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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - University and Central Edinburgh (Newington)
Right in the heart of Edinburgh University, this vibrant flat offers sunrise views of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crag from both bedrooms. A short walk from Waverley station and 2 minutes to great coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and a Tescos supermarket below.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

University and Central Edinburgh

  • At the heart of the Edinburgh University and only 500m from the Royal Mile. Centrally located in a vibrant district close to all the main sites. It is a recently renovated and decorated flat with new kitchen and bathroom and solid oak flooring. There are great views to the rear where the bedrooms are situated of Arthur's Seat and Sailsbury Crags.

    We are long term hosts but recently sold a one bed room apartment with over 70x5 star reviews and bought this 100m nearer to the city centre.
    The space
    Whether you're a tourist, parent or friend of an Edinburgh University student or an Edinburgh Festival goer this apartment is at the heart of the city.

    A short walk from Waverley station or from the 300 Airlink bus route from the Airport makes this very accessible. Buses run to all parts of the city including the Royal Infirmary and Western General hospitals.

    A spacious 2 bed apartment with sunrise views from both bedrooms to Edinbugh iconic Arturs Seat and Salisbury Crag.

    Within 2 minutes of the front door we have great coffee shops, bars and resturants as well as a Tescos supermarket almost directly below.Guest access
    You will have full access to the entire apartment. This consists of a kitchen living room, bathroom and 2 double bedrooms. The apartment is on the 3rd floor but this ensutes great views to Arthur's Seat.
    Other things to note
    We have has Airbnb apartments for 5 years here and in Rio de Janeiro and pride ourselves on our personal service. With us you will always be greeted personally and never just given the code to a key box. This way you can ask questions about the apartment and the city and we can be sure that you are happy with your apartment.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city center. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. 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
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Newington, Scotland

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh
    University of Edinburgh
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • George Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Festival Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    11 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    18 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • The Pear Tree
    3 min walk
  • Kilimanjaro Coffee
    1 min walk
  • The Mosque Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Nile Valley Cafe
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is University and Central Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at University and Central Edinburgh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at University and Central Edinburgh?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is University and Central Edinburgh located?

Located in Southside, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of University of Edinburgh, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

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University and Central Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Great stay

Host was very helpful, even sending us through recommendations of what to do in area with family. Perfect location and very comfortable apartment
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely space with in 2 blocks of the Royal Mile. Very convenient to all places we wanted to see. Rooms and beds were nice and comfy. Host was easy to get in touch with. Just loved Edinburgh!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot near restaurants and tesco! Our host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tulem P.

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

Great apartment!

The location is wonderful, the apartment cute, and the host was great! We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trent H.

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

Perfect for us.

My daughter was preparing to study at the University of Edinburgh and this was the perfect place to stay for us to explore and prepare. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Coleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host welcomed us upon arrival. Great little apartment, perfect for my daughter and I. We were there for a month. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well heated - important in January! Well equipped kitchen and new appliances Walking distance to most anything you want to see. Every type of food imaginable available within a couple of blocks. We had a wonderful time, Edinburgh is an amazing city.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Great apartment in a great location to see all the sights within Edinburgh.

A great apartment with lots of room to move around. It’s close to all the sights in the city and many really great restaurants. It had all the necessities we needed four our three nights stay. The hosts were lovely as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

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

Lovely apartment in great location

Fabulous host who was flexible with our constantly moving arrangements. Lovely, clean apartment, with comfy beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

Great Location

The apartment was perfect for our stay. We were 4 adults (family members) and had everything we needed. The location is perfect with many destinations within walking distance and the neighborhood itself is great. Wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy E.

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Edinburgh Vrbo

Very nice place to stay and a convenient location for a wonderful visit to Edinburgh. Thanks very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

paula p.

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

Great location!

The flat looks exactly the way the pictures look and it was so homey and cozy. It's within walking distance of pubs, restaurants and shopping and Alastair was incredibly helpful and very prompt in his responses. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

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

Great stay in Edinburgh

Wonderful stay in Edinburgh for our family of 6! Property was decribed perfectly. Location is great. Easy walk to the Edinburgh train station. Alastair was a great host and met us upon arrival. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

3 Nights in Edinburgh

The place was perfect for my husband, myself and my daughter (who just finished a semester at the University). Location was perfect. Flat was clean. Thanks for sharing you place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erika E.

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

Great location!

