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Economical 2 bedroom property just off the famous Royal Mile

Apartment in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Blair Street apartment is a fantastic base to explore this amazing city. This self-catering apartment features a comfortable lounge/kitchen area with smart TV and WiFi for guests who bring their laptop. The two bedrooms offer ample storage space and secondary glazing for a peaceful night's sleep.

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Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Economical 2 bedroom property just off the famous Royal Mile

Blair Street is a superbly located apartment only 50 metres from the intersection of the famous Royal Mile and the North & South Bridge (see map). This 2 bedroom, ground floor apartment is a fantastic base to explore the amazing city of Edinburgh. It is owned by Barry Furlong (The Principle) and managed by Edinburgh SC (Self Catering) Ltd on his behalf. A plethora of Edinburgh attractions are only minutes walk, such as the Royal Scottish Museum and St Giles Cathedral. There is also an abundance of bars, restaurants and cafe’s in the immediate area. This self-catering apartment is furnished and decorated to a high standard to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi. This property shares a a private vestibule area with the Blair St Scott apartment next door and is therefore an excellent choice for larger groups or families who want to be close to each other.

LOUNGE/KITCHEN

This comfortable room combines a lounge and kitchen area that provides a wonderful place for you to relax when you are not out and about the city. The room consists of a sofa, two arm chairs. A smart tv is also in the room. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric oven & hob, microwave oven, washer/dryer and cutlery & crockery for up to four people.

BEDROOMS

Both bedrooms are at the rear of the property and are also secondary glazed to ensure a good night's sleep. One has a standard double bed but the other has a kingsize zip'n'link that can be split into twins, you must select this option during the booking process if required. One of the bedrooms has a built in wardrobe the other a freestanding unit provide ample storage space for your possessions.

BATHROOM

The bathroom also has an instant electric shower as well as a bath.
Additional information

* All gas & electricity costs are included in the rental.
* Linen and towels are provided.
* A modest amount of complimentary tea and coffee for arrival
* Ironing facilities and a hair dryer are provided.
* Street parking is available but is expensive, various longer term parking solutions can be given.
* The airport bus drop off point and main railway station are 5 minutes walk.

Restrictions

* No smoking is allowed within the apartment.
* No pets.
* Although on the first floor, there are a small number of stair to negotiate and therefore may be unsuitable for some people with disabilities.
* No lift is available.
* Strictly no parties - Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00 to respect neighbouring properties.

Access Arrangements

A "meet and greet" service is operated , whereby you will be met at a property at a pre-arranged time to give access. Full instructions of this procedure can be found in the secure guest area after a booking has been completed. It is very important that an approximate arrival time is provided before arrival for this process. Entry is from 14:00 onwards but if nobody has booked to depart on your day of arrival it will probably be very suitable for us to give you entry as early as possible. Departure is by 10am (a guaranteed late departure up to 20:00 can be obtained for 50% of that daily rate. Please contact us if you want to utilise this facility and a price will be calculated).

Please note that arrivals after 19:00 will incur a range of late arrival fee.

**LATE ARRIVAL: fees, 19:00 - 22:30 - 15 pounds, 22:31 - 00:00 - 30 pounds and 00:01 - 02:00 - 50 pounds. The latest access can be given is 02:00, otherwise it is given at 08:00 the next day. ESC accept no liability for any costs involved in alternative accommodation for this 6 hour period.


A deposit of 25% is payable on booking and the outstanding balance of the rental price must be received 2 months prior to your arrival date. For bookings made less than eight weeks before your arrival date the whole rental price falls payable at the time of booking. Please note that a separate 200 pounds refundable key/security deposit must be provided prior to arrival. This is rescinded 2 days after departure.


Sleeping Arrangements

1 x double bed, 1 x kingsize zip'n'link that can be split into twins (must be requested during booking process)


Getting there

There are three options to get from Edinburgh airport to the city centre, all take approx 30-35 minutes. The main rail station Waverley is approx 250 metres from the apt.

1. Edinburgh trams, approx every 8-10 mins (Sunday 12-15 mins), right outside terminal, the nearest drop off point for the apt are the Princes St and St Andrew Sq stops both are approx 800 metres away. Cost s approx 9.50 pounds for adults and 5.00 pounds for children for a RETURN journey.

2. Airport express bus, every 15 minutes right outside terminal building, drop off point on Waverley Bridge approx 300 metres from apt. Costs approx 8.50 pounds per person for a RETURN journey.

3. Taxi, many can be found right outside the terminal building and will cost approx 35 - 50 pounds for a one way journey. However a taxi will drop you off right outside the property you have booked.


Registration and Compliance

Registration or Licence Ref: EH-70086-R (expiry: 9th Aug 2028)
EPC: E

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby

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)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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.

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About the area

Old Town Edinburgh, 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 Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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Edinburgh, Lothian

What's nearby

  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Giles\' Cathedral which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral
    St. Giles' Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland showing interior views
    National Museum of Scotland
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Bannerman's Bar
    1 min walk
  • The Piper's Rest
    2 min walk
  • The Inn on the Mile
    2 min walk
  • Salt Horse
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Economical 2 bedroom property just off the famous Royal Mile pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Economical 2 bedroom property just off the famous Royal Mile?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Economical 2 bedroom property just off the famous Royal Mile?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Economical 2 bedroom property just off the famous Royal Mile located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps away from Parliament House and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Princes Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Economical 2 bedroom property just off the famous Royal Mile Reviews

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Great Location!!

