West Bow just off Royal Mile

West Bow, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>82</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
82 reviews

close to a lot of stores. clean and neat. all necessities for all uses(stoves etc) are provided. before entering, staff was so nice, friendly and patient

Erin United States of America
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West Bow just off Royal Mile

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  • Entire apartment
  • 588 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom
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West Bow just off Royal Mile offers accommodations in Edinburgh, a 9-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and one mile from Edinburgh Playhouse. The property is close to Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh, and EICC. The property is a 4-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close and within a few steps of the city center. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland, and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 5.6 miles from West Bow just off Royal Mile.

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

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Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

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

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Edinburgh
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  • Erin
    United States of America United States of America
    “close to a lot of stores. clean and neat. all necessities for all uses(stoves etc) are provided. before entering, staff was so nice, friendly and patient”
  • Saurabh
    Qatar Qatar
    “Enough Space for 4 people to sleep. The Location was excellent. Close to all tourist attractions. The apartment was well maintained and very clean. Kitchen was well equipped and spacious.”
  • Kennedy
    Australia Australia
    “A spacious, well serviced flat right in the heart of Edinburghs old town. Walking distance to sites, museum, shops, restaurants. Comfy bed in the main bedroom. Full kitchen with all facilities good place to sit and watch out the street below....”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 1,458 reviews from 21 properties
21 managed properties

Property info

West Bow is in the heart of the World Heritage site of the Old Town of Edinburgh. This truly magnificent 2nd floor (no lift) apartment is located on the famous & much photographed West Bow/Victoria Street of Edinburgh. It is only 150 metres from entrance to Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile. The apartment is only a few minutes walk from many other major Edinburgh attractions such as the Royal Scottish Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland. There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. This apartment is furnished and decorated to a very high standard and is an extremely comfortable base for your visit to Edinburgh and Scotland. LOUNGE/DRAWING ROOM: This is a wonderful large room provides marvellous views of the famous Victoria Terrace which runs above the West Bow & Victoria Street. The room consists of two sofas (one of which converts to a comfortable double bed), A beautiful non functioning Victorian fireplace helps creates a wonderful ambience in the room. A widescreen tv with is provided for your enjoyment. The room has fully operational working shutters and heavy curtains to aid a good nights sleep if the sofa bed is in use. Guests who have a laptop can also enjoy a free broadband connection either through the supplied cable or by wifi. BEDROOM: This is a lovely double bedroom with a window also overlooking the Victoria Terrace. A 5ft (1.52 m) wide double bed with two bedside tables, a large built in wardrobe provide ample storage space for your possessions. There is also a wall mounted lcd tv to watch whilst you relax with a morning cup of tea. This room also has fully working shutters and heavy curtains to aid a good nights sleep. KITCHEN: The kitchen has a large window overlooking Victoria Terrace and the street below. It is equipped with cutlery & crockery for up to four people. It has a glass table with four chairs to enjoy meals at. It is also fully equipped with an oven & hob

Neighborhood info

The apartment is in the heart of city centre Old Town only a few minutes walk from many major Edinburgh attractions such as Edinburgh Castle ( 200 metres), the Royal Scottish Museum (200 metres) and the National Gallery of Scotland (300 metres) . There is also a copious amount of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops in the immediate area. This apartment is furnished and decorated to a high standard and is a very comfortable base for your visit to Edinburgh and Scotland.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of West Bow just off Royal Mile
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

West Bow just off Royal Mile takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 249. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Other West Bow just off Royal Mile 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

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note, there is no reception at this property.

Pre-payment is required for this property at the time of booking. If however the automatic system fails after receiving details of your credit card from booking.com you will required to confirm the details and make an online payment via the operators own secure guest area. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

The property will send a formal confirmation email following a successful booking payment, detailing the very important information regarding your stay.

Check-in after 19:00 is possible, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. The following late check-in fees will be charged in cash: 19:00 until 22:30: GBP 15 22:30 until 00:00: GBP 30 00:00 until 02:00: GBP 50.

Please note the accommodations is located on the third floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Guest should specify the number of people staying at the property, including children, at the time of booking, to ensure beds are set up correctly on arrival. If there is only two guests please advise if you will require the use of the sofabed in the lounge.

Guests that require a high chair or travel cot should notify the property in advance using the Special Requests box or contacting the property using the details listed on the booking confirmation, as the items are not kept on site.

Please inform West Bow just off Royal Mile 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 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: EH-70472-P, F

FAQs about West Bow just off Royal Mile

  • West Bow just off Royal Mile is 350 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at West Bow just off Royal Mile may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • West Bow just off Royal Mile can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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  • West Bow just off Royal Mile has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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  • West Bow just off Royal Mile offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at West Bow just off Royal Mile is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.