In the heart of Edinburgh's New Town, this vibrant flat on famous George Street is a haven for exploration. Discover a well-equipped kitchen, comfy living room with flat-screen TV, and two spacious bedrooms. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to Princes Street tram stop and Scottish National Gallery.
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m
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About this property
Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle
Summary:
✔ Vibrant flat ideally nestled in the New Town
✔ 645 ft2 / 60 m2
✔ 2 bedrooms
✔ 1 bathroom
✔ Well-equipped kitchen with all necessary appliances
✔ Positioned on the famous George Street
✔ 5-minute walk to Princes Street
✔ 6-minute walk to Scottish National Gallery
✔ 4-minute walk to Princes Street tram stop
✔ An extensive area guide is provided, and we are available 24/7
✔ Essentials, linens, towels, and WiFi are provided
The Space:
⭐ 2 bedrooms
— the first bedroom is fitted with a king-size bed
— the second bedroom is complete with a queen size bed
⭐ 1 bathroom
⭐ A comfy living room with a flat-screen TV
⭐ A fully equipped kitchen & dining area suitable for up to 4 guests
Guest Access:
● Guests will have access to the entire apartment.
● There is one locked cupboard that is not available for use by guests.
● The property is on the third floor, and there is no lift available.
● There are three flights of stairs to the property.
Check-in Information:
Guests will need to collect the keys from a KeyNest located at Costcutter at 9-11 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EY, which is a short 3-minute walk from the property. Their working hours are as follows:
Mon-Wed: 07:00 - 00:00
Thu-Sat: 07:00 - 04:00
Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
This home is managed by JOIVY. We’re proud to host our guests in a wide selection of top-quality properties across Europe. JOIVY is pleased to offer hotel-standard hospitality services and provide hotel-quality linens, towels, bathroom essentials, and professional cleaning services.
The Neighborhood:
There is no shortage of things to do in Edinburgh’s New Town—a wide range of tourist attractions, impressive architecture, spooky tours, traditional and tasty Scottish food and varieties of whisky.
Some of the most famous sights are within walking distance from the property, such as the three favourite galleries—the Scottish National Gallery, the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, the and National Portrait Gallery—so make sure to set aside enough time to explore each one.
Getting Around:
There is no free parking space available at this property, but there is paid on-street parking nearby from Monday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–6:30 PM, and Sunday between 12 PM–6 PM. It is free to park before and after these times. Please note there is a max 3-hour stay here at all times.
The nearest bus stop to the property is George Street (Stop GG), a short 1-minute walk.
A 4-minute walk will take you to the nearest tram station, Princes Street.
✈ Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport: 24-minute taxi ride
Other Things to Note:
∗Please note that а refundable damage deposit of £250 is mandatory and should be paid via card and before check-in. We inspect the property after you check out; if there is no damage, we refund the deposit within 2 days via bank transfer.
*Please note that you may experience some disruption due to urgent masonry repairs to a neighbouring building. We would like you to know that there is no issue with the building you booked your stay in. However, you may notice scaffolding and workers at the back of the neighbouring building. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
*Please note the property is equipped with a noise, smoke, and occupancy monitoring device.
∗∗Children between 2–12 years old are not allowed to stay at this property.
⚡ In light of the current situation, we kindly ask our guests to consume electricity and gas mindfully. Please note we will add an additional charge for excessive energy usage.
Interaction with Guests:
JOIVY will be in touch to assist you with many extra services, such as airport transfers, in-stay cleans, and childcare equipment. If you have any questions before or during your stay, we’re here for you 24/7.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
JOIVY wants you to have a fantastic stay, and we encourage you to see this property as a home away from home. There are, however, a few points we p...
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
This property accepts cash
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
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Is Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps from George Street and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes.
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Spacious Apartment close to Edinburgh Castle Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We enjoyed our stay. The place was very clean and was an excellent location for wandering around Edinburgh. Having to pick up the key at a different location was somewhat inconvenient, but it wasn’t too far. A few added amenities such as a hair dryer, salt, pepper and spices would have been welcomed. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Great location- only small hitch wasvery small hitch when directions for opening door was misunderstoodie. Pulling open door-as we would in Canada-as apposed to pusing in door. And using red electronic key when only green suppied- it didnt matter but confusing to jet lagged me! Suite was beautifully appointed with comfortable beds and a wonderful view. Stair would be a problem if there were mobility issues -would definitely stay again
Really lovely presented apartment, Lots of stairs and no elevator however worth it for the view.
