Genuine Castle View (Grassmarket)

The location and view of Edinburgh Castle are fabulous. The Grassmarket area was convenient and lovely. Do be aware that you have to use a winding staircase to access the room. The room is nicely furnished but lacking some basic supplies (no dish soap to hand wash our water bottles for instance)

We had a lovely stay in this apartment which is very central. However the cleaning could be improved and we also found a little mouse the last day of our stay. We communicated the issue straight away but still our last day there was simply a nightmare as we couldn't sleep all night.

Nice apartment, clean, brilliant view of castle from small balcony, very close to restaurants, pubs and the Royal Mile. This is a studio apartment, not a one bedroom flat - not obvious from the property description

The room was large but it is not a one bedroom as the bed is within the open area. The kitchen functions well and the location of the accommodation was excellent but you should be aware that the apartment is on the top of the building (3 floors up) and the steps are a bit uneven so you have to be able to carry your bags to the top.(no lift)

Perfect location! Right in the heart of the old town with a great view of the castle, yet the apartment is still quiet.- The apartment showed heavy signs of wear. The mattress was also very soft and saggy.

Quaint studio apartment/flat. Basic accomodations. Enjoyed the breeze on the balcony each night. Appreciated the washer/dryer but would have benefited from instructions. This flat has 57 steps up a spiral stairwell. Of note for those with mobility issues and/or heavy luggage.

Very well appointed suite. Bed linen was comfortable and kitchen well stocked.

Great location in the heart of Grassmarket with numerous restaurants, shops and groceries nearby and the Castle as your view. You need to be in decent shape to navigate suitcases on the hilly route from Waverly and up the circular stairs within the building. We used it as home base for a series of day trips around the region. Full kitchen with everything we needed and great washing machine/dryer. Surprisingly quiet at night. Communication with Barry before and during the rental was prompt and helpful. We loved it!

Walkable and close to transit. Many very close sights. Well set up kitchen and in suite laundry is a huge plus.

Excellent location and a great experience overall! Would certainly consider to book again, when we return to Edinburgh.

Fantastic location, great accommodations and a very responsive host. Would stay again!

Listed as a 1 bedroom, this is a small studio. Getting to the room with luggage is a chore -up 3 flights of narrow, dimly lit, filthy concrete steps. This was a bad first impression but we were hopeful the room would be worth it. It was not. Notice there are only 3 photos of the room, that cleverly lead one to believe it’s a 1 bedroom, while in reality, the bed is located adjacent to the table, nearly in the kitchen. Also, the balcony is approx. 3 x 3 ft, not big enough to comfortably sit two adults, and where was the grill?? Finally, after seeing the condition of the bath towels- well worn, like the ones you wash your car with we could not imagine staying here for 4 nights so we checked into a nearby hotel. I would never recommend this to a friend.

Terrific location. Fun flat in historic building. A bit basic but everything you need.

This listing was exactly what my husband and I needed on our honeymoon, it was in the heart of the city with an amazing view and we were able to easily get to the royal mile. The only downside to it was not to any fault of the owner but they were doing renovations on the roof while we stayed and were were not able to use the balcony during our stay due to a support pole the placed right infront of the door. Other than that we were very pleased with the apartment!

The location was spot on- we saw Edinburgh Castle through our windows. The property manager was very responsive to our questions. We were, however surprised that the rental was 3 flights up spiral stairs, and that there was scaffolding over our front entrance because the roof was being repaired (which was noisy during the day). That being said, we LOVED the view and the proximity to everything. Knowing that it was up 3 flights of stairs, we would stay here again. Tie exercise was well worth the view and proximity to everything!!

Edinburgh was our final stop in Scotland after hiking through the Highlands. The apartment was easy to find, and walkable from bus/train stations. This is a walk up, as others have mentioned, but for us it was manageable. I could see if you travel with multiple/heavy luggage or have mobility issues that it would be a struggle. The location was right in the mix of touristy areas and a quick walk to the castle (the view!), and also had easy access into other neighborhoods/bus stops when we wanted to escape the crowds. Loved the dine-in peninsula for relaxing in the evenings with snacks and telly. Bed was comfortable, water pressure was fine. There's a Sainsbury's nearby, and a little fridge in the unit, which was also nice for snacks and light meals. My only minor issue was some of the kitchen equipment was sticky and needed a good scrub. We mostly only made light breakfasts, so not a deal breaker of any sort. Communication was clear and helpful. We enjoyed our stay!

This property is very close to the castle and other visit-worthy locations. Restaurants and shopping are close by. The unit had everything we needed, including a washer/dryer. The host was very helpful and responsive. The listing was accurate regarding the stairs up to the unit - it was worth the climb.

The flat was very lovely. It was perfect for what we were looking for. The location was central to all the activities we were doing in the old town. The only thing was the lights in the stairwell were not working so it was very dark when we got there. But the view of the castle was get.

We listened to the Tattoo each night from our wee balcony, great location, easy walking distance to everywhere.

The building vestibule and staircase are pretty dingy. The Apt itself is modern and tidy but the carpet is stained and needs replacing with something more cleanable. The unit is well equipt for preparing meals and the laundry was a bonus. The location was right in the thick of the tourist areas so very walkable. The communication was prompt but not particularly friendly.

The building entrance smelled of urine and was littered. Water infiltrated the ceiling in front of our apartment and wet the floor making it slippery. Inside the apartment the bedroom and bathroom were fine (clean and comfortable). The kitchen: dirty dishes and ustensils in dirty cupboards and dirty drawers, greasy dust on shelves and the microwave, no possibility to handwash dishes (only lukewarm water for the kitchen sink, no dish towel, no dish cloth). The only option was using the dishwasher daily. We expected better. This apartment has not been thouroughly cleaned for a long time.