Heart of Edinburgh's Historic Old Town - Blair Street

–Excellent location – show map
Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

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About this property

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Historic Setting: Heart of Edinburgh's Historic Old Town - Blair Street is located in Edinburgh city center, housed in a historic building. The apartment offers a spacious and recently renovated environment. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave, a washing machine, and a work desk. Additional features include a dining area, sofa bed, and soundproofing. Prime Location: Located 6.2 mi from Edinburgh Airport, the apartment is a short walk from the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station. Edinburgh Castle is 16 minutes away, and the Royal Mile is less than 0.6 mi. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive host, and immaculate room cleanliness.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cathleen
    United States United States
    “Great location, host was very communicative and was very accommodating regarding leaving luggage when we arrived early as well as the day we checked out. Easily accommodates4-5 adults Great shower Well lit entryway”
  • Kim
    Canada Canada
    “Location was amazing. Family with 3 adults kids could split up and do their own things without worrying about how to get home on own.”
  • Natalya
    United States United States
    “This place exceeded our expectations in many ways. Very spacious and well equipped, modern and nicely maintained. Our kids were thrilled to find some games for their entertainment. Located in a busy area with Fringe festival in full swing right...”
  • Susan
    United States United States
    “Great location! It had enough room for our family of 6.”
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    “Nice little apartment. Was clean and the host let us get into the apartment earlier than scheduled. The cleaning person even let us drop our bags off before she was done. Comfortable place. Would stay again.”
  • Kyla
    United States United States
    “Everything was clean, comfortable, and the location was excellent. We were a family of 4, plus grandparents.”
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Brilliant location, spacious apartment where as a group of 4 friends we could each have a bed. We were able to check in early and leave out bags so we could get on with our weekend. Comfortable and well equipped apartment.”
  • Nancy
    Colombia Colombia
    “Great location right in the city center. The place was extremely clean and I was very satisfied! I was able to walk to all the sites and restaurants.”
  • Karen
    Canada Canada
    “Host was great and very responsive. He allowed us to drop our luggage before check in time so we could go explore while a new pull-out couch was being delivered. The person who was there cleaning at the time was very helpful and accommodating as...”
  • Souvik
    India India
    “The location, truly at the heart of Edinburgh. The apartment was squeaky clean. It was spacious. I loved the kitchen. There were several board games to enjoy with friends. We also had access to the TV, connected it to our cellphone to play some...”

Managed by Lyle Developments Ltd

Company review score: 9.7Based on 130 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Welcome to your apartment in the very heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scotland's living history and culture await your visit where you are only minutes away from exciting and amazing discoveries around every corner. It's the perfect base from which you can explore the city and still pop home for a spot of lunch and rest your feet. Your fully modernised 71 square meter apartment is in a B-listed property built in 1788 to house the Waverley Cameron Ltd Stationery Works and has recently been redecorated to a high standard throughout. You have a well-equipped kitchen, fully tiled shower room and the pleasant and relaxing living area offers digital TV and Wi-Fi, spacious dining area and a fold-out king size sofa bed to accommodate extra guests. The two comfortable bedrooms have ample wardrobe space and the superior solid wood beds have extra deep 2000 pocket sprung mattresses and 500 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding to give you that real sense of luxury. You are assured that your every need for a restful, welcoming home is there for you during your visit wherever your wanderings may lead you. Please note if you have any mobility issues that there are 15 fairly steep stairs from the street to the front door and 3 shallow steps from the hallway into the apartment.

Neighborhood info

Blair Street is perfectly situated between the iconic Royal Mile, home to such landmarks as St Giles' Cathedral, Real Mary King's Close and Parliament Square, and The Cowgate with its vibrant nightlife. A ten-minute walk along the Royal Mile in either direction will take you up to Edinburgh Castle and the Esplanade, with magnificent views across the city, or down to Holyrood Park, which houses the Scottish Parliament, The Palace of Holyrood House and Dynamic Earth, as well as rugged Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. It is a very convenient six-minute walk from Edinburgh's mainline rail station and No 100 airport bus terminus, as well as a few minutes further from the airport tram services and the city centre's famous Princes Street. Street parking is free from 6.30pm to 8.30am and to 12:30pm on Sundays although there are several off-street car parks only minutes away.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Heart of Edinburgh's Historic Old Town - Blair Street of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

License number: D, EH-69755-F

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