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Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Grassmarket

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, video library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Point of interest
In the heart of Edinburgh's historic Grassmarket area, this stylish apartment is a stone's throw from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. With two spacious bedrooms, an open-plan living room and modern kitchen with breakfast table, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town

If you are looking for a central apartment and wanting to experience historical Edinburgh then this is the place to be. This fantastic apartment is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh just a stones through from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. There are a great selection of pubs, restaurants, antique shops etc on your doorstep. This apartment is available for Self Catering & Holiday Lets, Short Term & Corporate Lets, City & Weekend Breaks and the Festival.

The apartment has been stylishly decorated throughout and consists of two double bedrooms, one a very large master bedroom. The good size living room contains a large corner sofa and is open to the fully equipped brand new modern kitchen, which has a breakfast table.
There is a winding staircase to get to the front door so the apartment is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
Additional facilities included in this property consist of a large LCD TV, DVD Player, WiFi Internet access, Telephone, Microwave, Washing Machine, Hair Dryer.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Front of property
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 496 reviews
The price is AED 380
AED 456 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautifully Upgraded 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Flat Heart Apartment
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About the neighborhood

Map
Edinburgh

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Last Drop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mussel & Steak Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bow Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Cafe - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Beautifully upgraded 2 bedroom 1st floor flat in heart of Edinburgh's old town Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and good sized property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location! This property is located right on Victoria Street (Diagon Alley!) and within a super easy walking distance of the Royal Mile and literally everything. You absolutely cannot beat this spot! Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Access to the flat was super easy and our host was helpful and communicative. The space was very comfortable and had pretty much everything we needed. We also really appreciated the snacks left for us. Thank you! Only a few minor negatives, because it is in a popular area, there can be some street/alleyway noise at night. Also, if you have mobility issues, the only way to access the flat is by a flight of stairs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle L.

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

3 day vacation

Spent 3 days exploring old Edinburgh. The apartment was centralized to walk everywhere. Arthur's seat with an hour.The Castle within 10 minutes Princess street in 20 minutes Only downside was being adjacent to the clubing district down cowgate means alot of noise at 2am. Overall a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Perfect Location

Great location for walking everywhere! Affordable and the owner is great. Very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dylan H., Cambridge, USA

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

Very nice location

Steps up to the door are a steep spiral staircase and the bed is low and lumpy but the location is perfect and its roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is great and fully functional apartment right in the heart of the city. It is close to all the tourist attractions and had everything we needed to spend a comfortable few days there. It did get a little loud at the weekend due to the proximity to the center but the room at the back quiet and we knew that going in due to the great location. We will definitely look to book again next time we come to edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lee H., Washington DC, USA

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

Great little apartment in the middle of the city

This place is a no frills, affordable two bedroom apt at the bottom of one of the iconic streets in Edinburgh. It can get loud at night as there are several late night clubs/bars nearby but you quickly get used to the city noises. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location could not have been better; value was exceptional. It must be made clear, however, that it takes two flights of stairs (32 steps in a rather narrow spiral staircase) to gain access to the flat. Having said that, I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Phillip J., Kenneiwck, WA

Excellent location

The apartment is in the perfect location for exploring Edinburgh on foot. Almost everything is within a few minute walk. The apartment itself is rather dilapidated, although it did serve its purpose. We stayed with another couple and had plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

4/10 Poor

Gilbert H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Very old furnished and dusty

Less then average
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

valerie f.

Wonderful Location

Wow! This was the perfect location for our trip to Edinburgh. Within very short walking distance to all the major sites and sounds allowing us to relax and see it all. The location is near the University, and can have quite a few college students roaming around at night on the weekends, but everyone was very friendly and we really enjoyed being right in the thick of things. Would not recommend the location to anyone with a walking handicap, as you'll be required to climb 1.5 stories worth of spiral staircase to get in, but when we come back to Edinburgh the next time, we'll hopefully be staying here again!

8/10 Good

Bill D.

