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Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

Comfortable apartment, walk to Edinburgh Castle

Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

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Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Living room | TV
Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Private kitchen | Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils
Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, shampoo

Overview of Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

Reviews
6.8

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • City viewCity viewCity view

Explore the area

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13 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2JY
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket2 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street11 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)26 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, sleeps 6
    1 Double Bed
    1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About this property

Entire place

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

Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle

Comfortable apartment, walk to Edinburgh Castle
This smoke-free apartment building features free WiFi in public areas. The apartment features free WiFi, a washing machine and a kitchen with a dishwasher. Additional amenities include a TV, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Edinburgh apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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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Exterior

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Kitchen
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
This property enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 9 AM.

Access methods

Lockbox

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate

Property is also known as

Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Apartment
Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Edinburgh
Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Apartment
Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle Edinburgh

About the area

Edinburgh

This apartment is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Royal Mile. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cold Town House - 2 min walk
  • Black Bull - 2 min walk
  • The Fiddler's Arms - 2 min walk
  • The White Hart Inn - 3 min walk
  • Beehive Inn - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the Old Town Literally Under the Castle located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is steps away from Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. University of Edinburgh and National Museum of Scotland are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 14 minutes.

Reviews

6.8
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tammi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked this property because the Expedia website specifically mentioned (in 3 places) it had a washer AND DRYER. It only had a washer. This was disappointing as we planned and packed with the intent of washing and drying laundry here. The unit itself is okay. The closet doors were broken in both rooms. The closets were also filled with stuff making them impossible to use. A chair was clearly broken and then poorly repaired. A radiator cover is broken. One bedroom has a queen-size mattress on a full-size bed frame making for a U-shaped and uncomfortable bed. Beds were uncomfortable. The location is wonderful! Beautiful views and lots of stores and restaurants nearby. Location was a little noise as it is near bars and restaurants. There were 5 of us staying 4 nights. We were given 2.5 rolls of toilet paper. When we requested more, we were advised we would have to pay for it. We all agreed that we would not recommend this place.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Thin windows next to busy pubs and a broken fridge
The location was great. However, we had no idea that there was construction around the entire building. It would have been nice to know that ahead of time, so we would know what to expect. The construction made it a little difficult to find the entrance when we arrived after dark. Also, the refrigerator door wouldn't latch, so we propped a chair in front of it using an area rug to keep it shut. We have a one year old and needed the refrigerator to store milk and baby food. We notified the owner immediately and were there for three nights. He got back to us the next day and said he'd try to send someone over to look at it but, no one came and we were never offered compensation of any kind. On the subject of our toddler, the windows are old and thin and tge apartment is a very busy nightlife area. It was our first time to Edinburgh, so we had no idea the nightlife was as vibrant as it is. We heard loud tourists yelling, throwing construction cones, kicking garbage cans, and whatever else from about 11pm until nearly 4am each night. Then each morning we woke up to construction workers hammering away on the sidewalk and road on both sides of the building. It was less than ideal and knowing what we know now, we'll stay somewhere else next time. If you're planning on being a drunk tourist this is the place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Location was great; however the unit is surrounded by construction. This was never mentioned in all of our email correspondence. Even though we were there on a weekend workers were still there working at 8:00 each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019