Central location, clean and tidy. Comfy beds Second bedroom is really wee but fine for a weekend.
Check in and communications were easy enough. No issues with the apartment, really fun space
The place was great location and the unit itself was good. Close to shopping, food and attractions. Rain shower head did not have much pressure. The thermostat for the towel warmer is in the living room. It took us a day or so to figure this out.
And just a FYI for anyone not used to stairs, when they say 3rd floor flat, that’s actually 4th floor in Europe and UK. A little hard with a heavy suitcase but do able.. otherwise very clean and comfortable.
We loved our stay at this flat. It was exactly as advertised. We stayed over a weekend and so could feel and hear the thumping of dance music from the club next door through the floor and windows. However, it was not super loud and we found it amusing more than anything else. No one struggled to fall asleep because of the noise.
The on street parking was very convenient for the one night we had a car but it wouldn’t be a good idea to use it for a long stay as the parking is (rightly) expensive.
Beds were quite comfortable. I was dubious because they’re very soft but they worked out very well.
Excellent central location allowing us to walk everywhere and thoroughly enjoy a beautiful city.
Laurel T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Nurse_Nickie
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Older Adults Be Aware
Lovely place, however, the third floor apartment is really like a fourth floor apartment. There are 76 steps to climb.
I was told there were just 56 but that is not true. Not great for a back injury and being over 70 years old.
If you need air circulation in your room, you'll want to bring a fan.
Lastly, be prepared to walk around the block to throw your garbage bag away before leaving.
Overall the place in Edinburgh was very well situated.
You can drive and park at the Omni and walk easily over to the apartment.
I felt so safe there.
The Hop On and Off was a great way to orient to the city too.
The apartment is in a great location and is nice, quiet and nice views. The ad should state that it is on the top floor and requires a climb of many flights of stairs. If we knew this, we would not have booked. With luggage and our 77 year old mother, this was too much. We had to go to a store to pick up and drop off the keys? Especially when there are lock boxes just outside the door? Very inconvenient and unnecessary. The smaller room is very small and tight. The beds are old and worn out and really need replaced. Outside of that, it is nice and within walking distance to just about anything you would want to see in this stunning city. Overall, this is a great choice.
Overall everything went well. Great location for hopping on a bus or walking to the local sites. Very clean and fast communication from property management. A couple notations for individuals looking to stay here.
1: This property is above a club which means from Friday to Sunday you can hear the music and also feel the vibrations until around 1 am from inside this property. So depending on the type of person you are you may not appreciate that.
2: The Hex heater does not work. You can set a target, you can set a schedule or manual - it will not get up to heat above 17-20 C. The warmest room will be the bathroom when you turn on the towel warmer. You can turn on the radiators but they are on a timer so when I turned them on when I went to bed and when I woke up they were off.
The apartment was very clean, a lovely space. The king size bed was extremely comfortable. Close to the main areas for shopping and sight seeing. The kitchen could do with a few more utensils, there were no scissors or a corkscrew/bottle opener.
Great location for everything. Bus station, tram, pubs and the castle. You are in the heart and pulse of Edinburgh. Apartment has all the basics you need, plus a nice view north!
Brian S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and nice two bedroom on the third floor of the building right in the heart of new town Edinburgh.
The apartment is close to a lot of sights and right near all the happening places. Downside is that it is right on top of a bar and that means thumping music till 2am. No elevator is tough for taking luggage up and down. The property owner does not communicate well for key pickup from the key nest and we had to call VRBO to get that sorted out after two hrs on the phone.
A very cute apartment in a wonderful location but some of the basics were a miss. Beds were very old and uncomfortable, shower had zero pressure, room temperatures hard to control, no window coverings, and a dance club next door....and MANY STEPS to climb!
Melissa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Adam W.
4 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
We were unable to access the keys on the first night of our stay and ended up waiting in a Costcutter while the customer service team tried to resolve the issue. Eventually, we were relocated to a different apartment on the opposite side of Edinburgh—only after we suggested booking our own hotel for the night.It was a stressful and disappointing experience to arrive and find we couldn’t get into the apartment we had booked. There appeared to be no clear process for issuing a backup set of keys, and the only compensation offered was 30% off the first night’s stay.If you have the option, I would recommend choosing a property not managed by Joivy. Once the other guests vacated the apartment we were double-booked into, it turned out to be a lovely place to stay. I sincerely hope the owner of the Johnstone Terrace property receives proper payment for the ad-hoc arrangement we had to make.
Adam W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
J C.
27 November 2025
J C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication