Old Town 163

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Old Town 163
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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Central Edinburgh apartment near Edinburgh Castle

Spacious Accommodation: Old Town 163 in Edinburgh offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features parquet floors, a dining area, and a comfortable seating space. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, walk-in shower, and a TV. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, the apartment is less than 1 km from Edinburgh Castle and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Waverley station is a 9-minute walk away. Nearby Attractions: Edinburgh International Conference Centre is an 11-minute walk, National Museum of Scotland 600 metres, and Arthurs Seat 4 km from the property. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surroundings.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Betty
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “The best location we could imagine; wonderfully set, very well furnished and equipped apartment; even if in the city centre, it was very quiet at night. Communication with the keeper was excellent, Mary was responding fast and was very helpful,...”
  • Víctor
    Spain Spain
    “Everything was absolutely perfect! The place was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. The host was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!”
  • Neill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable and spotlessly clean.Felt like home.So close to all Edinburgh is famous for.Loved our stay.”
  • Melissa
    Australia Australia
    “The location was amazing, close to everything. The apartment was clean and tidy.”
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “location is perfect, great view of the procession after the tattoo”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Spacious, clean and comfortable flat in excellent location.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location perfect and accommodation loverly in a style that fits it location and heritage. Conveniently located and accessible for the Grassmarket, old and new town, west end and the royal mile. castle entrance a stones throw away”
  • Carol
    United States United States
    “The location was superb! The apartment was lovely. The host was warm and helpful.”
  • María
    Spain Spain
    “Really centric and confortable apartment. It has everything you need to spend some days in the city.”
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location, very comfy beds, apartment had everything we needed for a few day’s stay in Edinburgh”

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.

Hosted by Mary

9.5
Host review score
Mary
This recently renovated two bedroom apartment lies in the shadow of Edinburgh (URL HIDDEN) has everything you need to make your stay a comfortable one. The main bedroom has a four poster king size bed. The second bedroom has two single beds. Furniture is dark wood and hand carved. Fully fitted kitchen including hob, oven , integrated microwave , dishwasher and washing machine. Everything needed for 4 people. The sitting room is comfortable and spacious with window seats looking out onto Old Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills beyond. There is a set of external stairs to the main entrance door and then another set of stairs to the apartment .The apartment is all on one level. The apartment is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues.
Available to offer help to guests throughout their stay
Edinburgh's Old Town has an atmosphere all of it's own. With Edinburgh Castle sitting at the top of the Royal Mile and running all the way down to the Palace of Holyrood with numerous visitor attractions in between. Visitors are spoilt for choice if looking for something to eat, there is a huge variety of restaurants and bars to choose from. Victoria Street is well worth a browse with a wide selection of speciality shops.Plenty to see and do and all within walking distance of the apartment. There are two 24 hour car parks within a few minutes walk from the apartment. NCP Car Park, Castle Terrace and Argyle House Car Park, King Stables Lane. There is on street metered car parking payable Monday- Saturday 8.30am - 6.30pm You can purchase tickets for the hop on hop of bus which stops a few minutes from the apartment. Public transport is reliable and reasonable with a link from and to Edinburgh Airport leaving from Waverley Bridge. Trams also run regularly from the city centre to and from the Airport. Waverley Train Station is a 15 minute walk from the apartment or 5 minutes in a taxi.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
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.

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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 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Old Town 163 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 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: C, EH-69647-F