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Dining
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4592.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Grassmarket
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stunning City Centre Apartment.

A stunning two bedroom apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's New town, perfectly located for accessing shops, restaurants and the most popular tourist attractions including Edinburgh Castle.
Tastefully modernised retaining original 18th century features, the apartment provides modern luxuries and comfort for the perfect stay in this beautiful city.

Situated on the first floor within a traditional Scottish stone building, the property retains some amazing period features which gives you a true feel of history. All major attractions are within a short walk.
The property is in the middle of the city centre but retains a quiet, homely feel despite its location.
Arrival time is 2pm however the property manager will be as flexible as possible with prior notice. Check out time is 10am. Later check outs are subject to availability with prior arrangement.

The owner withholds the right to ask for a security deposit before stay commences.


Interior layout.
The apartment offers a large living room with breakfast bar area looking into the open kitchen, a large 3 seater sofa bed, 1 armchair and 2 breakfast bar stools.
There is a dining table with 4 seats by the large front window.

Two double bedrooms each containing 1 double bed and ample bedroom storage.

The bathroom includes bath and thermostatic shower.


A separate kitchen with solid oak breakfast bar looking into the living room. The kitchen comes fully equipped including fridge/freezer, oven and induction hob, washing machine, microwave, toaster and kettle.

Property manager

Gareth
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Free WiFi
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
The property does not have a cot or high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number EH-69760-F

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hunting, hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grassmarket - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys Edinburgh Frederick St - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Cookies - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miller & Carter - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Element - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning City Centre Apartment. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning City Centre Apartment.?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning City Centre Apartment.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning City Centre Apartment. located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of George Street and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 A fantastic base for an Edinburgh visit

Everything about our stay was perfect from start to finish. Gareth’s communication was excellent and he even made sure the apartment was ready slightly earlier than the usual check-in time so we could drop off our bags as soon as we arrived. The apartment is in a fantastic location in easy walking distance of all the sights, shops and wonderful places to eat. The apartment was spotless and a lovely, cosy home from home. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our stay. Very central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and visit

First time in Edinburgh but not the last! I would stay here every time! The location couldn’t be more perfect, within walking distance to everything. We never once to a cab. Love the welcome gifts of coffee and tea and short bread. So kind and thoughtful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay.

A wonderful apartment in the heart of all Edinburgh attractions. Very clean and comfortable, highly recommended and look forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, wonderful property!

Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Rose street was a great location. Restaurants and bars close as well as grocery. Beds were comfortable and kictchen was well stocked. Even had a couple of electrical converters for USA folks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F., Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great apartment in an a great location. Very clean, ample supplies, easy check in. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Old Town Apartment

We stayed in this apartment for 3 nights recently. The apartment is in a perfect location and was very clean and nicely decorated. Gareth made us feel so welcome and we loved the Scottish treats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return Stay

This was our second stay here - we like it so much. Gorgeous flat, spotlessly clean, great location. A real home-from-home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lallah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Rose Apartment!

We loved our stay at Rose Apartment! The location is right in the middle of all the top tourist attractions, shops and restaurants, yet it is quiet in the evening. People watching from the front window was the best! Communication with Gareth was great and everything about the apartment was exactly as we hoped. I will definitely stay at Rose Apartment next time in Edinburgh!! Try the Taco Libre across the street for some fairly authentic Mexican food!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb L., Puyallup WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

The flat was just as described and we were made to feel welcomed from the beginning. Gareth checked in on us during the stay and made sure we had everything we needed. LOVED Edinburgh! Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting a great location and accommodation.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett D., Denver, CO, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rose St Apartment

We had a great stay. Good location and Gareth was very helpful and responsive. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few days in Edinburgh

Wonderful location for wandering, catching tours or a train out of town. Garth is very timely with his communication and helped us through some unexpected issues with weather and travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and roomy flat

We so enjoyed our stay on Rose Street. Gareth has thought of everything! We especially appreciated the comfortable beds. The apartment was clean and charming and couldn’t be located in a better location in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean, great location, great layout

This is a very nice property! Plenty of food and retail shops within a few steps, and close to the primary Edinburgh attractions. It was also very clean, with modern plumbing and very comfortable beds. Add a great check-in experience and prompt owner communication. One of my favorite short-term rentals. We’ll return if we come back to Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best locatiion

