Bank St Royal Mile
Spacious Accommodations: Bank St Royal Mile in Edinburgh offers a spacious apartment with two bedrooms and a living room. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, a washing machine, and a comfortable seating area. Essential Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a TV, and a dishwasher. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, coffee machine, refrigerator, microwave, oven, stovetop, and toaster. Prime Location: Located in the City center, the apartment is a short walk from The Real Mary King's Close (2 minutes), Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (656 feet), and Edinburgh Castle (10-minute walk). Edinburgh Airport is 5.6 mi away. Local Activities: Surrounding activities include boating, kayaking, and canoeing. The area offers various attractions such as Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh Playhouse, and Edinburgh International Conference Center.
Amenities
Kitchen
High chair
Electric kettle
Coffee machine
Toaster
Stovetop
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dryer
Oven
Washing machine
Bathroom
Towels
Private bathroom
Toilet
Hairdryer
Room Amenities
Ironing facilities
Iron
Miscellaneous
Smoke-free property
Heating
Bedroom
Linens
Media & Technology
TV
Internet
Internet
Living Area
Sitting area
Food & Drink
Tea/Coffee maker
Best Times to Stay in Edinburgh
Edinburgh experiences distinct seasons that influence the best times to stay near the Royal Mile. For festival energy, summer, especially August, is ideal, when major events such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo take place, though streets can be crowded and accommodation prices higher. For milder weather and fewer crowds, late spring (April–May) and early autumn (September–October) are pleasant for sightseeing and wandering the historic streets. Winter visits (December–February) offer festive lights and Hogmanay celebrations, as well as potentially lower rates, but daylight hours are shorter. Regardless of season, the Old Town location provides easy access to attractions, museums, and transit.
Region in Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom
Located in the heart of the United Kingdom's capital, Edinburgh's Lothian region blends royal history with vibrant city life. The Bank St Royal Mile property sits on Bank Street in the historic Old Town, just steps from the Royal Mile and close to major sights. Guests can stroll to Edinburgh Castle (500 m), The Real Mary King's Close (100 m), Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (150 m), and the National Museum of Scotland (300 m), while Grassmarket (350 m) and Princes Street Gardens (550 m) offer nearby dining and leisure options. Waverley Train Station is about 350 m away, making quick connections easy for day trips and arrivals. The area is a compact hub of culture, history, shops, and eateries, ideal for travelers who want to explore Edinburgh on foot from a convenient base.
Annual Events in Edinburgh
| Event | Month | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Festival Fringe | August | World's largest arts festival with thousands of performances across venues throughout the city. |
| Edinburgh International Festival | August | Season of performing arts featuring music, theatre, opera and dance. |
| Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo | August | Massed pipes and drums and other performances on the esplanade beside Edinburgh Castle. |
| Edinburgh International Book Festival | August | Literary festival with author events and talks at Charlotte Square and other venues. |
| Edinburgh's Hogmanay | December | One of the world's major New Year celebrations with street parties and concerts across the city. |
| Beltane Fire Festival | April | Spring fire festival on Calton Hill celebrating Beltane with a night parade and fire performances. |
| Edinburgh Christmas | December | Markets, lights and seasonal entertainment across the city during the festive period. |
Check the event schedule. Changes or cancellations may occur.
Important information
Please note, there is no reception at this property.
Pre-payment is required for this property at the time of booking. If however the automatic system fails after receiving details of your credit card from booking.com you will required to confirm the details and make an online payment via the operators own secure guest area. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. The property will send a formal confirmation email following a successful booking payment, detailing the very important information regarding your stay.
Check-in after 19:00 is possible, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.
The following late check-in fees will be charged in cash: 19:00 until 22:30: GBP 15 22:30 until 00:00: GBP 30 00:00 until 02:00: GBP 50
Please note the accommodations is located on the third floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. There is no elevator.
Guest should specify the number of people staying at the property, including children, at the time of booking, to ensure beds are set up correctly on arrival.
If there is only two guests please advise if you will require the use of both bedrooms. The second bedroom can also be prepared as twin room if requested at the time of booking, the default is a double.
Guests that require a high chair or travel cot should notify the property in advance using the Special Requests box or contacting the property using the details listed on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Bank St Royal Mile of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.
A damage deposit of £200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
License number: C, EH-69563-F
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