Alastair was a wonderful host! Dinner recommendations were perfect for us! Thank you for answering us so quickly with any of our questions while we were in town 😊. Great apartment close to everything. We enjoyed our stay so much and hope for another visit in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Would happily stay again

The flat was clean and tidy and was perfect for the 4 of us. Beds were comfortable and really appreciated the washer for a few loads. Good communication with Alistair and he made recommendations for a fantastic Sunday roast. The location was great – only a 10 minute walk to the Royal Mile and yet felt a bit away from all the tourists. Lots of great restaurants really close by. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aggelopoulou M.

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

A perfect stay!!!

Alastair was a helpful, kind, generous host. His apartment was at the center of Edinburgh which was a plus for my family of five (all adults with different programs and needs). The apartment was cozy, with an organized kitchen, shampoo, and shower gel, and comfy mattresses. He let us check in earlier as we landed early in the morning which was polite. I recommend this apartment!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Awesome stay in Edinburgh

Our host Alistair was amazing! He was super responsive - not just about the property but everything Edinburgh related. The location was fantastic - it was a short 15 minute walk to almost everywhere we wanted to go. The apartment was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The beds and linens were very cozy, coffee, tea and ice cubes were a lovely touch that was much appreciated. Lots of supermarkets close by that are open late for snacks and groceries. We would have stayed longer if we could have!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Great location, great place, great host!

Alastair met us at the apartment promptly to show us around and offer advice for seeing Edinburgh. He was easy to talk to and very attentive. The place we very nice and gave our family a perfect place to wake up and chill at in the mornings and evenings. It was a short walk to the Royal Mile and nestled amongst several good coffee shops snd restaurants. We walked from the apartment to the peak of Arthur’s Seat for a spectacular view looking back at the town and on to the beach. Highly recommend this place and this host! Thank you Alastair! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

melinda g.

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

A true home away from home

We had an amazing stay at Alastair and Katie's place. It was spacious and clean with everything we could have needed for our visit in Edinburgh. The beds were warm and cozy and our family of 4 had plenty of space to relax together on the couches after long days of walking the town. We enjoyed the local coffee and food shops as well as a beautiful park/playground for our 6 year old nearby. It was close enough to walk or take the bus to tourist attractions yet removed enough to feel quiet and tucked away from the crowds. Alastair was very accommodating with our arrival and departure schedule, allowing us to still get checked in and settled even while they were unable to meet us as planned. Our family time there will always hold a special place in our hearts and much of that is due to the hospitality we experienced in their home. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhea M.

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

A few days in Edinburgh

Great location, comfortable stay, easy communication. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

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

Thoughtfully appointed

Apartment was very comfortable, and had everything we needed. Neighborhood is busy, and so close/walkable to everything. Great views, good food nearby, helpful dining & atteaction suggestions from Alastair, and bonus points for a really well-chosen shelf of books.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

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

Clean, comfortable, and convenient

This flat was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located within walking distance of the Royal Mile, restaurants, bus stops, and shops. Being on the third floor with bedrooms on the opposite side of the street, it was also quiet for the busyness of the location. Alastair was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lucia P.

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Brilliant stay in Edinburgh

My friends and I stayed in this property for 3 nights and we couldn't fault it. Great location (few mins walk to the old town), looks exactly like in the pictures, clean and even things like coffee/sugar/shower gel all available. Although we've never met the owners in person (due to them being away during our stay) they were amazing, nothing was too much trouble and the communication from the minute of us booking the flat was great and reassuring. The only shame was that we couldn't stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our time at Alastair's property. Everything was impeccably maintained, with quality appliances throughout and some of the most comfortable beds we've experienced. The decor is beautifully done – it has that warm, homely feel that makes you want to curl up and stay forever. The location couldn't be better, whether you're exploring the city or getting children settled at the nearby universities. But what really made our stay special was Alastair himself. He went above and beyond as a host, sharing wonderful local tips and making sure we had everything we needed. We genuinely wish we could have extended our stay, but now we completely understand why this place is booked solid! If you get the chance to stay here, don't hesitate. Thank you for everything, Alastair – you're truly a gem!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lidia F.

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

Amazing bedroom views!

This property is great! Just a bit off the congested Royal Mile but close enough to get there in a few minutes. The kitchen and bathroom are modern and roomy. Everything was very clean. The beds were very comfortable and the bedrooms have the most amazing view of Arthur’s seat. There are many restaurants on the same road and a Tesco Express where you can get groceries or any supplies you need. You will definitely enjoy your time in Edinburgh if you stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023