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St Giles Royal Mile offers accommodation in Edinburgh, on the Royal Mile, 150 metres from Edinburgh Castle. Free WiFi is featured. Accessed by stairs only, the unit is equipped with a kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator. A TV and blu-ray player is provided. There is a private bathroom with a shower. Edinburgh Festival Theatre is 500 metres from St Giles Royal Mile, while University of Edinburgh is 700 metres away. Edinburgh Airport is 11 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated 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 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Located right on the royal mile you have great views up and down. Edinburgh castle is just 10 minutes up the hill, so you are right in the middle of all the action! Bagpipes bagging all day is a lovely soundtrack to the apartment. The flat was...
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location couldnt have been better. right on the royal mile with a view right up to the castle.
  • J
    James
    Australia Australia
    Location was amazing - right opposite St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile. Incredible view from the windows right up to the castle. We were there in the middle of the Fringe Festival so the streets were buzzing with activity - it was excellent....
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Edinburgh SC (Self Catering) Ltd

Company review score: 9.4Based on 1,506 reviews from 22 properties
22 managed properties

Company information

Edinburgh SC (Self Catering) LTD has been providing accommodation in over 20 properties of various quality in the heart of Edinburgh for over 20 years with many tens of thousands happy guests and our review profile reflects that.

Property information

St Giles Street is B-listed (a building of importance to national heritage) in the Conservation area of the Royal Mile. This third floor apartment (accessed by stairs only) commands a prestigious position on the corner of St Giles Street and The Royal Mile. It provides astounding views of the adjacent St Giles Cathedral and up the Lawnmarket (top end of the Royal Mile) to Edinburgh Castle, 250 metres away. The apartment is only a few minutes walk from many other major Edinburgh attractions such as the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland. There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. This apartment is furnished and decorated to a high standard and is a very comfortable base for your visit to Edinburgh and Scotland.

Neighbourhood information

The apartment is only a few minutes walk from many major Edinburgh attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland. There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. This apartment is furnished and decorated to a high standard and is a very comfortable base for your visit to Edinburgh and Scotland.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of St Giles Royal Mile
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

St Giles Royal Mile takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about ARS 228734. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Other St Giles Royal Mile accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is no reception at this property.

Pre-payment is required for this property at the time of booking. If however the automatic system fails after receiving details of your credit card from booking.com you will be required to confirm the details and make an online payment via the property's own secure guest area. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. The property will send a formal confirmation email following a successful booking payment, detailing the very important information regarding your stay.

Check-in after 19:00 is possible, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. Late check-in fees are:

19:00 until 22:30: GBP 15

22:30 until 00:00: GBP

30 00:00 until 02:00: GBP 50

Please note the accommodation is located on the third floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. There is no lift.

Guest should specify the exact number of people staying at the property, including children, at the time of booking, to ensure beds are set up correctly on arrival. If there is only two guests please advise if you will require the use of the sofabed in the lounge.

Guests that require a high chair or travel cot for an infant should notify the property in advance using the Special Requests box or contacting the property using the details listed on the booking confirmation as these items are not kept on site.

Please inform St Giles Royal Mile in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: E-70359-P, F

FAQs about St Giles Royal Mile

  • St Giles Royal Mile has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at St Giles Royal Mile is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • St Giles Royal Mile offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at St Giles Royal Mile may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • St Giles Royal Mile is 200 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • St Giles Royal Mile can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.