A short walk from Grassmarket and Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
Exceptional, main-door first-floor Georgian Apartment modernised and located right at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, less than 2 minutes walk from Edinburgh Castle! Guests will love being so close to the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's main tourist spot. This property has a 5 star rating on many booking platforms.
You will not find self-catering accommodation closer to Edinburgh Castle with the nearby restaurants, bars and shops of Edinburgh's Royal Mile at the bottom of the stairs!
The apartment is entered via a main door on to the Lawnmarket at the top of The Royal Mile which takes you into a private staircase up to the first floor. This apartment really is in the heart of Edinburgh's tourist district.
It comprises modern kitchen/living room, bathroom with shower, additional shower room and separate WC. There are 4 bedrooms and the apartment comfortably sleeps 8 with space for an additional person on a fold down double sofa bed in one of the bedrooms. Sleeping arrangements as follows;
-Master Double bedroom -2nd Double bedroom -3rd Double bedroom (with further double sofa bed although 4 people is a squeeze so better for 2-3 people) -Bunk bed room (2 single beds)
We also have a luggage/wardrobe room so you can keep the bedrooms nice and clear. The open plan living room/kitchen offers a sociable space with views onto the Royal Mile, below.
From 24 July 2026, a 5% Edinburgh Visitor Levy applies to all stays. All prices shown already include this charge, which we will pay to the City of Edinburgh Council on your behalf.
We provide: Bed Linen, Towels, Toilet Rolls
Guest access to all areas
During the Edinburgh Festival in August and Edinburgh's Hogmany celebrations The Lawnmarket is pedestrian access only which means carrying cases/bags 100 meters or so.
Short Term Let License Number - EH-69599-F EPC Rating - D
Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, is home to this apartment. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and George Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Is Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
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Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
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Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
located?
Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this apartment building is steps from The Hub and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket are also within 5 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 10 minutes.
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Edinburgh Castle Hideaway, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile - 2 mins walk to the Castle!
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9.8
Exceptional
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This property is smack in the middle of the Royal Mile making it so convenient for getting around Edinburgh. Only a short walk to the train station too. My only wish would be to have hanging racks in all the bedrooms or even one in the luggage room because 2 of 4 rooms had nowhere to hang clothes. Lovely place to stay overall, worth every penny.
Everything about our stay was amazing! The location can’t be beat. Everything was clean and ready for our arrival. We will definitely recommend and stay here again!
The location was amazing. You are right in the heart of old town and on the royal mile. We were there for Hogmanay and the parade came right past the apartment and for new years we walked up about 200 yards to the castle and watched the fireworks. The owners were great and helpful to store bags when we arrived into town early. The place was perfect for our group of 8 and had everything we needed. Would definitely come back and stay!!!
We loved staying here. It is in a really great location with shops all around and only a couple minute walk to popular attractions in all directions. Only issues were the beautiful church in front was under construction (nothing the owners can do about that) and I wouldn’t call the second bathroom a half bath more like a toilet closet.
Very easy communication, great location for everything. The only surprise was there were no toiletries provided like soap, shampoo and conditioner for the showers . Very minor inconvenience but US travelers should be aware .
Location location location. If you are looking to stay in the heart of Edinburgh this is the place. You are a staircase away from the Royal mile, and steps away from Edinburgh Castle, Victoria street and a list of other sites. Too many witching walking distance to list. The flat was very cozy and well furnished. The only thing that wasn’t provided were wash clothes. We had six adults in our group and we were all very comfortable and happy with the accommodations. Keep in mind this isn’t a five star hotel but for a large group that rents houses frequently we would definitely recommend.
This apartment could not be more ideally located for a proper introduction to the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks. In addition, the building itself has a significant place in Scottish history, as it is part of James Court and was once home to the famous philosopher David Hume. The apartment was clean, nicely appointed and, for the most part, comfortable. The hosts were courteous and easily reachable. We were surprised to realize that the second toilet in the apartment was extremely compact, not suited for anyone of above-average height. Space in a few of the bedrooms, such as the bunk beds, was very limited, especially for adults. We understood that these constraints could be attributed to the layout of this centuries-old building, but we had to admit to being a bit surprised, based on the description and the rental price. Otherwise, this apartment was ideal and helped to provide me and my family with some wonderful memories of our vacation in Scotland.
Location was perfect for our family of five to see all of the sights! We loved the charm of the apartment and the nightly entertainment from street performers was a pleasant surprise. Owner was extremely helpful with all of our questions and very quick to respond. We greatly appreciate the bag storage while the apartment was turned over. Highly recommend for families and friends alike!