Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5
  • Apartments
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Heating

Experience world-class service at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle is based directly on Royal Mile in Edinburgh, in one of the oldest Scottish buildings dating back to 15th century, and previously home to famous Scottish philosopher Sir David Hume. The property features 6 rooms with king-size beds, LCD TV's and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Each of the Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle rooms is uniquely decorated and has own original private bathroom with large shower. Some of the rooms overlook the historic courtyard and across Edinburgh's Old Town. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 300 metres from Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle, while Edinburgh Castle is 200 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 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 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hosts - they had the room ready much earlier than 3pm so we were able to go and let ourselves in and set our bags down. Really fabulous location!! The steps to the room weren’t as bad as some other reviews suggest, but we’re a 30-40yo...”
Marius
Malta Malta
“location was excellent and property was very clean and nicely decorated. staff communicated clearly and our room was ready before the stipulated check in time. had bathfoam and shampoo included. room could be cooled or heated as necessary. wifi...”
Jodie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for exploring Edinburgh 😀. Cosy and clean .”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Incredible location, beautiful room, very old and quirky…perfect!”
Max
India India
“Superb location!! Host really helpful, detailed guide provided to access the property. Self checkin was easy”
Sophie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was 10/10, we will definitely be staying here again when coming back to Edinburgh. Super cosy and welcoming!!”
Leisa
Spain Spain
“Location was great . Right off the royal mile Main Street but very quiet The room was warm and comfortable and a little Gift of cookies was a lovely gesture”
Deborah
Ireland Ireland
“We loved it. Lovely room. Clean and bed very comfy. Small but grand. Steep stairs but grand for us,maybe not for some people. Great location. Would def stay here again.”
Gunnlaugur
Iceland Iceland
“Great location, clean bathroom and room, but not big.”
Gemma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The studio was an excellent size, well equipped, stayed warm despite turning the heating right down in December, and overlooking the Royal Mile”

Property surroundings

House rules

Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

“Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle” will contact the guest directly after booking with check-in instructions by the email. On arrival it is essential to have the property self check-in instructions with you to access the safe.

The property does not have a luggage storage facility.

Please be aware that access to the rooms is through narrow spiral staircase only and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Limited public payable parking is available close to the property or a large car park is around 10 minutes walk away.

Please inform Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle 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.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.