stayed back in 2019. Great location near the castle and so many pubs and restaurants and too many…read moreother attractions to list. We had a suite with 3 bedrooms. It was basically a high-end apartment like you would find in NY. High quality finishes. We did not have a car and I would assume parking one could be a bit of a challenge. We walked up the hill from the train station to get there. In hindsight, id take a taxi. Friendly staff.. The only issue and it was not their fault was the drunk guy singing a Bob Marley song at 2 AM in the close under our windows. (no woman, no pride. A classic) LOL! They politely asked him to go perform in another venue.. judging by recent reviews/pics, the place may be showing its age a bit, but it was excellent back in 2019.

Other reviews will mention the fully-equipped kitchen, the wonderful balcony, a home away from…read morehome. That's all true, and it's a great place to stay! So I'll tell you how to get there, because it's nearly impossible to make it there, especially with a rental car. The entrance is right in the middle of a madhouse known as the Royal Mile, the most popular shopping area in Scotland. It's chaos with pedestrian-only sections, flocks of tourists, and a secretive entrance to the hotel. So follow the directions we discovered by trial and error. Drop off: You're carrying luggage obviously and you have to get as close to the entrance as possible. Make sure you're dropped off on High Street at the restaurant known as Angels and Bagpipes. But you must be traveling eastbound on High Street (from George IV Bridge road), because traveling westbound you'll never make it (the street is blocked off to pedestrians). From here, walk through the alley to the right of Angels and Bagpipes (the alley is named Roxburgh's Close). You'll go down stairs, then up stairs to the apartment entrance, navigating 26 total steps with your luggage. It's the only way in. Parking: This is tricky if you have a rental car. So follow my lead. You can park at the Waverley train station for a 25% discount (if your parking ticket is validated upon checking out of the hotel). But it's nearly impossible to find the entrance located in a maze of one-way streets! To have a prayer, aim for 35 East Market Street (hopefully you have GPS in your car). Once you get to that address, keep traveling east on Market Street and make a left (north) on New Street when Market dead ends into it. As you descend, you'll find the garage entrance on your left. The elevators rarely work at the train station, so you'll have to take the stairs. That's why I advised you to drop the luggage at the hotel. Upon leaving the garage at the end of your stay, you cannot pay at the exit as you do in other countries. You must find a machine and pre-pay before exiting the garage.

Nice, spacious apartment to stay at. It's perfect for a big family to stay at. Although, with how…read morehuge the space is and it was just 3 of us, it was quite scary sometimes. Or maybe it was just me and my imagination. I didn't like one painting on the hallway in our room though. It was creepy and bloody red. I didn't like that they don't clean properly too. Also, the bathroom is so far away from the main bedroom. The staffs at the reception were nice though. And, the location of the hotel was good and near the train station. Also, the rooftop is a much visit to see a 360 view of the city.

Tucked at the western end of Princes Street, where Princes Street becomes Waterloo Place, Princes…read moreStreet Suites offers an excellent alternative to pricey hotels while still in the heart of Edinburgh, but away from the touristy racket. The Suites are gorgeous - clean and modern and efficient. Our 3-bedroom suite had a spacious living room, dining area overlooking North Bridge, and a small but perfectly serviceable kitchen. The bedrooms are spacious yet cozy, with nice linens & plenty of space for your gear. For 3 people (one couple and one single), the price was right - less than 2 hotel rooms would have cost, and we got so much more. We ate a variety of meals in: breakfast, some lunches, one dinner. Shopped for groceries at the nearby Sainsbury or only slightly farther away Tesco. So nice not to have to run to a restaurant anytime we were hungry. Reception staff is helpful and will guide you to where you need to go. Highly recommended for a stay in Edinburgh if you want the flexibility and comforts of home, while still being centrally located (just 2 blocks from Waverly Street Bridge and the train station). Esp. good for families, as there's way more space than a hotel room or two. Another plus: it's located about 1 minute walk from Calton Hill, a lovely little hillside park well worth a visit for a pleasant walk, interesting monuments, and outstanding views of Edinburgh. Howie's just up the street is a good restaurant for dinner, btw. And head up North Bridge for a wide selection of cheap eats (which we didn't discover until our last day).

Looking for a cheap and central located place to stay, when visiting Edinburgh? You have found it!…read moreThis apartment has 3 different bedroms, suiteblie for couples as well as families. The possibilities are endless, and with pubs, supermarkets and several restaurants in the street right outside the front door, you can both eat out or make some delicious dinner in the apartments kitchen. If you are a shopaholic, Princes Street is just a 10 minutes walk away. Edinburgh Castle is also just 10 minutes away, if you are the more "old buildings" type. 10 minutes the opposite way you can find "The Meadows" a lovely and big park perfect for relaxing or jogging. It's extremely necessary to stop by Princes Street Gardens. This is the PERFECT place to enjoy a fresh lunch or a ice cream, if the sun pops up. The best part with the apartment is the owner. This is a lovely lady who is more than willing to help you with your stay. There do not exist something called problems. If I'm visiting Edinburgh again, I would love to stay here again.

