Title: Writers View Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=22878234&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Writers View Apartment with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Castle ## Photo gallery for Writers View ![Front of property - Writers View (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/3a3bedb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV - Writers View (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/291e1080.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Writers View (Edinburgh)](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 - Writers View (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/c05ce3aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher - Writers View (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22880000/22878300/22878234/7b8cf5b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Bar ## 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 kitchen, 5-minute 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 ![Apartment (1 Bedroom) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36990000/36984600/36984581/e24ba3c9.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 Edinburgh City Centre, 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 - Princes Street Gardens \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Grassmarket \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Princes Street \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Edinburgh Castle \- 6 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Royal Mile \- 6 min walk \- 0.3 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 - ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬1 min walk - ‪Knoops - ‬3 min walk - ‪Hideout Cafe - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Writers View pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Writers View? ### What time is check-out at Writers View? ### Where is Writers View located? ## Have a question? 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