Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm.

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Explore the area

Edinburgh, SCT

University of Edinburgh3 min walk
Edinburgh Castle8 min walk
Royal Mile9 min walk
Edinburgh (EDI)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

The month of August is the biggest Comedy Music and Arts Festival in the World.. I am in a pinical center of this Amazing festival .. Young people love my situation and Cat !
Great location near statue of Greyfriars Bobby at the top of the Grassmarket .Five mins to the University and the Meadows which is a mile of park with Arthur's seat ..It is 10mins from the Castle and the Royal mile directly beside the Grassmarket..There are lots of tours in the famous Gothic Graveyard which can be seen from the kitchen.. best seen at sunset in winter ..JKRowling based Hogwarts on Heriots the private School which also can be seen from flat..The original wooden shutters of this 300 year old property cut out the modern world.

If you like history and or Folk music bars the location is perfect..
This is a character place .. The living room is pretty with real log fire.. sometimes requested. It is a bit like staying in an old farm cotage in middle of city.. Most people find it charming.. There is lots of hot water and towels etc provided.. The bedroom has king size bed and there is a single futon also...
The place is Very atmospheric. With lots of Folk bars close to flat... ..
This was the flat that belonged to the bakers that fed little Bobby the famous dog that sat on his masters grave faithfully for years.. This is the Old town Edinburgh rich in 1000's of years of history with easy access to bus to the Airport , fifteen mins walk to Watherly station and Princes street the mound and the RSA Gallery.
There has been activiy of a poltergist he has tendency to throw little pebbles at the kitchen window and bruise people who miss behave.., I have learned his names Mackenzie he was a lawyer in 1700's.. Unless you are very naughty will leave people alone..

Quirky Artists and lovely big cat will host you and you have plenty space with 2 private rooms.

Porridge or a full Scottish cooked breakfast with Haggis can be provided..

The address is directly to the left of the entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard.. The door is green the same colour as the Greyfriars Art shop. It is first floor up some very old stone stairs with two peep holes carfully carved showing that the building was build before long before electricity... There is a hand rail ..

The post code is EH12QQ..

Property manager

Sophie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Edinburgh

This bed & breakfast is located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grassmarket and Princes Street. Check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.

Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

University of Edinburgh - 3 min walk
Grassmarket - 3 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 8 min walk
Royal Mile - 9 min walk
Princes Street - 10 min walk

Getting around

Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 10 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Greyfriars Bobby's Bar
Doctors - 2 min walk
Sandy Bell's - 1 min walk
Nando's - 1 min walk
Frankenstein Pub - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beside Greyfiars Bobby Kirkyard, A Kingsize bed plus private livingrm. located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Greyfriar's Bobby and National Museum of Scotland. University of Edinburgh and Grassmarket are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 10 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

8.4

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Davina R.

23 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

Overnight stay in July 2020. Excellent location, perfect property for myself and my partner as we looked to explore a little bit of Edinburgh. Lovely hostess, GREAT breakfast. Arty, bohemian, chic and just a quaint and quirky little flat which was perfect for us. Will return definitely!! Ps the Poltergeist may in fact just be true as it would appear the artwork had all been skewed slightly in the morning! Lol. Great experience all round!

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Durham

12 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Position was very convenient for the Royal Mile Area and our host, Sophie, was very friendly and most helpful. Extremely comfortable bed in an eclectic flat with a friendly cat, Sam.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Adeline K.

9 Oct 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very cosy cottage-like appartment with a great view. Location is great, many shops and restaurants around. Sophie is very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie l., Aberdeenshire

12 Jun 2019

Nice flat in a great location

We had a really nice stay her. Felt very welcome Sophie was amazing going out her way to help us and making sure we were ok. We will defo be back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

31 May 2019

Lovely flat, lovely location, lovely host

We travelled to Edinburgh for me to do the half marathon, I called Sophie on arrival and she met us at the flat, she was very welcoming and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable, even a bottle of wine and fresh flowers, she also offered to buy me exactly what I wanted for breakfast before the race but I had brought my own. The flat is very quirky and we mainly spent our time in the flat either people watching out the front window which overlooks Bobbies monument or watching the ghost walks around the Kirkyard. Little Bobbies grave is visible from the kitchen window and Bobbies monument from the front window. We will definately be returning and will recommend to our friends who want a home away from home in the center of Edinburgh old town.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019