Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

5 stars
493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
8.0
Very good
based on 1851 reviews
1,851 reviews
Fri 1/16
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Sat 1/17
1 room, 2 guests
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$125
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Nightly total
Deluxe room
$125
Queen room
$136
King room
$154
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Overview

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.
8.0
Very good rating
Based on 1,851 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

Fri 1/16
Sat 1/17
Double room
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$204
nightly with fees
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$217
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$230
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Queen room
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$136
nightly with fees
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$153
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$196
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King room
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$154
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$198
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
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$125
nightly with fees
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$144
nightly with fees
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$148
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Hairdryer
  • Refrigerator
  • No smoking
  • Smoke alarms

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

General

  • Carpeted
  • Inner courtyard view

Services and conveniences

  • Bottle of water
  • Safety deposit box

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed

Reviews of Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

8.0
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1851 verified ratings
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Very good
389
Good
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92
Fair
69
Mediocre
52
Poor
112

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Location

493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

What's nearby

  • St Giles' Cathedral212 yd
  • Princes Street Gardens301 yd
  • Grassmarket304 yd
  • Edinburgh Castle360 yd
  • Princes Street377 yd
  • National Museum of Scotland434 yd
  • The Royal Mile0.3 mi
  • St. Andrew Square0.4 mi
  • University of Edinburgh0.4 mi
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.4 mi
  • Calton Hill0.6 mi
  • Scottish Parliament Building0.7 mi

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Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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January
August
$332
$386
Cheapest month to stay with an average 72% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 76% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and December.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle, plan to stay on a Saturday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $71, while the most expensive was $71.
  • How long should you stay at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle

  • Where is Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle located?

    Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle is located at 493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile in Old Town, 0.2 miles from the center of Edinburgh. St Giles' Cathedral is the closest landmark to Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle.

  • Does Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle from the airport?

    Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle is 6.9 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle is 35.3 miles from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Royal Mile Balconies by the Castle.

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Distance to airport

7.7
0.2 mi
Edinburgh Turnhouse
6.9 mi

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