Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this Abbeyhill aparthotel, you'll find Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
University of Edinburgh - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
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 Canons' Gait - 8 min walk
Cafe at the Palace - 1 min walk
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - 8 min walk
Tolbooth Tavern - 5 min walk
Loudons - 7 min walk
About this property
Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
5-star luxury aparthotel near Princes Street
Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood offers its guests gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The luxury Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in.
This 5-star Edinburgh aparthotel is smoke free.
9 guestrooms or units
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Gift shop
No smoking on site
Cheval 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.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
No pets 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
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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
Cheval Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 103 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
tom
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic
Immaculate apartment with all the luxuries and a great view of nearby buildings and scottish hills beyond. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
What a great place to stay in Edinburgh! It's in a good location and minutes walking distance from the Royal Mile. The flat was modern, clean and spacious. There's no staff onsite but they sent me the access code and instructions in advance. I like that there's also a reception area on the ground floor where we could use before or after check in/out.
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.
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…
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aline
7 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Aline
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott
Travelled with family
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
A little difficult to find/enter the place, but once we got in, it was very nice, and the service was excellent.
Cara
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis
9 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
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
Dennis
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zhijin
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Zhijin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin
11 Jul 2024
Benjamin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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.
We had a lovely stay at Abbey Strand Apartments. The apartment was very clean and was very well equipped. The bed was very comfortable. Although the apartment is quite small it was a perfect size for us as a couple.
The only negative was that the information regarding check-in wasn’t very clear as to which doors we had to use. We ended up going round by the side of the building through a gate and we were stopped by a woman in a security uniform. She was very pleasant and helped us but this was not ideal and we had to help another party who were checking-in while we were there.
Diane
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Belinda
Travelled with family
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
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.
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!
Property itself excellent. Service communication needs work. Expedia didn’t send the confirmation email the day before as stated. This should have enclosed access codes to property. Advised to down load both Expedia and Cheval app - neither could provide missing information that was in absent email. Phone number in app and in property window went to voicemail. Helpful assistant on further telephone call guided us through access and forwarded email.
Seamless service design is essential for good travel experience. Hope this can be improved for next customers as the property and location was excellent
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.