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4.3 out of 5

"Convenient location. Appreciated the washer and dryer in the room - although it was very small. Enjoyed being able to cook our own meals - although so ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 09 Jul 2023

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Hotel Description

At Holyrood Aparthotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Royal Mile and Princes Street. Highlights at this eco-certified aparthotel include in-room kitchens, washers/dryers, and free WiFi.

You can enjoy an LCD TV with digital channels, and each apartment features a dining area, a sitting area, and a DVD player. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a safe, and a hair dryer are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

This business-friendly aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness center, and has a business center. Added amenities include laundry facilities, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 4-star Old Town Edinburgh aparthotel include University of Edinburgh and St. Giles' Cathedral.

Studio (Twin)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$319* Per night/room 5 May - 6 May

Apartment, Two Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Holyrood Aparthotel ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holyrood Aparthotel

Everyone (6) Couples (5) Family (5)
4 out of 5
Convenient location. Appreciated the washer and dryer in the room - although it was very small. Enjoyed being able to cook our own meals - although some signage on the stove tops would be helpful. We were able to reserve parking which was very convenient. Beds were uncomfortable and carpet was very old and chairs were stained - which does not fit the descriptor of ‘modern’ apartments so was not quite to the standard of what we were expecting considering the price we paid for four nights.

Posted by on 9 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

25 Jul. 2023 by Holyrood ApartHOTEL Team.

Thank you for your comments. We are currently undergoing a refurbishment programme, our sincere apologies that your apartment was not up to the standard expected on this occasion. We do hope that you will stay with us again in the future. Kind Regards, Holyrood ApartHOTEL Team.

4 out of 5
Property is in a good location, parking if not on site is a little expensive and not that close

Posted by on 2 Nov. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Nov. 2019 by Daniel

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are glad to hear that you had a pleasant time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. We would always recommend contacting us in advance to book parking, as our car park has limited spaces.

5 out of 5
It had everything we could possibly need for a short stay including a washing machine and dryer, dish washer, microwave and oven with cool top. The basics such as linens and cricket and cutlery were also on hand as well as tea and coffee making. It is very well located at the bottom of the Royal Mile making sight seeing a breeze as well. All in all a great place to stay.

Posted by on 23 Oct. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Oct. 2019 by Leon Daniel

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We really appreciate your kind comments about our location and facilities. We are glad to hear that you had a pleasant time with us and found our location so convenient. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

4 out of 5
Good location and a close walk to Royal Mile and Holyrood obviously. Kitchenette well equipped. Wifi very sporadic in our room unfortunately. Would stay again because of location.

Posted by , from Adelaide on 22 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Aug. 2019 by GM

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We appreciate your feedback and always look to improve our guest’s experiences. We understand that the Wi-Fi can be temperamental and we are currently looking at how we can improve this. We do hope to see you again soon.

5 out of 5
Lovely accomodation, location was great, staff were lovely and addressed our concerns immediately. Nice to have a bit of space, and a kitchen and in room laundry was great! Will definitly stay there again on our return to Edinburgh.

Posted by on 22 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Aug. 2019 by GM

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We do appreciate your kind comments about our staff, location and facilities. We are glad to hear that you had a pleasant time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

4 out of 5
Great location (stone’s throw from Arthur’s Seat) and a nice apartment. The only down side was the breakfast, which was pretty ordinary - some mini packs of cereal, loaf of bread and instant coffee (plungers supplied but no real coffee). Next time I would go the room only rate and have breakfast out.

Posted by on 16 Jul. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Aug. 2019 by GM

Thank you for taking the time to review us. We appreciate your feedback and always look to improve our guest’s experiences. We hope to see you again soon.

4 out of 5
Great location. Beautiful kitchen, but could do with some tongs for cooking/serving. Didn't need, but don't recall seeing a can opener, vegetable peeler, bottle opener. Great selection of carving/chopping knives but they need sharpening. Tiniest chopping board I've ever seen for a kitchen inviting you to use it. Tiny table, but hey - we ate sitting on the bed. Great to have air-con. We used it a lot as building got quite warm. Wonderful bed. Very comfy. Major design fault with shower screen. It needs to be much wider, or also have a curtain as the floor gets very wet unless you stand right in the corner of the bath to wash. A useful towel rail in the bathroom would be good. Bathroom very clean and plenty of room for toiletry bags, make-up etc.

Posted by , from New Zealand on 9 Aug. 2018

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5 out of 5

Very close to the Royal Mile approx half minute

Pros: Convenient to Royal Mile , room very good size for 2 travelling friends to share, large room, very clean , moden amenities
Cons: Can't think of any thing to be improved
Location: One lane way from Royal Mile closer to the Hollyrood House end of the road
Modern but all the comforts required for a travellers including kitchen and washing machine combined with dryer. Comfortable beds (twin)0

Posted by , from Australian on 11 Sep. 2017

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4 out of 5

Hotel central to Old Town Edinburgh

Pros: Its central location was its main attraction for us. The rooms were comfortable and clean. We appreciated the opportunity to wash our clothes.
Cons: The hotel can be quite noisy, even at night and early morning. It would be difficult to address the noise issues though.
Location: All of Edinburgh's Old Town attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace are within easy walking distance..
As a family of four, we stayed here for Edinburgh's New Year celebrations. The location was excellent, with our destinations within easy walking distance.

Posted by , from Australia on 8 Jan. 2017

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2 out of 5

Hard & Uncomfortable Beds

Definitely not worth the money, the apartment was dirty, noisy, cold & the beds were very hard & uncomfortable. The carpets & couch were stained & the room was dusty & smelt. The floors creak loudly when you walk on them as well, I think it must be a wooden floor under the carpet. The lift was out of order, as was the treadmill in the gym. The staff at the front desk were polite & helpful though. If you are thinking of staying here, keep looking!

Posted by , from Australia on 3 Apr. 2016

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Property Features

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Holyrood Aparthotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This 4-star Edinburgh aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Holyrood Aparthotel offers 59 accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Bathtub
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to noon.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property uses a professional cleaning service
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Aparthotel Holyrood
  • Holyrood Aparthotel
  • Holyrood Aparthotel Edinburgh
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Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.