Great stay. Location was central and not noisy. Communication with host was timely and correct. Apartment lovely and clean and bright. Would definitely stay again.
The location, size and comfort of the apartment were excellent. As noted by other visitors, it is up stone stairs two levels from the street, so might not be suitable for some travelers. We enjoyed the busyness of the lively Grassmarket area.
A great home base to make memories in Edinburgh! Loved the location and the people watching! The apartment was comfortable and spacious. The hosts were responsive and gracious, It was loud on Friday night until 11 pm with music from the patio at the restaurant next door - didnât bother us as some of us were up and the ones sleeping were so tired and sleep with white noise anyway.
Fantastic apartment, in the heart of the city. There are plenty of restaurants and pubs literally at your doorstep. Also a quick walk to the royal mile. The castle can be seen from the bedroom windows!! The apartment itself was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again!
Really nice place and fabulous location but be aware that the winding stone stairs that go up 3 flights have handrail. Not good for seniors. Very organized and welcoming space.
Stayed with some friends to watch rugby at MurrayfieldFlat is in a great central location.Lots of bars and restaurants near byNothing bad to say about it5* experience
Our stay was very comfortable, and pleasant; with lovely surroundings in the apartment. The owners offered guests biscuits, Scottish toffees and milk for tea&coffeevery thoughtful and generous. We were entranced with the view down onto the Grassmarket. Thereâs an excellent hot shower and plenty of space to relax. We were there during the weekend, which was especially difficult due to the cafes music until 1:00 AM. The noise from the courtyard behind the building was a lot to deal with because restaurant staff were emptying trash between 12 and 2 AM. As the description states, The walk up to the 3rd floor is extremely challenging for folks, especially if you have hip or knee issues (There is no railing). We got our quota of daily exercise!
Close location to castle and tons of pubs and attractions. The apartment was clean and beds were comfortable! Nightclub next door was definitely noisy at times but not too bad. Would definitely recommend!
An amazing apartment in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh. Apartment was clean and is way bigger than what it seems in the pictures. Really lovely stay and super great host - easy to speak to and replies straight away.
Our stay here was absolutely amazing. From location, to the condition of the property, to the small details such as biscuits, tea and milk we had an absolutely delightful stay! I would highly recommend here - such an excellent location close to everything and really great communication.
The apartment is spacious and convenient. Derek is extremely responsive. There was a brief power outage during our stay and he made sure to keep us up to date on restoration times from the local utility. The apartment is conveniently located to all of the local sites.
Excellent central location and super clean & comfortable apartment - worked perfect for our family of 4Appreciated the extra nice touches by the hosts - including a well stocked kitchen (w/ some milk, orange juice, tea & coffee waiting for us), a little Christmas tree, some nice maps / guidebooks and the heated clothes drying rack (which did a remarkable job drying the laundry during a cold & wet winter storm)Cool old building with some great people watching from the windows overlooking the Grassmarket
As above - very clean and well equipped - it is on the third floor but worth the climb. I found it very comfortable and an excellent place to stay for many venues at the Fringe.
We stayed in this apartment in April 2025 and absolutely loved its location with respect to the major tourist attractions in Edinburgh. The property managers were absolutely a pleasure to work and interact with. The instructions for guests were very easy to follow and understand. You can tell that they are experienced with vacation rentals. The flat is located done a narrow-gated alleyway and on the 3rd (top) floor which helped with noise from the neighbors. However, since it is located in the Grassmarket square area, there was noise from the nearby establishments well into the night. With that said, also be aware to keep window blinds closed as the neighboring establishments behind the flat are at your level and people can look in.The WIFI and heaters worked well, and the bathroom and kitchen appear to have been updated recently. Be aware that there is no elevator and the staircases between floor twists up and can be awkward to navigate with bigger-heavier luggage.Furthermore, we came during a âslowerâ time for tourist in Edinburgh and the weather was cooler/wetter. We cannot speculate how busy the area will be during peak tourism season.
This was a great apartment: super clean, great kitchen, nice gas stove for a chilly nite, and fantastic location. Right on Grassmarket on a square with plenty of restaurants, walking distance to the castle and Royal Mile. Perfect way to see the city. Highly recommend.
Pillowstops is run my husband and wife team Catherine and Derek Gibb.
"As a family we have used self catering properties around the world for our own holidays and know how important it is to make sure that when you arrive you are not disappointed with your choice of holiday accommodation. The two main areas of disappointment that we have found are location and standard!
The apartments that we offer are situated in Edinburgh's no 1 historic tourist street and area being the Royal Mile and Grassmarket. Our apartments are maintained and cleaned to a very high standard exactly as we would want to find ourselves when going on holiday.
You maybe interested in on of our other apartments at Lawnmarket, Advocates Close (overlooking High Street) and 166 High Street.
Great views up to Edinburgh Castle. Farmers market every Saturday at Castle Terrace about 5 minutes walk away. Antique and interesting market stalls in Grassmarket most weekends. Great selection of shops and restaurants within short walk of apartment. History everywhere !