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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It was a beautiful room, I recommend it to everyone with peace of mind.
The location of the facility is great, right above the Royal Mile, very easy to reach, 5 minutes to the train station, the treats they offered us were also great, well thought out, thank you.
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- • The location of the facility is great, right above the Royal Mile, very easy to reach, 5 minutes to the train station, the treats they offered us were also great, well thought out, thank you.
👎 Disliked
- • We stayed on the 3rd floor, as the building dates back to the 16th century, there was no elevator, we struggled quite a bit carrying our suitcases.
A structure in the city center
A quiet structure in the city center with everything at your disposal
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- • A quiet structure in the city center with everything at your disposal
👎 Disliked
- • The shower could be improved
Fake photos and bad reviews on Google Maps
Nothing
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- • Nothing
👎 Disliked
- • Bad customer support, fake reviews on Booking.com, denied the request to cancel the booking and get a refund for the fraudulent photos and reviews. Never going to trust Booking.com's reviews again
We had a lovely stay.
The location is great
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- • The location is great
Perfect stay in the Royal Mile!
Nice and in a perfect position!
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- • Nice and in a perfect position!
👎 Disliked
- • Nothing
Adequate stay in a beautiful location
Location, clear explanation on how to get there.
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- • Location, clear explanation on how to get there.
👎 Disliked
- • Cannot open a window, shower stays damp for a long time, mold in the shower
We enjoyed our stay in the compact and bijou Dundas room, great location and quirky.
Excellent location to visit Edinburgh and staying right on The Royal Mile, obviously a busy spot for tourists. It’s a very unique building with a quirky feel, spiral staircase, and history. Good communication from Julia and the property owners about the location and access to the accommodation, very clear instructions and information. Good variety of shops and restaurants in the area for breakfast, etc. The Castle is a two-minute walk up the hill from the property.
👍 Liked
- • Excellent location to visit Edinburgh and staying right on The Royal Mile, obviously a busy spot for tourists. It’s a very unique building with a quirky feel, spiral staircase, and history. Good communication from Julia and the property owners about the location and access to the accommodation, very clear instructions and information. Good variety of shops and restaurants in the area for breakfast, etc. The Castle is a two-minute walk up the hill from the property.
👎 Disliked
- • The Dundas room was compact and bijou, fine as a base to sleep and very close to everything, but not much space and the shower/toilet is tiny, not suitable for tall/large people. It is clean but the mattress is a bit worn, and the sheet had a mark on it. It’s an old building and the window frame needs attention.
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