York Place Apartments
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York Place self-catering Apartments are set within two converted Georgian town houses, offering modern apartments in Edinburgh city centre, 3 minutes’ walk from Princes Street, the main thoroughfare and heart of the city. The apartments are directly opposite the new St James Quarter, one of the largest and most modern shopping and leisure facilities in Europe.
Each apartment has multiple flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Our deluxe apartments also have Netflix.
There are private bath and shower rooms, large lounges and kitchen/dining areas. A few extras are left to start your stay off, soap, washing up liquid, washing powder, dishwasher tablets, rubbish bags, toilet rolls, tea, coffee and sugar sachets
Each fully equipped kitchen within our Apartments has a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, cooker and microwave. Towels and linen are included, and travel cots and high chairs can be requested.
Situated in Edinburgh’s New Town, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood house, Calton Hill and Princes Street Gardens as well as many other major attractions are just a 15-minute walk away.
Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is just over 5 minutes’ walk away and access to all the rest of the city is easy via tram, bus or foot!
The nightlife districts of St Andrews Square, George Street, Rose Street and the Old Town are just 5-10 minutes’ walk from the apartments.
Our York Place Apartments have some of the best ratings in Edinburgh ranking highly on Booking.com and Trip Advisor. It is particularly good for families and groups and has excellent ratings for value for money.
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General information
York Place self-catering Apartments are set within two converted Georgian town houses, offering modern apartments in Edinburgh city centre, 3 minutes’ walk from Princes Street, the main thoroughfare and heart of the city.
Each apartment has multiple flat-screen TVs, DVD players and free Wi-Fi.
There are private bath and shower rooms. The apartments also feature large lounges and kitchen/dining areas, with a welcome pack provided on arrival. This includes soap, washing up liquid, washing powder, dishwasher tablets, rubbish bags, toilet rolls and small toiletries in the bathrooms.
Each fully-equipped kitchen within York Place Apartments has a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, cooker and microwave. Towels and linen are included, and travel cots and high chairs can be requested.
Situated in Edinburgh’s New Town, Edinburgh Castle and many other major attractions are just a 15-minute walk away, and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is just over 5 minutes’ walk away. The nightlife district of George Street and Rose Street are just 5 minutes’ walk from the apartments.
Edinburgh New Town is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and architecture. It also has superb access to Edinburgh’s Old Town.
According to Booking.com the New Town is there guests’ favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
York Place Apartments have some of the best ratings in Edinburgh ranking highly on Booking.com and Trip Advisor.
It is particularly good for families and groups and has excellent ratings for value for money.
We speak your language! On arrival we make life easier with arrival cards in many languages and our office speaks English, French, Spanish, Slovak, Czech and Italian.
Situated in Edinburgh’s New Town, Edinburgh Castle and many other major attractions are just a 15-minute walk away, and Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is just over 5 minutes’ walk away. The nightlife district of George Street and Rose Street are just 5 minutes’ walk from the apartments.
Edinburgh New Town is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and architecture. It also has superb access to Edinburgh’s Old Town.
According to Booking.com the New Town is there guests’ favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Our York Place Apartments have some of the best ratings in Edinburgh ranking highly on Booking.com and Trip Advisor.
It is particularly good for families and groups and has excellent ratings for value for money.
We speak your language! On arrival we make life easier with arrival cards in many languages and our office speaks English, French, Spanish, Slovak, Czech and Italian.
Nearby area
Closest landmarks
Multrees Walk 0.1 miles
St Andrews Square 0.1 miles
Waterloo Place 0.2 miles
Omni Centre 0.2 miles
Hanover Fine Arts 0.3 miles
Edinburgh Waverley station 0.3 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse 0.3 miles
City Art Centre 0.4 miles
Calton Hill 0.4 miles
Waverley Mall 0.4 miles
Natural beauty
Arthur’s Seat Mountain 2 miles
Closest airports
Edinburgh Airport 6.7 miles (direct by tram)
Glasgow Airport 48.4 miles
Shopping nearby – all within 500m!
Multrees Walk & Harvey Nichols
Popular high-end brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton
Princes Street
Edinburgh’s largest shopping street
George Street / Rose Street
High street and more niche options
Most popular landmarks
National Portrait Gallery 0.1 miles
Edinburgh Fringe Venues 0.1 miles
National Gallery 0.3 miles
Royal Mile 0.5 miles
Edinburgh Castle 0.6 miles
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 0.6 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.6 miles
Edinburgh Festival Theatre 0.7 miles
National Museum of Scotland 0.9 miles
University of Edinburgh 0.9 miles
Murrayfield Stadium 2.1 miles (direct by tram)
Edinburgh Zoo 3.1 miles
Dalhousie Castle 7.8 miles
Forth Bridge 8.7 miles
Hopetoun House 10.8 miles
Facilities
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Limited Luggage Store Facilities
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Internet
- WIFI available free of charge
Parking
- No parking available. Nearest parking at the Omni Center on Greenside Row (2 mins drive/7 mins walk) from the apartments
Transport
- Airport Taxi Transfer (Additional charge)
- Tram Direct Edinburgh Airport to York Place
- All Attractions within walking distance
Additional services
- Attraction and Excursion Tickets available to purchase (Additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Freeview
- Netflix available at our deluxe apartments
House rules
Check-in
15:00 onwards
Please let us know in advance what time you’ll arrive to avoid delays by contacting our office on 0044 (131) 556 3840
If you need to get contact on the day about your arrival please get In touch by calling our arrivals line on 0044 (131) 6000 255
Check-out
10:30 (or 11:00 if direct booking!)
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Please note as a small company we strictly enforce these policies.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds or cots/cribs. The maximum number of children’s cots/cribs in a room is 1.
