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 7403 925488

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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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Ashish • solo_traveller • ae
9
Pros:

Location and the place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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alberto • family_with_children • es
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Tomáš • couple • cz
10
Pros:

Prostorný, čistý a voňavý apartmán dobře vybavený i pro delší pobyt. Hotel se nachází na poměrně rušné ulici, ale jelikož náš pokoj byl orientovaný do zahrady, měli jsme naprostý klid a skvěle jsme se vyspali. Poloha hotelu je ideální, všude dojdete pěšky, autobusové nádraží 3 minuty, vlakové do 10 minut od hotelu.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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waleed • solo_traveller • ae
9
Pros:

الموقع ممتاز و قريب من التسوق و المطاعم

Cons:

لا يوجد مواقف للسيارات خاصه بالفندف

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Grover • family_with_children • in
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ali • extended_group • ae
9
Pros:

جميله جدا والموظفين متعاونين

Cons:

تحتاج لبعض الخدمات مثل تنظيف الغرف وبالرغم من الموظفين ودودين في المساعده إلا انه لا يوجد خدمة لحمل الحقائب خصوصا إذا كانت عائلة كبيره

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Rossella Scelsa • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • ch
8
Pros:

No keys, very light, more than enough room

Cons:

There was no way to get fresh air into the small bedroom. It felt very much like a closet.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • extended_group • ca
10
Merveilleux séjour 🥰
Pros:

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour de deux jours à Édimbourg! L’appartement était impeccable, très propre et parfaitement équipé. L’emplacement est idéal : tout se fait facilement à pied. Épicerie, endroits pour déjeuner, restaurants et même un endroit parfait pour prendre un dernier verre en soirée, tout est à proximité. Le petit jardin est un vrai plus pour relaxer et partager un verre entre amies après une belle journée de visite. Nous y retournerions sans hésiter! 💛

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Maha • family_with_children • ae
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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MI A • extended_group • kr
10
Pros:

위치가 아주 좋아요. 주요 관광지를 걸어서 다닐 수 있고 근교 여행을 위한 버스터미널, 웨이벌리역과 가까워요.

성인가족 4명이 숙박하기에 아주 편안하고 왠만한 가전은 다 설치되어있어 편리해요. 침구나 전체적인 시설이 모두 깨끗해요

Cons:

바닥이 살짝 삐거덕거리는 소리가 나지만 크게 개의치 않았어요.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Defne • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed staying, only downside is the size of the bed.
Pros:

It’s very nice and spotless clean. Great location for exploring the city.

Cons:

The rooms are very nice and clean, has everything you need however the bed sizes are too small.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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MI A • extended_group • kr
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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regula • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Darren • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

location

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Yasmin • solo_traveller • ae
9
Comfortable - location amazing !
Pros:

Stephanie - Receptionist very professional , friendly and attentive . ready to help you with a smile. thank you Stephanie. Garden view rooms are amazing and quite . comfortable bed . spacious bathroom. coffee machine with good coffee quality. the only thing that was missing is the microwave.
AC was a huge help , as it gets stuffy when its summer time.

Cons:

The swinging doors are a bit loud at night , when peaple are coming in and out.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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lukáš • couple • cz
1
Cons:

No view = basement dungeon without any windows

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Nobonita • extended_group • bd
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Olov • solo_traveller • se
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Manfred • family_with_children • at
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee