EDINBURGH NINE, Edinburgh

The property sits on a quiet street in the Old Town, providing a peaceful retreat after exploring city-centre attractions. Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Princes Street are all reachable within a 10-minute walk. Haymarket station is about 12 minutes away on foot, and Waverley station is approximately 15 minutes. A Tram stop is a short walk, offering a direct 25-30 minute route from Edinburgh Airport. The street itself has a Saturday farmer's market near the castle, adding a local touch. Over two dozen restaurants, including Thai, Italian, and Chinese options, are within 300 metres. The location is particularly convenient for events at the Usher Hall and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with most festival venues within easy walking distance.

Each apartment is modern, clean, and decorated to a high standard. The bedroom contains a large, comfortable double bed (standard double, not queen-size), and Apartment One can be configured as a twin on request. The private bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries, and both hand and bath towels are provided. The separate kitchenette is equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, kettle, cookware, and a dining table, making self-catering straightforward. The living area features a seating area, a TV, and a sofa. Both apartments are on the ground floor with just a couple of steps from the pavement to the front door; internally, there are no stairs. The apartments are described as quiet, secure, and warm, with the bedrooms being spacious and the beds consistently noted as very comfortable. Some units have a view of the rear garden or a partial view of the castle.

The kitchenette is stocked with a stovetop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, kettle, and all necessary cookware, enabling guests to prepare full meals. Basic starter supplies such as tea, coffee, sugar, and sometimes hot chocolate and biscuits are typically left in the apartment. For those who prefer not to cook, the immediate area has a high concentration of dining options within a 2-3 minute walk. Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom (0.5 km), Bread Meats Bread (0.5 km), Spirit of Thai (0.5 km), and many others offer varied cuisines. The property is also a short stroll from Grassmarket and the Royal Mile, which have numerous restaurants, pubs, and cafés. There is no restaurant or bar on-site, so all meals must be taken outside the apartment or prepared in the kitchen.

The property does not have a pool, spa, sauna, or fitness centre. For leisure, the management organises movie nights as an on-site activity. Guests seeking wellness and fitness amenities will find numerous options in the city centre, with several gyms and leisure centres within a 15-minute walk. Edinburgh's parks, including the Meadows, provide green space for relaxation and outdoor activities just a short distance away.

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is provided in both apartments. A secure luggage storage room, accessed via the same keypad code, allows guests to drop off bags before the 15:00 check-in and after the 11:00 check-out, making it easy to explore the city without bags. Check-in is contactless via a code sent before arrival, with responsive host support available by phone. Accepted payment methods are Visa, Maestro, and MasterCard. The property is non-smoking throughout, and no pets are allowed. Safety features include CCTV in common areas and fire extinguishers. Amenities include heating, an iron and ironing board, and an electric kettle; there is no on-site laundry, but public laundries are available nearby. The apartments are not serviced daily, but the self-catering setup requires guests to manage their own housekeeping during their stay.