KM Apartments

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Royal Mile

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £131
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

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5-9 Richmond Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 9VE
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed

  • 199 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Compact Studio

  • 188 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Southside, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, KM Apartments is near the airport and near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princes Street - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Medicine Coffee Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kilimanjaro Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Southsider - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soul Vegan - ‬1 min walk

About this property

KM Apartments

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Royal Mile
Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, an LCD TV with digital channels, and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. A dryer, a coffee/tea maker and a laptop-compatible safe are among the other amenities available to guests. Limited housekeeping is available.
KM Apartments offers 33 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hairdryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and from GBP 13.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is KM Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at KM Apartments?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at KM Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at KM Apartments?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is KM Apartments located?

Located in Southside, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Surgeon's Hall and University of Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 10 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 12 minutes.

KM Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 592 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Communication

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fab apartments

Great find! Renovations meant a longer walk through to the apartments but really wasnt an issue for us. Apartment was spotless and the facilities were great. The only real downside was there are no sockets near the mirror so getting ready was a little tricky as i didnt have a mirror with me so had to use my phone camera to see as i was doing my hair. Staff were super friendly and helpful and the location was great for us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Seek elsewhere

The property is part of student accommodation undergoing renovations, as such the entrance is “temporary”, VERY studenty (for those students of 90s and 00s) and complex to find the 3rd floor. If first impressions count, this place isn’t for you. We were a family of 4, staying for 2 nights and chose the superior duplex style apartment, however there was very little space for clothing/luggage. For any longer stays, you might need to look elsewhere. If you’re facing the road, it’s LOUD. The windows are double glazed only (fine for home, but city centre main road and buses just below eye level..not so much) The apartment had all amenities required, but we’re starting to show wear, for example the shower head wouldn’t stay up and required to be held whilst showering. Door handles partly broken, and stains on the walls from greasy scalps due to lack of bedheads etc.. Would we stay again?….probably not. We paid almost £500 for two nights in early January, but for a little more we could have the assurance of a proper hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The main entrance door was under repair. We had to go around the building to get to our room. But everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Under renovation

There was a fan outside the room that was very noisy. There was a chemical smell in the building, maybe paint or such. The renovation works meant that going into and out of the property was a labyrinth.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed a few times now and it’s always the same issue I find is the noise. Not just normal noise but every floorboard in the flat creaked and cracked so loudly I was worried I’d be the annoying one to other people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Second time here, recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Apartment was great, clean and well maintained, close to facilities and back bedroom buses. Very reasonably priced. One complaint, two lovely big mirrors but no plug nearby, doing my hair was a challenge.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Johnston

Don’t keep your hopes too high. This is basically a university accommodation converted hotel, so sound insulation is quite bad. The TV was also not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely location and had everything we needed

We enjoyed our stay at KM apartments. Lovely location and had everything we needed. The only issue we had was that our room was positioned directly above a loading bay, which unfortunately made a very loud noise/shook the room when deliveries were made, and woke us up for quite a while around 5/6am on the Sunday. However, we had no problems the next morning and we were only there 2 nights. Likely only an issue on weekends, and only for that room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice. Good value for money, very handy for the Festival theatre. Rebooked for September.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

AMIT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location

Nice and smart little apartment with a great location. Yes its in a student block but the apartments are on floor 3 which are different. However, lots of student's this weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place- clean, simple, 24 hour reception
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very expensive for what is essentially ‘student accommodation’ but was immaculate and quite close to old town. Lots of students around as other floors are for the students. Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great!

Really enjoyed my stay at KM. The apartment had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The University of Edinburgh runs a lovely catered apartment set right in the heart of their residence facility which allows for ease of getting around not only the city but if you are headed to the university (as I was) puts you right on the front doorstep. Lots of different flat configurations are available - I chose a studio as I had my son with me. It was great to have split levels to give you some space to yourself as well as a nice kitchen and simple (but comfortable) shower and toilet. Two reasons it's not five stars: 1. The internet was wobbly during our stay which may have been a fluke but as it was primarily a work trip was an annoyance. 2. Their breakfast had close to zero vegan options. Had I known I wouldn't have booked it (considering that Edinburgh is a very accommodating city) I don't think this should put anyone off coming, however. I think if you are looking for a location close to town but set back enough that you can work and rest in peace, it's perfect. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sherine

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean apartments, definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Fatima

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room could have been cleaned a bit better, hairs in the bed and lots of hair in the bathroom sink which was actually clogging it up so I had to remove this myself. There was also quite a few marks and splashes on the glass next to the bed which had not been cleaned off. When we booked this it was not clear that this is actually inside the student halls so was a bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024