Words and pictures can’t fully capture the beauty of Lisa’s apartment and the astonishing view. Waking up each morning to see St Giles Cathedral right outside helped set the tone for a wonderful day. Unless you are looking to stay off the beaten path, the location is ideal - having a world renowned recognizable landmark in our own front yard certainly made it easy for everyone to navigate the city and find their way back home after a long day of shopping or sightseeing. Many day trips offered by local tour companies depart and later return to the courtyard right outside the building which was very convenient after a long day visiting the highlands. Other than an occasional enthusiast cheer from haunted city tour groups gathering outside it was very quiet and peaceful at night.
As for the apartment itself, it was extremely spacious with more than enough room for our party of 6. The beds were comfortable with nice linens and ample pillows, blankets and comforters. Plenty of towels and travel size toiletries were provided along with several hair dryers (Since my hair takes awhile to dry I am quite particular about this. I always bring my own but it was definitely not necessary.). The galley style kitchen is quite narrow but equipped with everything you might need to prepare meals for a large family or group.
Lisa was extremely helpful and responsive throughout all stages of the booking process and during our stay.
Yes, there are a lot of stairs to climb, but having stayed in several Edinburgh apartments this seems to be “the norm” and should be expected anywhere other than name brand hotel chains. Trust me that once you reach the top floor and open the door to the apartment you will think the climbing was worth it!