Please check if you require extra beds in the room. We have limited amounts and there is an additional charge.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
York Place Apartments by Destination Edinburgh accepts most cards.
The small print
Please note the property does not have a reception, so please contact the apartments prior to arrival to arrange a check-in time.
Guests have 2 options on arrival:
1. A pre-authorisation of GBP 200 per apartment is taken by card as a damage deposit upon arrival. This pre-authorisation will be released upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.
The release is by your bank and we cannot quicken this process. If you require access to this money option 2 is best for you.
2. Guests can choose to pay a non-refundable GBP 30 cleaning fee. The property will still need a written pre-authorisation but nothing is held against the account.
Kindly note the guest is liable for any damages made to the property by themselves during their stay and will be charged for damages if necessary.
The damage is not just the replacement value of damage but the labour and loss of earnings associated during this process.
Please note that the 3 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor and the 4 bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor have a lot of stairs and no lift to gain access to the apartments.
There are no lifts at the property.
Please note, free WiFi service is available but not guaranteed.
The deluxe apartments are located at 24 York Place and this will be the meeting point for the check-in. All other apartment bookings will be met at 20 York Place and will be checked into 20 or 20A.
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York Place Area
Closest landmarks
Multrees Walk 0.1 miles
St Andrews Square 0.1 miles
Waterloo Place 0.2 miles
Omni Centre 0.2 miles
Hanover Fine Arts 0.3 miles
Edinburgh Waverley station 0.3 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse 0.3 miles
City Art Centre 0.4 miles
Calton Hill 0.4 miles
Waverley Mall 0.4 miles
Natural beauty
Arthur’s Seat Mountain 2 miles
Closest airports
Edinburgh Airport 6.7 miles (direct by tram)
Glasgow Airport 48.4 miles
Shopping nearby – all within 500m!
Multrees Walk & Harvey Nichols
Popular high-end brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton
St James Quarter
Edinburgh’s newest centre where you can shop, eat & play
Princes Street
Edinburgh’s largest shopping street
George Street / Rose Street
High street and more niche options
Most popular landmarks
National Portrait Gallery 0.1 miles
Edinburgh Fringe Venues 0.1 miles
National Gallery 0.3 miles
Royal Mile 0.5 miles
Edinburgh Castle 0.6 miles
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 0.6 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 0.6 miles
Edinburgh Festival Theatre 0.7 miles
Johnnie Walker Experience 0.9 miles
National Museum of Scotland 0.9 miles
University of Edinburgh 0.9 miles
Murrayfield Stadium 2.1 miles (direct by tram)
Edinburgh Zoo 3.1 miles
Dalhousie Castle 7.8 miles
Forth Bridge 8.7 miles
Hopetoun House 10.8 miles
Facilities
Miscellaneous:
Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Luggage store subject to availability by request
Parking:
No parking available, we do have discounted tickets for parking at the Omni centre £13.20 for 24 hours rather than £22 for 24 hours
Internet:
Free WIFI available
Accessibility:
By stairs only, no lift
Languages Spoken:
English
Spanish
French
Media & Technology:
Flat-screen Tv’s
Netflix at our deluxe apartments only
Free view
Safety & Security:
Fire Extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safety deposit box
Living area:
Sofa’s and/or chairs
Dining area- table and chairs
Highchair on request
Room Amenities:
Iron & Ironing board
Hairdryer
Drying rack
Bedroom:
Linen provided
Duvets & pillows
Wardrobe/clothes rail
Dressing table
Bedside table/s
Travel cot on Request
Bathroom:
Toilet
Sink
Bath & shower or shower
Towels
Kitchen:
Oven & hob
Fridge/freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
Dishwasher
kitchenware
House rules
Check in: 1500 onwards If you need to get contact on the day about your arrival, please get In touch by calling our arrivals line on 0044 (131) 6000 255. We will be in contact a few days prior to your arrival to arrange your check in with you
Check out: 1100am for all bookings booked directly with Destination Edinburgh, all agent bookings check out is 1030am
Age restriction: Minimum Age of Lead Booker (and person staying) must be 25
Cancellation/Payment: Cancellations and payment policies differ to dates booked please refer to your booking confirmation for details. We do not accept AMEX
Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in apartments or communal areas
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Parties/events: Parties and events are not allowed
Quiet hours: The apartment blocks have a Quiet Period between 11.00pm-8.00am within the apartments and all communal areas.
Security Deposit: There is a Security Deposit of £200 per Apartment to cover damage to the apartment including banners being stuck on walls, noise and anti-social behaviour.
Security: – We have a presence in the apartments 24 hours and all apartments are fitted with noise aware software
The small print
We do not accept bookings from local residents
Minimum Age of Lead Booker (and person staying) must be 25, We may check main booker Groups
The apartments are fitted with noise aware sensors and have 24-hour security. We will enforce all house rules and exercise our rights to ask clients to leave if they do not follow these rules Departure. Please respect fellow guests, our neighbours and the apartments themselves
A damage deposit of GBP 200 per apartment is required prior to arrival, the pre authorisation is a temporary hold of funds held against a credit card to guarantee funds are available to cover any damages or anti-social behaviour incurred during your stay from misuse or neglect
Your apartment will be allocated at 20 and or 20/a York Place and for all deluxe apartment bookings your apartment is located at 24 York Place. These are all separate apartment blocks/entrances
Please note that there are no lifts and there are a number of stairs to the Deluxe 5 bedroom apartment and the Three bedroom apartment for 6 guests. These particular apartments are not suited for young families or those with mobility difficulties but in general the apartments are suitable for familie
All our bookings include VAT as we are part of the Travel Operators Margin Scheme and we are unable to provide a VAT breakdown
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Best rate guaranteed | No deposit required | Free Gift | Flexibility check-in time | Late check-out 11.00 am
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