Charming 2-Bedroom Flat in the Heart of Edinburgh - Pass the Keys

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this charming city apartment, ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh. Set within a traditional heritage building, the property combines historic character with modern comfort and offers beautiful views towards Arthur's Seat.

Whether you're visiting for sightseeing, the Edinburgh Festivals, or a relaxing city break, this is the perfect base for exploring everything Edinburgh has to offer.

The apartment comfortably accommodates couples, families, or small groups and features.

2-Bedroom Apartment
Please note that both bedrooms are upstairs and can only be accessed via stairs.

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: Sofa Bed

Bathrooms

Main Bathroom
Bath with shower, WC & basin plus fresh towels and toiletries

Additional WC
Separate WC for added convenience.

For your use

Washer & Dryer
Iron & Ironing Board

Cooking & Dining

Fully equipped kitchen including:

Kettle & Toaster
Oven & Gas Hob
Fridge & Freezer
Dishwasher
Plenty of cookware and kitchen essentials

Enjoy meals around the dining table or treat yourself to one of the fantastic nearby restaurants or takeaways.

Relaxing

Unwind in the lounge and enjoy the TV for freeview channels only.

Fast WiFi is available throughout the apartment, making it ideal for both work and leisure stays.

Parking

Paid parking off premises, On street paid parking available subject to availability and street signage.

Getting Around

Public Transport

Nearest bus stop can be found on Nicholson Street.

Nearest Train Station
Edinburgh Waverly, about 0.5 miles (10–15 minutes' walk). This is Edinburgh's main station with frequent services to Glasgow, London, Aberdeen, Inverness, Newcastle and many other destinations.

Food & Drink

The Southsider - Approximately 150 yards away on Nicholson Street and a popular local pub serving food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere

Kilimanjaro Café - Approximately 150 yards away on Nicholson Street and a great choice for breakfast, coffee, brunch, and light lunches.

Nicholson Street offers a wide variety of restaurants serving cuisines from around the world, ensuring there's something to suit every taste and budget.

Essentials

Tesco Express - Conveniently located on Nicholson Street

Directions:
Exit the building and turn right onto West Richmond Street. Turn left and continue to the traffic lights, where you'll find Tesco Express on Nicholson Street.

You'll also discover numerous convenience stores, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants nearby.

Nearby Attractions

Edinburgh Castle - 15–20 minute walk

Royal Mile - 10 minute walk

Palace of Holyroodhouse - Approximately 20 minute walk

National Museum of Scotland - 8 minute walk

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions - 18 minute walk

Guest access
Entire property

Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out time is before 10am.

Please note: You will be charged £100.00 for lost keys, broken keys and key call outs so please be careful with them.
A £30.00 charge will also be applied if guests check in early or check out late without permission or do not place the keys back in the key safe on their departure.

CLEANING/ LINEN
The property will be cleaned and prepared with linen and towels for your arrival. Mid-stay cleans are not included, but please get in touch if you would like to pay to book a clean or fresh linen and towels during your stay.

We will also provide a limited amount of consumables (toilet roll, travel size shampoo/conditioner etc.) to kick-start your stay and can recommend a local store where you can easily purchase more when you are settled in.


POLICIES & RULES
Please respect the neighbours and keep the noise down. No noise after 10 p.m.
Indoor shoes/slippers only please.
Please use the table mats and coasters to protect the furniture.
When leaving the property please make sure you lock all the doors and windows.
When leaving the property please turn the thermostat down to 10 degrees.

My property management team will be around 24/7 via email or phone to provide any assistance my guests may need.

Pass the Keys® provides a hotel standard of service for short-let properties. The property is professionally maintained and cleaned. We guarantee professionally cleaned linens and toiletries. We also provide 24/7 guest support and local personal service before and during your stay.
The local community-based team of Pass the Keys® personally inspects the property and certifies the home has met Pass the Keys®’s Property Readiness Standard.

LICENCE NUMBER: EH-104519-T

TOURIST TAX
For stays from 24 July 2026 onwards, guests staying in paid overnight accommodation in Edinburgh will be required to pay a Visitor Levy (tourist tax), introduced by the City of Edinburgh Council.

The levy is charged at 5% of the accommodation cost before VAT and applies to the first 5 nights of your stay. It applies to all paid overnight stays, whether you are visiting Edinburgh for tourism, work or any other reason.

For transparency, the levy will be clearly shown as ‘Taxes’ as part of the price breakdown when you book your stay.

For more information, please visit the City of Edinburgh Council Visitor Levy page.

IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process.

The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.

Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed

Check-in instructions will be provided.