Title: 2 Bedroom Central Apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # 2 Bedroom Central Apartment Apartment with kitchen, near Edinburgh Castle - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Close to George Street and Princes Street, 2 Bedroom Central Apartment has plenty to offer. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-2-Bedroom-Central-Apartment.h24985406.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEdinburgh-Hotels-2-Bedroom-Central-Apartment.h24985406.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.95893%2C-3.21688&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lNh_UpjGiZwodmQ1t5qxQ_SptWU=) Comely Bank Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 1EP #### What's nearby - Royal Botanic Garden \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Dean Village \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - George Street \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Princes Street \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Princes Street Gardens \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive - Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 7 min drive - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Stockbridge Tap - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Scran and Scallie - ‬3 min walk - ‪Two Children - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cafe Gallo - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bon Appetea - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### 2 Bedroom Central Apartment Apartment near Princes Street Close to George Street and Edinburgh Castle, 2 Bedroom Central Apartment has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Smoke-free property and multilingual staff Room features All guest rooms at 2 Bedroom Central Apartment feature comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and ovens ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116490000/116481800/116481745/aa48f88b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comely Bank Coorie Edinburgh Stockbridge - Kitchen - Washing machine - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=116481745&PinnedHotelID=116481745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117200000/117194900/117194826/fec67502.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stockbridge Photography Studio, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Stockbridge - Washing machine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=117194826&PinnedHotelID=117194826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111470000/111468100/111468063/28b52be5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 2-bedroom apartment in enjoyable Edinburgh with WiFi Inverleith - Washing machine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=111468063&PinnedHotelID=111468063&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email with check-in information You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools This property's damage deposit is payable by credit card via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 This property accepts credit cards On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate ### Property is also known as 2 Bedroom Central Apartment Edinburgh 2 Bedroom Central Edinburgh 2 room Central Enburgh 2 Bedroom Central 2 Bedroom Central Apartment Apartment 2 Bedroom Central Apartment Edinburgh 2 Bedroom Central Apartment Apartment Edinburgh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 Bedroom Central Apartment pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom Central Apartment? ### What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom Central Apartment? ### Where is 2 Bedroom Central Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## 2 Bedroom Central Apartment Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.8 Staff & service ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Gunn 14 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Edinburgh Det var generelt bra, leiligheten var grei. Vi fikk klage fra de som bodde under oss, for vi vasket klær, etter kl 22.00 på kveld, noe som ikke stemmer. Vi brukte hverken vakemaskin eller oppvaskmaskin, da sistnevnte var i ustand. Ellers var det et rolig og fint strøk. ##### Gunn Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 16 Apr 2019 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Great location. Good sized rooms. Well equipped kitchen. Nice sitting room and bedrooms. Lots of dust under the bed though and peeling wallpaper in the bathroom. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hege 20 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Hege Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Helle 13 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Helle Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Apr 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Airport.h520429.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Edinburgh.h15710648.Hotel-Information) > > [Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Macdonald-Holyrood-Hotel-And-Spa.h546065.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h4270.Hotel-Information) > > [Malmaison Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Malmaison-Edinburgh.h664615.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Edinburgh.h3516.Hotel-Information) > > [The Balmoral Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Balmoral-Hotel.h9339.Hotel-Information) > > [Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Cheval-Old-Town-Chambers.h6175181.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Edinburgh Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Novotel-Edinburgh-Park.h1781324.Hotel-Information) > > [Britannia Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Britannia-Hotel-Edinburgh.h4533.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Grassmarket Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Grassmarket-Hotel.h62750.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Ibis-Edinburgh-Centre-South-Bridge-Royal-Mile.h6793484.Hotel-Information) > > [Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Fingal.h38753319.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Hotel-Spa.h15554.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Edinburgh.h9131632.Hotel-Information) > > [Virgin Hotels Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Virgin-Hotels-Edinburgh.h74635444.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h518686.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex Waterloo Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Apex-Waterloo-Place-Hotel.h2278092.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Edinburgh Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hilton-Edinburgh-Carlton.h1648.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-Edinburgh-Haymarket.h4035314.Hotel-Information) > > [The Scotsman Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Scotsman-Hotel.h570820.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Moxy-Edinburgh-Fountainbridge.h64450784.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-Airport.h84014.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Edinburgh-City-Centre.h1088215.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-The-Caledonian-Edinburgh.h4198.Hotel-Information) > > [YOTEL Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-YOTEL-Edinburgh.h36667881.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Edinburgh-Marriott-Hotel.h873944.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-West-End.h19288210.Hotel-Information) ---