Castle View Hideaway

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.6
  • The entire place is yours
  • 476 ft² size
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • Washing machine
  • Flat-screen TV

About this property

Modern Amenities: Castle View Hideaway in Edinburgh offers free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, and dishwasher. Guests can enjoy garden views, a dining table, and a comfortable living room with a sofa and TV. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, the apartment is less than 1 km from Edinburgh Castle and close to attractions such as the National Museum of Scotland (8-minute walk) and The Real Mary King's Close (500 metres). Edinburgh Airport is 9 km away. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the convenient location, proximity to castles, and the suitability for city trips. The quiet street and garden views provide a relaxing environment. Local Activities: Surrounding activities include boating, kayaking, and canoeing, offering diverse leisure options.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

Janette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central location. The property was well stocked with toiletries. Kitchen was well equipped. Bed was very comfortable.”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location for yge tattoo, near lots of nice restaurants”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The apartment is located very close Edinburgh Castle (view from the living room window) Very spacious, clean & comfortable.”
Joanne
Australia Australia
“Very well positioned to access Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Quiet apartment with lovely interior.”
Marta
Poland Poland
“Apartment is very clean, cosy, with everything You need! Location is just perfect, with castle view from the window!”
Yi
China China
“Location is good. Also, wonderful kitchen for cooking by ourselves.”
Barbara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This flat is in a perfect location as long as you can manage steps and stairs. Access was strightforward and the flat had everything you might need - although I did not find the drawer of Kitchen equipment that is below th oven until my final...”
India
Spain Spain
“Honestly the location was amazing, the bed was comfortable, the apartment was warm and had good insulation. It has everything you could need such as cooking utensils etc I highly recommend staying here.”
Rosalyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is the perfect spot for a base to explore Edinburgh, right near the castle and grass market area and all its boutique shops. Loads of drawers in the bedroom and a comfy bed, nice dining space overlooking the gardens and castle”
Ella
Ireland Ireland
“great location, very close to all amenities , beautiful castle view ,very cozy apartment, very clean ,had everything what you need”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.7Based on 5,266 reviews from 34 properties
34 managed properties

Property information

Castle View Hideaway is a calm, cosy retreat nestled just steps from the world famous Grassmarket in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. With its enviable location and views of Edinburgh Castle, you'll not find a better location. After a day exploring Edinburgh’s hidden gems it's perfect to come back to this comfortable and fully equipped home from home. In the living room, you'll find a table for dining or working at. There is a flat screen TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & BBC iPlayer for those times when you just want to relax and unwind. The apartment has one double bedroom with plenty of storage space for clothes. The fully fitted modern kitchen has an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer and is well equipped with pots, pans and utensils. You’ll also find a small table and chairs in the kitchen for enjoying a morning coffee with the attractive views. The bathroom comes complete with a walk-in shower. Located in the lively Grassmarket area, some night-time revelry may be expected. Double glazing has been installed at all windows to ensure that any outside noise is minimised for a peaceful night's rest.

Neighbourhood information

The vibrant Grassmarket is located right in the heart of Edinburgh’s wonderfully atmospheric and historic Old Town. Nestled under world-famous Edinburgh Castle and mighty Castle Rock it offers the perfect city centre base. The vibrant location, just a stone’s throw from the famous Royal Mile is steeped in history, culture and stunning architecture. Cobbled, winding Victoria Street, with its colourful independent shops and restaurants, the inspiration behind Harry Potters Diagon Alley is a minute’s walk away and both here and in the Grassmarket you’ll find countless artisan cafes, hip eateries and a weekly food market. Some of our very favourite nearby recommendations: The Witchery by the Castle, Royal Mile (3 minutes walk) Il Divino Enoteca, Merchant Street (7 minutes walk) The Devil’s Advocate, Advocate’s Close (7 minutes walk) The Milkman Coffee, Cockburn Street (8 minutes walk) Hula, Grassmarket (4 minutes walk) Mary’s Milk Bar (3 minutes walk)

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Castle View Hideaway takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Castle View Hideaway in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: C, EH-75801-F