Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view

Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(32 Ratings)

Apartment in Edinburgh

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this apartment rental

My Grassmarket apartment is immediately next to Edinburgh Castle, with a stunning direct view up to the castle from the livingroom window. The Royal Mile and the Old Town are only 2 minutes walking distance. The Grassmarket is full of traditional pubs, restaurants, coffee houses and boutique shops. It is also central for Princes Street, the main shopping areas, museums and city centre tourist attractions. The location could not be better for the Festival, Hogmanay and both tourist and business visitors. It is well served by public transport and a taxi rank as well as city bus tour pick up points. A luxurious apartment in a prime location to fully enjoy Edinburgh.
The apartment itself is only recently refurbished throughout and I have made every effort to make it feel homely and comfortable. A home from home right in the heart of old Edinburgh.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.6 mi

Stirling Castle

50.2 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

3.8 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.2 mi

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Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(32 Ratings)

Apartment in Edinburgh

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

National Museum of Scotland

0.6 mi

Stirling Castle

50.2 mi

Royal Yacht Britannia

3.8 mi

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

0.2 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(32 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Shower temperature was not controllable. You either got ice cold or painfully scalding. That needs work.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

The view from the Castle Apartment is just stunning. The check-in process was easy and location so close to everything. We had no trouble with noise from the bars, even on Friday night. Loved the architectural details in the old building. Although the entrance to the apartment may present a challenge to some, the spiral stairs add to the charm. While a few updates to the flooring and shower would make this place perfect, I would still highly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh. We would definitely come again.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

This apartment is perfectly located to enjoy the offerings of the old Edinburgh city center, including good food, shopping and whiskey tasting. The inside is clean and updated, charmingly furnished, and cozy. The owner was readily available and responsive to questions. And of course, the view of the castle does not disappoint! We highly recommend the Castle Apartment for your Edinburgh stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

I’m still blown away by the view! Stunning! It was a quaint little place with a million dollar view!. Everything I needed. Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Location perfect. And frankly amazing. Adorable apartment within walking distance of everything! Host was very accommodating and easy to correspond with. We felt very fortunate to find this apartment right on Grassmarket.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Central location, comfortable setting., stunning castle view with coffee

Central location, comfortable setting., stunning castle view with coffee

Easy in. Easy stay. Everything was as advertised. Great place. Shopping morning coffee at the table looking up at the castle was something. Bedroom is in the back of the property so NO street noise but the eateries close up about 7:00 anyway. In the morning, the area kinda rolls awake. Very fun place. Highly recommended.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

The best location

The best location

Super flat and perfect location!!!

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Location location location

Location location location

No matter what negatives I have to mention, you have a castle view and are steps away from all the old town landmarks. There are two flights of uneven spiral stairs to navigate. Any one aged or infirmed would find these hard to navigate. The bathroom is suffocatingly small and has barely enough room to turn around in. The bed, despite the addition of a topper, was lumpy, uncomfortable, and noisy. Jim

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Great Location

Great Location

Perfect location for sightseeing. Beautiful view of the castle and Grassmarket from the dining table. The decor is a little tired, but everything worked. The bathroom is functional, but not appropriate for those suffering with claustrophobia. Although listed as available, there was no satellite television, the DVD player and its remote had a heavy layer of dust on them. The bed was comfortable and warm, but very squeaky and if one of us got up in the night, the other would be woken up from the squeaking. It is a lovely apartment, it just needs a little attention.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

A great stay

A great stay

Excellent apartment in the historic Grassmarket area under the walls of Edinburgh Castle. Cosy, clean and comfortable. Within a few metres, cafe’s for breakfast, old traditional pub’s for lunch and restaurant’s for dinner. A great stay, recommended.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Excellence

Excellence

Highly recommend this place to stay. Ideally located and tidy unit.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Wow!

Wow!

Charming place. Best location in town. Enjoyed all the nearby shops and pubs

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

Location Location Location!

Location Location Location!

This apartment was perfect for our needs, very clean and tidy. More kitchen than we needed, but wonderful for those who want/ need to be cooking etc. What a view!! We couldn't have been in a better place for our first visit to Edinburgh - a wonderful city....

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Oh, that view!

Oh, that view!

Listing pics don’t lie. The view was amazing and location so central and easy to get around. Perfect little spot and will definitely try to stay there again as we’ve already decided we need to visit Edinburgh again.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2019

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

Awesome

Awesome

Amanda was very helpful. The location was amazing. Steps up tough but doable. Cheers Allen and Jill

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Great spot for sight seeing.

Great spot for sight seeing.