Rose Street Newtown is THE place to stay in Edinburgh. Close to all of the main attractions, great restaurants and nightlife. The apartment it well appointed, comfortable and quiet. Can’t crecommend it too highly,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Apartment

One word: perfect! Thank you for this beautiful apartment Gareth!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K., SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

The apartment is close to many things and is a hidden historic jewel. The unit was clean, comfy, decorated nicely and makes you feel at home and not like a tourist. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Many thanks to Gareth as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You won’t regret it

This apartment is perfect for a family! Stayed here with my wife and two kids (Ages 2 & 8mo), and it was perfect. Has a washing machine for clothes, two comfortable bedrooms, a full kitchen and living room. There are stairs up to it, but it’s easy enough to carry a stroller up there. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edinburgh in March

My family had a wonderful stay. The owners made checking easy ( I was delayed twice on route from Newcastle). The apartment had all the amenities one would need and having a clothes washers was a big bonus. Everywhere we visited in the city was easily accessible from this property. On my next visit to Edinburgh I would not hesitate to book this for my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in downtown Edinburgh

The Edinburgh New Town apartment is one of the nicest VRBO properties we've stayed in. It was on a pedestrian only street and close to everything including Edinburgh castle, the Royal mile, Holyrood, as well as grocery stores, shops and several good restaurants. The property was nicely decorated, very clean, and spacious, and our host, Gareth, was great to work with and very helpful. The booking, arrival and checkout all went well, and he was very responsive to inquiries. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Great location in New Town

We were a family of 5 with 3 teenage boys and the apartment, location and ease of accessing were fantastic. Gareth met us and even left a small loaf of bread and milk along with other extra touches such as butter, soap and a map. The location was what we were after if you want to stay in New Town which was in one of the main streets being Rose St yet still close enough to walk to Old Town to visit the Castle etc. Would have no hesitation in staying here again

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Apartment Close to City Center

Gareth was easy to reach and very accommodating. The lovely apartment was spacious and convenient to bus stop, restaurants, and shopping. We loved the quiet neighborhood and being close to a great little pub. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen complete and even with windows open, we were not bothered by noise. I highly recommend staying with Gareth. He is an excellent host and his apartment is impeccable. A total 10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kymm P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rose St. Perfection

Gareth’s flat on Rose St was amazing. Very clean and nicely decorated. When we first arrived it was a little hairy getting around…Edinburgh is a very busy city and I was out of my element driving the rental car. Once we parked and unloaded we were so very pleased with the flat. The location was absolutely perfect…I had returned the car so we were walking everywhere. We were so central to everything so walking was amazing. The busses and trams were available pretty much at your doorstep if you wished to use them. Gareth was very responsive if I needed to contact him. The beds were so comfortable, we had no complaints whatsoever. I would highly this charming flat. It was everything we needed and perfectly described. Thank you Gareth for such a wonderful stay in your beautiful city.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A., York, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Treasure in Edinburgh

The Rose Apartment is located in a wonderful part of Edinburgh. We used the tram from the airport and got off at Prince’s Street where we had a 5 minute walk to the apartment located on Rose Street. We were able to walk most places including the Royal Mile and the castle as well as Dean Village and the botanical garden. We did use the bus to get to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Located on Rose Street are varied retail shops and great restaurants. The unit was fully equipped and snacks, butter and a small jug of milk was provided as well as the usual condiments. Tea and coffee was also available. The only downside was the washer was broken. Perhaps no one had tried to use it recently or no one reported the problem to the owner; we did. Hopefully the next renters will have the benefit of the washer working. Other than that , we have no negative comments. We were there for 4 nights and it was a quiet location. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gareth

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I'm Gareth and I own and manage this gem of a holiday apartment, recently renovated in a great location I'm privileged to be able to host guests from across the world and accommodate them in Edinburgh. I love meeting new people from all walks of life and hearing their stories.

Why they chose this property

I was looking to buy a city centre property in need of renovation and I came across the flat in 2011, it hadn't been maintained for atleast 25 years. I seen that it had masses of potential but it was a huge challenge...Great location and great character!

What makes this property unique

The property was built in 1792 when Edinburgh's 'New Town' was under construction. It still retains all the original internal doors and floorboards which I restored. Along with the exposed original stonework wall, this property has a great feel to it. Put together with the location its a stunning place to take in the city!

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