Edinburgh is not a city short of amazing accommodation, whether for a quick business trip or a week of sight-seeing. Sometimes a stuffy hotel room just doesn’t fit purpose and having the freedom of your own space is the best option. Not only do serviced apartments offer most of the benefits of hotels but they actually offer much more – more flexibility, more freedom, more value for money. Check out the pick of our favourite serviced apartments in the city and start planning your next stay…
Old Town Chambers
This award-winning building house 50 beautifully decked out apartments each with their own individuality, and just a stone’s throw away from the castle. Period features combines with contemporary furnishings to make unique accommodation at the heart of the historic Old Town. Old Town Chambers have two types – Signature which boast incredible views across the city, and Capital which are warm, cosy and packed with original features. Take it up a level and stay in one of their Penthouses for unrivalled vistas, or their Townhouse which is a piece of Old Town history itself!
The Knight Residence
Offering all the comforts of home in the historic Old Town, The Knight Residence boast apartments that are both luxury and competitively priced. Enjoy the freedom of having your own apartment whilst still benefiting from a knowledgeable concierge and daily housekeeping service. These five-starred apartments come in a choice of one, two or three bedroom apartments, each with a fully equipped kitchen and separate lounge area, all within five minutes of the castle itself. An added plus to The Knight Residence is they offer private car parking – a rarity in this compact city!
Princes Street Suites
Named the ‘Family Hotel of the Year’ in Edinburgh and The Lothians at the Scottish Hotel Awards for the second year running, Princes Suite Apartments offer modern, spacious apartments at one of the most central locations. Located at the end of Edinburgh’s main shopping street the apartments coming in a range of sizes, from one, two and three bedroom apartments and a 1500 sq ft Penthouse suite to top it all off. Simple but stylishly d contemporary in décor, these apartments are the perfect open plan living spaces and offer a great base from which to explore the city from.
The Chester Residence
Located in the stylish New Town, The Chester Residence combines classic Georgian townhouse architecture with contemporary style and features. These slick and chic apartments benefit from a fantastic location in the city’s West End, just a short walk to the city centre and near some love independent boutiques, restaurants and bars. Each apartment features the latest technology and security, cosy bath robes and bathrooms stocked with a range of top quality toiletries, plus a healthy dose of stylish glamour.
The Edinburgh Grand
With an incredibly exclusive address on the vibrant St Andrew Square, The Edinburgh Grand is the epitome of luxury self-serviced accommodation in the city. The building, once headquarters to the Royal Bank of Scotland, has been respectfully renovated to protect unique features such as wooden panelling, etched glass windows, and original fireplaces. Combined with a contemporary and sophisticated furnishings and bespoke textiles, plus an in-house bar and restaurant, The Edinburgh Grand boasts much of the advantages of a traditional 5-star hotel. The piece de resistance however, is definitely the three-bedroom penthouse offering 360 degree panoramas of the city.
Fraser Suites
Located just off the Royal Mile on St Giles Street, the Fraser Suites in Edinburgh vacate a 130-year old building, just a few minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Castle. The 75 luxury suites are fully furnished with contemporary and elegant interiors, complete with all the necessary modern conveniences. These serviced apartments offer the freedom of having your own place with the exclusivity and style of a boutique hotel. Some of their boutique suites boast great views of the city plus they have an on-site restaurant, Stocks urban bistro.
