City center retreat .With a stay at this Old Town Edinburgh apartment, you'll be steps from Scottish Storytelling Centre and John Knox House. Canongate Kirk and Real Mary King's Close are also within half a mile (1 km).
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 7 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
The World's End - 2 min walk
The Canons' Gait - 1 min walk
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - 2 min walk
Salt Horse - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Larder - 4 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.
Edinburgh Landmarks Apartments
4-star apartment near Scottish Storytelling Centre
This apartment offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-out, and a television in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a theme park shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee.
This 4-star Edinburgh apartment is smoke free.
14 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Express check-out
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
This apartment offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
This Edinburgh apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
24-hour train station drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Train station shuttle on request
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Family friendly
Highchair
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Spices
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Rollaway/extra beds: GBP 35.0 per stay
Bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
TV in a common area
Books
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevators
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Local maps
Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board
No housekeeping
Location highlights
Near a train station
In the city center
In the historical district
Things to do
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
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
14 rooms
Individually furnished
Access via exterior corridors
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 35 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. 24-hour airport shuttle service is available upon request. Fees may apply.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per stay.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Breakage deposit: GBP 300 per stay
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.
Airport shuttle fee: GBP 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: GBP 35 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per stay
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 and debit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 debit cards. 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.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The apartment was perfect for our needs. My only problem was with the gentleman that met us there to give keys and go over the apartment. He said there were no instructions for the washing machine and he didn't know how to use it. He made it sound like the furnace was the water heater and that could have been a miscommunication but he did call it the water heater and there were written instructions so he said he was sure we would figure it out. After a day of realizing the water was hot always we figured it out that was for the furnace. He could have been a lot clearer and we spoke the same language. Not sure how it would have worked out for someone not speaking English. Oh, and we did find the washing machine manual in a cupboard. Other than unclear instructions the place was perfect for our needs.
Apt 14 - Extraordinary highs and a few lows
On the positive side the apartment was extraordinary. Spacious with high ceilings, filled with grand yet comfortable furnishings, and equipped with a full modern kitchen with a full range of appliances including a clothes washer and (sort of) dryer, it was almost the perfect apartment for us. Plus the location can't be beat as the building sits on the corner of the Royal Mile and the North Bridge (a short walk from the train station and midway between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood).
There were however a few downsides. The first was the aforementioned ventless dryer. We've dealt with them before so we knew the limitations - basically you need to 'half bake' the clothes then leave them out overnight to dry. The second was that we could only get one window to open - in the worst heatwave ever to hit Scotland. Third were the beds which were by far the softest ones we've ever encountered - you sleep with head and feet far above your middle. Lastly, the check-in process is rather bizarre as someone you've never met nor communicated with leads you to and around your apartment.
All that said, I would definitely stay here again for a shorter 1-3 night visit to Edinburgh. The apartment is just so beautiful and convenient that the shortcomings can be overlooked.
The only negative was the long walk up the stairs while carrying all the luggage, groceries, etc. Excellent location, bright and airy, well equipped. It was everything that we had hoped for.
Beautiful, bright, modern and comfortable apartment. We got quite a bit of noise from the street (ambulances) and pubs on Thursday and Friday night in particular. However, we really liked the location close to the park and the castle! Great drinks, food and service at Innis+Gunn too!
Delighted with my stay with three friends at this apartment. Everything went smoothly from booking to key collection, stay and checkout. Would definitely return on next visit to Edinburgh
steven
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
10 Feb 2019
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The bed is like a rock and after 3 days, I left in intense pain and I enjoy camping! Barely slept between the noise of buses/trucks on the road outside on the cobblestone streets and people buzzing the room every night at 2 am to get in to a different room. The location is great but that is the only advantage of this place but saying that, the amount of drunk people on the street coming out of the pub next door negates that. Everything is small and cramped but clean. Won’t stay again, especially at that price. Hostel would have been quieter and cheaper!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family and small children
20 Dec 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
We were very happy with the property management and their personal approach. The property was in a great location. The welcoming was as good as anywhere.
We had a very enjoyable 2-night stay at 5 Chessell Court over 14th-16th December. The apartment is in an ideal location just off the Royal Mile and a five minute walk from Waverley Station.
We all found the apartment very spacious, very clean and comfortable. Being in a courtyard it is very quiet and it really is location, location, location. There are numerous excellent amenities in the direct local area without having to go the other side of Waverley and Princes Street.
The apartment is a lovely place to while away an evening after the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and following a meal in one of the many handily-located eateries. We cooked breakfast in the excellently equipped kitchen.
Communication prior to and greeting on arrival were very good - overall a fabulous stay and we will be back!
A hidden gem.
Generally great. Walkable to every main attractions. Lots of restaurants surrounded. However, the towel dryer didn’t work, asked for help but just tell us the switch is in the living room where we couldn’t find it anywhere. We stayed for three nights and it was hard to dry the towels without the towel dryer in the limited space.
Great location on the Royal Mile. Comfortable flat for 5 people. Very considerate property manager, willing to help with logistics of getting to and from public transportation when needed.