76/2 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR, United Kingdom
#2 of 1,002 Holiday rentals in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 127 apartment reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 October 2021
Patricia
United KingdomNothing
The apartment location was excellent..The bed was very comfortable and the place was spotless.. Facilities were of a high standard/
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 26 September 2021
Ali
United Kingdomif you were staying in the flat as a couple, the bedroom is very quiet at night. the lounge with sofa bed facing onto the busy street was a bit noisy but to be expected with such a central location. it wouldn’t put me off staying there again.
everything in the apartment was high end and very stylish. comfortable beds and some lovely quirky pieces. Host met us to check in and was helpful and friendly. location was great - right in the middle of the buzz of the Grassmarket.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 21 September 2021
Pamela
AustraliaNothing
Stunning apartment in excellent location. Highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 20 September 2021
Mike
United KingdomGreat location, very quiet couldn't hear any of the pubs under the place Great decor. Welcoming hosts, got us checked in early as well. Brilliant facility's, everything you need was there.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 19 September 2021
Shelley
United KingdomSofa bed was a little uncomfortable and the seating did not allow us all to sit comfortably without being a little cramped. Whilst the low lighting added to the ambience of the apartment it wasn’t very practical.
Excellent location and tasteful decor. Immaculate throughout.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 5 September 2021
Nicola
United KingdomEasy access to all the places to visit right on the castles door step
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 30 August 2021
Paul
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like
The accommodation was A1 It was furnished and finished to a very high standard The location in Old Town Edinburgh was perfect With views of the castle and restaurants and pubs all within walking distance It made our stay in Edinburgh extra special
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 26 August 2021
Andrew
United KingdomNothing it was perfect in every way possible
Everything it perfectly placed it's absolutely brilliant 10/10
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 15 August 2021
Huw
United KingdomLocation was great, nice and cosy apartment, could not fault the cleanliness when we arrived.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 6 August 2021
Lavinia
United KingdomWhat a lovely decor and cozy, extremely clean and impeccable. The host, Gary, what a wonderful person. Definitely it’s worth the view, the restaurants plaza and the surrounding.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 28 July 2021
Sarah-jayne
United KingdomBeautiful apartment equipped with everything you need. Not to mention the comfiest beds. And in the perfect location
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 27 July 2021
Mike
United Kingdom£10 surcharge for a 1pm early check-in a bit disappointing.
Everything was great, fantastic location, amazing decor, would highly recommend
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 24 July 2021
Lisa
United KingdomFantastic location, amazing little apartment very comfortable and well presented, great customer service, very helpful staff, would definitely recommend to family and friends, and would definitely book to come back for longer.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 22 July 2021
Nicola
United KingdomThe animal skin rug and cushion.... 🙄 Yes...we are Vegan..lol
Stunning quirky apartment....with lots of attention to detail...comfy...clean...cosy...felt at home. The location is superb!!!
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 20 July 2021
Daljinder
United KingdomNothing.
Best play to stay in Edinburgh for me. I can’t believe we got this Apartment at such a fab rate. The host Gary is absolutely brilliant and stays in regular contact, the apartment is decorated fabulously and is in the heart of the old town. Even though you are living above a pub there’s no noise and it all quite after 7pm. So close to all the sights. I will def be staying here again. Also Includes Netflix. The kids Loved the pullout sofa bed and very comfy. just fab! I would also recommend the foodie place called Hula literally round the corner and the breakfast bowls are to die for. Harry Potter fans will love the sights around the property.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 18 July 2021
Dane
United KingdomThis apartment was clean and well kept with very comfortable furniture and right in the heart of edinburgh. It was completely silent and serene. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Nathan
AustraliaSome basic kitchen supplies and washing powder would be helpful, along with access to some fresh/additional towels.
Location was incredible and decor was gorgeous too. It was a really comfortable and beautiful apartment.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Murphy
IrelandLocation very gd
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Hannah
United KingdomThe bed has no headboard which meant no relaxing in bed with a cup of tea or book - would definitely change this if possible. Also the toilet paper provided was very thin & not good quality - we went & brought our own.
Location, the little touches of tartan blankets & highland cow were cute. The flat was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Jessop
United KingdomThese are minor points.... it's great having lovely things to look at, but it's really important to be comfortable. The bed is difficult to get comfortable in as there's no headboard, so pillows slip off the back quite easily. Of course, beds are very personal. The mirrors to reflect the castle view are a lovely idea, but a small headboard, even a low one, would make the bed more comfortable. The lounge looks great, but none of the furniture is comfortable to use. Only having 2 spoons, knives, forks, and 2 of each item of crockery was awkward at times. The towels in the bathroom are very small. Bigger people would not be able to wrap them around themselves. Ladies might want an extra towel for their hair. I would also say (and we knew this would be the case), but you can hear the pub through the floor, including music and you can hear the hand dryer in the toilets which are below the bedroom. However, it's worth it for the location, and it didn't bother us.
Really excellent location and easy to reach anywhere you'd like to explore. Being met to provide keys and explain a few things was nice. Great eateries and pubs nearby and lots to look at, especially the view of the castle, which is easy to reach via the steps nearby. There are some great facilities in the apartment and lots of unusual decorative features. The stereo is great, it's nice to have a cafetiere to make a nice coffee. We liked being able to do our own thing and make food in if we wanted to. It was great having Virgin TV if you'd rather have a night in after a long day out. It was nice to have a few tea bags to get us started when we got there.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Susan
United StatesThe steps to the apartment can be a challenge for some folks and a instruction manual for the washer/dryer (one unit) would be very helpful.
The location was great and the apartment was decorated beautifully. Very clean and close to many activities.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Kathy
PolandBathroom shower was in bathtub so hard to access.
Great location! Beautifully decorated. Comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Kristi
United StatesThe noise level for the person sleeping on the sofa bed was hard. People shouting outside at 3:00 am. Plus, there wasn't enough tp....had to go buy our own....not great! It would have been nice if the kitchen came with a few necessities....like salt, pepper, and maybe oil. To buy those things for just a few days seems......
The apt. was very comfortable and homey. Close to everything. I loved that part
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2022
Nike-sparx
United KingdomShower curtain too small.
Location.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Paula
United KingdomDon't want to say anything negative really as it was all so lovely but as we stayed for 3 nights we found the towels not very large or thick.. another bath mat would have helped due to splashes from shower curtain around the bath.
The location is fabulous and we had everything we needed for a perfect city break, it was lovely just to sit at the window and watch the hustle and bustle below.
Stayed in July 2022
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