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Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5.0 star property
Luxury aparthotel in Edinburgh

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Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments at Holyrood, in central Edinburgh near the Royal Mile, offers express check-in/out, dry cleaning services, and free in-room WiFi. St. Giles' Cathedral and other attractions are within walking distance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Open Plan Apartment | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Open Plan Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

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Abbey Strand, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8DU

What's nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Calton Hill - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Princes Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Mile - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marriott Executive Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mackays On The Mile - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Luxury aparthotel in Edinburgh
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free aparthotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include 2 bathrooms and a sitting area, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like an espresso maker and bathrobes.
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood offers 9 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Edinburgh aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 9 units
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Abbey Strand Apartments Apartment Edinburgh
Abbey Strand Apartments Edinburgh
Abbey Strand s Enburgh
Abbey Strand Apartment at Holyrood
Abbey Strand Apartments at Holyrood
Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments at Holyrood
Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood Edinburgh
Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood Aparthotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood?

As of Dec 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood on Dec 21, 2025 start from $267.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood located?

Located in Abbeyhill, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Scottish Parliament and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

8.8

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely flat next door to Holyrood Palace. Close enough to the action but quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location and beautiful property with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great apartment and location, everything we hoped for
Outside the apartment
Blue poppy at Edinburgh Botanic gardend
North Berwick
View from Arthur’s seat
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing location and apartment . Would highly recommend and would definitely book again when visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved staying at Abbey Strand! Very historic building but with all modern conveniences. Quiet part of Royal Mile away from noise & traffic but easy walk to anywhere. No air conditioning but temps are generally cooler. Definitely recommend a stay when in Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
Lovely apartment in a great location. Right next to the Palace. Located at the opposite end of the royal mile to Edinburgh castle, and not far from all tourist sites and restaurants. It's all uphill from the apartment, but a lovely downhill walk on the way back. 😁 Apartment was lovely and clean, plenty of room for us and a super handy bed/sofa that was easy to use each day. Only issue was we were never sent the door code for entry to the apartment. No-one seemed to reply on the info@abbeystrandapartments.com email address. Called twice and was told something about the company being bought out. Super helpful lady on the phone who then sent us the door code. That came from reception@oldtownchambers.com email address. Who knows who's running it. Great weekend break in a great apartment. Admin was rubbish though. As always, saved by the lovely friendly staff on the phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation. Exceptionally clean, beautifully decorated, comfortable bed. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

No WIFI but apt is beautiful

We loved this apartment, but if WiFi is at all important to you, be warned that although it is billed as including WiFi, it only worked for us in the building lounge and not in our apartment at all. Beautiful building in beautiful location—nearest neighbor seemed to be the king? It’s right by the palace and across from the parliament building. Very quiet at night but it’s a walk to groceries. Housekeeping every day. Excellent bed but bed in fold out couch could have been better (but we have had worse). Check-in process was a little mysterious because our email with instructions didnt get send until very late morning that day and we had already left our previous accommodation and had no access to email
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was amazing! We loved the location close to the palace and walking distance to park (Arthur’s seat). My family and I truly enjoyed the location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice for families, very clean. Can park fairly close by at Dynamic Earth if renting a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A little difficult to find/enter the place, but once we got in, it was very nice, and the service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana Ivanitskaya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable apartment with well done amenities. Spotless. Would definitely stay there again. Right next to Holyrood House, Parliament and Dynamic Earth. Less conveniently located for other areas although the #35 bus is steps away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Stunning.

This apartment was beautiful, location superb. The decoration of a very high standard like a luxury hotel. The 2 bedrooms and bathrooms absolutely stunning! We loved this beautiful apartment and wished it had not been a flying visit! The cleanliness is immaculate and the overall feel is very warm and inviting! We will return one day’ if you want a location with views and just off the Royal Mile this is wonderfully place! Beautiful, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina K

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We thought the room was really amazing and in just about the best location you could imagine. We had a lot of trouble with instructions such as we received a map for parking and the map had nothing to do with where parking actually would be. We were told there was a common room where we could do laundry, but we never discovered where that common room might be so there were definitely some communications issues With a mysterious person who we would communicate with via messages . We ended up parking very expensively in one place the day we rented a car. We never got the laundry done.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well appointed, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Quiet yet close

Great location, right at the end of the Royal Mile so you're close to everything but still in a quiet little spot. Beautiful garden and view of the crag overlooking the city. Very well appointed apartments, very clean. Overall our favourite place to stay while on our trip to the UK.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommend this property. Has the best of both a hotel and a apartment (still had somewhere to store luggage when we check out, umbrellas, lobby to wait for taxis). Great staff (Peter), couldn't be more helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was beautiful!! Clean, decorated lovely and functional. The bathrobes provided were an extra nice. The location was just perfect. We went to breakfast about a quarter of a mile away. Quiet, tucked away by the Holyrood house gardens, it was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredibly comfortable and luxurious with meticulous attention to detail and conscious efforts made to supply local products. The location is ideal for city access yet safe and quiet in the grounds of Holyrood Palace. The facilities were high tech and without a user manual which meant we struggled to use the oven and had no heating all week…
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing!

The location was beautiful, it’s right next to the palace. The apartment was so beautiful and well decorated. My children loved reading in the window seats. It was an excellent apartment with an excellent location. The communication was also really great. We received the code to enter early and they also helped with recommending a taxi service to the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Location was absolutely incredible. Very comfortable and clean. Everymorning woke up overlooking Holyrood House. Stunning. Only problem was the 3 flights if spiral staircase that's one had to maneuver up and eventually down with larger suitcases. We were traveling for 15 days. Beyond that wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location and space in Edinburgh

The location was incredible. Right next to Hollyrood and perfect for a few days in Edinburgh. Well decorated and appointed. The in house laundry a dream. And the gardens out back (chef’s kiss). The only downside was the sliding bathroom door that didn’t want to stay it’s tracks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very Nice But We Stayed on the Wrong Night

The property was so beautiful, both inside and in the surrounding gardens, landscape and nearby buildings. The location was fantastic. The washer / dryer was a welcome amenity. The only issue I had was when some unruly (possible?) guests were unable to get the single front door to work at about 4:30 in the morning and woke us up with their screaming and excessive and aggressive pounding on the door. A call to the hotel help line did not resolve the issue, as someone was sent to the property, and was unable to open the door from the outside. When we called back to the hotel, we were asked to open the door. This was very disruptive to our ability to sleep, as we were already tired from travelling multiple time zones. We received no acknowledgement or even thanks from the hotel for helping out with a situation that was not of our doing, in the middle of the night. I expected more from a property of this caliber.
4 am Locked Out & Very Loud Person
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Interior - Desk
Interior - Window Seat + Dining Table
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cheval exceeded our expectations! It was clean, quiet, large, comfortable, and recently renovated. There is a lot to do nearby and everything is walkable. However, it is at the end of the Royal Mile at the bottom of a gentle hill. The good thing is it provides a peaceful night's sleep. The not-so-good thing is that is at one end of the town so you have to walk towards the center of town to do everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy walk home down slope from city center. Perfect place for Uber drop off and pick up. Comfy bed, and seating. Kitchen had enough. Temp easy to regulate. Hop on off bus stop right out front along with city bus. Super safe for a single woman or lbgtq even at night. Nice views from apt. Lots to do w/I a one block radius. No lift may be an issue for some. But overall great location and stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024