A short walk from Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh, Blackfriars Residence - Beautiful Home has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
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About this property
Blackfriars Residence - Beautiful Home
This smoke-free apartment building features free Wi-Fi in public areas and multilingual staff assistance. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free wired Internet and a Smart TV.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free wired internet
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Children stay free (see details)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Multilingual staff
Location highlights
In the city centre
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's damage deposit is payable by credit card via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate
Frequently asked questions
Is Blackfriars Residence - Beautiful Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Blackfriars Residence - Beautiful Home?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Blackfriars Residence - Beautiful Home?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blackfriars Residence - Beautiful Home?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Blackfriars Residence - Beautiful Home located?
Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I can’t begin to explain how disappointed we were that there was no laundry machine even though the listing indicated there was. We would never have picked the rental if we had known. After traveling for two weeks before arriving in Edinburgh and had planned on doing laundry to keep us going for our week in Scotland. We were able to overlook the broken toilet seat and the sewer smell in the master bath, the four towels we were given (for a week for 4 of us) and the noisy street and disrupted sleep BUT no laundry was the final straw!
Lovely apartment - a lot of stairs to get to the apt but once there, it is fantastic. Large kitchen with everything you need including a full-size fridge, Nespresso, and a washer/dryer. The bedrooms were on the 2nd floor and were decent sized and well equipped. The lounge was also on the 2nd floor and could easily be used as a bedroom. Having 2 bathrooms was a luxury. Only downside was how loud it was outside - folks party in the street until 2am. It was warm so we tried sleeping with the windows open a few inches but that did not work. Had to shut the windows and use white noise machines. Highly recommend the restaurants on either side - Larder for breakfast and the pub for dinner. I would defintely rent this apartment again, a great choice.
brenda t.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Chereyl
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is not for the faint of heart. You need to be in shape. It is 7 flights of stairs in a poorly lit stairwell. Then another flight once inside the apartment. It is located off the Royal mile so convenient but noisy. No A/C and windows did not open properly in the home. Washer dryer door was broken making it hard to wash the few bath towels avail for our week stay. TV not working in family room and stairs in home and hallway very creaky. Would not recommend for family with small children. OK but not great
Chereyl
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
16 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The location was perfect with easy access to shopping, restaurants, pubs and castle. Bed and pillows could’ve been a little better and don’t forget about the four flights of stairs but we managed just fine! Would definitely stay here again!
We were visiting our daughter who is studying for the semester there. We were a block from her flat and all the high points we wanted to see.
Jenny R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris
1 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Location, Location, Location
This apartment is all about the Location , a short walk from the Train Station . Just off the Royal Mile , with Edinburgh Castle at the top and Holyrood palace at the bottom. Lots of lovely restaurants and bars with live entertainment nearby
Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
EMMA
1 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The perfect base right in the thick of it
We had a wonderful trip - the apartment is central to everything and walking distance to lots of the main attractions in Edinburgh. Bus stops to anywhere are just round the corner and there’s a little shop for essentials not too far away. Deliveroo options a plenty. The apartment is well equipped - there were even brollies at the front door, although we’d brought our own. Everything is wooden so can be creaky, but that just adds to the charm!
Be aware there’s 49 steps up a communal stairwell (the kids counted) but other than arriving with a heavy case it wasn’t an issue. The kitchen / diner is on the lower floor and everything else upstairs - the lounge, main bathroom, twin room, main bedroom with 4 poster, en suite and a desk area.
We would definitely stay here again!