Castleside Apartment Edinburgh

WHAT A FABULOUS FIND! We could not believe the views from the apartment. The castle majestically looms up in front of you from every window! The view alone is worth every penny. There can be no finer view from any hotel!

The apartment itself was warm and relaxing, a lovely place to return to after exploring Edinburgh. The city starts on your doorstep. Great bars and restaurants are all around you.

Richard, the owner, was very friendly and helpful and he should be very proud of how beautiful his apartment is. He very kindly let us check in early and leave late, to accommodate our flights.

We had a wonderful time and would go back in a heartbeat.

JUST BOOK IT!!

lovely apartment, modern and spotless. Amazing views of the castle and central location. Easy key pick up and great little touches like milk and leaflets. Would definitely recommend :)

Such a wonderful apartment! Lovely touches (milk&flowers), impressive views of the castle, centrally located,quiet, warm, fully equiped… Everything was perfect! Highly recommend it! We would definitely come back here again.

Nice clean apartment with everything we needed. In a great location. Handy key pickup. 5 stars.

Lovely appartment,great location.brilliant views of the castle.
owner quick to respond to some problems we had with water,remained comfortable even with 4 people in the appartment(another comfy chair or beanbag would be nice if 4 staying)
we loved it so much the 2 of us are coming back in September.
would definiatly recommed to others

Nice flat, the location is great, it was very comfortable and had a great view. The extra touches such as the fresh milk, books and flowers made it very special for us. We would definitely stay here again.

What a gem of an apartment! Amazing views up to the castle and it was just so special being in a converted tenement- it felt as though we were living a part of Edinburgh's history.
Extremely comfortable and beautifully equipped. Plenty of space for 4 adults too.

Absolutely brilliant! It was freezing when we visited Edinburgh over Easter, but the apartment was warm, cozy and comfortable with books to read and extra little homey stuff to make it feel like home. Also very close to the centre of town. The only downer was a couple of noisy pub goers leaving the pub (down the street) in the early hours over the weekend. But this didn't last long and it was Easter so I guess they were celebrating over the long weekend. Despite this, would highly recommend, and would definitely book this place again.

What a fantastic place,amazing views,and a perfect base for a visit to this wonderful city.Easy walk to old and new towns. Recommend the bus tours and a trip to Royal Yacht. Lovely touches; milk, tea, coffee and flowers! and Sainsburys just 5 minutes up the road. Will definitely visit again!

I have spent 4 wonderful days in there. I went with my couple and I just can say it is perfect.

The milk given by the owner makes you feel like at home since the first moment.

Everything was clean and new, and the system to pick the keys up is really good, because you can arrive whenever without any kind of problems.

I definitely recommend this apartment to couples or small families, because it has a very good size, an adecuate price and it is really close to the main attractions of Edinburgh like the Castle or the Royal Mile.

In addition, there is some pubs next to the building, as well as a Sainsbury's (supermarket).

What a find! We loved this apartment - the location is fabulous, with plenty of lovely places to eat and shop in the Grassmarket, and just a 10-15 minute walk to Princes Street / Waverley Station. The apartment is very well equipped and the fresh flowers and milk meant we felt welcomed and were able to have a cup of tea immediately.
We also really appreciated the late checkout which meant we had somewhere safe to leave our luggage until our afternoon flight home.
We borrowed a guide book for the weekend, and there are plenty of helpful leaflets in the hall too.
Thanks again for a lovely stay! We'll be back...

A fantastic location and very well-equipped, clean and comfortable apartment. Very helpful landlord. It made our stay in Edinburgh a very enjoyable experience - we will definitely return and will thoroughly recommend the apartment.

No complaints at all. We couldn't fault the location, price or cleanliness. We very much appreciated the flowers and milk on arrival, and were delighted by the landlord's flexibility in letting us check-in early after travelling to Edinburgh on the sleeper train.

Fabulous choice for staying in Scotland’s capital! This is an extremely pleasant, friendly and very spacious apartment with well-equipped kitchen and living room. We were even welcomed by fresh flowers and a pint of milk in the fridge! You’ll find plenty of useful leaflets and guides in the hall too. Excellent pick if you want to stay central as the Royal Mile is just five minutes and local Sainsbury’s just a hundred metres away. We will definitely use it again.

We stayed for a long weekend while visiting my son in Edinburgh. I was a bit dubious about renting an apartment at first, as we normally try and find a cheap hotel. I was so glad we did! The apartment was scrupulously clean, very tastefully decorated and very well equipped. There were also some nice little touches that made all the difference - fresh flowers in the living room, tea & coffee in the kitchen, milk in the fridge - even an umbrella in the hat stand! Though my daughter tried to convince me that it had been left by a previous guest! All in all we had a very pleasant sojourn & I would highly recommend Castleside to any would be visitors.

What a great apartment. It's spacious in an excellent location with sensational views of the Castle. We stayed here for five nights and the mattress was fine (please see another April 2011 review), the bed extremely comfortable and the owner was just a phone call away if required. When we arrived, there was milk in the fridge, tea and coffee were provided and there were freshly-cut flowers in the lounge. Also, there is a supermarket less than 100 yards from the apartment complex. The owner has provided a variety of tourist brochures about the area and even included a few DVDs for your enjoyment. We had no complaints and feel we received superb value for money. If we ever return to Edinburgh, this apartment will be our first choice when seeking accommodation.

We had a absolute lovely stay at the castleside apartment in Edinburgh! The size of the apartment surprices us positivly as well as the views from the windows. The only negative thing to mention is the beds. There is no top madres on the beds and it is therefore a bit tough to sleep on.. Eventhough I would still recommend this to friends and family staing in Scotland due to the location, standard and easyness. All in all a very good apartment!

We spent 4 nights here in this delightful apartment. It is in a fantastic location, within walking distance of all tourist attractions, yet very quiet.The apartment was extremely clean and very well equiped, even a pint of milk in the fridge & the heating was on when we arrived, very welcome as there was a LOT of snow. It is located within a gated community, with fantastic views of the castle from every window. Very close to Grassmarket area, with plenty of pubs & restaurants & shops. Also fantastically priced. Will definitely recommend Castleside to anyone looking to visit Edinburgh. All in all a wonderful stay. Glad we stayed here, rather than booking a hotel as usual. Big thankyou to the owners.

We spent 5 days in Edinburgh and enjoyed the apartment. It is in an excellent location, within easy walking distance of all tourist sites. A good food store is just up the street. Places to eat are nearby. The apartment was clean and well-stocked. The instructions and helpful advice we received prior to coming were appreciated. Would recommend it and would stay again.

What can I say? Excellent location, spotlessly clean, well equipped. Ice in the freezer, fairy, towels, loo roll, tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper. 4 girls stayed here for 4 nights had all intend returning another time with their "other half" so you can't get a better recommendation than that. Sofa bed wasn't that comfy BUT the flat does say 2 +2 not 4 and to be fair it was so well priced that it was very reasonable even if just 2 shared.

One minor "misdescription" if you can call it that is the balcony. If you wanted to sit on the balcony and have a drink you may be disappointed. The flat is in a walled compex and the balcony is actually the area outside your front door your neighbours will use to get to their properties. Don't let this put you off though - quiet despite being central. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.