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Reviews of Destiny Scotland - St Andrew Square Apartments 4 stars

9 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AU, United Kingdom

#253 of 986 Holiday rentals in Edinburgh

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Review score

Based on 1269 apartment reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    King size bed would have been preferable.

    The Location was excellent and the facilities just what we needed for our stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs (it was mentioned on the website), small normal double bed, not been able to do a bit earlier checkin after a 14 hour flight. Staff did not even try to arrange a quicker cleaning session. Kfc downstairs attracted a couple of demanding beggers at night

    Neat and spacious, has all the facilities mentioned, central location to old and new town. Station around the corner

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Ease of check in and check out, and the location was perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tiny bed... mum slept on the sofa because the bed was not really big enough for a mother a daughter to share.

    The location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not emailed the code for the door. Poured rain. No one to let us in. We had to go to a hotel the first night

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Well equipped and comfortable studio.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Instructions for turning on some of the lights and heaters. Couldn't work out the switches near the bathroom.

    Great size for a studio. Had everything we needed. Perfect location between the bus station and railway station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    It’s a very great place to stay! Will definitely book again when visiting edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It’s an amazing room we had. It was spacious, clean and tidy. Too bad we only stay for a night. We had a nice rest.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was perfect for what we wanted to do.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfort was impacted by bad timing of the heating system. This was notified to management and does affect my comfort rating unfortunately but overall we enjoyed the apartment.

    This is a great studio apartment with good facilities. The washing machine/dryer was appreciated. Shower was good but bed is a double size. Room was quiet and not impacted by the busy fast food outlets below. Well located for public transport and sightseeing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic location but late night can have some street level disturbances.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location is on St Andrews Square near KFC and McDonalds. A lot of late night noise and commotion on 2 of the 3 nights.

    Fantasitic location for walking access around Edinburgh

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Would have stayed another night but the apartment was booked…

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location for relaxing stay central to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whilst there is a washing machine/dryer the cycle took a couple of hours. The water seemed to flow very slowly.

    The location of this accommodation is perfect - being 5 minutes easy walk to both the Waverley Railway Station and the Edinburgh Bus Terminal - so close to everything but yet so quiet! Facilities were great!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Cute place near the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The way doors closing were very loud but it was not that big of a deal.

    Everything. The apartment is at a really good place right next to the old town. Everything is walking distance. It looks fully renovated and in spite of being near the centre, it is very quiet and calm.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    City break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were a bit challenging, but we were able to use the lift after the 1st floor. The bathroom could benefit from a better extraction fan as it was very steamy after a shower.

    Ideal location for a weekend break. Walking distance to everywhere. Flat contained everything needed for a short break.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location near Edinburgh Waverley station and the National Gallery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some noise from air conditioners outside the building. Double glazing kept the street noise very quiet.

    Location was brilliant for both the train station and the Airlink bus stop to the airport. Also a lovely park and some nice restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Good times in Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio (1B)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really only one thing, the constant hum of the motor which I'm guessing was air to water pump was a bit loud found it hard to sleep.

    Our trip was celebrating my wife's 60th Birthday. The location of the apartment was very central to everything and public transport was amazing, something we are not familiar with in Ireland. Your recommendation for places to eat were spot on, "Amazing Food".

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Need improvement but generally meet expectation
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    found dust and hair on the bed… Noisy when fridge works

    Good location in the city center and close to station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress in the main room with on-suite needs replacing. The mattress in the other room was great.

    Everything was provided - from the washer/dryer to toilet paper. All was super clean and modern.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very happy with location. Rather late check in but could store luggage at offices.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view of the bins

    Location and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location in Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    No lift/elevator so be prepared to carry bags up stairs.

    A really great location in Edinburgh. Very close to Waverley Station so easy to walk there. Handy for shops, restaurants and supermarkets. easy access to the Royal Mile and major locations in the main city centre. Basic facilities as in a fully equipped kitchen but no cooking ingredients provided (not unusual though). It was very clean and the beds were comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    The accommodation was perfect for a short stay in the centre of Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    11am checkout time was a little early.

    Excellent, central location. Well equipped, clean and comfortable apartment. Entry via door codes so no keys to worry about.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Great studio apartment in heart of Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have done with bigger towels!!

    Brilliant location in heart of the city.

    Stayed in April 2024

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