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Victorian 2-bed apartment on Cornwall Street, minutes from the Grassmarket and Usher Hall

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A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket, Cornwall Street [297] is a Spacious and charming apartment close to Usher Hall provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Victorian 2-bed apartment on Cornwall Street, minutes from the Grassmarket and Usher Hall

  • A spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in a Victorian building on Cornwall Street, on the western edge of Edinburgh's Old Town. It sleeps five and sits just below Edinburgh Castle. The Grassmarket, the Usher Hall and the Traverse and Lyceum theatres are all a few minutes' walk away, and Princes Street and the Royal Mile are within easy reach.

    **A first-floor Victorian apartment with period features**
    The drawing room is generously proportioned, with an original marble fireplace, fine cornicing and floor-to-ceiling bookcases filled with books to dip into. Leather banquette seating is arranged around the fireplace. There's a smart TV, free wifi and central heating throughout.

    **Kitchen and dining**
    The bright dining kitchen looks over the gardens behind the building, and the table seats six. The modern kitchen has an oven and hob, a microwave, a dishwasher and a large fridge freezer, with plenty of crockery, glassware and cookware. A washer-dryer is in a utility cupboard off the hall.

    **Bedrooms and bathrooms**
    The main bedroom is at the quiet back of the building, overlooking the gardens. It has a double bed, a desk and chair, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over. The second bedroom has three single beds, and two of them can be made up as a super king on request. A shower room sits opposite.

    **For families, festivals and business trips**
    With two bathrooms and flexible beds, the apartment suits families and groups of friends. A travel cot and high chair can be added when you book. In August you're surrounded by Edinburgh Festival and Fringe venues, including the Usher Hall, the Traverse and the Lyceum. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre and the business district around the Exchange are a short walk away, so the apartment also works well for work trips.

    **Good to know**
    The apartment is on the first floor, up two flights of stairs.

    The marble fireplace is decorative only and must not be used.

    There's no parking at the apartment. The nearest multi-storey car park is on Castle Terrace.

    Pets aren't allowed.


    Sleeping Arrangements

    Sleeps 5 in two bedrooms.

    **Main bedroom**
    Double bed, with an en-suite bathroom (bath with shower over).

    **Second bedroom**
    Three single beds. Two can be made up as a super king on request.

    **Shower room**
    Opposite the second bedroom.

    A travel cot and high chair are available on request.


    Exterior

    The apartment is on the first floor of an attractive Victorian building on Cornwall Street, just below Edinburgh Castle on the western edge of the Old Town. The main bedroom and the dining kitchen are at the back of the building, looking over the gardens and away from the street.


    Local Area

    Cornwall Street sits between the Old Town and the West End, so most of central Edinburgh is within walking distance:

    **On the doorstep**
    The Usher Hall, the Traverse Theatre, the Royal Lyceum Theatre and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

    **A short walk**
    The Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and West Princes Street Gardens.

    **Within about 20 minutes on foot**
    The Royal Mile, the National Museum of Scotland and Waverley station. The Princes Street tram stop is about 12 minutes away, with direct trams to the airport.

    There are plenty of bars, cafés and restaurants on the surrounding streets and in the Grassmarket.


    Getting there

    Edinburgh Airport: 7.3 miles


    Accessibility

    The apartment is on the first floor, up two flights of stairs.


    Registration and Compliance

    Registration or Licence Ref: EH-69991-R
    EPC: C

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A golden fountain with statues in a park with a large building in the background.
    Princes Street Gardens
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic castle on a hill with a crowd in the foreground.
    Grassmarket
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A park with a pathway, benches, and trees. In the background, there are historic buildings and a clock tower.
    Princes Street
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A large, circular building with a modern design, featuring a curved roof and multiple windows.
    Edinburgh International Conference Centre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic castle on a hill with a statue in the foreground.
    Edinburgh Castle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station
    12 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop
    12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hanging Bat
    3 min walk
  • The Blue Blazer
    2 min walk
  • Shakespeare's Bar
    2 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Bread Meats Bread
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cornwall Street [297] is a Spacious and charming apartment close to Usher Hall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cornwall Street [297] is a Spacious and charming apartment close to Usher Hall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cornwall Street [297] is a Spacious and charming apartment close to Usher Hall?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cornwall Street [297] is a Spacious and charming apartment close to Usher Hall located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Lyceum Theatre, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh International Conference Centre are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Victorian 2-bed apartment on Cornwall Street, minutes from the Grassmarket and Usher Hall Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This place was perfect. The location is great. Walkable to old and new town areas. The apartment itself is beautiful. Very spacious rooms and has everything you might need. Check-in and check out were easy. Communication was excellent. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful flat! It was super charming with all the modern accommodations we could have asked for. Walking distance to the Royal Mile and lots of shopping and restaurants. Communication with the host staff was quick and helpful. Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great apartment, in a fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Location

Absolutely beautiful lodging in a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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Home was clean and walking distance to the castle and royal mile. Would have been nice to have a “welcome basket” with a few essentials so we didn’t need to run out to the grocery store upon check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Cornwall Street

Nice old place, cute gardens, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Is is a beautiful spacious apartment so close to the royal mile. Very comfortable clean with everything you need. We would stay here again 👍
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent option for a family stay

As a family, we stayed 8 nights and just loved this location and property. It was an excellent home away from home, with a great kitchen, laundry options, plenty of space for downtime, two showers and a superb location for seeing Edinburgh. We were able to walk to the Royal Mile, Edinburgh train station, the castle, University of Edinburgh and lots of other locations very easily.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great flat!

Perfectly located just off Castle Terrace at the base of the castle. 2 minutes from The Royal Lyceum, 3 minutes from Usher Hall, 4 minutes from the Traverse Theatre. Easy walking distance to excellent restaurants. We loved it.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely perfect!

There was nothing about this flat that I didn’t love. It was clean, quiet and convenient. Had everything we needed. I hated to leave! Loved the drying rack in the kitchen. I would 100 percent stay here again with great pleasure.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfectly Lovely Stay

This is a beautiful, historic property that is superbly located with a breathtaking view of Edinburgh Castle outside the front door. We walked everywhere from here with easy access to groceries, cafes, bakeries, the weekly farmers market, and Usher Hall. It was clean, and well appointed; communication regarding the unit was prompt and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

West End Flat was perfect for us!

This was the perfect place for my daughter and I to spend our holidays. We each had a room/bath, along with a large parlor, full kitchen, and dining area. It was so easy to walk to Old Town and Princes St.Several grocers were close by, and it was a 10-minute walk to the Tram and Scot Rail stations.Our trip was so much more enjoyable staying here vs a Hotel.We've already discussed staying in the same flat for future visits to Edinburgh.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Spectacular Flat

Location was perfect. Everything we needed or wanted to see was a short walk or used Uber for longer distances. Flat was very nice and clean for our family of 4. Check in was super easy and owners answered any and all questions we had. Washing machine was a huge bonus. Fully functioning kitchen worked great. Plenty of space so we did not feel on top of each other. Highly recommend. Hope to be back someday.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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2 weeks

It was a great location to use as a base. We could get to old and new towns very easy. Place was large and ver nice. You do sink into the sofa and it is rough to get out of for older people. We had a very positive experience. Thanks.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Heart of Edinburgh

The property was spacious and clean. Bedrooms and bathrooms more than met our needs. The location provided easy access to the Castle, Markets and Bars/Restaurants. Most everything we needed was in walking distance. The farmers market just down the block was a welcome surprise. I did not realize that the apartment was located up some stairs and did not really have any outdoor space to access except out the front door of the building.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing!

My brother and I stayed here and were just blown away by how easy the check in process was (we stayed in London beforehand and it was not seamless at all). The property was very conveniently located by the castle, the Royal mile, places to eat, cafes, etc. the apartment was beautiful and so spacious, the owner was very communicative leading up to check in. They answered any and all questions and it was overall a fantastic experience. If and when I come to Edinburgh again, I hope that this apartment is available to book because I 10/10 will book it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Home Away from Home

This lovely apartment is everything that is described in the write up. Location, spacious, clean, beautiful and comfortable. Communication was great, any questions answered right away. We are four busy adults who easily walked everywhere, even to store our luggage at a hostel and walk to a Hairy Coo bus tour, that’s how convenient the location is. You can see the castle from the front steps, market with delicious food is every Saturday, just steps from the front door. My only other comment is that washer dryer combo is a frustrating piece of machinery, so plan to wash clothes and hang to dry. Don’t hesitate-book it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Walked to everything

The location is amazing and the space is fantastic. Big kitchen and living room. We were all very comfortable. We walked to everything in town. Wi-Fi was good, but a weak signal if you were outside the kitchen, which was sometimes annoying. We used the washer a lot and loved the kitchen rack for drying clothes. The bathrooms were nice sizes with a big tube that came in handy with kids. It was quiet and safe. We loved all that Edinburgh had to offer and walked to the castle for visit and then the Military Tatoo. Also walked to Arthur’s Seat, the Dome, Underground Tour and Fringe entertainment.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The Best Vacation Ever

We loved it. My husband, my adult son, and I could not have been happier with the location, the openness and size of the Flat (tons of closet space), and thrilled to have a washer/dryer. We walked and walked this magnificent City. There is no need to bring anything but sneakers, and be prepared for hills and many steps. Uber's were great, but we preferred to walk and walk. Our hosts were great, responding before the trip with any questions and even providing local bars to watch football or rugby, which we did. Food was excellent everywhere. Being in the old town right below the castle was incredible. Walk out each day, and there it was. I plan to come back and rent the same Flat with a girlfriend. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Location, location, location

The flat is located just behind Edinburgh Castle and very close to Princes St. The location for visiting Edinburgh could not be better! The flat is just like the photos. It has a very large living room, separate kitchen and dining area. It has two bedrooms, one with a double/queen bed with a large en-suite bathroom and a second large bedroom with three twin beds that can be configured as a king and a twin. The second bathroom is across the second bedroom. You have to go up a flight of stairs to enter the flat. The kitchen, in addition to the refrigerator, oven, stove, and microwave, has a French press, toaster and kettle. Just a couple of blocks away you have a variety of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs. We would definitely stay there again on any future trip to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved our stay and the central location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable and great location. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't beat the location! Everything was as expected. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot near castle

Wonderful stay at this well maintained property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay close to Edinburgh Castle. The unit was clean and spacious, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was well equipped. Getting groceries was easy with shops nearby. The washer/dryer was useful. The beds were comfortable. More than enough room for our group of 5 adults. And having 2 full bathrooms was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026