Location. Location. Location. We rented this flat hoping to be near the Royal Mile for walking, shopping, and exploring. To be clear, it is RIGHT ON the royal mile (or just a few steps behind it through an epic landmark stone gate). On the Holyrood end, beneath Carlton Hill. It’s worth the rent just to have secure, locked parking on the Royal Mile. We walked and explored for two days from Holyrood Palace to Edinburgh Castle and never touched the car once. The apartment is clean, well appointed and has a great kitchen. We made meals, did laundry, slept well, and had a glorious time. Book it!