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493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2PB
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The 5-star Royal Mile Balconies By The Castle Aparthotel Edinburgh offers proximity to the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", situated only 400 metres away. This Edinburgh aparthotel provides a safe deposit box to ensure guests' safety.

Location

Standing merely a 5-minute stroll from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", the hotel is located in the old part of Edinburgh. The Royal Balconies Edinburgh is fairly close to The Writers' Museum and 100 km from Dundee airport.

The accommodation is situated within reach of Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum, while Edinburgh bus station lies just 0.6 km away.

This hotel is approximately 500 metres from Edinburgh Waverley rail station.

Rooms

Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with hair dryers and bath sheets. Some rooms also face the courtyard.

Eat & Drink

While staying at Royal Mile Balconies By The Castle Aparthotel, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Viva Mexico, located a mere 5 minutes' walk away, or Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant at a 6-minute walking distance.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Double Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
King Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Edinburgh500 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 12.8 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station500 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel location

493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2PB
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493 Lawnmarket,The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2PB
Nearby
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
340 m
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
240 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
80 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
270 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
300 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
180 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
390 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
400 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
100 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
70 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
550 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
380 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
190 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
560 m
Square
Grassmarket
430 m
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
290 m
Church
Mercat Cross
410 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
480 m
Restaurants
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
120 m
12 N. Bank St
The Witchery by the Castle
130 m
The Royal Mile 352 Castlehill
Ondine
160 m
10 Cambridge Street (1st Floor
Deacon Brodie's Tavern
90 m
435 Lawnmarket The Royal Mile
Taste of Scotland
10 m
503 Lawnmarket
Whiski Rooms
150 m
4-7 North Bank Street
The Ensign Ewart
40 m
521-523 Lawnmarket The Royal Mile
Hanam's Middle East Restaurant
80 m
3 Johnston Terrace Near Edinburgh Castle
Maison Bleue
130 m
Kinnells House 36-38 Victoria Street
Mariachi
140 m
7 Victoria Street
The Mussel and Steak Bar
270 m
110 West Bow Grassmarket
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