Old Town 163

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

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Central Edinburgh apartment near Edinburgh Castle

Spacious Accommodations: Old Town 163 in Edinburgh offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features parquet floors, a dining area, and a comfortable seating space. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, walk-in shower, and a TV. Prime Location: Located in the city center, the apartment is less than 0.6 mi from Edinburgh Castle and the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Waverley station is a 9-minute walk away. Nearby Attractions: Edinburgh International Conference Center is an 11-minute walk, National Museum of Scotland 1969 feet, and Arthurs Seat 2.5 mi from the property. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surroundings.

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Melanie
United States United States
“Location, character of the building, spacious and comfortable living room, views of the castle, modern kitchen, comfortable beds. Check in was very easy/ convenient. Great shower.”
Linda
United States United States
“We loved our stay at Old Town 163. It is easy to find and in a great location - close to all the major sites, shops and restaurants, but it is quiet at night. We stored our luggage at the Castle Rock Hostel directly across the street (via Bounce)....”
Beth
United States United States
“location location location....excellent could walk everywhere we wanted to go. Mary let us in early so we could leave our suitcases before venturing out.”
Cynthia
United States United States
“Great location, easily access all the major sites in Edinburgh. Down one set of stairs to Grassmarket, up a set of stairs and you are at the front gate of the castle. Short 3 minute walk to Royal Mile. The apartment is quiet, beautifully decorated...”
Jeff
United States United States
“Location was perfect for our needs, right next door to the Edinburgh Castle. Apartment was clean and centrally located. The apartment had everything we needed and host includes a binder with all pertinent information about the apartment and area.”
Burr
United States United States
“Great apartment in Old Town. Close to everything. Beds were decent and the kitchen was well equipped. With a family of 4 the extra half bath was nice.”
Bonnie
United States United States
“The location was excellent and the apartment fit our needs perfectly. Nice amount of space for 4 people.”
Michelle
United States United States
“The proximity to Edinburgh castle is unmatched. I loved the old towne location and the area. The accommodations were exactly what we were looking for.”
Ann
United States United States
“The locations was fantastic. You could not ask for a better location to see Edinburgh. By walking up some steps you are at the Edinburgh Castle. By walking several hundred feet, you are on the top of the Royal Mile. Bus stops are nearby.”
Lori
United States United States
“The location was perfect. Close the the Edinburgh Castle and at the top of the Royal Mile”

Hosted by Mary

9.3
Host Review Score
Mary
This recently renovated two bedroom apartment lies in the shadow of Edinburgh (URL HIDDEN) has everything you need to make your stay a comfortable one. The main bedroom has a four poster king size bed. The second bedroom has two single beds. Furniture is dark wood and hand carved. Fully fitted kitchen including hob, oven , integrated microwave , dishwasher and washing machine. Everything needed for 4 people. The sitting room is comfortable and spacious with window seats looking out onto Old Edinburgh and the Pentland Hills beyond. There is a set of external stairs to the main entrance door and then another set of stairs to the apartment .The apartment is all on one level. The apartment is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues.
Available to offer help to guests throughout their stay
Edinburgh's Old Town has an atmosphere all of it's own. With Edinburgh Castle sitting at the top of the Royal Mile and running all the way down to the Palace of Holyrood with numerous visitor attractions in between. Visitors are spoilt for choice if looking for something to eat, there is a huge variety of restaurants and bars to choose from. Victoria Street is well worth a browse with a wide selection of speciality shops.Plenty to see and do and all within walking distance of the apartment. There are two 24 hour car parks within a few minutes walk from the apartment. NCP Car Park, Castle Terrace and Argyle House Car Park, King Stables Lane. There is on street metered car parking payable Monday- Saturday 8.30am - 6.30pm You can purchase tickets for the hop on hop of bus which stops a few minutes from the apartment. Public transport is reliable and reasonable with a link from and to Edinburgh Airport leaving from Waverley Bridge. Trams also run regularly from the city centre to and from the Airport. Waverley Train Station is a 15 minute walk from the apartment or 5 minutes in a taxi.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Old Town 163 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: C, EH-69647-F