A short walk from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street, Under Edinburgh Castle provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Under Edinburgh Castle
The apartment is in a super central location, just two minutes from the Grassmarket with its cosmopolitan variety of cafes, bars, restaurants and quirky boutiques.
A 10 minute walk will bring you to our famous Princes Street and its gardens. Many of the museums, galleries and attractions in Edinburgh city centre and the Royal Mile are also an easy stroll away. The apartment is located in a quiet part of the building, away from the bustle of the main street. It is part of a gated community, with entry by code.
This comfortable apartment comprises of a spacious living room, a separate fitted kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom with a shower
The living room has a two seater sofa which is also a large sofa bed for one and an armchair. There is an extendable dining table with seating, flat screen TV and DVD player. Unlimited wifi is available.
The bedroom has a king size bed (queen size in the US), wardrobe with plenty of hanging space, a tall chest of drawers, long mirror, hairdryer and alarm clock.
In the kitchen you will find all you need for cooking your own food, plus basics like salt, pepper, cooking oil. Tea, coffee and sugar are all provided.
A cot and high chair can be provided on request. There is an additional cost for these of £12 for one item and and £20 for both.
This apartment sleeps a maximum of 2 comfortably for short and long stays. If the sofa bed is required for a second person, there is an additional one off fee of £20 to cover the additional linen and labour. The sofa bed is only available by prior arrangement.
The apartment is an ideal base a city break, romantic getaway, business trip or visiting the university.
There are good public transport links with one bus stop about 10 metres from the building entrance and many more within 10 minutes walk.
There is a good supermarket just 5 minutes away with a good choice of food. Every Saturday, there is a Farmer's Market on Castle Terrace where you can buy lovely Scottish meet, fish, fruit and vegetable. This is also a good option for an al fresco lunch. Directly opposite the apartment is The Coffee Mill, run by the gregarious Gino, where you can have breakfast, lunch or tea. And just 5 minutes away is one of the best cake shops in Edinburgh - Lovecrumb. A perfect place for a coffee and cake.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) - Band D
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
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)
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
Sofa bed is only available by prior arrangement
No arrivals after 10.30 pm, no departures before 8.00 am
Please remove shoes
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: A child/ teenager can be a second guest
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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 Grassmarket and Princes Street. Traveling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Located in the center of Edinburgh, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Haymarket Tram Station is 16 minutes.
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Reviews
Under Edinburgh Castle Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Enjoyed the close proximity to the Haymarket District. Plenty of shops and restaurants. Wonderful cafe just across the street where we had our breakfasts. Hop on hop off busses were here too which we took advantage of. Lynn gave excellent directions to the unit complete with all the codes. Excellent stay. Thanks
Wonderful location. The Castle overtop as a view everyday, lovely. Centralized building, easy to walk to all the central sites and events, especially Fringe stuff. Quiet, too, and with a trendy European atmosphere created in an old stone building. We would return in a future trip, for sure. Lynn was marvellous. She met us and explained everything, she made a book that describes everything, great friendly attitude and accessible, but leaves you to your holiday but easy to contact and prompt to reply.
Wonderful little apartment. Fully equipped kitchen with everything you should need. Very clean.Close to a local market. Bus stop right outside the apartment. We walked to many places in Edinburgh. Very conveniently located. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom/ shower was perfectly adequate. We would stay again.Lynne and Nick were most informative and helpful during our stay.
Location, location!! Place was adequately furnished including the kitchen. Lynne was very communicative and gave amazing directions to her place as well as very detailed instructions about staying at her place. Stairs could be an issue if you have trouble with getting luggage and yourself up and down stairs. Grocery store was 5 minutes away and restaurants and bars in the Grassmarket area were very close by. Thank you, Lynne, for a wonderful stay in Edinburgh .
This is a small but delightful flat just 50 yards or so from the Grassmarket, right beneath Edinburgh Castle, perfect for The Fringe. The owner considerately left a package of essentials for us, and demonstrated the kitchen appliances. Only point to note is that there are two flights of stairs, so older or infirm guests might experience problems. However, overall to be recommended.
While most of our bookings have been wonderful- this convenient location, clean, well-appointed flat, ease of entry and communication with owner was near perfect!!
