Edinburgh Castle Apartments

Hotels
8.8 (2383 reviews)
28 Castle Street , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
Luggage storage
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Poor heating
Issues with hot water
Loud nighttime disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Rooms were clean, but issues like broken furniture and cigarette smoke affected the overall cleanliness experience.
Service
9.85
Staff were reported as nice and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
9.89
The location was frequently praised as excellent for exploring the city.
Room Quality
8.34
Several complaints about heating, cold rooms, and issues with the shower and bed comfort.
Amenities
7.87
Limited amenities mentioned, with specific complaints regarding the heating and hot water.
Value for Money
7.33
Multiple reviews indicated a lack of value for the price, especially given heating and hot water issues.
Food and Beverage
9.38
No specific mentions of food and beverage, assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
8.85
Mixed reviews led to a disappointing overall experience for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 06:20

Property Description

Prime Location
Located steps away from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

Convenient Access
Close proximity to Princes Street, tram and bus stations, and Edinburgh Waverley rail station.

Ease of Travel
30 minutes' drive to Edinburgh Airport, making travel hassle-free.

To experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Edinburgh, book your stay at Edinburgh Castle Apartments & Suites today.

Important information:

Sofa beds are available in the Two-Bedroom Apartments. These are available upon request and must be arranged with Edinburgh Castle Apartments before arrival through the Special Requests box. All requests are subject to availability.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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 3 and older are allowed.
    Children 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for £50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 13.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2383 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 7.87
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 9.38
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Gary • couple • au
10
Excellent place to stay Restrurants and close to everything
Pros:

It was so close to Waverley Train Station and you could just walk to all the main places

Cons:

The stairs had trouble with luggage
But a kind man helped when we arrived and left

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • couple • us
6
Pros:

Location is convenient.

Cons:

The bed is horrible. No elevator. Lots of very LOUD drunken people outside of the property at the middle of night

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Proximity to tram, restaurants & old town (up hill both ways lol)

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
M
Mirjam • solo_traveller • nl
8
Tekort
Pros:

Schoon, goede locatie

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • couple • gb
7
Cons:

Pillows were a bit lumpy

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
A
Alinda • couple • gb
10
Prime location, super spot!
Pros:

Everything you need and vert helpful

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
D
Denise • couple • au
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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emanuela grazia • couple • it
7
Pros:

Posizione molto centrale

Cons:

Appartamento mancavano un un po di cose …tovagliette per colazione e/o tovaglie, phone e lavastoviglie non funzionante

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

Location excellent and reception very pleasant and helpful

Cons:

Nil

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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A7mad. • couple • sa
7
Pros:

الموقع قريب من كل المعالم المهمة -الغرفة وسيعه وفيها مطبخ ومستلزمات القهوة والطبخ

Cons:

اشكالية كبيرة مافي مصعد
يعني اللي بيسكن في الدور الثالث زي وضعي ،متعب جدا للشتط ، لانه لا يوجد خدمة نقل أمتعه
بس اللي بيستأجر يتاكد منهم انو يمتن في الدور الارضي او على الاقل الاول

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Omeira • extended_group • us
10
Clean, centrally located and very comfortable
Pros:

Exceptional! The property was centrally located, close to everything. Very clean and well kept.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like about the property

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
P
peter • couple • us
7
good
Pros:

Great location. Nice comfortable room with windows.

Cons:

stairs were difficult for 3rd floor

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
F
Fabiana • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
E
Emre • extended_group • tr
6
Cons:

The room provided was in the basement, which was not disclosed when I booked through Booking.com. Essential information regarding the room location should be clearly and prominently stated. It is quite an unpleasant experience to find out the room is on the -1 level only after arriving

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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DUDIT Bertrand • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Propre et bien placé

Cons:

Pas de petit déjeuner

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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DUDIT Bertrand • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

La propreté et l'emplacement

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
G
Giles • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
E
Enrico • couple • it
7
Pros:

Posizione, dimensione camera

Cons:

Pulizia

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
D
Dita • extended_group • cz
8
Pros:

Skvělá lokalita v centru, poblíž hradu.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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barbara • couple • de
9
Wunderschöne, zentrale Lage. Absolut empfehlenswert
Pros:

Sehr gut eingerichtet, alles vorhanden

Cons:

Handtücher mit Flecken

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee