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Destiny Scotland - St. Andrew Square Apartments

3.5 star property
3.5-star apartment near Princes Street

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Superior Studio | Private kitchen
Classic Studio | Private kitchen
Classic Studio
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Studio 1B | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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9 South St Andrew Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AU
  • Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪11 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 | Private kitchen

Studio 1B

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

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

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

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. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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 Princes Street
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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (GBP 20 per night); reservations required

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units

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 any questions, 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. 213 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 344 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on the phone COULD NOT have been nicer or more helpful!!! They were not only knowledgeable, but very friendly and guided us every step of the way when I got lost. The apartment was immaculate, very comfortable and in a wonderful location, right in the heart of everything!! Highly, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very good....but.........
Overall the stay was great,the apartment was very clean and had all the amenities we needed,as well as being in a prime location. However there were 2 things that let it down slightly for us, Number 1,our apartment was at the back of the building and it was pretty noisy,with deliveries arriving at 4 am and bins being emptied early on as well,we ended up using ear plugs. Number 2,during booking it mentioned that there was a lift from the first floor onwards........what wasn't mentioned is the 30 odd steps to climb with luggage before you get to the lift!, anyone with heavy bags or maybe a pram would have really struggled I'd imagine. Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent room in heart of Edinburgh
Comfy, nice, clean room near Walter Scott Memorial. Discounted off site parking. Outside door into building tricky to find. (It was right next to KFC). Nicest room in my two week trip. Wish I’d had it for more than a night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful apartment. Very good location, and nice and cozy clean room. Although you have to go 1st floor by steps, everything else is perfect. We would like to stay again when we visit Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came here with my mum who is 70 she was fine with the stairs equivalent to one flight in a house. Then there is a lift. The apartment is PERFECTLY situated for Edinburgh centre and the Christmas Market is across the road. Everything is no more than 10 min walk max! Lots of lovely shopping and a million places to eat, so hard to choose. I will absolutely go to this apartment again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness
Smells like McDonald’s chips !
The apartment was advertised as being on St Andrews square. This was not quite the case. It turned out we walked from there towards Princes street, and the door of the apartments was right next to a McDonald’s. Not quite the location we thought! However, extremely central! When we entered the apartment building the hall area was functional, but not particularly welcoming. Upon opening the door to the apartment the smell of greasy chips was overwhelming. We worked out the extractor fan of either the McDonald’s or the KFC was outside our window. It was quite frankly disgusting! The room was styled nicely and the bathroom was luxurious, but nothing could distract us from the smell which came in wafts. For this reason I would not stay there again. Our clothes and hair smelled of this smell the whole of the next day!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Edinburgh trip
Easy access to property clean and modern and a well equipped kitchen with tea and coffee Shower room top notch with nice raindrop shower and nice toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located near the rail station and allowed walking to everywhere we wanted to visit. Bit of a challenge for people our age getting luggage up, as the lift started at the first floor and had to take bags up a long staircase from the street entrance (thankfully, the staircase was wide).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Apartment was easy to access. Clean, modern with tv, fridge and washer drier. Altogether excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMELIA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
cleanliness and close to waverly station in Scotland
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The overall stay was good. As we arrived after 5, i couldn’t locate the hair dryer in my room and the heated towel rack was not working, I contacted the property by WhatsApp as instructed from the property’s email. There was no response from the property until I checked out. We rented the apartment with 2 rooms, there should be one hair dryer in each room but only one was found. Since there are more baby boomers visitors, I recommend hand grip should be installed inside the shower unit. The location is good and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice apartment in a perfect location for transport, shopping and sight seeing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing apartment in the middle of the city. Close and convenient all attractions nearby with plenty of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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