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

Great Place for the Right People

This place is old. The floor squeaks, and toilet has some issues, but everything else worked fine. It has a washer and dryer, which was super convenient. It allowed us to pack much lighter and just rewash our clothes. There are all kinds of kitchen appliances for cooking, the water pot for tea and coffee was a life saver! The bed in the main room was comfy and warm. The person who slept in the other bedroom wasn't thrilled with their bed, but it was good enough. If you are coming as a family with young children, this probably isn't the place for you. It's right at the end of the Grass Market, which is restaurants and bars. It's noisy until the early morning hours, sometimes until 3 AM. If you are young and there to party with friends, this is a GREAT location. You are minutes from all kinds of great options for fun. You can actually see the activity out the living room window! The location is pretty central and you can get to all the main attractions by foot with a 10 - 20 minute walk. We were able to walk all over the city from this place. All in all, we were satisfied with the accommodations and would stay there again if we returned. For the price, we really had no complaints.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

linda c., san clemente

property needs a lot of work

This property is in a good location. the kitchen is well-equipped. but i must say, the positives stop there. When we arrived we had questions and some concerns, and could not get hold of anyone. the name left in the property information folder, no longer managed this property. that was the first disappointment. i really did not like not being able to have contact with someone. the apartment did not feel or look clean. let's just say no one wanted to walk barefoot on the floors. the windows either did not open or would not stay open because of broken hardware. our bedroom door was off the bottom hinge. there were no directions on how to use the washer. probably the worst problem was the mildew on the ceiling in the bathroom. that must be a health hazard. the apt. is above and to the side of a restaurant. just be ready for the smell of fish and the sound of bottles being recycled. the smell and the sounds cannot be helped by the owner, but I feel certain the other concerns can be rectified. i emailed the owner about my concerns, and never received a reply to any of my issues with the property.

2/10 Terrible

nancy y.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

shabby 2nd floor flat w/ safety issues

FILTHY UNLIT ENTRY UNLIT STAIRWELL We arrived in the dark in the rain. Host said no problem, lock box, manual. Bldg entry unlit & disgusting: spit, mud, cigarettes, random trash (only seen next day).Balanced on wet step leaning over to open lock box using cell phone flashlight while holding umbrella. It was pitch dark in stairwell with 30+ steps (2nd floor not 1st) totally Dark for first 16 steps. We notified the host. no lights 2 weeks later when we left. just "apologies" UNSECURED FRONT DOOR TO PROPERTY 3 keys in lock box. The second set only had 2 -- host advised no key necessary for front door just push service buzzer. JAMMED LOCK ON FLAT DOOR Striker plate for top lock falling off causing lock to jam. My boyfriend fixed it so we wouldnt be trapped. FIRE EXTINGUISHER dated 2009 NO HOT WATER TO BATHROOM SINK MANUAL from prior management co. at least 10 years outdated. useless. BEDS, SOFA, & ARM CHAIR broken down very uncomfortable. both beds too small for couple. one is only 12" above floor. WALLS cracked and dirty CARPET, throw pillows, spare blankets ALL disgusting -- necessary repairs were mentioned in prior reviews -- never fixed. In 10 yrs host did not update manual.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location you could ask for!! Gavin was easy to contact and had good information. The flat was clean and well appointed. We would book it again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location.Great, spacious flat with everything you may need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shoko M.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Comfortable and safe 2BR apt in amazing location (Victoria St and Grassmarket). Note: Apt is on 1st floor (not ground level) and entrance is up a flight of narrow/tight spiral staircase. Also, due to it's location (near many lively pubs), it can be quite noisy. The apt was ideal for our family with two teens needing separate beds. Walking distance to everything -- and the hop-on-off bus stop just across the street. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

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

Wohnung in super zentraler Lage

Check in hat problemlos geklappt. Die Lage der Wohnung ist perfekt, um die Stadt zu Fuß zu erkunden. Es gibt ausreichend Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe. Etwas weiter entfernt auch einen Supermarkt. Die Wohnung hat alles, was es braucht, ist aber nicht mehr im besten Zustand. Hier müsste mal etwas getan werden. Auch ist es relativ laut aufgrund der zentralen Lage und der schlecht isolierten Fenster.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne P.

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

Fabuleux

Très grand appartement, très bien situé, près de tout à pied et restaurants juste en-bas. Merci pour le panier cadeau.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid H.

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

Sightseeing Edinburgh

The apartment was centrally located with a view of the Grassmarket, spacious, and comfortable. All the sights were within easy walking distance. We felt very comfortable and would gladly return. The booking and subsequent communication with Gavin were excellent. Many thanks to Gavin and Donna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie T.

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

Great location and nice place

The location was excellent! Stayed there with my wife and kids and we had a good time. We did hear noise from bars and restaurants but were okay with it just because of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alles hat gepasst.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Wonderful little flat

We had an amazing time in Edinburgh. Loves that we were so close and walking distance to all major sight seeing attractions. Right in the heart of garden market. Loved our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Perfect location Old Edinburgh

Perfect location!! Very cute apartment, just as listed. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mardi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great Locale

Fantastic position, slightly underwhelming apartment, nice bathroom, poor beds, good kitchen and well stocked with all the necessary china and utensils. Good wifi, overall good stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025