Royal Mile Suites by the Castle

Hotels
8 (1285 reviews)
493 Lawnmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2PB, United Kingdom , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/check-out
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Stairs and accessibility concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Multiple reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, with comments on dirty lamps and stained sofa.
Service
8.5
Service generally noted as standard for a hotel of this rating, but response time was criticized in one instance.
Location
9
Frequently praised as perfect and central, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Room Quality
7
Some issues with sofa bed comfort and bedding; however, unique style appreciated by guests.
Amenities
8
Generally well-maintained and equipped, but some amenities do not meet expectations as per certain reviews.
Value for Money
8
Value perceived as reasonable, though some guests noted size issues for larger groups.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Included positive mentions of snacks provided, enhancing the experience.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experience was very good with two mentions of an excellent stay, but some complaints reflect on cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 20:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Edinburgh

Stunning City Views: Enjoy breathtaking city views from the 5-star Royal Mile Suites by the Castle, located just steps away from popular attractions like Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland.

Modern Amenities: Relax in well-equipped units featuring flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and cozy bed linen. The private bathrooms come with a refreshing shower and a hair dryer for your convenience.

Prime Location: Situated only 60 meters from the city centre, this aparthotel is the perfect base for exploring Edinburgh's iconic landmarks such as Royal Mile, the University of Edinburgh, and EICC.

Experience luxury and convenience at Royal Mile Suites by the Castle - book your stay now for an unforgettable Edinburgh getaway!

Important information:

Royal Mile Suites by the Castle will contact guest directly via email with detailed check-in instructions after booking.

Guests are kindly asked to follow check in instructions and self check in at any time after 15:00.
Rooms are accessed by the keys which are to be collected from the key safe.

Property does not have a reception and is not able to storage luggage for guest before check-in or after check-out times.

Access to the rooms is through spiral narrow XVI century staircase only and those with limited mobility should be aware about this inconvenience.

Royal Mile Suites by the Castle are located just off Edinburgh Castle and there is no parking of the property. Guests are kindly asked to park their cars at large car park with can be accessed by 7 minutes walk from the property. Limited payable parking spaces can be find near the property. Map with the parking locations will be provided to guest directly by the property self check-in instructions.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1285 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8
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Stefano • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Struttura molto centrale (proprio sul Royal Mile), con tutto il necessario. Camera molto spaziosa.

Cons:

In generale non molto curato e mobili un po’ datati. Sarebbe utile una ventola nel bagno, che non è finestrato.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Dacamar • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Ubicacion

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Babett • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage ist tatsächlich Gold wert.Das Gebäude...sehr historisch,einzigartig.Das Personal super freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Bei der Dusche löst sich der Gummischutz.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • ie
9
I recommend :)
Pros:

Location was fantastic, barely 5 minute walk to the castle. Bedroom was nice. While the spiral staircase was cool it was very high so if you have any mobility issues this is not the place for you. 4 adults stayed, while it was a bit cramped it was definitely worth it for a few nights. Wonderful city

Cons:

Nowhere to store stuff

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • se
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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BURAK ÇALIK • family_with_children • tr
1
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Maurizio • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

La posizione è perfetta proprio nel cuore della old town. Non serve mezzi tutto è facilmente raggiungibile a piedi. Per visitare la bellissima Edimburgo è un ottima scelta

Cons:

L'appartamento è piccolo ma ben arredato, situato in un edificio storico, si trova al terzo piano e per raggiungerlo c'è da salire una rampa di scale a chiocciola un po' stretta. La pulizia della biancheria da migliorare.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Indre • couple • gb
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Dorota • extended_group • pl
10
Pros:

Super klimat ,czysto i wygodnie .

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Grace • extended_group • gb
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Raul • couple • py
10
Uno de los mejores lugares de la ciudad
Pros:

10/10
Lugar encantador y 100% recomenadado:
La habitación:
1. Habitacion limpia y ordenada.
2. La habitacion tenia: 2 lamparas funcionales, 1 secador de pelo, 1 hervidora, 1 mesa, 2 sillas, vasos de agua, copas de vino, tazas, cafe instantaneo, azucar, te, y nos dejaron unas cookies (🍪🫶)
3. El calentador funcionando perfectamente.
4. La ubicacion es perfecta.
5. Hay escaleras, de hecho lo mencionan 1000 veces en la publicacion y otras 1000 veces en el manual de ingreso a la habitacion, y si es como un castillo, haz visto alguna vez un castillo con asensor? hahah (amamos la escalera parecia todo medieval)
6. De noche hay ruidos que provienen del exterior, pero es normal porque estas en la zona mas top de la ciudad, pero tampoco es como una guerra o como que tengas musicos en la habitacion jaja, son ruidos normales, con lo cansado que estabamos casi ni sentimos nada.

El equipo:
1. Me enviaron un monton de correos y mensajes (a traves de la plataforma) indicandome que debo hacer para ingresar al lugar y darme informacion extra.
2. Tuvimos que descargar una guia PDF para ingresar al lugar esta tan detallado que es imposible que no puedas tener buenos resultados.

Notas:
Si a igual que yo tuviste algun tipo de miedo para escoger este lugar por algunos comentarios, si no tenes problemas en subir escaleras, y no te molesta escuchar ocasionalmente un ruido exterior, este lugar es encantador volveria aqui millones de veces mas.

Cons:

todo estaba muy bien.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • couple • ie
1
They cancelled it 2 hours before the check in
Cons:

They cancelled it 2 hours before the check in

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Diego • family_with_children • mx
10
En pleno corazón de Royal Mille
Pros:

Lo bien explicado que tienen para llegar, los de detalles que dejan para tu check in, la limpieza, la comodidad, la bello del apartamento, la super ubicación

Cons:

Nada, todos nos encanto !!

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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mathilde • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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MIGUEL • extended_group • es
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • ie
8
Good value for money, happy with my experience overall.
Pros:

The location was fabulous and the property was quirky and neat. The box of biscuits was a nice touch.

Cons:

The thermostat wasn’t working and the windows rattled loudly in the wind.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Danny • extended_group • nl
9
Geweldig! Middenin het centrum, bedden waren goed, badkamer was goed, tja, ga het zelf zien!
Pros:

Alles beviel goed. Het leek net alsof we in de Middeleeuwen terechtkwamen toen we de trap opliepen. Echt zo'n oude stenen rondgaande trap. Erg leuk!

Cons:

Niets. Het bevond zich middenin het centrum, dus je hebt geen ov nodig.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Terpstra • couple • us
10
We had a great stay!!
Pros:

The property was easy to access following the directions given. The location was amazing-right in the middle of everything. The winding stone stairs up to the room were so fun and good for the atmosphere of the locations (not great for small children, lots of luggage or people with disability). Room was clean and comfortable. It was everything we needed.

Cons:

The street outside could be a little noisy-not the rooms fault-just the area.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Hogan • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No hand rail in the bath

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee