Candlemaker Old Town 500m from Edinburgh Castle

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.9
  • The entire place is yours
  • 538 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating

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About this property

Central Edinburgh Location: Candlemaker Old Town 500m from Edinburgh Castle offers a central location in Edinburgh city centre. Edinburgh Castle is 1 km away, while the National Museum of Scotland is a 2-minute walk. Edinburgh Waverley station is less than 1 km from the apartment. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. The living room features a TV and a seating area. Nearby Attractions: The Royal Mile is 1 km from the apartment, while Edinburgh Playhouse is 2 km away. Edinburgh International Conference Centre is a 15-minute walk, and Arthurs Seat is 3 km distant. Local Activities: Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Christine
Canada Canada
“The location was amazing and the apartment was well equipped and comfortable.”
Rachael
Australia Australia
“Location was excellent- just off busy grass market and close to royal mile. Kitchen window has a view directly to Greyfriars kirkyard, with a headstone about a metre away. Well equipped kitchen and comfy lounges with tv and books. Good size bath...”
Monika
Poland Poland
“Amazing place in the spirit of Edinburgh city. Lovely and cosy flat with all things you would need when you are there. Just In a heart of city Centre. Close to grassmarket , National museum and a great jazz bar. Walking distance from Arthurs...”
Rochelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“We loved everything about it. The location was brilliant, in the heart of Edinburgh oldtown, walking distance to everywhere. It was clean, warm, comfortable, and surprisingly spacious for a small flat. Loved being able to look out into Greyfriars...”
Vedika
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was wonderful about our stay!! Right from booking to leaving, the ECS took care of every need. They were extremely warm and hospitable, and were very prompt in answering our queries. The apartment is in the loveliest location and it is...”
Anna
Australia Australia
“Very close to all the attractions, close to shops in a beautiful location of old town, very unique experience to be located in the middle of the Edinburgh old town, it felt as if we were transported in time with all the modern comforts at our...”
Aleksander
Poland Poland
“All clean. Apartment properly heated and very comfortable. Washing machine, dryer and dishwasher - great plus. Some games and books available in case of bad weather.”
Martin
Slovakia Slovakia
“Great location of apartment. Apartment was full equipped. Very clean. Provider was very helpful. Full Assistence via whatsapp. Highly recommend.”
Monica
Australia Australia
“great location for tourist sights, restaurants and bars and bus stop. comfortable and welcoming feel. Good security”
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“Very interesting place to stay in. The apartment in the heart of the Old Town, beautiful old building next to the famouse old graveyard seen from the kitchen window and the Scottish Museum opposite the street.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

Candlemaker Old Town 500m from Edinburgh Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$262. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note, there is no reception at this property.

Pre-payment is required for this property at the time of booking. If however the automatic system fails after receiving details of your credit card from booking.com you will required to confirm the details and make an online payment via the operators own secure guest area. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

The property will send a formal confirmation email following a successful booking payment, detailing the very important information regarding your stay.

Check-in after 19:00 is possible, subject to availability and by prior arrangement. The following late check-in fees will be charged in cash:

19:00 until 22:30: GBP 15

22:30 until 00:00: GBP 30

00:00 until 02:00: GBP 50

Please note the accommodation is located on the first floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Guest should specify the number of people staying at the property, including children, at the time of booking, to ensure beds are set up correctly on arrival. If there is only two guests please advise if you will require the use of the sofabed in the lounge. this can be done by using the Special Requests box at the time of booking, to ensure beds are set up correctly on arrival.

Guests that require a high chair or travel cot should notify the property in advance using the Special Requests box or contacting the property using the details listed on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Candlemaker Old Town 500m from Edinburgh Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: D, EH-70508-F