You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.

Experience world-class service at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle is based directly on Royal Mile in Edinburgh, in one of the oldest Scottish buildings dating back to 15th century, and previously home to famous Scottish philosopher Sir David Hume. The property features 6 rooms with king-size beds, LCD TV's and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Each of the Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle rooms is uniquely decorated and has own original private bathroom with large shower. Some of the rooms overlook the historic courtyard and across Edinburgh's Old Town. Edinburgh Military Tattoo is 300 metres from Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle, while Edinburgh Castle is 200 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Sign in, save money

To see if you can save 10% or more at this property, sign in
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Suzanne
    Australia Australia
    Position was fantastic, very secure. Quaint. Good hot water system. Good instructions. Hooks for coats/clothes.
  • Leonie
    Australia Australia
    Location was central. Very quiet. Old world feel. Lots of medieval stairs! Easy to walking distance to train and tram.
  • Ronald
    Canada Canada
    Great location, beside Royal Mile. Made our vacation start on a good footing.
  • Isla
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    nice clean rooms comfortable beds easy to find good view out the window right next to the royal mile so closer to everything
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great central location - very quaint accommodation Comfy bed - great communication - complimentary biscuits. Clear instructions -very close to the buses
  • Susan
    Ireland Ireland
    A Clean, comfortable quiet nights stay right in the centre of everything. This accommodation is just off the main street in old town convient yet quiet at night time. Tea making facilities and lovely selection of biscuits which was a lovely...
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was perfect for us as we could come and go at our leisure. The room was very clean and the welcome gifts was a nice touch..
  • Cherilyn
    Canada Canada
    The location and the cleanliness . Free welcome gift -it was the thought.
  • Nataliia
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Amazing location in the heart of Edinburgh! Close to the station and main attractions! The best stay ever! Cozy room with big windows. I loved the vibe! I would definitely come back. I think it was my best deepest sleep during the stay ~
  • Dávid
    Hungary Hungary
    It’s a nice and cosy little apartment in a very central area of Edinburgh.

Property surroundings

House rules

Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

“Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle” will contact the guest directly after booking with check-in instructions by the email. On arrival it is essential to have the property self check-in instructions with you to access the safe.

The property does not have a luggage storage facility.

Please be aware that access to the rooms is through narrow spiral staircase only and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Limited public payable parking is available close to the property or a large car park is around 10 minutes walk away.

Please inform Royal Mile Balconies by the 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 09:00:00.