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Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartment near Edinburgh Castle

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Staircase
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
9 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AU
  • Princes Street
    1 min walk
  • St. Andrew Square
    1 min walk
  • George Street
    3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    29 min drive

Room options

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Classic Studio

Classic Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio 1B

Studio 1B

  • 21 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.At this Edinburgh City Centre apartment, you'll be well placed to visit Princes Street and George Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk
  • George Street - 3 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments

3.5-star apartment near Edinburgh Castle
Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking for GBP 20 per night; reservations required

Family friendly

  • Free crib/infant bed

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Destiny Scotland mobile app before check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 300 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per night (4265 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

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Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 334 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 334 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vandana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly a really great location and the apartment itself was amazing as well. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent
Perfectly situated apartment with very comfortable accommodations. The train and tram are within 1 block walking distance. The apt has a washer and dryer!!! Just be ready to walk 23 stairs up with your luggage to the first floor lift.
Train drop off area.
Tram pick up one block up.
Beautiful historic neighborhood near the Castle and 4 block walk from the apt.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Be aware that if you book this hotel via Hotels,com or Expedia the hotel will email you around 18hrs before your check in to advise that you must telephone the office & provide credit card details for the security deposit. This is okay if you’re in the UK but might be an issue if you are on a long distance flight. You cannot access the apartment without first providing your details. There is no reception at the property, so be aware that you might find yourself stranded. The apartment itself is well appointed & comfortable. The lift is on the first floor which might be an issue for you if you have limited mobility (or heavy luggage). Location is excellent for walking everywhere & very close to train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a roomy apartment , amenities are well considered. But need to clarify that you have to be there after 3PM. No front desk entry code won’t work before 3pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Smith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it very much. Central location. Was very happy with everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay here. Awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, but outside factors make it a miserable stay
Newly renovated fully stocked apartment very close to train. Room itself is nice and comfortable. However, comfort also includes overall environment. Outside window is an alley full of unsightly dumpsters, seems to be a glass recycling center. At 5am, work trucks with their beeping alarms begin arriving, loading and dumping the glass bottles. It’s extremely loud and impossible to sleep through. Additionally there’s a solar bright light on an adjacent building pointed right to the apartment window. At 2am the room was as bright as daylight. Between the two, it was near impossible to get any sleep. While these are factors outside control of the company, they can take actions to mitigate these issues as again, comfort includes all factors and not being able to sleep is a key element of comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, pristine apartment. Would have liked to have been able to use the lift. Long climb up to the apartment. If use of the lift would be made available for guests, this place could be said to be perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for getting around. Close to train station , buses etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice, convenient to trains, but very in morning
Nice accommodation very convenient to the train station. Room is spacious with fully stocked kitchen. Check in is easy with coded entry to main door and room. Marked down the rating from 5-star because the rooms looks out to a dirty back alley that is the location for a lot of unsightly dumpsters. Not only that, we were awoken at 0530 by a constant stream of very loud trucks dumping glass into these large bins. Even with the windows closed it was annoying when we’re trying to sleep. Other rooms that don’t face this alley are likely much better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment was great! Very clean inside and had everything we needed. It was a perfect location near the train station and between the old and new city. The main entrance could use a little improvement as it was not like the pic I saw when booking the apartment. Other than that all was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeramy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Destiny is loud
The Destiny Apartments were clean and well kept. The location made for very easy access to pretty much wherever you want to go in Edinburgh with access to the tram within a 3 minute walk. Multiple historic and monuments, museums, and other amazing locations are also within a short walk. That said, the apartments can get hot in the summer months as there is no air conditioning (only heating) and the windows only open about 2 inches, making airflow through the apartment minimal. It is also immediately off a busy street and near several bars and nightlife, which are all active until well into the night, so if you’re looking for a quiet place - this is not it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew White

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location, shame about the aromas
Comfortable, clean and a great location. The only negative was the room smelled of KFC and McDonald's with both outlets located downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect Location
Lovely apartment in a perfect location for walking around Edinburgh. A busy area so quite noisy outside but otherwise a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie, Canaan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful and the apartment was immaculate. Walking distance to all of the attractions we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqlyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and apartment was just as described! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reason I didn't rate it as a 5 was that we were told there was a lift there. When we got there we had to climb 2 flights of stairs before the lift started. At 70 years old, we purposely picked a place with a lift. This was very deceiving and caused a lot of trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place to stay with easy access to the train station and many of the main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Close to great.
The apartment was beautiful and the location could not be beat. Steps from restaurants and parks and close to the action of Princes street. However a couple of things were less than ideal. First, the dryer was inoperable. Clothes would was and the heat of the dryer would come on, but the clothes wouldn’t dry. Second, the windows let in a significant amount of light at night, this combined with no fans, made sleep a bit challenging. Overall a really nice place but a couple of improvements couple be made to be an outstanding experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delmer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite apartment tucked away in the middle of it all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024