16/5 Waverly Park, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 8ET, United Kingdom
#977 of 977 Holiday rentals in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 77 apartment reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 May 2024
Miliana
CanadaGreat location, close enough to everything but quiet enough for a good nights rest. I thought it would be more of a studio style apartment based on the photos, but was pleasantly surprised that it was more spacious than expected.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Jordan
DenmarkThe guest book was out of pages and we hope they provide a new one for the next time we are there. Also the bed is elevated and the first night I feared I would roll to my impending death. All good after the first night though. I am thankful that I don't roll in my sleep. There are two couches that turn into beds if you don't feel comfortable sleeping in the elevated bed.
The host was amazing and offered to meet in person if it was something I needed. The lock box worked perfectly and getting into the flat was easy. We felt safe and secure in and around the flat. It was a great location for the local sights but also far enough away that we didn't need to listen to street noise or neighbors. The host also has a lot of spices, sugar, tea, coffee, cups, pots, pans, etc. so that you could buy groceries and live cheaper during your visit.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Hok
Hong Kongno
comfortable and clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Paul
United KingdomSmall but well equipped apartment with easy walking access to all central Edinburgh attractions.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Yana
AzerbaijanI like the location and facility. It's very cute little apartment with everything what you need. 30 minutes walk to the city center so you don't spend time and money for traveling to the Edinburgh attractions. Thanks to the owner. Mario allowed us to do the late checkout as we came for two nights only and wanted to catch up as much as could but would be difficult with carrying the cases. Once again, the facility is highly recommended: location, comfort and cleanliness.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Simon
CanadaGreat apartment. We loved our stay here! Owners were very nice and responded quickly.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Jacky
New ZealandFantastic location near the park and easy access to buses and trains.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Carolyne
United StatesEverything was fine. The building and neighborhood are very old, but it felt safe when leaving and returning from the apartment. Close to a lovely park.
Very good location. Able to walk to the major attractions in the city, One of the beds is a built-in. It is very high up which may not be suitable for some guests. I found it cozy and comfortable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
J13579
United StatesEntry into the apartment provided an 'old' Edinbough experience that was concerning until you saw inside. It is a bit of a walk to get to things. Distance wasn't the problem, more so that I wouldn't feel comfortable walking through the park or neighborhood at night. It's probably fine, but we were 2 women traveling and more cautious than many.
The apartment is by a large park for hiking that gave you a great view of the city, if you hiked to the top. Walking through the park to get to the Royal Mile was enjoyable. The apartment was very well equipped with spices, oil, etc. Mario, the manager, was friendly and efficient. He met us on arrival and let us in without any hassle. The street parking is permit only. Even though Mario registered our plate, we got a ticket. Mario did pay the ticket, so I suspect he'll work out what went wrong.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Susan
CanadaThe main bedroom's bed is in a loft, you climb on the tops of the stepped cabinets, and there is no railing. A little sketchy when you climb down to go pee in the middle of the night. Also the bed is quite soft. There are two other beds that you have to make up from the sofa (sofa-bed's)
Nice clean bathroom. Kitchen is fully equipped.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Jasmine
United KingdomBe aware that the main bed is raised.
Really well equipped apartment. Great access to Holyrood Park and the main sights of the city centre
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
El
Finlandlovely apartment, compact kitchen, nice bathroom and incredible location. Mario was very kind host with great recommendations how to get around the city and letting us to check in earlier. Highly recommended!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Vivek
New ZealandVery close to everything. Mario was very helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Arina
United KingdomGreat location, about 15-20 minutes to the old town centre. The flat is in a quite neighbourhood right next to Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat. There was everything you needed, especially all the kitchenware and equipment as I usually find that most AirBnBs lack some of that. The bed was the comfiest! Overall, great value for money, very comfy, great location and the host is really nice and helpful. Had an issue with the wifi router (broken before I arrived) but it was quickly replaced. Highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
Sheraz
United KingdomI recently had the pleasure of staying at this cute and cozy apartment during my visit to Edinburgh, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient home base in the city. The apartment was accurately described by the owner as "chic and bright," with plenty of natural light and stylish decor throughout. The bedroom was comfortable and inviting, with a main bed as well as a sofa bed that provided ample sleeping space for additional guests. The bedding was of high quality and made for a restful night's sleep. The living room also had a sofa bed, adding to the apartment's overall flexibility in terms of sleeping arrangements. Despite its compact size, the apartment was well-appointed and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the necessary appliances and utensils, and the bathroom was clean and modern, with plenty of fresh towels and toiletries. The location of the apartment was also a major highlight. It was within easy walking distance of the city's main attractions, as well as a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. We appreciated being so close to everything, while still having a peaceful and private place to come back to at the end of the day. Overall, I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a cozy and convenient place to stay in Edinburgh. The owner's description of the apartment as "chic and bright" was spot on, and we enjoyed every moment of our stay.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Peter
Slovakia-
This flat was amazing ! everything was so close. The equipment and the whole apartment was close to Holyrood, I recommend it!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2022
Turcsán
Hungarybed in the studio and it was a bit dangerous to sleep there because there was no railing
Very nice flat, next to the city center.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 30 November 2022
Brennan
United StatesSlightly small, sofa bed is in same room as main bed but also a couch in living room.
location & clean, kind host.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 23 November 2022
Minxue
United KingdomEven though there was a no smoking sign in the flat, but we could smell smoke. Not sure if it's from the previous guests.
The location is great. It's just by Holyrood Park and walkable to the city centre. For the "floating bed", it turned to a kind of playground for my 3-year-old son and he loved to climb up and down. In general, it's a nice stay.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 31 October 2022
Debora
United KingdomNo signal in the property, but Wi-Fi was available and worked well.
The host text us previously with all the instructions. Also he made sure we manage to get in the flat without problems.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Jessica
United KingdomThe sleeping arrangement were not what we were expecting. The sofa bed and double bed were in the same room? So I ended up sleeping on the sofa in the living room?
The apartment was very clean and cosy.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Toni
BulgariaPerfect location. The apartment has everything someone would need on a holiday. At the time I was booking the price was much more reasonable compared to similar offers available.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Edel
IrelandLocation was excellent. Host was very efficient and easy to contact. The apartment was spotless.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 11 September 2022
Tram-anh
FranceApartment confortable and very convenient, not far from the center.
Stayed in August 2022
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