Hotels with Kitchenettes & Aparthotels in Edinburgh

How to choose an aparthotel or serviced apartment in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's steep topography makes choosing between Old Town and New Town practical as well as atmospheric. Staying along the Royal Mile, St Giles' Street, North Bridge or near Grassmarket puts Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood right outside your door, though cobblestones and slopes require sturdy shoes with luggage. Across Princes Street Gardens in Georgian New Town (George Street and Thistle Street), streets are flatter, Edinburgh Airport trams stop nearby on St Andrew Square/Princes Street, and supermarkets sit within two blocks.

Many Edinburgh serviced apartments (including Eden Locke, The Knight Residence, Braid Apartments and North Bridge Lofts) fit both a dishwasher and an in-unit washer-dryer, making mid-trip laundry effortless.

• Old Town (Royal Mile, North Bridge, Grassmarket) for medieval lanes and Edinburgh Castle walks
• New Town (George Street, Thistle Street) for flatter Georgian streets and easy airport tram stops
• Prioritise apartments with in-unit washer-dryers if combining Edinburgh with the Highlands

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Eden Locke, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Set inside an 18th-century Georgian townhouse on George Street in Edinburgh's New Town, Eden Locke pairs pastel mid-century interiors and a ground-floor coffee bar with self-contained apartments. According to the official room page, the 30 m² Eden Suite includes a UK king-size bed, dining table, air conditioning and a kitchen fitted with hob, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and full cooking gear.

• Room type: Eden Studio and Eden Suite
• Kitchen with hob, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and in-room washer-dryer
• Central George Street location 10 minutes on foot from Waverley Station and Princes Street tram

• Eden Locke official page
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Sources: Eden Suite | Serviced Apartments in Edinburgh | Eden Locke

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Built into the Canongate stretch of the historic Royal Mile between Waverley Station and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile offers modern lift-served apartments in the Old Town. On the official property page, every unit from the 26 m² Studio for 2 People to the 35 m² 1 Bedroom Apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen alongside 24-hour reception, fitness room and guest laundry.

• Room type: Studio for 2 People and 1 Bedroom Apartment
• 26-35 m² apartments with fully equipped kitchen, lift access, gym and on-site laundry
• Directly on the Royal Mile (Canongate), 8 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Waverley Station

• Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile official page
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Sources: Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile | Official Page

Fraser Suites Edinburgh, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Perched on St Giles' Street just off the Royal Mile overlooking Princes Street Gardens, Fraser Suites Edinburgh occupies a 1750s sandstone building steps from St Giles' Cathedral. According to the official accommodation overview, Studio Executive, Studio Premier and One Bedroom Suite categories include a kitchenette plus complimentary 24/7 guest laundry access, while Classic Deluxe rooms omit kitchenettes.

• Room type: Studio Executive, Studio Premier and One Bedroom Suite
• In-room kitchenette in studio and suite tiers plus complimentary 24/7 guest laundry suite
• Right off the Royal Mile, 5 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Waverley Station

• Fraser Suites Edinburgh official page
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Sources: Serviced Apartments in Edinburgh City Centre | Fraser Suites Edinburgh

The Knight Residence by Mansley, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tucked on Lauriston Street a short walk from medieval Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle, The Knight Residence by Mansley is a dedicated serviced-apartment property with staffed reception and private on-site parking (for a fee). According to the official website, every apartment from the City Studio Apartment to the City 1 Bedroom Apartment and Comfort 1 Bedroom Apartment includes a full kitchen with dishwasher plus an in-unit washer and dryer.

• Room type: City Studio Apartment, City 1 Bedroom Apartment and Comfort 1 Bedroom Apartment
• Full kitchen with dishwasher, complimentary starter supplies and in-unit washer and dryer
• 0.3 miles from Grassmarket and 0.4 miles from Edinburgh Castle, with bookable private parking

• The Knight Residence by Mansley official page
• Edinburgh destination guide
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Sources: Edinburgh Serviced Apartments | The Knight Residence by Mansley

Braid Apartments by Mansley, New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Located on cobbled Thistle Street in the heart of UNESCO-listed Georgian New Town, Braid Apartments by Mansley pairs boutique dining streets with keyless self check-in. On the official property page, Studio Apartments, 1 Bedroom Apartments and 2 Bedroom Apartments all come fitted with a full kitchen (including dishwasher) and an in-apartment washer and dryer.

• Room type: Studio Apartment and 1 Bedroom Apartment (Classic Collection)
• Equipped kitchen with dishwasher plus in-apartment washer and dryer and keyless self check-in
• Quiet Thistle Street address 0.3 miles from Princes Street and St Andrew Square tram stop

• Braid Apartments by Mansley official page
• Edinburgh destination guide
• All hotels with kitchens

Sources: Serviced Apartments Edinburgh New Town | Braid Apartments by Mansley

North Bridge Lofts, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Set inside the Grade-A listed former Scotsman newspaper building right on North Bridge between Old Town and Waverley Station, North Bridge Lofts combines high heritage ceilings with boutique apartment kitchens. According to the official Linton Collection page, Studio, One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom Apartments include a well-equipped kitchen, Nespresso coffee machine and washing machine.

• Room type: Studio Apartment and One-Bedroom Apartment
• Equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine and washing machine inside the listed Scotsman building
• Directly above Edinburgh Waverley Station linking Old Town and Princes Street

• North Bridge Lofts official page
• Edinburgh destination guide
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Sources: North Bridge Lofts | Edinburgh Apartments | Linton Collection

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence, Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Positioned right on High Street along the Royal Mile opposite John Knox House, Destiny Scotland's Royal Mile Residence houses 12 contemporary serviced apartments behind a historic close entrance. On the official apartment page, One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom Apartments feature a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, espresso machine and washer-dryer.

• Room type: One-Bedroom Apartment and Two-Bedroom Apartment
• Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, espresso machine and washer-dryer
• Directly on High Street (Royal Mile), 6 minutes on foot from Waverley Station

• Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence official page
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Sources: Royal Mile Residence | Destiny Scotland Serviced Apartments Edinburgh

What to verify before booking in Edinburgh

Historic listed buildings in Edinburgh do not always have lifts to every split-level floor, and check-in differs between 24-hour aparthotel desks (Eden Locke, Fraser Suites, Adagio, Knight Residence) and keyless code entry (Braid Apartments, North Bridge Lofts, Destiny Scotland). Check lift access and August Fringe festival rates early.

• Check lift access in Grade-A and Georgian listed buildings if carrying heavy suitcases
• Confirm 24-hour staffed reception versus keyless self check-in arrival times
• At Fraser Suites Edinburgh, select Studio Executive or One Bedroom tiers (Classic Deluxe rooms have no kitchenette)

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