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Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

★★★★★
Excellent

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

Great locationClean and comfortable rooms

Facilities & Services (16)

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available

Available Rooms

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Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good
1712 reviews

Most recent

ilke
August 22, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Ute
August 22, 2026
9.0
Excellent

Anytime gladly again!

Nice facilities, great location, very friendly employee

👍 Liked
  • Nice facilities, great location, very friendly employee
Giorgio
August 21, 2026
8.0
Very Good

Peter
August 21, 2026
7.0
Good

philippe
August 20, 2026
5.0
Fair

Disappointment with the services compared to the high price of a "luxury room" reservation

Ideal location and perfect self-access

👍 Liked
  • Ideal location and perfect self-access
👎 Disliked
  • No blackout curtain or shutter, impossibility to leave the window open for ventilation, disturbing noise from the refrigerator and need to turn it off to sleep, faulty light bulb issue, somewhat peculiar shower mixer
Elvio
August 17, 2026
10.0
Excellent

Stay in a medieval house in the historic center of Edinburgh

Central location, a stone's throw from the Royal Mile, and at the same time quiet and peaceful. The room has everything you need. Perfect directions for check-in.

👍 Liked
  • Central location, a stone's throw from the Royal Mile, and at the same time quiet and peaceful. The room has everything you need. Perfect directions for check-in.
👎 Disliked
  • A slightly larger sink and a shelf to place various items would make the bathroom easier to use.
Patrick
August 17, 2026
7.0
Good

Omar
August 14, 2026
10.0
Excellent

La ubicación en la Royal Mile, cerca del Castillo de Edimburgo y rodeado de restaurantes y atracciones, hizo que mi estancia fuera muy

Fantástica ubicación!

👍 Liked
  • Fantástica ubicación!
Juan Martin
August 13, 2026
9.0
Excellent

María Torrejón González
August 11, 2026
10.0
Excellent

In the city center

A perfect stay. The central location, the beautiful room with a welcome detail. Quiet for resting at night.

👍 Liked
  • A perfect stay. The central location, the beautiful room with a welcome detail. Quiet for resting at night.
👎 Disliked
  • The mattress was not the most comfortable

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