Property manager was great to communicate with. Property was exactly as described with no details left out. Location was close to all attractions. Lots of restaurants and pubs and cafes and grocery store close by. We loved this property and would recommend to anyone.
Great job.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Linda N.
Sep 22, 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Outside dirty and run down and not easy access
Difficulties with the hot water. It was very complicated. The location is good but the property is very small especially the bathroom. It was a long difficult climb up the stairs. Sofa bed was uncomfortable, light bulb burned out and seal was broken on refrigerator.
Really enjoyed the central location and proximity to the castle, Grassmarket restaurants and shops. Appreciated that the owner was on-site for our arrival to help us get oriented. The property was clean and well set-up for the needs of tourists. The only downside of the property is that the shower is cruise-ship small.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Daniel & Fiona S.
Apr 18, 2019
Wonderful Flat in Edinburgh
We had a great time in Edinburgh and what made it so nice was the flat we stayed in was so close to everything. Right beside Grassmarket and literally under the Castle. Within 10 minutes to the Royal Mile and even within walking distance to New Town. Lynne was very nice to meet us upon arrival and show us where everything was in the flat. Thanks Lynne. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Bree B.
Sep 17, 2018
Perfect location. Wonderful decorated and exceptionally clean.
I would recommend a Scotland visit to anyone who likes History, Great People and Good Food
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review
8/10 Good
Anne B.
Sep 1, 2018
Great Location, compact, one bedroom apartment but it all works perfectly
The apartment is in a fabulous location to explore the Old City as well as the New Town. Lynne is extremely helpful and replies quickly to any queries, before and during the stay. The apartment is compact, though there is enough room for plenty of luggage and we don't travel lightly. There was a comment in a previous review about the number of steps to the apartment. There are two flights, but if you're staying in Edinburgh, then stairs and steep hills are just part of the deal. The kitchen works well, for preparing meals, everything is there that you need.We'd definitely stay at this apartment again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Diego H.
Aug 20, 2018
Amazing location
Central and comfortable apartment with views of Edinburgh Castle. Fully equipped to spend a few days as a couple or as a family (3 people). Magnificent attention from Lynne to us. Recommendable. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good
Wendy D.
Jul 19, 2018
Great apartment in very central area
It was good to have the extra space. Everything worked fine. The only downside was the stairs and a small shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
moira c.
Sep 18, 2017
Enjoyed my stay at Just under the Castle
Good location near a number of sights. Clean, tidy apartment in Grassmarket area. Great French pastries across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
oded z.
Jun 23, 2017
great location, nice apartment
My daughter and I had a lovely time in this very clean, well equipped apartment. We walked through the old town and all the way to the new town on foot easily. Two minutes from the Grassmarket and two from a supermarket. Very convenient. The only thing that might be a problem - the shower is pretty small so if you are a big person - be aware.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Denise J.
Jun 3, 2017
Amazing location and helpful host
The location of this apartment is absolutely ideal for Edinburgh, it is just under the castle which provides beautiful views when entering or leaving as well as an easy landmark to follow back. It is an easy walking distance from everything in the city, both in old town and new as well as close to multiple bus stops and Waverly Station. The apartment itself is clean and comfortable and fitted with everything you may need. The host is excellent and came to greet us when we first arrived, bringing with her fresh milk and extra towels. She made sure there was nothing else we needed and gave us some advice for places to go in the city, including one of our favorite places, Bow Bar, one street over with an incredible selection of whisky.
The only issue we had while staying here was having trouble with the washer-dryer, we could not get it to dry, but there is a drying horse in the closet so as long as you don't wash the clothes a few hours before you want to wear them (oops) it should not be a problem.
Overall, excellent apartment in an excellent city, you can't go wrong staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
Jan 10, 2017
Perfect for a stay in Edinburgh
We had a wonderful stay here over Christmas and Lynne made us very welcome indeed and was so helpful. The flat was warm and cosy and had everything we needed. We felt quite at home. There were some very thoughtful touches too that made it extra special and which were much appreciated. The flat is in a great location for exploring the city but is remarkably quiet too, a little haven. Thank you Lynne. We hope to be back in the future.