Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle
493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile
About This Property
Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle offers a unique stay in a 15th-century Scottish building once inhabited by the renowned philosopher Sir David Hume. Each of the 6 rooms is elegantly decorated and equipped with king-size beds, LCD TVs, and free high-speed Wi-Fi.
Scenic Views and Private Bathrooms
Enjoy the picturesque views of Edinburgh's Old Town from some of the rooms overlooking the historic courtyard. The original private bathrooms in each room feature large showers, adding a touch of luxury to your stay.
Prime Location and Nearby Attractions
Located directly on Royal Mile, just steps away from Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Military Tattoo, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city's rich history and cultural attractions. Book your stay at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Edinburgh.
Why guests recommend it
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Super centrally located with everything you need nearby.
Good standard for being in the UK, super central, flexible and accommodating with check-in/check-out.
👍 Liked
- • Good standard for being in the UK, super central, flexible and accommodating with check-in/check-out.
👎 Disliked
- • Difficult to flush at times as the property is old and we lived on the top floor. No problems with the shower.
Disappointment
The location
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- • The location
👎 Disliked
- • The access is complicated and almost dangerous (slippery and inconvenient stairs). The small size of the accommodation. The cramped bathroom. The poor value for money. And especially the disastrous bedding!!!
Affordable, central, comfortable
Right in the old town, close to everything. Fresh for being in the UK.
👍 Liked
- • Right in the old town, close to everything. Fresh for being in the UK.
👎 Disliked
- • The water in an old property comes a bit unevenly, no problem showering but sometimes had to flush a few extra times.
Great little flat. Quirky. Not suitable if you're not up for a few steps.
Location - dog friendly
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- • Location - dog friendly
Location was excellent, comfort was excellent except for the broken window blind.
Even though there was no human contact (which I prefer) on check-in or check-out, the instructions were clear and concise. Julia and the property team were available via text to answer all questions.
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- • Even though there was no human contact (which I prefer) on check-in or check-out, the instructions were clear and concise. Julia and the property team were available via text to answer all questions.
👎 Disliked
- • There were a few things broken in the property, e.g. window blind - which we could not use for the duration of the stay, and a broken hairdryer. However, we found a replacement hairdryer later on. There was evidence of a leak over the window which was unsightly. Fit people should stay here as there were 69 steps up a spiral staircase to our apartment.
The location was great, the rooms very comfortable, and the instructions on getting there and gaining entry were all very well explained and made simple.
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- • The location was great, the rooms very comfortable, and the instructions on getting there and gaining entry were all very well explained and made simple.
Perfect for a solo traveler or couple
Everything was exactly as advertised. Great place for a solo traveler or a couple. A lot of stairs, but an awesome location, near everything.
👍 Liked
- • Everything was exactly as advertised. Great place for a solo traveler or a couple. A lot of stairs, but an awesome location, near everything.
👎 Disliked
- • Nothing about the place. The only thing that bothered us was the pigeons at the window making a lot of noise in the early morning, but we can't blame the owner here, hahahaha.
We enjoyed the perfect location.
Nice room in the old center of Edinburgh. Perfect for an overnight stay.
👍 Liked
- • Nice room in the old center of Edinburgh. Perfect for an overnight stay.
👎 Disliked
- • Steep stairs are annoying if you have leg problems. The space is not suitable for a real stay (small room)
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