Title: Writers View Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Writers View Apartment with a bar, a short walk to Edinburgh Castle ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/3a3bedb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/7b8cf5b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/e1ce9801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Traditional Apartment, Private Bathroom | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/c05ce3aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/291e1080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A short walk from Princes Street and Royal Mile, Writers View provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Bar - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Writers View Apartment with a bar, a short walk to Edinburgh Castle This smoke-free apartment building features a bar/lounge and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Added amenities include a sitting area, a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is not available. This apartment offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Family friendly - Travel cot ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - A bar/lounge - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - No housekeeping service ### 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) - First aid kit ### General - 2 units ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4300/4270/461c9e79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre Old Town Edinburgh - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 1,013 reviews £203 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=4270&PinnedHotelID=4270&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114415900/114415893/381a23bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moment George IV Bridge Old Town Edinburgh - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Laundry - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews £231 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=114415893&PinnedHotelID=114415893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113870000/113866000/113865912/7f36315e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Destiny Scotland George IV Apartments Old Town Edinburgh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 32 reviews £214 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=113865912&PinnedHotelID=113865912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Star) | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108270000/108265300/108265244/10ee96fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels Old Town Edinburgh - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym 8.0 Very good 13 reviews £176 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=108265244&PinnedHotelID=108265244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Apartment, City View | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72920000/72919700/72919608/24ea5c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Museum Apartments Old Town Edinburgh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 50 reviews £397 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=72919608&PinnedHotelID=72919608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36984600/36984581/eae25944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JOIVY Royal Mile Apartment for Two - Location, Location! 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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 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 Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as Royal Mile Apartment Apartment Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh Edinburgh Edinburgh Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh Apartment Apartment Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh Edinburgh Royal Mile Edinburgh Royal Mile Writers View Apartment Writers View Edinburgh Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh Writers View Apartment Edinburgh ## About the area Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George 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. [Visit our Edinburgh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh.dx6069845) [View more Apartments in Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Apartments.d6069845-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C55.94965%2C-3.19306&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s2jzfDtbBws1fXtGQ39QV-cuxJc=) 451/17 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2NX ### What's nearby - Grassmarket - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Princes Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Edinburgh Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles - Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles - University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬1 min walk - ‪Ensign Ewart - ‬2 min walk - ‪Knoops - ‬3 min walk - ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Bow Bar - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Writers View pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Writers View? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Writers View? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Writers View located? > Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Writers' Museum and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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