A charming one-bed apartment in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Sleeps 4.
Sit back and relax in The Portsburgh Square Residence. Tucked just behind the Grassmarket in the Old Town, this one-bedroom apartment enjoys an enviable location, but with all of the peace and quiet of an off-street setting.
The lovely and light living/kitchen area features a flatscreen TV and unlimited Wi-Fi. The kitchenette comes fully equipped with everything you need for a few days in Edinburgh, including a microwave and fridge. The cosy master bedroom offers a double bed and guest storage. A family bathroom with shower over bath completes this delightful home from home.
Please note we do not provide hypoallergenic bedding at our properties.
The Portsburgh Square Residence’s location is simply the best! Sitting on the edge of the Grassmarket and just a few minutes’ stroll from the Royal Mile, the local area is brimming with history and things to do. Whether you’d like to browse the varied boutiques on Cockburn Street or have a good old fashioned pub lunch while you gaze up at the Castle, this property has it all. The apartment itself is a grade C listed building, which occupies an ancient site within the World Heritage Trust area of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Princes Street is a mere 10 minute stroll away, and the Royal Mile is even closer. We guarantee that you’ll find intrigue galore on your doorstep - but if you’d like to venture further afield, Waverley train station is within easy walking distance and the area is well serviced by the extremely efficient Lothian Buses.
This property doesn't come with free parking but there is limited paid street parking in local area for an additional fee.
This property operates a key safe, so you can let yourself in to the property any time after 4pm. The key safe code will be issued before your arrival.
If you are arriving earlier than 16:00 on your day of arrival, it is always worth contacting the property manager as they will always endeavour to give you access as soon as possible.
The latest departure time is 11:00, however, a guaranteed later departure (up to 20:00) can be arranged for a fee of 50% of the daily rate for that day but please note this is subject to no existing booking arriving that day already.
A £200 refundable damage/security deposit is due 7 days before arrival, and refunded after departure.
All properties are strictly non-smoking, and do not accept hen/stag/party groups. At least one guest must be over 25 years old.
Please note Wi-Fi at this property is complimentary.
Please arrange your arrival with the property manager at least 24 hours before arrival.
Check in is from 4pm, and check out is before 11am.
Layout
A central hallway leads to an open plan living area and kitchen, double bedroom, and family bathroom.
Sleeping Arrangements
1 double bed. 1 double sofa bed.
*Please note that the sofa bed is intended to provide flexibility for sleeping arrangements, however, the maximum occupancy must not exceed 2. There is an additional fee for the provision of the sofa bed.
Exterior
This apartment forms part of a larger block of flats.
Getting there
Waverley train station: 1 mile Haymarket train station: 1 mile Edinburgh airport: 8 miles Edinburgh bus station: 1.5 mile
Accessibility
This property is situated on the ground floor.
Registration and Compliance
Registration or Licence Ref: EH-71190-R EPC: D
Accommodatie-voorzieningen
Internet
Beschikbaar in het appartement: gratis wifi
Parkeren en vervoer
Parkeerplekken ter plaatse
Eten en drinken
Koelkast
Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
Microgolfoven
Oven
Slaapkamers
Beddengoed inbegrepen
Slaapkamer
Badkamer
1 badkamer
Haardroger
Handdoeken inbegrepen
Entertainment
Tv
Wasvoorzieningen
Wasmachine
Wasserette
Comfort
Verwarming
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen
Heb je specifieke toegankelijkheidsbehoeften? Neem dan contact op met de accommodatie via de contactgegevens in de boekingsbevestiging.
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen in de kamer
Rookvrije accommodatie
Diensten en faciliteiten
Strijkijzer/strijkplank
Dingen om te doen
Fietsmogelijkheid in de buurt
Veiligheidsvoorzieningen
Koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools
Huisregels
No pets allowed.
No hen / stag / parties or events allowed.
No smoking allowed.
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Kinderen en extra bedden
Kinderen zijn welkom.
