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A serviced apartment in Edinburgh is a fully furnished short or long-stay apartment that combines the comfort of home with hotel-style convenience. You will have a private kitchen, living area, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and self-catering amenities.
Serviced apartments are popular for city breaks, business travel, family holidays and longer stays because they offer more space and flexibility than a standard hotel room. Many Edinburgh serviced apartments are located in the city centre, making it easy to explore attractions, restaurants and transport links while enjoying a more independent and comfortable stay.
Destiny Scotland is a strong hotel alternative for travellers who want more room, a kitchen, privacy
and a central Edinburgh location.
The apartments are especially suited to couples, families, groups and corporate guests who want
a more flexible home-from-home stay rather than a standard one-room hotel setup.
Destiny Scotland serviced apartments are located across central Edinburgh, including the Old Town, New Town and West End. Apartments are available near the Royal Mile, Market Street, Princes Street, George Street, Queen Street, Hill Street and Canning Street.
These locations provide easy access to Edinburgh Waverley station, tram links, Edinburgh Airport connections, major attractions, restaurants and shopping areas. All apartments are within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.
Market Street Apartments are the clearest fit for guests arriving by train, as they are opposite
Waverley Station. Royal Mile Residence and St Andrews Square Apartments are also strong
options for guests who want to stay close to Waverley while remaining central for sightseeing and
onward travel.
Yes. Destiny Scotland serviced apartments are located within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Princes Street. Apartments near Market Street, George IV Bridge and Princes Street are well placed for sightseeing, shopping, restaurants and transport links.
Royal Mile Residence is particularly convenient for guests staying in Edinburgh Old Town.
Distillers House, The Malt House and Canning Street Lane are strong options for guests who want
to stay near Haymarket, the EICC or Edinburgh’s West End. These locations are especially useful
for business travellers, event visitors and guests who want good airport and tram connections.
Yes. Destiny Scotland’s apartments are suitable for families because they provide more space,
kitchen facilities and flexibility than a typical hotel room. Most of our apartments can accommodate an extra bed or sofa bed. Please check with the team.
The apartment format is useful for children, longer stays, early mornings, meal planning and city-
centre sightseeing.
Group travellers often need the right mix of space, layout and location. Destiny Scotland offers a range of apartment types, including larger apartments in selected buildings that are well suited to friends, families and event groups looking for shared living space alongside separate bedrooms for a more flexible and cost-effective stay.
Yes. Destiny Scotland apartments are well suited to couples looking for a central, private and more spacious alternative to a hotel room in Edinburgh. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are available in locations including Princes Street, the New Town and the Royal Mile, making them ideal for short breaks and romantic stays.
Selected apartments also offer views of Edinburgh Castle and the city skyline.
Short stays are available. However, minimum stay rules can vary by apartment, date and rate
plan, so guests should check live availability for their travel dates, or get in touch with our team for
further support as one night gaps are not always visible to book on line so worth checking with the team.
It depends on the trip. Old Town is best for historic sightseeing, the Royal Mile and castle access.
New Town suits shopping, dining, Georgian streets and central convenience. The West End is
useful for Haymarket, the EICC, airport tram links and business travel. Destiny Scotland has
options across all three.
Yes. Centrality is the main advantage. Properties around the Royal Mile, Market Street, George
Street and the West End can all work well for festival stays.
Yes, absolutely; especially for guests who want to stay in central Edinburgh and join organised day
tours rather than self-drive as many trips depart from central Edinburgh.
Yes. The apartments are well suited to short city breaks because they are centrally located near
shopping streets, attractions, restaurants and transport. The apartment format also gives guests
more space and flexibility during winter weekends and festive trips.
For train-based day trips, properties close to Waverley Station or central tram and bus links are
best. Market Street Apartments, St Andrews Square Apartments, Royal Mile Residence, New Town Apartments, Q-Residence & Hanover Apartments are strong options because they combine station & bus station access with central Edinburgh convenience.
Yes. A central Edinburgh apartment can work well for one or two nights before continuing north or
north-east by rail or road. Station-friendly properties near Waverley are especially useful for
onward travel.
Destiny Scotland promotes direct booking benefits and guarantee best-price.
Amenities vary by building, but common inclusions are Wi-Fi, fitted kitchens, linen and towels,
hairdryers, irons, heating, safety deposit boxes, TVs and family-friendly essentials such as cots are provided free of charge (on request). Some properties also highlight additional features such as espresso
machines, work desks, or castle and city views.
Check in time is 15:00 and check out time is 11:00
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Please call us or email us to request, we cannot guarantee this but if the apartment is ready before 3pm then we can give earlier access.
You sure can, many sites have luggage storage but if not then our office has storage also, we are open 9am-5pm 7 days a week for your convenience
For direct bookings on a flexible rate, cancellations are free of charge up to 3 days before arrival. After this period, cancellation fees apply, as well as charges for no-shows.
Advance purchase bookings are non-refundable and require full payment at the time of booking.
Cancellation terms for longer stays or specific rate plans may vary, so guests should refer to the booking terms and conditions for full details.
If the booking was made through a third party (such as Booking.com or Expedia), guests must follow the cancellation policy provided by that platform.
If you need a car parking space, we have limited private spaces we manage, if one of these spaces are not available; do not worry, we have discounted deals with multiple car parks in Edinburgh, just ask the team for details
The City of Edinburgh visitor levy will apply from 24 July 2026 for overnight accommodation in the
city, and the levy is already included in the advertised room price.
No. Pets are not permitted in Destiny Scotland serviced apartments, and guests may be charged a £250 fee if this policy is breached. Assistance animals are accepted where required due to disability.
No. Smoking is not permitted in Destiny Scotland apartments. If there is evidence of smoking in the property, a £250 charge may apply in line with the terms and conditions.
Yes. Destiny Scotland’s terms state that the minimum age to book is 21.