A short walk from Princes Street and Royal Mile, Royal Garden Apartments New Town provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Royal Garden Apartments New Town is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street 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.
2 York Buildings, Queens Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 1HY
What's nearby
St. Andrew Square
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
George Street
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Princes Street
4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Princes Street Gardens
6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Royal Mile
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
St Andrew Square Tram Stop
3 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station
6 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
35 min drive
Restaurants
Dishoom Edinburgh
4 min walk
Amarone
4 min walk
Cafe Royal
5 min walk
Five Guys
5 min walk
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie
2 min walk
About this property
Royal Garden Apartments New Town
Aparthotel near Princes Street
Close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Royal Garden Apartments New Town provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this aparthotel include:
Concierge services, a lift and smoke-free property
Luggage storage
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
41 units
Housekeeping (on request)
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
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
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Garden Apartments New Town pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Royal Garden Apartments New Town?
As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Garden Apartments New Town on 1 Nov 2026 start from £181, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Royal Garden Apartments New Town?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Royal Garden Apartments New Town?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Royal Garden Apartments New Town located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Multrees Walk and George Street. Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Royal Garden Apartments New Town Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Excellent location, close to the main city center but far enough away it's not loud or busy outside the hotel. The digital codes were a bit confusing but we figured it out. They have luggage storage room which is amazing if you have an early flight or a late departure. Laundry and full kitchen abilities! It was great. I'll be staying here again when I return to Edinburgh!
Our stay at the royal garden thlstle suites was great. Stayed in the one bedroom garden view room. It looked very recently renovated and was clean. Some of the furnishings though could be updated but at least it was comfortable.
Location was great - walk to waverly train station and Edinburgh bus station.
Receptionist (Ines) was amazing with her help and local suggestions. Washing machine in suite was a bonus. Felt like a nice Airbnb but with front lobby service during daylight hours. Not huge but comfortable enough. And priced reasonably for Edinburgh
This was the most spacious accommodations. We had our entire time in the UK. it was conveniently located within steps to the bus station and other shops. The view out of the window in the living room was amazing.
We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite. The rooms were nice and clean. Had everything we needed.
Only one thing that was a little uncomfortable was the hard beds and dense pillows. We had a very good stay and the location was close to the bus station.
This was a STUNNING property - old world charm with new world amenities. We opted to pay a little more for the garden view and it was so worth it. Super central location, walkable to everywhere. Great little touches like laundry detergent, dish soap, Scottish speciality chocolates available for us. Would 10/10 recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay
emma
22 Apr 2026
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in
Great location, map was incorrect from Hotels.com app but otherwise great
The staff were friendly. The location is central, close to the Waverley train station and walking distance to so many things.
The kitchen was well equipped.
The laundry was convenient, although the machines are a little touchy and take forever to do a load.
The apartment was nice and clean. The bed was a little hard however that is a personal preference. Our room had a nice interior view of the gardens and was quiet.
Overall a great home base while in Edinburgh.
We came back to edingburgh to stay two more nights before traveling to iceland.
I found this hidden gem right of St. James square. It’s so cute apartment with kitchen, utensils, each unit has their own washer/dryer with detergents supplied, clean, and quaint. Very close to rail, tram, and bus station. The receptionist is very friendly and helpful. You can get a cup of coffee or hot water extra towels at the front desk.Highly recommended for those wee are traveling here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Kayleigh
2 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay. Beautiful accommodation, everything we needed and close to all amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good
Rebecca
18 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Very conveniently situated, wonderful views from my garden-side apartment and quiet at night time. Very relaxing and cosy vibe. Well kitted out kitchen. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
David
16 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great apartment, clean, cosy, extremely well located and quiet, comfy bed and good little kitchen. Nice staff
We liked our place. The double bed was quite small, and the combination laundry with wash/dry was ok but very small and not that efficient. It was nice having a kitchen and a clean space to stay. Decent location in new town near the gardens. The staff were very nice and check in and luggage hold worked out perfectly.
Hotel was easy to find from the airport. Took the tram, highly recommended doing this. Staff were amazing, they let us check in early, and after a long trip and jet leg it was very much appreciated. Beds comfortable. Only a few problems. We couldn’t adjust the heat because there was no room temperature thermostat. The staff came down and showed us how to do in manually. My mother found a cockroach in the kitchen, however I think this may be common in the climate. Wet and humid. Overall great place to rest and sleep amd relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Claire
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent spacious apartment in the heart of Edinburgh. Very clean, great amenities will definitely return again. Only thing that let it down was no WiFi, but wasn’t in the apartment enough to be a worry for us.
Beautiful room, well maintained. There was a kitchenette , refrigerator, washer/dryer unit, dishwasher, tv. (Cannot speak to kitchen appliances as we didn't use them, but washer/dryer was easy to use).
Bathroom was clean and equipped but tub was very high so was careful getting in and out.
Easy mobile check in/out. Mobile key was easy too. 25 minute ride to airport was not bad at all.
There was also luggage storage in lobby if you needed it.
I did wish there was a vending machine with drinks/snacks, but otherwise our stay was perfect!
Room was very spacious and clean. Being a superior room i would have expected tvs in the bedrooms. Everything else was well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good
Donna
10 Jun 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
To be clear it’s an Apartment hotel with no parking, nor any amenities, no assistance to be reached after 6pm daily.
Location is good.
Room noise facing Queen street is considerable so much so that earplugs are placed in the kitchen for renters.
6 floor had flooring so squeaky everywhere in the apt that one cannot help disturbing others when walking around in the apartment. Have never experienced anything like it.
Nice that the 2 bedrooms have 2 separate bathrooms. Rooms are comfortable. Windows open for fresh air.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Amanda
9 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication