About this property

Grassmarket Old Town Boutique Apartment; building dating back to 1634, offers unique self catering accommodation directly located within the buzzy street bars and cafes of the Grassmarket Square, Old Town, Edinburgh. The apartment is steps away from picturesque Victoria Street and 200 metres from Royal Mile. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. There is a lounge and dining area along with kitchen complete with oven, hob, microwave, fridge and washing machine. The peaceful bedroom overlooks a tranquil garden with views up to Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 300 metres from Grassmarket Old Town Boutique Apartment, while Edinburgh Castle is 500 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 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 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marilou
    United States United States
    The location is close to the Royal Mile, train station, Victoria St. & the Edinburgh Castle. And the apartment is very spacious & comfortable & homey. We enjoyed coming back to it after a busy day of sightseeing.
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    Lovely apartment with everything you needed in a great location. Comfy bed, quiet and windows you can open for warmer days/nights. Thank you for being so accommodating for us to drop our bags off earlier
  • Tayla
    Australia Australia
    The location was just perfect! And the apartment was super quaint and cosy with amazing Scottish flares.
  • Jade
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, extremely clean. The property had everything you would need for a short or longer stay.
  • Cynthia
    Australia Australia
    Highest of recommendations, perfect location, can't get better if you tried! Homely, comfortable, gorgeous apartment, clean, all provided, excellent service. You must do !!
  • Miguel
    Portugal Portugal
    The location and the house itself is great. The house is prepared for cold days and loud streets. The front has the view for the grass market (people, pubs, etc) and the back (the room) a small yard (not accessible) with birds, cats, squirrels,...
  • Whittle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the amazing location and beautiful decor. This is a gorgeous apartment and we hope to return.
  • Nicolas
    Germany Germany
    The flat is a great homebase to explore the city. It's located in the city center, just minutes away from the castle, the old and new town, restaurants, museums, supermarkets, and public transportation. There are all household appliances to feel...
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Superbly kitted out with lovely Scottish themed decor.
  • Donna
    Canada Canada
    I loved the proximity to local attractions and public transit, the quiet nights, and the cleanliness of the apt. I was also very appreciative of the owner’s kindness and understanding of our delay on arrival. I would definitely recommend this...

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.

Hosted by Amanda

9.6
Host review score
Amanda
Personal welcome on arrival… unique, quirky interior with warm and cosy Scottish ambience. A blend of vintage and retro... artsy and contemporary. Lounge overlooks lively Grassmarket… bedroom enjoys tranquil garden with castle view.
Born in Scotland, a qualified graphic and interior designer, I have worked with various travel and lifestyle magazines. Our close family love travel and experiencing worldwide cultures. I enjoy yoga, meditation, reading and the outdoor life.
Historic gallows, cobbled streets… Grassmarket hosts an array of outdoor street cafes, bars and restaurants together with abundant specialist artisan stores. Weekend street market. “Granny Green’s Steps” provide direct access to Edinburgh castle.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$67. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per stay

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Late check-in fees: Arrivals between 19:00 and 22:30 will incur an additional £15.00 surcharge; 22:30 until midnight £30.00 and midnight until 02:00 £50.00

Please note during rugby tournaments and Hogmanay celebrations, Grassmarket Old Town Vacation Apartment welcomes families only.

Please inform Grassmarket Old Town Boutique Apartment 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of £50 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: C, EH-70621-F