Grassmarket Studio
7/5 Castle Wynd South, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2JT, United Kingdom
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7/5 Castle Wynd South, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2JT, United Kingdom
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Garden
- Room Service
- Heating
- Adult only
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
- Process in place to check health of guests
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Free face masks
- Contactless check-in/out
- Daily disinfection
- Non-smoking property
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
Airports Show all on map »
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.81 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.97 mi
- Perth - 34.62 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.48 mi
Museums
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 402 f
- National War Museum of Scotland - 659 f
- Writers Museum - 856 f
- Portfolio Gallery - 925 f
- Royal Scottish Academy - 932 f
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.21 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.22 mi
- Museum of Scotland - 0.24 mi
- Royal Museum - 0.24 mi
- DOM - 0.26 mi
- National Museum of Scotland - 0.29 mi
- National Museums Of Scotland - 0.29 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.30 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.30 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.30 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.30 mi
- Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 0.35 mi
- Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.35 mi
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Benga B. (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The flat is big enough for two. The view to the castle is amazing , there is a backyard with squirrels in it. The location is just perfect. It is quiet in the night, but still in the tourist center. The bed was confortable, there are kitchen appliances (we didn't use them). The value for the money is good compared with other places.
Some parts of the studio can be renovated, but this is not an issue at all. We were happy with everything.
Lawana (Couple)
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location! Steps away from the castle, great restaurants and 15 minutes from the train station. The welcome drink was a lovely treat. Thank you!
Melanie (Couple)
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent experience in this studio. Great contact with the host, who is very nice and accommodating. Plenty of room, extra amenities and great proximity to the Royal Mile. Would definitely stay here again!
LJ's t. (Couple)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location of this property is fantastic. A very short walk (up sets of stairs) to the Royal Mile. A good range of food choices are within the street. Supermarkets close by with some wonderful book stores in the area. While we did not meet David, our host, we felt a warm greeting from the messages and contacts we received. While the apartment is a little smaller than expected, it is cosy with all the amenities you require.
Payment problems really put a dampener on our stay. I've travelled extensively using Booking.com and do not ever recall having to make payment via an external app Sum Up. Most concerning is that two Australian banks did not authorise payment to this site and put a hold on our credit cards. Then came the worries about talking to Australian banks through different time zones.
Plan B was to pay via Paypal. When payment was transmitted Paypal automatically reversed the payment back to us. This was growing our concerns even more. In the end, an international bank transfer completed the transaction.
Essentially, I lost a lot of money staying at this property as I had transferred Aust $ into GBP on my travel card which I could no longer use as we were leaving Great Britain the next day. With the exchange rate the way it is, this is a very unfavourable outcome.
The payment issues definitely created a lot of stress for us, given that three payment options were declined (two separate banks and Paypal) and we had credit cards suspended. Naturally it grew our concerns re the legitimacy of payment options. Hours of our time were spent trying to remedy the situation.
We will recognise David for remaining courteous with us and advising that payment worries, were also an anomaly for him. I could not see worries for payments in the accommodation review history.
Aleksandra (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
- location
- contract with owner
bathroom require renovation
Melina (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location was good, close to the Royal Mile, Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. All a short walk away.
A TV with streaming services would've been great.
Daniel (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
For a couple of nights stay, this place was absolutely fantastic. I love the location since it's right outside the grass market.
Megan (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Juanita (Couple)
stayed in March, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, the nice touch of a bottle and some chocolates, really needed after a long journey
Christopher (Business Traveler)
stayed in February, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Rydell (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Amazing location next to market and castle
Andrew (Couple)
stayed in January, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Fantastic location. Easy access to the most photogenic parts of Edinburgh. The apartment was comfortable, and the host very friendly. Would happily stay there again.
Nothing.
Lindsay (Couple)
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Excellent location, cosy and great place to stay for a few nights
Frances (Couple)
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lovely and clean with welcome tray of goodies including whiskey and Prosecco and cereals in the kitchen great correspondence with owner David and absolutely wonderful location with view of Edinburgh Castle from the window we will definitely be back ?
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Grace (Family with young children)
stayed in November, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Pelin (Couple)
stayed in October, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Everly (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2024
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Absolutely perfect location with a stunning view to the castle from bed.
Beautiful gardens
Very comfortable bed
Little touches by hosts were so nice including whisky and chocolate
10/10
Matiur (Group Traveler)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Samantha (Couple)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location is great for getting to various things. Edinburgh is a land of stairs, and this is no different, so just keep that in mind. The extra little treats left for us upon arrival were a very thoughtful and nice touch.
Opening the locks is counterintuitive as you have to turn the top lock clockwise to unlock it and the bottom lock is normal with a counterclockwise turn. Not an issue, but this may be useful to inform the renter of in the otherwise very well laid out instructions that were sent for accessing the room.
Julie (Couple)
stayed in September, 2024
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Ideal location for exploring Edinburgh, close to Edinburgh Castle. The view from the window of the castle was amazing. The Grassmarket area has a great vibe with live music in some of the bars. Great choice of places to eat and drink. Lovely shops and gifts. The studio is well equipped. The bed linen and towels smelt nice, clean and fresh. The host, David, goes above and beyond with free gifts for your arrival, this was very kind and unexpected. In all, our 25th wedding anniversary was very enjoyable.
We did have to complain about the cleanliness of the studio. We felt it was tired and needed a deep clean. David was apologetic and said he would see to this straight away.
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Availability from Mon, Dec 15, 2025 To Thu, Dec 18, 2025 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Area information
- Edinburgh International Airport - 6.81 mi
- RAF Leuchars - 31.97 mi
- Perth - 34.62 mi
- Dundee Airport - 35.48 mi
- Scotisch Whisky Heritage Centre - 402 f
- National War Museum of Scotland - 659 f
- Writers Museum - 856 f
- Portfolio Gallery - 925 f
- Royal Scottish Academy - 932 f
- Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum - 0.21 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.22 mi
- Museum of Scotland - 0.24 mi
- Royal Museum - 0.24 mi
- DOM - 0.26 mi
- National Museum of Scotland - 0.29 mi
- National Museums Of Scotland - 0.29 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.30 mi
- Stills Gallery - 0.30 mi
- Police Information Centre - 0.30 mi
- Collective Gallery - 0.30 mi
- Contact Gallery Edinburgh - 0.35 mi
- Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.35 mi
- Castlehill Golf - 355 f
- Armstrong's - 382 f
- Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre - 0.30 mi
- Parliament House - 405 f
- Lady Stairs House - 901 f
- St. Giles Cathedral - 0.25 mi
- St Cuthberts Church - 0.34 mi
- The Filmhouse - 0.37 mi
- George IV Bridge - 1,039 f
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.20 mi
- Edinburgh Castle - 0.29 mi
- Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers - 0.29 mi
- Scott Monument - 0.31 mi
- Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.35 mi
- Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.38 mi
- Greyfriars Kirk - 0.21 mi
- Edinburgh College of Art - 0.26 mi
- Princes Mall - 0.29 mi
- Princes Street - Edinburgh - 0.30 mi
- Royal Lyceum Theatre - 0.31 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - 402 f
- Magdalen Chapel - 737 f
- Royal Mile - 754 f
- Gladstone's Land - 901 f
- Canongate Ballet - 0.21 mi
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.25 mi
- Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.27 mi
- Edinburgh Farmers Market - 0.29 mi
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.32 mi
- Gilded Balloon Box Office - 0.35 mi
- Mercat Tours - 0.36 mi
- Dance Base - 0.37 mi
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Grassmarket Studio
7/5 Castle Wynd South, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 2JT, United Kingdom