Title: Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=1100&destination=Edinburgh%2C+Scotland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=99713044&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood ## Photo gallery for Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99713100/99713044/cae31b68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99713100/99713044/4164d874.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board - Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99713100/99713044/32954266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99713100/99713044/b3a9c66f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99713100/99713044/df9f5616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Edinburgh, this apartment offers a convenient base to explore the city. With Holyrood Park within walking distance, you can easily discover local gems on foot or use the fantastic bus links to venture further. ## Reviews 2.8 ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood Come and visit my lovely central apartment near by the Old Town. My home is within 5 minutes walking distance to Holyrood Park. A central base to explore Edinburgh you can practically walk anywhere. The bus links to my apartment are fantastic and you get the benefit of my home having 3 double beds (One sofa bed). I use a professional housekeeper to keep my home clean and safe for guests arriving and I try my best to be a courteous host. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 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 ## About the area Southside, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright & Homely City Centre Apartment near Holyrood Reviews ## Reviews 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) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 4 ### 3.4 Cleanliness ### 5.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tiffany U. 23 Aug 2025 Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Was double booked. Showed up to other people arriving and owner was non-responsive. ##### Tiffany U. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Hannah W. 27 Sept 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Our original house we booked was not the house we ended up staying in. The reason given was our original booking wasn’t livable. This changed our location completely and our plans during our stay in Edinburgh. Our only option was to take the available house, as there were no other available locations on Vrbo or nearby hotels. We were met with a house that smelled of fish, a moldy shower, and a shower that had not been cleaned and did not drain. Tried to have open communication with the owner but was left on read and no returned calls. I felt like we were really patient with everything that happened. Beware from renting from this listing or any other location offered by owner. ##### Hannah W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mary A. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Not as described at all!!!! The pictures on the website are not what you get. It looked like a new person had taken over and changed the decor and furniture, not for the better. Quilt cover looked yellow, mould everywhere. This place was very disappointing. It wasn’t bright and homely. It was dark and gloomy. It was on the 3rd floor and the plaster was falling off the wall. Contacted the owner within 30minutes of arriving and still had no response! ##### Mary A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Cera K. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy We booked a different property from this same host, and the morning of our first day they messaged to tell us we had to switch properties because of an issue. Communication was a little slow and a bit vague. The listing mentioned amenities that were essentially useless in reality. The oven has no markings so one has to guess in order to use it. The fridge smelled and looked very gross, and there was old food left in the freezer. Dead and moldy flowers left in a vase on the living room table, the couch was dilapidated with a big hole in it, and we had no hand towels to be found in the apartment. The neighborhood was great as far as proximity to things you want to do in Edinburgh, but the actual building itself looked pretty concerning. Bedding was lackluster and a little worse for wear. Overall it wasn't quite a comfortable stay but we were glad I suppose to have somewhere to sleep for the weekend. Would recommend the area but wouldn't book this rental again. If you're someone who couldn't care less about roughing it where you stay, this may work great for you. ##### Cera K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Clare N. 22 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was double booked on arrival, despite booking it 6 months ago. After about an hour, he put us up in an alternative accommodation telling us it was a more expensive property, but it was of a very low standard. We had to pay to get a taxi to the new flat. The new property was not ready on arrival, the bathroom stank of urine, shower tray didn't drain properly, oven didn't work at all (we had bought pizzas to cook to save money, these were wasted and we then had to get a take away), the wardrobe doors were missing, mirror was off the wall and kitchen bin lid wouldn't shut so the living area smelt of bin. It was Fringe month so we couldn't find alternative accommodation and had shows booked and had already wasted loads of time getting in there, so we reluctantly had to accept it. Tried to complain and ask for compensation, the owner has not replied to any messages. Vrbo have not supported us with our complaint. Really disappointing. Wanted to find somewhere we could use every year for the Fringe, but definitely won't go here again and would not recommend it to anyone. It was the worst accommodation I have ever stayed in. ##### Clare N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### maaike p. 13 Nov 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Woning was bezet bij aankomst. Niet over ingelicht, geen excuus toen we contact opnamen. Ander appartement gekregen aan andere kant van de stad. Bij terugkomst klacht ingedient geen reactie op gekregen ##### maaike p. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ---