ultimate location right on the Royal Mile, and right in the center of the action on the Royal Mile. Couldn't pick a better location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Swangjit
Thailandweak wifi signal, small piece of soap, no shampoo for hair
clean and well organized area
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Elise
SwitzerlandSofa bed was uncomfortable and sheets were cheap synthetic.
Absolutely fantastic location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Deb
New ZealandFantastic stay, amazing location on the Royal Mile for walking everywhere, 10 mins to train station.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 10, 2023
Ambar
Indonesianothing
location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 29, 2023
Angeline
AustraliaPerfect location with everything you could possibly need for an exceptional stay
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 26, 2023
Hugh
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Location, warm
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 8, 2023
Timothy
United States of AmericaThe lockbox was a bit tricky to figure out.
Great location and a comfortable place to take breaks from sightseeing.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 5, 2023
Juanita
United States of AmericaThe stove in the kitchen did not work. Wouldn't turn on, tried everything, even the switch. Requested no stairs, there were many steps, I'm handicapped. Was given the wrong apt. number to begin with, it was a big problem getting into the building and finding the right apt.
The location was superb.
Stayed in October 2023
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