• Entire apartment
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is 328 feet from Royal Mile. Apartment Edinburgh features views of the city and is 328 feet from Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. A dishwasher, an oven and a microwave can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in this apartment. The property is right behind the Royal Mile pub. Edinburgh Castle is 1640 feet from Apartment Edinburgh, while Edinburgh Festival Theater is 1969 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 6.8 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Jill
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was awesome. It was within walking distance to a lot of things. We loved being able to listen to the concerts in our room. I like the amount of space in the apartment. It was comfortable for 4 people.
  • Harry
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, can't get much closer to the heart of the old town without staying in the actual castle. Roomy apartment with a nice kitchen and good views. VERY easy access to all Edinburgh sites and plenty of places to eat.
  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the location: the Writers Museum across the yard, the Jolly Judge (which became our local) just a tiny bit further, the Castle just a few hundred yards up the hill.We loved waking up and fixing our own breakfast. We also loved the tea and...

Managed by John

Company review score: 8.8Based on 140 reviews from 7 properties
7 managed properties

Company info

After a career as a London CEO and with an Edinburgh law practice, John nowfocuses on his property portfolio, specialising holiday lets and serviced apartments. You probably won’t see him on your visit but he likes to keep in constant touch with his guests by text, WhatsApp and email.

Property info

The property's unique location off The Royal Mile and just down from the World Famous Edinburgh Castle makes this property fairly unique and a popular destination with guests looking to be close to the action but situated on a secluded pedestrian square.

Neighborhood info

During your stay you will have quick and easy access to Princes Street shopping and the enormous choice of central Edinburgh attractions, some literally on your doorstep and most within a 15 minutes walk. This 4th floor apartment is situated in the heart of Edinburgh's Auld (Old) Town and in the local area you will find everything you need for a great stay; there are food shops, 100s of cafes and restaurants, takeaways, bars and clubs - all within a short walk of your front door. It is also just a short 5-10 min walk to Edinburgh train and bus stations, so you can easily explore more of Scotland and North of England! Travelling by car? Don't, there's no need, but more information about travel, how to get to the apartment and car parking below. Edinburgh is packed with things to see and do. As well as the great restaurants and shopping there are many cultural sights to visit. The city's skyline is dominated by the beautiful Edinburgh Castle built in 1617, the Castle is one of Scotland's most iconic visitor attractions, and sits on its own volcanic rock at the top of the Royal Mile. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is set against the Castle's backdrop every August.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note there are four flights of communal stairs leading to the property and no elevator access.

Please inform Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh

  • Yes, Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh is 650 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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

  • The prices at Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Writers View, Royal Mile Apartment Edinburgh has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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