The location of this apartment is outstanding. The photo doesn’t lie, there is a brilliant view of the castle from the lounge room window. It’s a great spot to visit the castle, ghost tours, the Royal Mile etc. apartment is well presented with comfortable bed, well organised kitchen & dining areas. The table in front of the window was a great spot for breakfast. Bathroom is definitely compact. Smoke alarms are very sensitive, allowing only a light toast of your breakfast, but I think it applies to all apartments in the block, as we could hear them going off one after the other while eating our breakfast. We stayed 4 nights. Saturday night in Grassmarket got a bit ugly outside, but we were able to retreat to the apartment and observe from a safe distance.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

July visit to Grassmarket

July visit to Grassmarket

Loved this property, owner very helpful. Location is perfect and loved the unit. Beds very comfortable!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Edinburgh stay

Edinburgh stay

Amazing location, Edinburgh Castle view right outside living room window! Short walk to see it along with Royal Mike. There are numerous restaurants and shops nearby along with 2 convenience stores to buy supplies. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again! Thanks!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Excellent location!

Excellent location!

We loved this place for our stay! Centrally located to all the sites and dining options were endless. I highly recommend this place and Amanda was a great host - the coffee sure hit the spot in the mornings!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Perfect Location

Perfect Location

The Grassmarket area is a super central location for sightseeing in Edinburgh. Everything is a short walk away. I loved seeing the view of the castle from the front sitting room. Bedroom is in the back and was very quiet at night. Although we didn’t prepare our own food, the kitchen is well stocked with utensils etc. we found the flat to be very charming, even the spiral stairs to get up to it. Finally, Amanda was always very quick in responding with our questions.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Perfect location

Perfect location

This apartment was perfect for our ‘empty nester’ trip. Very convenient to all the sites, restaurants and shopping. Wonderful view up the hill at the castle. Couldn’t have been better for us.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

Gorgeous flat!

Gorgeous flat!

Pictures do not do this property justice - central lo cation, gorgeous views - trust us, just book it, you will not be disappointed!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Castle Apartment

Castle Apartment

The apartment was amazing and location enviable. Everything within walking or an easily accessible bus ride. The only minor complaint was that we were driving a rental car and parking was a little confusing. All in all an excellent part of our adventure and a lifetime of memories.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Room with a view!

Room with a view!

Our stay in Edinburgh was most enjoyable. The apartment is located above Grass Market, which provides an easy walk to the old city. The apartments kitchen is well furnished with necessary cutlery and appliances. Apartment heating is very good. Bed is average. Lights in bedroom did not work. Bathroom is extremely small! The hot water fluctuations are extreme, to the point of being dangerous.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Loved the view of the castle!

Loved the view of the castle!

The highlight of the flat was the view from the living room window of the castle - and people watching on the Grassmarket. The apartment was comfortable and well-equipped. It was easy to find. We walked everywhere - even Waverly Station and New Town are a 20 minute walk (although you probably wouldn't want to drag a suitcase up and down the hill from Waverly Station). A caution for people with mobility issues - the apartment is on the second floor with no lift, accessed by a circular staircase. Part of the charm of being in an old building!

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2019

Grassmarket apartment review

Grassmarket apartment review

We had a great stay! The view of the Castle was fabulous and was also nice to look at the plaza and pubs. The apartment was clean and comfortable. Some light bulbs were out but it was no big deal. There is very little space to put your things in the bathroom and bedroom, which would be a problem for us in a longer stay. The milk and granola that Amanda left for us was greatly appreciated! Thanks again!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2019

Great location for exploring old town Edinburgh. Loved the castle view.

Great location for exploring old town Edinburgh. Loved the castle view.

This apartment is very well located on Grassmarket to walk or catch the hop-on, hop-off buses right outside. The apartment is very nicely finished and has a comfortable sitting area in the living/kitchen area. The kitchen is good but we only used it for breakfast and tea/coffee. It was very nice to have tea, sugar, milk and coffee pods there when we arrived. The bed and the linens are comfortable. The bathroom is tiny but clean and the shower has good water pressure. We loved staying here for 5 nights in March and having the view of the castle and Grassmarket area. Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2019

Really nice apartment - great location to see so much of Edinburgh!

Really nice apartment - great location to see so much of Edinburgh!

The apartment itself is very nice; a one bedroom with a pullout couch. We stayed for two nights in late December and could not have been happier. Location is awesome, minutes from the castle, directly across the street from some pubs and restaurants, and a 10/15 minute walk from the train station and much of tourist Edinburgh! The owner was great - super communication. The apartment was easy to find - great directions, and easy to get key and get in. Super wifi for four devices. Would happily stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2018

Great flat and location

Great flat and location

The flat was comfortable and well-equipped, but most importantly well located. The plaza has plenty of food and drink options and is a great jumping off point for just about anywhere we wanted to go.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Edinburgh?

The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is R 2,230 per night. This rental is R 5,991 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.

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Grassmarket apartment with stunning Edinburgh Castle view

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About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Edinburgh

Nearby attractions

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Is there a pool at this apartment?

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