Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Hotels
9.4 (311 reviews)
Abbey Strand Apartments , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable and clean rooms
Cons:
Overpriced
Difficult parking

Categories

Cleanliness
9.41
The room was cozy and clean, very comfortable and safe.
Service
9.58
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.92
Amazing location next to Holyrood Palace, easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
9.37
Very comfortable and spacious rooms.
Amenities
9.4
Great amenities and well-equipped rooms.
Value for Money
8.86
A bit overpriced but good quality.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.78
Overall a wonderful stay with great comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:31

Property Description

Historic Location at Holyrood Palace
Experience luxury self-catering accommodation at Abbey Strand Apartments, nestled within the prestigious grounds of Holyrood Palace.

Modern Amenities and Convenience
Each apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas with a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with premium toiletries. Enjoy the convenience of a concierge front desk, express check-in/out, laundry service, and business facilities.

Prime Location for Exploration
Situated on the iconic Royal Mile, Abbey Strand is a short walk from Edinburgh Castle. With easy access to Edinburgh Airport, it's the perfect base for your Scottish adventure.

Book your stay at Abbey Strand Apartments, where history meets modern comfort!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 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

9.4
Based on 311 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.41
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.78
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Jenny Brng • family_with_children • de
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ACHTUNG! Kein Zugang, kein Service. Wir wurden AUSGESPERRT
Cons:

ACHTUNG! Wir haben diese 5 Sterne Unterkunft gebucht und standen am Anreisetag trotz Bestätigung vor verschlossener Tür.

Uns wurde kein Zugangscode übermittelt und es gibt vor Ort keine physische Rezeption.

Der Versuch das Problem über die angegebenen Telefonnummern zu lösen endete in einer Katastrophe. Zuerst hat noch jemand abgehoben und als ich erklärte worum es ging wurde einfach aufgelegt. Bei weiteren Anrufversuchen wurde gar nicht mehr abgehoben.
Der in den Unterlagen aufgeführte Betreiber (Cheval Collection) informierte mich dann, dass sie schon letztes Jahr die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Abbey Strand Apartment beendet hätten.

Wir kamen grade von einem zwei Wochen Wandern / Camping Urlaub in den Highlands und wurden Abends einfach mit all unseren Sachen auf der Straße sitzen lassen. Nur Dank dem support von Booking.com sind wir dort noch weg und in ein super Hotel (Royal Scots Club) gekommen. Ein solches Totalversagen und die anscheinend bewusste Verweigerung von Hilfe am Telefon ist für ein Hotel absolut inakzeptabel. Und das hier soll 5 Sterne haben ?

Ein solches Verhalten ist zudem grob Fahrlässig und potentiell lebensgefährlich:
Wenn hier ältere Menschen, Familien mit kleinen Kindern in der Hitze oder Menschen die auf gekühlte Medikamente angewiesen sind (wie Insulin P


atienten) einfach AUSGESPERRT werden, kann das eine absolute Katastrophe nach sich ziehen.

Ich rate nur dieses Hotel zu buchen, wenn man kein Problem damit hat abends ohne Obdach in Edinburgh zu stehen.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kaeko • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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AADW • family_with_children • za
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • au
10
Great stay. Clean, comfortable and in a great location. Would stay again.
Pros:

It was neat and clean, the bed was comfortable and it had a well appointed kitchenette.
Conveniently located.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing and will definitely book again when I next visit Edinburgh.
Pros:

This place is fantastic! Real mix of old and modern with a really luxurious and comfortable feel. Had absolutely everything we could have wanted. The beds were very comfortable, the toiletries were beautiful and the views of Arthur’s seat were amazing. Location is brilliant and so close to the royal mile. There is nothing I could fault about this place other than I wish we could have stayed longer than the one night. Really easy check in and a no fuss check out. Also, amazing to wake up to the sound of bagpipes in the morning, something special!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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tony • couple • gb
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • extended_group • au
9
A very comfortable stay and fantastic location . Loved access
Pros:

The beautiful furnishings , bathroom set up , comfortable bedding , amazing location . Very comfortable . Relaxing stay .

Cons:

Confusion with booking and communicating by email from Australia was tricky .

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • au
9
A great location live the brickwork and the gardens , a beautiful area to live and wake up to each day , thankyou !
Cons:

Great location beautiful gardens , lovely space and very comfortable .

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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María Florencia • couple • ar
10
Pros:

Muy hermosa propiedad. Estaban en todos los detalles. Hermoso.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • gb
10
Holiday like a KING!
Pros:

Superb location and quality of furnishings and decoration. The housekeeping was warm and friendly

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Raphael • couple • gb
10
Beyond wonderful. Rooms were to die for. As if we were staying in Holyrood castle!
Pros:

Gorgeous in every way! Thrilling location. The physical garden just out the bedroom window was beautiful.

Cons:

The check in is a bit fiddly

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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caroline • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Jill • family_with_children • gb
10
Wonderful apartment ideal for the station, Castle and Holyrood.
Pros:

The apartment was immaculate, had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable, including the sofa bed. All was quiet, didn't hear anything during the night. The location was ideal for the station and everything on the Royal Mile and surroundings. Communication was great, all queries before and after the visit were answered quickly.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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maki • couple • jp
9
Pros:

清潔で居心地の良い空間。

Cons:

オンラインチェックインの対応。
当日のその時間まで連絡がこないことに加え、コード番号を押しても入室できないトラブルもあった。たまたまいたスタッフが対応してくれたので、お部屋を変えてもらいはいれたのでよかったけど、焦りました

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Ruadhan • couple • gb
10
Beautiful, thoughtful, comfortable; the best of the best
Pros:

Everything, I took my mum here as a special treat and she was amazed by the visual appearance of this accommodation. The location is brilliant, the facilities are wonderful, and extremely high quality - even the tea bags were fancy. Very importantly, it was extremely clean too. Very happy, feel like it couldn’t be improved upon.

Cons:

The only thing I’d say (and this is perhaps because I was being silly) is that the entry door isn’t super obvious. The instructions said it was the door on the right, and when I opened the door initially, I just saw the garden - so assumed this wasn’t the right way. A sign inside this area pointing towards the rooms direction may help, but maybe I was just being daft in my panic!

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • de
10
So schade, dass es nur zwei Nächte waren - wir wären am liebsten eine ganze Woche geblieben. Das perfekte Apartment!
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

Très bel appartement , l'équipement est de qualité, la literie au top.
Pas trop bruyant la nuit, c'est moins vrai en journée.
Bien situé pour explorer Edimbourg avec en plus un parking payant à proximité.

Cons:

poubelle non vidée à notre arrivée.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Matthijs • couple • nl
10
Perfect verblijf voor een stedentrip!
Pros:

De inrichting van de kamer was sfeervol. Goed bed. Mooie badkamer. Goede douche.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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colin • couple • gb
10
Excellent quality apartment in good central location
Pros:

beautiful apartment. centrally located opposite parliament at bottom of Royal mile. Very comfortable.

Cons:

had to phone company to get access code as they didn't email me - but otherwise no problems.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Marcelle • family_with_children • za
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2026-01-27 • via Nuitee