Evenementen
No events allowed
Roken
Smoking is not permitted
Belangrijke informatie
Algemene info
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een professionele eigenaar, die accommodaties aanbiedt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Als je je boeking annuleert, ben je onderhevig aan het annuleringsbeleid van de eigenaar. In overeenstemming met de EU-regelgeving over consumentenrechten, vallen boekingsservices voor accommodaties niet onder het herroepingsrecht.
Over deze buurt
dit appartement ligt in Edinburgh Stadscentrum, een wijk in Edinburgh. Royal Mile en Edinburgh Castle zijn opmerkelijke bezienswaardigheden. Als je graag wilt shoppen, kan dat bij Grassmarket en Princes Street. Ga naar Stadion Murrayfield om een evenement of wedstrijd bij te wonen en maak ook wat tijd vrij voor Dierentuin van Edinburgh, een topattractie die je zeker niet mag missen. Verken de omgeving tijdens spannende activiteiten zoals fietsen. Bekijk onze reisgids voor Edinburgh
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Dit appartement ligt in Edinburgh Stadscentrum, op 10 minuten wandelen van Grassmarket, Royal Mile en Edinburgh Castle. Ook Princes Street en Universiteit van Edinburgh liggen op een kwartiertje wandelen. Princes Street Tram Stop ligt op 12 minuten wandelen en naar St Andrew Square Tram Stop is het 17 minuten wandelen.
Beoordelingen
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Beoordelingen
Geverifieerde beoordeling
6/10 – Matig
Geoff
14 sep 2026
Positief: Inchecken, communicatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great location. I thought it was very cluttered. Mouldy jam in the cupboard, small bed, musty smell in bedroom. Not a repeat for me.
2 nachten verbleven in september 2026
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Lynne C.
5 jun 2026
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Well appointed kitchen. Very clean and updated bathroom and kitchen.
5 nachten verbleven in mei 2026
Geverifieerde beoordeling
8/10 – Goed
Benjamin M.
19 feb 2026
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie en locatie
The hosts were helpful and welcoming. Amenities are ok. Furniture is old and could do with an upgrade. Location is very good. Close to Edinburgh Castle, pubs and restaurants.
4 nachten verbleven in februari 2026
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Nichole P.
4 mei 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great Location!
This wa a great location to stay. It was so close to many of the attractions in Edinburgh it made for a very convenient visit!
2 nachten verbleven in mei 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Bel H.
24 aug 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great location!
Great little place in the heart of the old town part of the city!
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Pat K.
2 apr 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Walkable
Great location! Can walk to everything
3 nachten verbleven in maart 2025
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Kathleen T.
5 jul 2026
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The location, just around the corner from Grassmarket, was perfect for us! We could eat at a different establishment, close to "home" every night! We felt quite safe and snug in our place. Bed, bathroom, kitchen, sitting area --all lovely. We just could not figure out how to use the washing machine. You might include instructions for us foreigners. A Scot would have known I suspect. We didn't want to potentially make a mess. We hand washed things but it took forever to get laundry dry. We also could not figure out the TV. Our American sign-ons didn't work for anything (and we are on lots of services here). We could not even get BBC1,2 etc. to come up and I thought they are a free service. Luckily we were so exhausted at the end of the day from sightseeing that a good book put us out in 10 minutes. Still...a little help with the TV would go a long way. All in all, a great place I would stay again in a heartbeat! Thank you.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2026
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Maggie D.
23 apr 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great location!
Being in the Grassmarket area was a perfect area with a lot of shops and places to eat, along with the great views of the castle and being so close to it.
2 nachten verbleven in april 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Margaret N.
16 jul 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great location
We enjoyed being just around the corner from The Grassmarket.
13 nachten verbleven in juli 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
David P.
19 mei 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great location
Lots to see, easy access to most places
4 nachten verbleven in mei 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
2/10 – Verschrikkelijk
Kaileigh D.
1 apr 2026
Positief: Netheid, inchecken
Negatief: Communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
If you are a women I would not stay here or if you want a good night sleep I would also not stay here. I had to call the cops because a man tried getting into peoples apartments. The bars are really close but that means all night you hear everyone screaming and yelling as they come home a little tipsy. Not to mention the walls are insanely thin you can hear everything.( Someone coughing or talking above and next to you.) I could barely get a hold of the apartment owners and they don’t work on the weekends.
7 nachten verbleven in maart 2026
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Andrea G.
19 apr 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Home from home
Easy access, perfect location in old town, minutes from public transit. Everything you need in the Appartement. We immensely enjoyed our visit.
2 nachten verbleven in april 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
8/10 – Goed
Beverley Y.
25 jul 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Pleasant and comfortable
The unit had everything that we required. Close to everything in Edinburgh.
4 nachten verbleven in juli 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Krista P.
24 jun 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Grassmarket stay
The flat was as pictured and was in a great location. Close to Grassmarket with pubs and restaurants nearby. Walking distance to most sights including The Edinburgh Castle, High Street, Holyrood and Princes Street.
Nice layout and well equipped.
2 nachten verbleven in juni 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Maxie
17 okt 2023
Positief: Netheid, voorzieningen, staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten en communicatie
This place is a gem! You are actually right below the Castle. It is on a busy street but you would really not know because the apartment is tucked inside a square with plants and flowers everywhere.
3 nachten verbleven in oktober 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
8/10 – Goed
patricia h.
1 nov 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Cute and clean
The flat was adorable. However I wouldn’t book it again for more than 2 people. Cozy, but small.
2 nachten verbleven in oktober 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Sharyn H.
9 mei 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great Location
The apartment was perfect for the 2 of us. Not overly big but all you need kitchen, lounge and separate bedroom. Process of gaining access to apartment went smoothly. Lastly an excellent location for both Old Town and New Town Edinburgh. Would highly recommend.
3 nachten verbleven in mei 2023
Geverifieerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
James
8 apr 2024
Positief: Netheid, voorzieningen, staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten en communicatie
This 1-bed is in the heart of Edinburgh below the castle. It is an older property, but all the appliances and fittings were newer and easy to use. There is a grocery (Sainsbury) about 100m away and you can look up to the castle from the door. We had a good time for about 10 days.
12 nachten verbleven in maart 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
8/10 – Goed
Larry M.
23 sep 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Challenge at first but great location
We appreciated the flat though the online pictures made it appear bigger. It was comfortable and had everything we needed except a clothes dryer.
Location was great - just a few steps from Grassmarket. We grew quite comfortable with our “new” home and miss it now far, far across the pond
13 nachten verbleven in augustus 2022
Geverifieerde beoordeling
4/10 – Slecht
Hugh T.
13 apr 2026
Positief: Inchecken, communicatie en locatie
Negatief: Netheid, accuraatheid advertentie
Listing was for non-smoking flat. Clearly marijuana was smoked inside in the past, and cigarettes too. To try to mask this, plug-in and jar-style wick air fresheners were added but they were unbearable to the point it made us ill. We had to unplug the plug-ins, throw away the wicks, and wrap the jars in a towel. If not for the cancellation policy, we would have left for a hotel. Also, laundry was listed as available. The washer was tucked in a closet, behind cleaning supplies, and no instructions were available. We were unable to do laundry during our 7-day stay. The smell makes the room a smoking room and you can’t even do laundry to get the smell out of your clothes. Very unsatisfactory. Cleaning must be done by washing all walls, shampooing carpets, and washing all window coverings. Oh, and the bedroom and bathroom windows were painted shut, so ventilation was next to none. We were finally able to get the bathroom window open a couple inches. Would never recommend this room to non-smokers.
6 nachten verbleven in april 2026
Geverifieerde beoordeling
6/10 – Matig
Deborah C.
22 jun 2024
Positief: Communicatie, locatie
Negatief: Netheid
Just short of adequate
The location was excellent and the management company was immediately responsive to our needs. The flat itself was a bit dirty and the beds were terrible. Do not try to use the sofa bed for a good night sleep or any sleep for that matter. The bathroom was in good shape. The hallway as you enter smelled like old cigarette smoke. A deep clean would help it to go a long way.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
8/10 – Goed
Cortland S.
28 okt 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great Flat in the Middle of Everything
We stayed two weeks and this place is a great launching point for exploring the city. Pretty easy walk to the train station and the tram. Kitchen set up is good with a grocery store almost across the street. The management company was very responsive and communicative.
The only thing to be aware of is the fact that since the complex is right in the middle of everything, there are a couple downsides. First, there can be some noise from people on the street, especially Friday and Saturday nights. The flat is right next door to a pub, and you can get the smell of cigarettes when people are outside smoking.
Overall, we would highly recommend this place and would definitely stay there again. It was a wonderful location from which to explore Edinburgh!
14 nachten verbleven in oktober 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
8/10 – Goed
Deborah
10 aug 2025
Positief: Staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten
Apartment was well represented by the photos. Well equipped with solid instructions for entry and use of amenities, but could use some improvements, e.g. the duvet. mattress pad, pillow covers and blanket are all stained and I only noticed this as I was asked to strip the bed before leaving. Pillows are flat. Shower is a deep step into the tub with no hand rails for support. TV is a smart TV for you to connect to apps but it did have Samsung Plus which was recent reruns of shows, many from the US like American Idol and Americas Got Talent. A few inexpensive upgrades would make this an even better option.
Apartment is located in Old Town in the Grassmarket area with lots of restaurants and pubs. If you are ok with LOTS of stairs (180), it is a short walk to Edinburgh Castle. The Hop-on Hop-off bus has stops very close by. Overall I would say it was a good choice and would recommend.
4 nachten verbleven in juli 2025
Geverifieerde beoordeling
8/10 – Goed
Randi R.
27 aug 2024
Positief: Netheid, communicatie en locatie
Great location
I stayed at Portsburgh Square residences for 2 weeks in August 2024 for the Fringe Festival. Overall I would say it is fine.
Good: Loved the fact that the bathroom had a tub as well as a shower. I'm a bath taker and find that many accommodations only have a shower stall. There was plenty of counter space for makeup, etc. and a nice little cabinet to store essentials. There was not enough toilet paper for a long stay but there is a Stansbury just up the street so I just bought more.
The bed was comfortable. The linens were clean and soft. The bedroom was small so you have to maneuver around it to get into the closet. The washing machine is in the bedroom closet. This is a washer ONLY, no drying setting. I worked around that by hanging the wet clothes in front of an open window and they dried in a day,
The kitchen was fine. I did not cook but heated up water for tea every day. I could not get the kettle to work so just boiled water in a pan. The small fridge kept things cold and made ice fine.
The location is very good - just past Grassmarket. Easy access to all of the main Fringe venues. Overall it was quiet enough. I only occasionally heard music coming from the pub next door and that was exclusively on weekend nights. This is a residential building and only 2 of the units are rented out. The neighbors were friendly enough when I encountered any. One man helped me locate my unit.
The apartment was clean. I did not need to communicate with the management company during my
14 nachten verbleven in augustus 2024
Geverifieerde beoordeling
4/10 – Slecht
Elizabeth L.
26 apr 2024
Positief: Inchecken, locatie
Negatief: Netheid, communicatie
Disappointing stay
This flat is in a great location and check in directions were excellent. The flat is dirty, dingy, and needs an overhaul. Armchairs with torn vinyl, fridge shelves held together with duct tape, no room to hang clothes in the wardrobe as it is stacked high with pillows, blankets etc. Good supply of large towels. Only two rolls of toilet paper for a six day stay, and when I queried this was told it also “our policy”. This policy was not in the listing when I booked. My biggest gripes are opening the drawer to get a teaspoon and finding it with brown tea stains. Getting a mug to make a cup of tea and finding it yellowed inside. The dish rack is rusted (as are parts of the coffee table) and has a white sort of limescale on it. I didn’t put my dishes there to dry. I had no central heating for five days. I reported it on the Saturday. I expected a reply when the office opened on Monday morning. I just had a heater in the living room only. No contact made until late Tuesday morning to tell me off about wanting more toilet paper but ignoring the heating. I queried this, and no answer again until the Wednesday the next day. They thought I had left. I don’t know why as I was booked in until the Friday and I never said I was leaving. They had someone there that evening who solved it all in ten minutes. I had given the office my my UK phone number but no one ever called. They gave my number to the plumber who called. I was freezing for days in 4-6C. Bad form all round. Caveat emptor.