Royal Garden Apartments New Town

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Independent
9.4 (75 reviews)
2 Queen Street, York Buildings, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH21HY , Edinburgh , GB
44-1313579901

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Smoke-free property
Housekeeping on request

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Spacious, well-renovated apartments
Clean and tidy rooms
Helpful / friendly staff (when available)
Well-equipped kitchens and complimentary tea/coffee
Bag storage and convenient check-in/out
Cons:
Confusing / inconsistent heating/thermostat across rooms
Staff not always on site / delayed response times
Some noise (tram) and occasional thin walls
Windows in some studios non-opening; limited wardrobe space
Late standard check-in time (16:00) / early check-in fees
Bathroom design (no full shower screen) can cause splashing

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Multiple guests explicitly described rooms as clean, tidy and recently renovated; overall cleanliness highly positive.
Service
9.1
Staff described as very nice and helpful by several guests, but some reports of staff not being on site during daytime hours and delayed responses when heating problems occurred.
Location
10
Repeatedly praised as central, quiet (despite central location), and convenient to shops, restaurants and transport; many guests called the location perfect.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms described as spacious and well renovated, but several guests experienced problematic heating controls, non-opening windows in some studios and limited wardrobe storage.
Amenities
9.3
Good in-room facilities noted (well-equipped kitchen, tea/coffee, bag storage), though thermostat/heating interface mismatches and lack of wardrobe in some studios were downsides.
Value for Money
9.4
Guests frequently recommended the property and found the apartment sizes and renovations good for groups; early check-in fees were a minor negative for some.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Little on-site F&B noted; guests recommended a nearby restaurant and appreciated complimentary tea/coffee, with only small comments about minor breakfast condiments.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall very positive — many would stay again; main recurring issues were heating/thermostat confusion, occasional noise and limited on-site staff hours.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-13 19:46

Property Description

Experience the charm of Edinburgh at Sonder Royal Garden, your perfect home away from home in the heart of the city.

Spacious Accommodations
Relax in one of our 19 uniquely furnished guestrooms, each featuring fully-equipped kitchens complete with refrigerators and ovens, allowing you to feel right at home during your stay.

Exceptional Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, luggage storage, and concierge services to enhance your travel experience. Our dedicated staff ensures your every need is met while you unwind in comfort.

Prime Location
Discover the vibrant surroundings with key attractions like the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and St. Andrew Square just a stone's throw away. Whether you're in the mood for shopping, dining, or exploring history, everything is within easy reach.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience Edinburgh from the comfort of Sonder Royal Garden – book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 75 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 9.1
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Nakul • extended_group • in
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Fahad • couple • kw
9
Great
Pros:

Location
Garden View
Spacious apartment

Cons:

Drop off for taxes

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Shweta • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalo • couple • es
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Marcio Quintino • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathrine • couple • no
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Rebekah • couple • gb
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Excellent facilities and location

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Anurag • family_with_children • in
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • extended_group • hk
5
It could be better.
Cons:

It was noisy from the corridor and from upstairs.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jawad • couple • sa
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Marita • extended_group • fi
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Louise Skov • solo_traveller • dk
9
Pros:

Personalet var søde og hjælpsomme.
Det var let at komme ind og ud på alle tider af døgnet, og der var elevator i bygningen.
Lejligheden var pæn og rengjort.
Dejlig bekvemt med 2 badeværelser.

Cons:

Sengen og hovedpuderne var for hårde efter min smag.
Møblerne var ikke udprægede behagelige at sidde i, og der var ikke vildt meget plads til kuffert/udpakning af kuffert på værelserne. Det gjorde lejligheden endnu mindre at man ikke kunne pakke kufferterne væk.
Toiletbrættet på det ene toilet var ikke skruet ordentlig fast i den ene side.

Altsammen småting. :)

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Juha • solo_traveller • fi
9
Pros:

Room was great. There was enough sockets for all my electronics. If you need longer stay this is ideal, kitchen and washing machine will make trip very easy.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Bruria • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

דירה מעוצבת יפה ובמיקום מצויין, יש כל מה שצריך בדירה, היה נקי ונעים.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Atheer • extended_group • sa
10
Pros:

So fancy and it felt like a second home 🤍

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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procter • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Rose • solo_traveller • au
10
Beautiful, Quiet and Central
Pros:

Amazing accommodation! The best accommodation of our stay in the UK.
Central to all the attractions we wanted to see and close to restaurants for evening meals.
Choose a garden unit as it was incredibly quiet and the outlook is divine ❤️ I thought I was in the country it was so quiet.
Also nice and cozy and plenty of heating plus a bonus heated towel rail.
I loved this unit and was sad to leave.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Marja • couple • au
9
Short but sweet, would come back
Pros:

Great location, modern amenities, big room nice room overlooking gardens and lovely helpful staff. Fabulous storage for luggage provided.

Cons:

Free to air tv not working, curtain and curtain rail coming off, needed fixing, could not turn on heated towel rail.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee