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Superhost
Flat in New Town
Boutique City Centre Apartment, in a Fantastic Location
Browse artisan shops, then sink into the corner sofa with a good book at this spacious boutique apartment on the oldest Street in the New Town of Edinburgh. Colourful prints, pastel bed frames, and French-style furniture make for an eclectic mix. You will certainly feel at home here. Guests will have the whole apartment to themselves. We don't keep our belongings here, it's a purpose holiday home. 24 hour Access code. We will be available by phone or text anytime. The apartment is centrally situated to cafes, restaurants and all the major tourist attractions and transport links. The castle and Old Town are a short walk away, as is Princes Street Gardens. It couldn't be better located to enjoy the city. This is a fantastic location, difficult to rival. The apartment is beautiful and in an amazing location to walk and explore the city by foot.
Individual Host
Superhost
Apartment in Old Town
Entire cosy apartment on The Royal Mile
Our beautiful, sun filled, cosy apartment dates from the late 18th Century, and is situated on the historic Royal Mile which stretches from Edinburgh Castle to The Palace of Holyrood. It is in an ideal location to explore our wonderful city. It is situated on the third floor and on one side has superb views of the Edinburgh landscape such as Calton Hill with its eclectic collection of monuments, on the other the Royal Mile itself - a great place to watch the pageantry at Festival time.
Individual Host
Superhost
Flat in Old Town
Central apartment with castle view
A cosy bright apartment, centrally located in the heart of old historic Edinburgh beneath the castle. All the main tourist and festival attractions are within walking distance: the Castle, the Royal Mile, National Museum, National Gallery, Princes street and much more. Free wi-fi is available.
Individual Host

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Flat in Old Town
Charming Old Town central retreat
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Flat in Old Town
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Flat in Old Town
Historic Edinburgh City Centre Flat+Parking Option
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Flat in Old Town
Bright 1-Bed City Centre home with Historic Twist!
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Flat in Old Town
Castle Lookout Apartment
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Flat in Newington
Kell's Place
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Flat in Old Town
Studio Apartment with Castle View
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Flat in Old Town
Gorgeous nest for 2 w/ great view to the Castle
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Superhost
Flat in Old Town
Walk the Royal Mile from an Artsy Flat
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Superhost
Flat in Old Town
Quiet Royal Mile Flat, own door on secluded square
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Superhost
Flat in Old Town
Charming flat, Edinburgh Old Town near University
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Superhost
Flat in Old Town
Castle View from every window
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Your guide to Edinburgh

Welcome to Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s skyline, with its iconic castle and monuments piling up dramatically across a series of mounts and cliffs, is just one of its many enchantments. This is a city of contrasts, from the Georgian neoclassical formality of its New Town, and the open elegance of its many squares and parks, to the dark magic of its medieval streets and wynds. You can lose yourself in the Old Town’s shadowy cobbled lanes that have been walked for more than 800 years, only to emerge upon the windswept wilderness of Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano at the heart of Holyrood Park.

The commercial centre of George Street and Princes Street mixes designer and high street shopping with historic and literary monuments; while the city’s steep hills give way suddenly to a coastline that combines a port, a beach, and a number of golfing links. With an academic institution dating back four and a half centuries and one of the world’s most famous festivals, Edinburgh’s cultural legacy is unmatched. Make sure to check out the city’s culinary offerings, too, with plenty of excellent restaurants and pubs to choose from.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a great destination any time of year, but is perhaps best known for the summer festivals that fill its streets, theatres, and concert halls for the entire month of August. The International Festival celebrating music and dance is complemented by the even more colourful Edinburgh Fringe, which commandeers every available space, from pubs to parks, for performances. If you want a quieter experience, try booking one of Edinburgh’s holiday apartments for the spring or autumn, when the city’s leafy parks are looking resplendent and there’s always plenty to see in the museums and galleries if the weather turns cold or rainy. Edinburgh looks magical lit up in Christmas decorations each December, while New Year is celebrated in extravagant Scottish style with an annual Hogmanay street party.


Top things to do in Edinburgh

Calton Hill

Arthur’s Seat is where locals go to get some space, but if you want a view of the Seat itself (and much more besides), head to Calton Hill. It offers an incredible panorama of the city and boasts some monuments of its own, including one inspired by the Parthenon. And on April 30 each year it becomes the focal point for the incandescent celebrations of the Beltane Fire Festival.

The Shore of Leith

These 18th-century docks were once Scotland’s chief trading port. Today their industrial and maritime heritage is transformed into a quirky neighbourhood full of flats, cool cafes, and award-winning restaurants. It’s also home to the Royal Yacht Britannia, while the Water of Leith walkway is a peaceful riverside walk that winds back into the city.

Lauriston Castle and Gardens

West of the city, this architectural gem has magnificent views across the Firth of Forth. The house combines its 16th-century tower with a 19th-century manor house and Edwardian interiors. You can admire its exterior for free; its welcoming wooded grounds are open to the public year round.

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