Stunning Royal Mile Penthouse

Edinburgh, Scotland
$1834 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Steeped in history, James Court was built in 1723 and has housed many notable figures in its lifetime. A stone archway leads to a fairy tale traditional spiral staircase which rises to this beautiful charming apartment - just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's historic Old Town. The property itself is a fifth floor apartment laid out over two levels & joined by an inner spiral staircase. Elegantly furnished, & with stunning views over the city, this will provide a dream stay in Edinburgh.

This is a fully licensed apartment, with a spacious living room, a fully stocked kitchen and 3 bathrooms.

Despite being right on the Royal Mile, a stone's throw from the Castle, it is a surprisingly quiet flat.

You will be renting the entire apartment.

One important thing to note: The flat is on the fifth floor, and there is no lift access. I can arrange for someone to meet you at the apartment to assist in carrying your luggage upstairs if required - it would be no problem at all, and this would be free of charge.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask :)

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Unit Size: 1654 Sq Ft (154 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Paul R.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Great location with a very friendly and helpful host

  • Sandy F.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    Location could not have been better! Directly on the Royal Mile and very easy access to train & bus. The multiple keys allowed our big group to pursue different interests. Well furnished and outfitted.

  • Mike M.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Communication was good with the host. The place was spacious and clean. Highly recommended for a large group.

  • Sue B.

    Submitted Jan 30, 2025

    Stayed Jan 13, 2025

    Yes there are steps - but Scott was brilliant and helped us with luggage. An the view and locations makes up for a few ancient and beautiful steps x

  • John C.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    I knew it was a 5 story walk up but what I didn't know is that 95 steps straight up a narrow spiral staircase. Not secure from the outside into the staircase as there was a homeless man and his dog hanging out in there. 2 of the bedrooms are up another spiral staircase without a bathroom. Unit itself was otherwise OK. Great location.

  • Bob Z.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Perfect location for our group of 8 that only had one day to see the city. Walk to the castle and many pubs and restaurants! Just be prepared to take the steps up to the penthouse! Scott was an awesome host and very responsive when we had questions, he even helped us with our luggage!

  • Klynn L.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    The location was wonderful--right in the heart of Old Town. The apartment was comfortable and beautiful. The stairs were amazing stone--but not for the faint of heart! Thank you, we had a wonderful time.

  • Codie M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    We had an amazing time in this flat. The view is something that you wouldn't be able to get anywhere else. The stairs going up to the flat are an amazing workout. The flat was super clean will described in the description. Staying in the royal mile was so much fun and busy.

  • Jesse & Jen H.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    The host was amazing! He allowed us to drop our bags off hours early, eben before he'd had a chance to get there to clean up from the last guests. When we left, my son forgot his sketch book amd he even mailed it back to the US for free. So pleasant to deal with! Be warned though, there are a Lot of stairs going up to the flat. Worth the climb once you get up there though

  • Matt P.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2024

    Stayed Apr 18, 2024

    We had a great stay in Edinburgh! The place was perfect for our group of 8 adults, 1 child, and an infant. The property was clean, we had all the amenities that we needed, and it was close to all the tourist attractions we wanted to visit. The location was a little tricky to find (the listed address was not correct on Google and Apple Maps), but Scott was great about meeting us and getting us to the right address. Important to note that there are 5 flights of spiral stairs to reach the apartment. Our group was all able-bodied and Scott was AMAZING at helping us carry all of our luggage UP and DOWN, but this could be a challenge if you have any individuals who may not be able to take that many stairs. Scott was so kind and also flexible about check-in so we didn't miss any must-see parts of Edinburgh. Highly recommend this property!

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$1,834+
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