68B Grassmarket, Old Town

Facilities

Description

This attractive 1 double bedroom flat is brilliantly located in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town and the lively Grassmarket area and is available for self catering & holiday lets, short term & corporate lets, city & weekend breaks and Festival accommodation. From only £300/week...

The Grassmarket has a cosmopolitan cafe culture feel with its street cafes, restaurants and bars and is located in the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town under the watchful eye of Edinburgh Castle and the cities major tourist attractions are all within walking distance.

The open plan sitting room/kitchen looks over the lively street of the Grassmarket and the bedroom is located to the rear of the building, so while you have the pleasure of watching the hustle and bustle of the city from the front windows, there's peace and quiet when its time to rest.

To book this property call +44 131 558 1108

Things to do

• Drinking
  Bar Kohl

  54 George IV Bridge ,Old Town 225 6936
  Trendy and shiny. Big jugs of flavoured vodkas!

• Drinking
  The Bow Bar

  80, West Bow,Victoria St. Old Town 0131 226 7667
  A successfully revamped old style Edinburgh pub renowned for great variety of real ale and guest beers and a good selection of malts. Friendly local pub with no frills or themes. Sometimes frequented by City councillors and the occasional community education worker but still a great place. Only a 10 pace stagger from a brilliant cheese shop and a historically significant brush shop.

• Eating
  Black Bo’s

  57 Blackfriars Street, Old Town,  557 6136
  Intimate, bohemian, laid back atmosphere in this great restaurant with a cool bar next door. Non vegetarian is available on request so you can go with all your friends.

• Eating
  Petit Paris

  40 Grassmarket, Old Town, 226 2442
  Charming restaurant in the heart of the Grassmarket. Fantastic venue for lunch, they do an excellent offer of a '£5 menu ' which is worth every penny. Fast and friendly service, always busy, and a strong feeling of actually being in France! Charmant.

• Eating
  The Witchery

  352 Castlehill, Royal Mile, Old Town  225 5613
  Another romantic treat destination by James Thomson. This is one of Edinburgh’s most popular treat restaurants with locals, regulars and visiting celebs. It has two rooms the sultry upper room and the glamorous secret garden below. Great pre and post dinner menu. 

• Entertainment
  Film House

  88 Lothian Road, Tollcross 228 2688
  Scotlands foremost independent cinema and home to the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Has an eclectic choice of films from all over the world also has various exhibitions. There's a popular bar/café here to and they sell an excellent range in independent movie DVD's.

• Entertainment
  The Liquid Rooms

  9c Victoria Street, Old Town 225 2564
  One of the hottest venues in Edinburgh hosting many club nights and live events.

• Places of Interest
  Camera Obscure

  Castlehill, the Royal Mile, Old Town 226 3709
  As Edinburgh’s oldest visitor attraction Camera Obscure is still as popular today as it was 150 years ago. With its quirky attractions including holograms of a giant, moving tarantula and Dracula rising from his coffin, it also takes a fascinating look at Edinburgh through the ages. Tours are fun as well as informative.
  Open every day – [April - October 9.30am-6pm (or later)] – [November to March 10am-5pm]

• Places of Interest
  Edinburgh Castle

  Old Town
  As one of the most famous landmarks in Edinburgh, the Castle sits elegantly above the city. A visit to Edinburgh is truly not complete until you have walked round the site which dates from the 12th Century. As you explore, you can see the hourly changing of the guard and marvel at St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh, however do not be startled by the one o' clock gun salute, which happens on most weekdays.

• Places of Interest
  Holyrood Palace / Parliament

  Old Town
  Located at the bottom end of the Royal Mile you will find both The Palace of Holyrood House and the Scottish Parliament building.
  The Palace of Holyrood house is now the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II when she is in Scotland, and she is usually in residence for a few weeks in May and July each year.
  Whether you are interested in politics or not a visit to the Scottish Parliament building is highly recommended. As one of the most talked about and expensive buildings in Scotland if not the UK, its design has generated many different opinions and you are sure to have one when you’ve seen it.

• Shopping
  Armstrongs

  83 Grassmarket, Old Town, 220 5557
  Prepare to enter the best ever dressing up box when you walk into this classic Edinburgh shop. It may smell a bit musty but it's the only place to go if you need a dressing up outfit or indeed a dinner jacket or a kilt. If you go with friends you are sure to have a laugh in the dressing rooms.

• Shopping
  Cadenheads Whisky Shop

  172 Canongate, Royal Mile, Old Town 556 5864.
  Specialist whisky supplier with some very rare whiskies as they use independent bottlings. They also sell rare aged rums.

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