Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, just less than 1 km from EICC and a 14-minute walk from Royal Mile, The Portsburgh Square Residence features accommodation with garden views and free WiFi. The property has city views and is 800 metres from The Real Mary King's Close and less than 1 km from University of Edinburgh. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from National Museum of Scotland. The 1-bedroom apartment has a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Waverley station. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from The Portsburgh Square Residence.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Dezső
    Hungary Hungary
    The accommodation was very clean and tidy. The accommodation is in the most beautiful part of Edinburgh at the Grassmarket, with better pubs :-)
  • A
    Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy, well equipped apartment, very clean. Location is central very close to attractions, shopping and pubs. Great for a city break.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location, classic nature of the whole square, facilities and comfort
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Reserve Apartments

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,638 reviews from 52 properties
52 managed properties

Company information

Reserve Apartments is a small, local, dedicated company who have been managing holiday lets across Edinburgh and Glasgow for over 15 years. Our short stay apartments are perfectly located for a weekend or short break. With iconic attractions close by, you will discover why Edinburgh and Glasgow are considered by many to be the perfect location for a break away. We take care to put all the comforts of your own home in our apartments and are always on hand to assist in anything you need

Property information

The Portsburgh Square Residence is a delightful property in Edinburgh. This property is situated on the ground floor. This property doesn't come with free parking but there is limited paid street parking in local area for an additional fee. Please note, if you require the sofa bed to be made up and have only booked for two guests, there will be an additional fee for the provision of the sofa bed. Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties. All properties are strictly non-smoking, and do not accept hen/stag/party groups. At least one guest must be over 25 years old.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Portsburgh Square Residence

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Outdoors
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Garden view
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Portsburgh Square Residence takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

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

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

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 BRL 1342. 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

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 25

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Portsburgh Square Residence 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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Check-in after 19:00 is possible for an additional fee, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. Please note that all guests must arrange their arrival with the property before their check-in date.

Guests are sent a secure link by Reserve Apartments to make the damage deposit payment.

Please note the lead guest must be 25 years and older.

Please inform The Portsburgh Square Residence 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.

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.

FAQs about The Portsburgh Square Residence

  • The Portsburgh Square Residence can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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

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

  • Check-in at The Portsburgh Square Residence is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Portsburgh Square Residence has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • The Portsburgh Square Residence offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Portsburgh Square Residence is 450 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.