Perfect! After a…read morelong road trip around Ireland and Scotland, my husband and I wanted to stay somewhere cozier than a hotel before flying home. StayCity Edinburgh West End Aparthotel was fantastic!!! Check in/out was so easy; the apartment was stunning, spotless, and HUGE (hardwood floors, glass/tile showers, expansive kitchen, balcony); there was a washer and dryer inside our apartment; the apartment was completely soundproof; the location is walking distance to all the best sights/shops; and there is underground parking available (for an extra fee of $15 USD/12 GBP/night). The best part? You get all of that for $150 USD/120 GBP/night! Such a great price for these accommodations. We will definitely stay here again next time we're in Edinburgh. Thanks for a great stay, Staycity!

This place is in a great neighborhood if you're new to Edinburgh. It's a 15 minute walk to the…read moreRoyal Mile, and has a drugstore, supermarket, pound shop, and cafes. It's also about a 7 minute walk to Haymarket train station, which is much smaller and less chaotic than Waverly. Having said that, I had a few issues with the suite during our weeklong stay. This serviced apartment has no service. Linens are not changed, garbage not emptied, toilet paper and soap not replaced. The bathroom was too dimly lit to perform basic tasks like put on makeup, shave, or floss. The bathroom sink was too small to wash your face in without flooding the floor. The heated towel rack didn't work and was too small. The shower stall was almost comically impractical. The half-door caused a major flood with every shower. There was no shelf, so all our shower stuff sat on the stall floor. Because the soap was constantly sitting in water, it made the floor slippery, and there were no grab bars in case of a fall. Constantly bending to reach my shower stuff was just annoying for me, but would be a real problem for an older person. Miscellaneous issues: the suite windows would open only a few inches. The smoke alarm went off every time we made toast. I was told that our suite was equipped for four people, but it was cramped and frustrating for just three of us. I had to ask the front desk to remove a few chairs to make some space. I sense that the managers were trying to squeeze more people into the room than reasonable. The space was clearly suited for two people, no more. The beds were six inches apart and took up most of the bedroom. The only clothing storage was an armoir with six hangers. The ironing board and broom were jammed behind the bathroom door. There was no room for our suitcases. Lockers are available downstairs for an extra fee, though it seems kind of cheap to charge a guest extra for the inconvenience of taking an elevator down to a storage room to get their coat. It's a shame because it really is a lovely suite; it just needs to be more sensibly planned out. In closing, I would recommend this place for singles or couples who are physically fit, have no luggage, avoid grooming, don't shower, and hate toast.

Those looking to unleash the interior designer within themselves can do no better than to come…read morehere. It's not particularly cheap, but if it's modern and slightly more unique items you are after then this is the place you are looking for. However, it should be noted that this place does not deal exclusively in lights and also offers other interior items generally including some sort of relationship to light in one form or another such as a number of items of furniture consisting of mirrors as their external surface. IF you do want something a bit more specific and have the money to spend then a visit here might be in order.

I was a little confused as I walked up to Cotterell Lighting store in the Newington area. I was…read morepresented with what appeared to be a beautiful old church but the "Sale now on" said something different. Then, I noticed the huge signs for "Cotterell Lighting" and I decided to pop in. I was still really confused and wondered if I was entering some kind of bizarre lighting cult. As soon as I entered I realised that it was indeed a shop, and it sold lighting, all kinds of lighting, in every design you could think of. There were two friendly staff members working who just told me to give them a shout if I needed any help so I decided to browse. I couldn't believe how many different lighting styles they had and if you're looking for a new lampshade or light then you will find exactly what you're looking for here. In addition to lighting they also do a small amount of furniture. I noticed a really cool mirror ball light, a lampshade on a stand that was designed to look like a fish bone and a huge mirror that I like instantly as it made me look better than I actually do. I have to admit, it was a little odd walking around an old church and it was pretty much intact apart from the missing pews. When I looked up I could see that the upper seating of the church was still there and if that area was still accessible you could have taken a seat and looked down at the now lighting shop. The creaking floor boards were still there as were the stained glass window and painted high ceiling. It seems a waste that such a beautiful church is now just a shop and even stranger that it hasn't been disguised as a shop. I'd recommend visiting under the guise that you need a new lightbulb, as it really is an experience.

We went as a group of 8 people. The apartment was really nicely decorated and comfortable. Despite…read morebeing right on Dalry Road you couldn't really hear much traffic or noise at all. If you come by car as we did, you can park on the lane around the corner, free of charge (with the barrier card that you get on arrival). Was very convenient. The walk to the centre was about 15 mins but there is a bus stop right outside if you need it. There is also a large-ish co-op under 5 mins walk away if you need to buy food stuffs. Overall a lovely weekend and a superb apartment. Would definitely recommend.