Old Town Rooftop Apartment

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Stylish and comfortable central apartment right in the centre of the Old Town of Edinburgh. The space My apartment is on the top floor of an 18th Century tenement. With all mod cons and a unique location, this is the perfect apartment to have as a base while you explore Edinburgh. The apartment retains the unique character of the Old Town with oak parquet flooring, wooden window shutters in the bedroom and a mix of contemporary and antique furniture throughout. It is on the fifth floor and is reached by a spiral turnpike staircase (102 steps in all!) For our American cousins that's a walkup :-) There is NO LIFT/ELEVATOR so if you have very large/heavy luggage or struggle with stairs this isn't the place for you to stay and I'd advise booking a ground floor apartment. Edinburgh in general, never caught up with installing lifts in its buildings. The apartment is at the end of the row and South facing, so gets lots of light throughout the day. The apartment has cupboard space for your luggage and places to hang clothes/store shoes etc. There is also an ironing board/iron. The bathroom has a shower, shampoo/conditioner/shower gel. There is always plenty of towels for you to have. The hairdryer is kept in the cupboard under the sink. There is a smart TV for Netflix and free wifi throughout the apartment. I've a big collection of fiction/history/cookery/poetry/art/photography books to while away the time with. I also have a radio player, wonderboom, Plus cards and board games. A large kitchen space with character and all the modern cons - toaster, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, oven, kettle, induction hob etc. There is no microwave. There is a washing machine in the apartment and there is washing liquid capsules for it under the sink, just put one of these inside the washing machine drum and close the door and turn to what ever setting you want. I do not have a dryer (it's not that typical here in Scotland/Europe) what I do have is a clothes horse which you can hang your clothes on. It's kept folded up in the hall cupboard. I hate staying in apartments on holiday where there aren't even any basics to cook with like salt and olive oil, so the kitchen is stocked with all the usual larder fare to help yourself to if you're cooking in. Plus coffee and all sorts of teas. There is a dinning table and chairs. The bedroom is tucked off the hall and has reading lights and a comfortable British king size mattress width 150cm X length 200cm, with white cotton sheets, pillows and duvet. The living room area of the apartment is at the front with lots of light and a good view of the Old College dome. A good size sofa, armchairs, reading lights and is perfect to come back to after a day in town. I hope to hear from you. I'm more than happy to answer any questions or give advice about Edinburgh/restaurants/bars etc All the best Calim Guest access You'll have the whole apartment for yourselves. Other things to note Edinburgh is not really a car friendly city, so if coming by car I can advise on a park and ride scheme the council run. Where you can park your car for free outside the city and then get a bus into the centre. If you prefer to bring your car, then the train station 24 hour car park is the nearest and cheapest. There is also free parking outside on South college street from 6.45pm till 8.30am. Between those hours it’s £6.80 an hour for a maximum stay of four hours. If arriving by plane or train I'd strongly advise to not hire a car while your staying in the city as little or no parking which can hamper your stay. Registration Details EH-69052-F

Edinburgh, Scotland

4.99 out of 5 from 913 reviews on Airbnb

• CarolinaOctober 2026

  Loved this flat! It’s so cozy and beautifully decorated with a gorgeous view. Calim left us some little treats that made our arrival that much sweeter. It’s in a central location without being too noisy. We reached out to Calim for a couple of questions during our stay and he responded quickly and was very helpful. He has the best restaurant recs! One of my favorite Airbnbs ever.

• HannahOctober 2026

  What an absolutely beautiful apartment in Edinburgh. The location is fantastic. The thoughtfulness and amenities of this location are definitely noteworthy. It felt like visiting a really considerate friend. Would return

• PeytonOctober 2026

  Calim, we loved our stay in Edinburgh! Thank you so much for hosting us. Your hospitality went above and beyond any other Airbnb stay; and you have curated your space so beautifully. If you're considering a stay, the apartment is totally worth the climb. We can't wait to return!

• MathildeOctober 2026

  Amazing flat, location and host ! We have such a good time at Calim's appartment, I highly recommend it and hope I will be back soon !! Thanks !

• MichelleOctober 2026

  What an incredible Airbnb right in the heart of Edinburgh! Calims hospitality is unmatched with his attention to detail, complimentary bread, jam, coffee and tea, and great local recommendations. The apartment is so cozy and decorated beautifully. Everything you need is right at your doorstep. I couldn't have asked for a better stay.

• DavidOctober 2026

  I highly recommend Calims apartment for your next stay in Edinburgh. Location is great! Central to all things worth seeing in old town with Lots of great coffee shops and restaurants within a few blocks. I had a few questions for Calim while we were there and he responded very quickly. Looking forward to our next visit to Edinburgh (and Calims charming apartment).