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About this property

Historic Setting: Heart of Edinburgh's Historic Old Town - Blair Street is situated in Edinburgh city centre, housed in a historic building. The apartment offers a spacious and recently renovated environment. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave, a washing machine, and a work desk. Additional features include a dining area, sofa bed, and soundproofing. Prime Location: Located 10 km from Edinburgh Airport, the apartment is a short walk from the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley station. Edinburgh Castle is 16 minutes away, and the Royal Mile is less than 1 km. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive host, and immaculate room cleanliness.

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Property highlights

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


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Eileen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property was in a perfect location with the Royal Mile being just 5 minutes walk away. The property was clean and tidy. The owner has thought about the little things such as shampoo and conditioner etc.
Nicholas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location for the City,and the Fringe festival. We went to a concert at Murrayfield stadium. Public transport (tram and bus) were frequent from Princess street (a short walk) and returning. Everything inside the property was adequate,...
Jenny
Australia Australia
Brilliant Location Modern and spotlessly clean Excellent communication
Alison
Australia Australia
Location- fabulous It was spacious, appreciated the kitchen, washing machine and dishwasher. Good wardrobes and hanging space - very comfortable
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Wow it’s in heart of Edinburgh..everything so near by from the sightseeing to the shopping area.Restaurants are available. Most important was the house it was so clean and everything was available coffee, washing clothes etc.Very well maintained...
Dmitry
Russia Russia
Perfect location for visiting Edinburgh by train. Within walking distance from the station, situated directly on the Royal Mile. All attractions can be explored on foot. The apartment is fully equipped with everything you need and has two private...
Helen
Australia Australia
Excellent location in heart of Royal Mile area. A spacious, spotlessly clean well appointed apartment. Very comfortable. Reliable and responsive host.
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Guy was a fantastic host and the property was perfect, we didn't want to leave! A perfect location to explore all that Edinburgh has to offer.
Iwi
Ireland Ireland
The location is the best aspect of the property. We were able to walk to every destination we wanted to see (eg. Waverley bridge, Victoria Street, Cockburn street, Princess street).
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful property. Absolutely spotless. Fantastic location 10/10

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Lyle Developments Ltd

Company review score: 9.7Based on 130 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Welcome to your apartment in the very heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scotland's living history and culture await your visit where you are only minutes away from exciting and amazing discoveries around every corner. It's the perfect base from which you can explore the city and still pop home for a spot of lunch and rest your feet. Your fully modernised 71 square meter apartment is in a B-listed property built in 1788 to house the Waverley Cameron Ltd Stationery Works and has recently been redecorated to a high standard throughout. You have a well-equipped kitchen, fully tiled shower room and the pleasant and relaxing living area offers digital TV and Wi-Fi, spacious dining area and a fold-out king size sofa bed to accommodate extra guests. The two comfortable bedrooms have ample wardrobe space and the superior solid wood beds have extra deep 2000 pocket sprung mattresses and 500 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding to give you that real sense of luxury. You are assured that your every need for a restful, welcoming home is there for you during your visit wherever your wanderings may lead you. Please note if you have any mobility issues that there are 15 fairly steep stairs from the street to the front door and 3 shallow steps from the hallway into the apartment.

Neighbourhood information

Blair Street is perfectly situated between the iconic Royal Mile, home to such landmarks as St Giles' Cathedral, Real Mary King's Close and Parliament Square, and The Cowgate with its vibrant nightlife. A ten-minute walk along the Royal Mile in either direction will take you up to Edinburgh Castle and the Esplanade, with magnificent views across the city, or down to Holyrood Park, which houses the Scottish Parliament, The Palace of Holyrood House and Dynamic Earth, as well as rugged Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. It is a very convenient six-minute walk from Edinburgh's mainline rail station and No 100 airport bus terminus, as well as a few minutes further from the airport tram services and the city centre's famous Princes Street. Street parking is free from 6.30pm to 8.30am and to 12:30pm on Sundays although there are several off-street car parks only minutes away.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Heart of Edinburgh's Historic Old Town - Blair Street takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Heart of Edinburgh's Historic Old Town - Blair Street 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.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

License number: D, EH-69755-F