Apartment was in a great location and very close to the many attractions, dining and gift shops. All you have to do is walk out your front door and you hear the bagpipes. Awesome.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Amazing Location

We walked everywhere but being right on the Royal Mile makes it easy to get around. Didn't need to use any public transportation and had plenty of food and entertainment options. It's a bit of a slog from the train station (especially when it is raining) but quite doable even with luggage. The meet and greet service was a nice touch too but still self checkout made our early AM departure quite easy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Foster M.

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

Great location

Apartment was very suitable as two bedroom suite, with all necessary ammenities - kitchen, bath, secure access, etc.. Apartment was clean and well appointed. Not accessible, which is not a problem for most, but then again in a city such as Edinburgh, so hilly, accessibility is a challenge whereever you go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Great location in Edinburgh

This home is in a great and very walkable location in Edinburgh; close to the Royal Mile and the Old Town area. The home is well appointed and very comfortable. One drawback is that it is noisy at night as there are bars in the area. If you sleep with windows open, you will definitely hear lots of people. Other than that, the place is great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W., Evington, VA USA

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

Great Old Town flat

Old Town location was perfect.... all the tourist spots nearby, many many restaurants and shops just blocks away. Apartment was exactly as described and very clean, modern, secure, and comfortable. Glenn communicated quickly and effectively during the booking and arrival process and was flexible to our plans. Glenn's representative's prompt greeting and walk through at check in was a plus and he was very helpful and quick with our questions. This is a comfortable, convenient, luxury flat and would definitely repeat our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LERA R.

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

Location is great

Expectations were met in size & amenities. Bedrooms quiet in spite of nearby street activities. For one member of group the stairs down into the apartment presented a challenge. Also the rather steep walk up after exit from apartment to Royal Mile was challenging. Though unexpected it was consistent with rest of Edinburgh terrain. Overall experience was excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little flat that suited us just fine! Convenient to the Royal Mile (1 block over) and walkable Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Well appointed apartment. Traveling with my spouse and adult daughter. We found mattress in single beds felt worn out and in need of replacing. Double bed mattress was good. Very clean and were very helpful in allowing us to drop off our luggage while cleaning apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for us, We could go out in the morning and easily return later for a rest and then go out again. The area can be somewhat noisy but the property is reasonably quiet especially the bedrooms which were in the back. The property is clean and comfortable but could use some updating. For example the bathroom vanity is so low you almost have to get down on your knees to use it. Also, the building entrance and stairwell really needs repairs and paint.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Excellent flat 5 minute walk to high street/ 10 minutes to Waverley Station

Excellent 2 bedroom flat. Great location with a great property management team and check in process. Everything needed is within walking distance. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

In the middle of things

Great location. One block off Royal Mile. Easy to get to to both New and Old Town. Unit is comfortable and has everything you need for your stay way from home. Washer and Dryer are extremely slow so give yourself time. Unit is located on a noisy street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location - hot shower was a challenge

Very central to old town attractions. Apartment was small but serviceable for three people. As an older person with a reasonably heavy suitcase, the described three steps up from the street was basis for choosing the apartment. Not mentioned however was the flight of stairs afterwards DOWN to the unit. Oddly, the hot water system made little sense. It came to the faucets pretty quickly but the shower was another matter. I could have turned on the water and then made breakfast in the time it took for the shower to heat up. Three days of cold showers - not good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth V.

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

Great Apartment

This place isn’t real fancy. It’s pretty basic but it’s very nice, clean and safe. What makes it exceptional is its location. You really couldn’t pick a better spot to stay. It’s just off of the Royal Mile. It’s near the castle, it’s close to everything. Blair Street is pretty quiet for the most part. I couldn’t say enough about the location. Really superb and the apartment has everything you need. I’d definitely stay there again. One thing I didn’t care for was having the booking agent take a picture of my passport. I already paid for the rental AND gave a damage deposit and I’m registered with an excellent record with VRBO. I really don’t think taking photos of my ID is necessary in this day and age. I’ve stayed many places and never had this happen. That makes me feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is the amazing thing about this property, just off the Royal Mile, and within a few minutes walk of many of the Fringe locations, you feel right in the middle of things. The bedrooms are at the back, so no noise problem at all. I slept in the living room (don't like sharing a double bed with one of my children!) and there was some noise, but it didn't stop me sleeping with the windows closed except when a group of people started having a heated discussion at 5.20am right outside the window! The flat was clean but not spotless. The water pressure is a bit low, so need to wait a bit between flushes. Well-stocked kitchen. Decent wifi, which was important as the data was almost non-existent. Lovely new teal coloured sofas, very nice. Windows a bit stiff (old sash windows with new inner windows). It was certainly not cheap, so the "Economical.." in the title is a bit suspect, but it was worth it to be in the middle of the action. We had a great few days here. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

Bon accueil, très bien situé

Nous avons apprécié l’opportunité d’occuper l’appartement plus tôt dans la journée car il était disponibleL’emplacement est idéal, près du Royalmile.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre V.

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

Localisation idéale

Tous les sites à visiter sont à distance de marche.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS C.

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

Great property! Incredible location!

A very nice property and an amazing location. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elliot C.

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

Location, location, location!

Ok, the location is incredible, we were so lucky to be close to absolutely everything. In addition, the flat is perfect. Comfortable, clean and with everything we needed. A decent kitchen, a washing machine, good shower and a bath made it easy to feel at home. Communication was excellent too. The apartment made our week long stay at the Edinburgh Festival absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Will book again

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022