Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle
About this condo rental
This delightful 2 double bedroom apartment is available for rent in Grindlay Street, in the Old Town of Edinburgh and in the heart of the Edinburgh West End theatre land. The flat is a delightful short walk from Edinburgh Castle and High Street via the sweeping Castle Terrace. From there the other city attractions such as the National Museum, National Gallery and Hollyrood Palace are a pleasant stroll away. The apartment overlooks the Royal Lyceum Theatre and the Usher Hall and Traverse theatre are only 100m away. Princes’ Street and the vibrant Grassmarket, with it's lively bar and cafe culture are only 5 minutes walk. For business travellers, the EICC (Edinburgh International Conference Centre) is only 5 minutes walk away. The flat consists of 2 double bedrooms (one with en-suite bathroom), living room with dining table and chairs, separate fully fitted kitchen and shower room. There is a double sofabed in the lounge which along with the 2 bathrooms makes this flat ideal for up to 6 guests to stay. This is light and bright apartment, the ceilings are high in the traditional Edinburgh Old Town style. The fully fitted kitchen and dining table and 4 chairs enables guests to eat breakfast and other meals in the apartment if the guests wish but on the other hand the apartment is ideally located to make use of the great number of cafes, restaurants and bars in the Grassmarket and West End neighbourhoods. This flat is in an ideal location for visitors wishing to enjoy one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more
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Reviews
4.0/5.0
Good(7 Reviews)
5.0
The apartment was a very good place to stay to explore the city center on foot.
3.0
Just very noisy above a bar and you will have to walk up several flights of stairs with luggage.
5.0
Great property. Close to everything
Property was clean and well stocked. Nice neighborhood.
Communication with the owner was great and I would recommend it to anyone.
5.0
Great
Great location. Responsive host
2.0
Proprietario difficile da contattare e appartamento poco confortevole
Ho avuto difficoltà a mettermi in contatto con il proprietario: non ho potuto subito contattarlo sul cellulare (il numero visualizzato sul portale Homeaway era sbagliato) e neanche ha risposto subito alle mail; solo dopo sollecitazione dell'Assistenza tecnica sono finalmente riuscita a comunicare con lui, anche se comunque con grande fatica e dopo un bel po' di tempo. L'appartamento era poco pulito (moquette sporca, capelli nelle lenzuola, pulizia della zona cottura discutibile). Inoltre, pur avendo prenotato l'appartamento per 6 persone, non erano disponibili le lenzuola per il divano letto e solo dopo parecchi tentativi per metterci in contatto con il proprietario e dopo molte ore, alle 10 di sera un suo collaboratore ce ne ha portato un paio. Dormire nel divano letto è stato comunque arduo: il materasso era di una gommapiuma molto sottile e dalle finestre del soggiorno prive di tapparelle è filtrata la luce sin dalle prime ore della giornata. L'appartamento è dotato di sole 4 sedie e quindi 2 persone hanno dovuto sedersi su un tavolino. Inoltre, le fotografie dell'appartamento l'hanno fatto apparire ben più grande di quanto non fosse. La posizione dell'appartamento è invece molto centrale, anche se questo si trova al terzo piano senza ascensore con una rampa di scale abbastanza ripida. Per quanto riguarda le dotazioni, nella cucina vi erano le pentole necessarie (una padella in più però sarebbe stata utile!) ed erano disponibili alcune cibarie, forse lasciate da precedenti clienti (aceto, zucchero, caffè solubile, corn flakes, un pacco di pasta...). Mancava però completamente il bagno schiuma, disponibile invece shampoo e balsamo per i capelli. Per chiudere con una nota a favore, il proprietario, una volta rintracciato (a fatica) ci ha consentito di lasciare i bagagli nell'appartamento qualche ora prima e dopo il check in/out. Io comunque tenendo conto di tutto, non consiglierei questa soluzione
3.0
1. Flat was on the third floor - in European terms, this actually means the 4th floor in American terms. This was only a minor issue.
2. The Ground floor, as understood in European terms, is made up of shops, pubs, restaurants, etc. In this case, one has closing hours of 2 am and the other has closing hours of 3 am, apparently. Needless to say, the patrons continued their partying outside of the respective establishments for approximately 15 - 30 minutes at the respective times. This situation could be rectified by possibly putting in sealed or double-pane windows - would also help the heating/cooling. The ones we installed in our home cut down the outside noise considerably.
3. A minor issue, there is no TV in the flat.
4. The washing machine needs to be cleaned - as we found out at our home, this needs to be done on at least a monthly basis. Use either bleach or the prescribed cleaning tablets designed for front loaders.
5. The room were decent;y sized, as were the bathrooms. This is a real plus. The sofas were comfortable to sit in.
6. This is a minor issue, as it couldn't be heard in the flat - the smoke detector battery needed to be replaced - it was periodically beeping - couldn't be identified as to it's exact location however. As we were on a two-day tour for most of time we rented the flat, it was not a real issue - just slightly annoying.
Conclusions:
1. The location of this flat is nice - bus transportation is readily available - just a minute or two away. The Edinburgh railway station is 15 minutes away. The tram to the airport is approximately 10 minutes away as well.
2. There are a couple of good restaurants within a 2 minute walk. There is a grocery store approximately 10 minutes away, walking.
3. The size of the flat is fine.
4. Replacing the windows with a more sound-deadening model would greatly enhance our rating to at least a 4, as would the provision of a TV.
5. There is a real nice park nearby. This is a plus!
6 Edinburgh Castle and environs are a short walk away as well! A nice plus!
3.0
1. Flat was on the third floor - in European terms, this actually means the 4th floor in American terms. This was only a minor issue.2. The Ground floor, as understood in European terms, is made up of shops, pubs, restaurants, etc. In this case, one has closing hours of 2 am and the other has closing hours of 3 am, apparently. Needless to say, the patrons continued their partying outside of the respective establishments for approximately 15 - 30 minutes at the respective times. This situation could be rectified by possibly putting in sealed or double-pane windows - would also help the heating/cooling. The ones we installed in our home cut down the outside noise considerably.3. A minor issue, there is no TV in the flat.4. The washing machine needs to be cleaned - as we found out at our home, this needs to be done on at least a monthly basis. Use either bleach or the prescribed cleaning tablets designed for front loaders.5. The room were decent;y sized, as were the bathrooms. This is a real plus. The sofas were comfortable to sit in.6. This is a minor issue, as it couldnt be heard in the flat - the smoke detector battery needed to be replaced - it was periodically beeping - couldnt be identified as to its exact location however. As we were on a two-day tour for most of time we rented the flat, it was not a real issue - just slightly annoying.Conclusions:1. The location of this flat is nice - bus transportation is readily available - just a minute or two away. The Edinburgh railway station is 15 minutes away. The tram to the airport is approximately 10 minutes away as well. 2. There are a couple of good restaurants within a 2 minute walk. There is a grocery store approximately 10 minutes away, walking. 3. The size of the flat is fine. 4. Replacing the windows with a more sound-deadening model would greatly enhance our rating to at least a 4, as would the provision of a TV.5. There is a real nice park nearby. This is a plus!6 Edinburgh Castle and environs are a short walk away as well! A nice plus!
3.0
Nice, but...there are some issues that can be rectified.
1. Flat was on the third floor - in European terms, this actually means the 4th floor in American terms. This was only a minor issue.
2. The Ground floor, as understood in European terms, is made up of shops, pubs, restaurants, etc. In this case, one has closing hours of 2 am and the other has closing hours of 3 am, apparently. Needless to say, the patrons continued their partying outside of the respective establishments for approximately 15 - 30 minutes at the respective times. This situation could be rectified by possibly putting in sealed or double-pane windows - would also help the heating/cooling. The ones we installed in our home cut down the outside noise considerably.
3. A minor issue, there is no TV in the flat.
4. The washing machine needs to be cleaned - as we found out at our home, this needs to be done on at least a monthly basis. Use either bleach or the prescribed cleaning tablets designed for front loaders.
5. The room were decent;y sized, as were the bathrooms. This is a real plus. The sofas were comfortable to sit in.
6. This is a minor issue, as it couldn't be heard in the flat - the smoke detector battery needed to be replaced - it was periodically beeping - couldn't be identified as to it's exact location however. As we were on a two-day tour for most of time we rented the flat, it was not a real issue - just slightly annoying.
Conclusions:
1. The location of this flat is nice - bus transportation is readily available - just a minute or two away. The Edinburgh railway station is 15 minutes away. The tram to the airport is approximately 10 minutes away as well.
2. There are a couple of good restaurants within a 2 minute walk. There is a grocery store approximately 10 minutes away, walking.
3. The size of the flat is fine.
4. Replacing the windows with a more sound-deadening model would greatly enhance our rating to at least a 4, as would the provision of a TV.
5. There is a real nice park nearby. This is a plus!
6 Edinburgh Castle and environs are a short walk away as well! A nice plus!
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Edinburgh?
The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $119 per night. This rental is $160 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Delightful Old Town Apartment 5 minutes walk from Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and laundry.
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