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Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Edinburgh · United Kingdom

17 Blackfriars StreetView location

9.6/10Excellent332 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.8/109.8
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Value9.2/109.2
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by serviced apartment.

Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. The serviced apartment maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.

In select rooms of the serviced apartment, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment.

Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms.

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With a stay at Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This luxury apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from University of Edinburgh.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nGuests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    • This property is professionally cleaned
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
    • Property Registration Number 23/04234/FULSTL
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Royal Mile 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
City Chambers 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Real Mary King's Close 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Parliament House 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
City Art Centre 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Festival Theatre 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Dungeon 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Surgeon's Hall 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Victoria Street 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
National Museum of Scotland 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of Edinburgh 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Castlehill 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Hub 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Potterrow Student Centre 0.7 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • Wi-fi
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • APARTMENT SUPERIORAPARTMENT • SUPERIORAPT.SU

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    APARTMENT SUPERIOR

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    Room code: APT.SU

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  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2

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    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: APT.B2

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  • APARTMENT SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2-SU

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    APARTMENT SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMS

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    SUPERIOR TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: APT.B2-SU

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  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST

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    APARTMENT STANDARD

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    Room code: APT.ST

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1

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    APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: APT.B1

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    SUPERIOR ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: APT.B1-SU

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  • APARTMENT basementAPARTMENT • basementAPT.0E

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    APARTMENT basement

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    basement

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    Room code: APT.0E

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts

9.6
Excellent
332 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Value
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2026
Camille
We LOVED our stay at the Linton lofts! Great location, beautiful property, immaculately clean, next to posh pizza place, bar and Larder restaurant. So easy to check in and out, cool high ceilings in historic building. Washer/dryer. Our favorite in EDI! Will be back!
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jul 2026
Tommy
The location was amazing. You really couldn’t ask for a better spot to explore Edinburgh. The building itself is cute and full of character, and everything looked clean at first glance.

That said, there were a few issues. The walls are very thin, so we could hear just about everything our neighbors were doing. Whenever we or a neighboring room used the washer or dryer, the vibration was so strong it literally rattled the room.

We also found mold in the shower, which was disappointing.

I understand Edinburgh was in the middle of an unusual heat wave, but the room was incredibly hot with almost no airflow. It became pretty stifling, especially at night.

The biggest issue for me, though, was the door. I couldn’t lock the deadbolt, so I never really felt like the room was secure. That was the one thing that actually caused me to lose sleep, because it felt like anyone could force their way in.

Overall, it’s a charming place in an unbeatable location, but the noise, heat, and security concerns made it hard to fully enjoy our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Ursila
Great clean and spacious Rooms in central location.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Kerrie
What an incredible place to stay. Blackfriars Loft apartments are stunning. Furnished beautifully. Everything you could need was provided. The apartment was spotlessly clean, comfortable and located so close to the Royal Mile. Beautiful bathroom and toiletries. Very handy to have a washing machine and drying rack. Fabulous whiskey and pizza bar directly under the apartment and fabulous place for breakfast next door. We were able to park directly in front of the building to unload luggage which was convenient. Highly recommend a stay here.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2026
Imran
Nice place. A little cramped for five of us but good value for the money spent. Washer worked but dryer didn't. We ended up having clothes stuck in there for a long time overnight and in the morning when we rsna the dryer a few times.

Checkout is at 1000am so at 1024 they knocked saying we need to leave. That's on us but I don't think I've ever gotten a knock before. He gave us til 1107am since wet clothes were still and in the dryer for multiple hours.

They still didn't dry so we had to leave with wet clothes or we would have been there way past checkout time.

Location is not bad as a starting point for Skye. Portree is not too far away for a meal and then you can do your Skye loop from there.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Jodi
Amazing unique apartment with laundry. We loved the historic charm combined with modern amenities. Self check in was a breeze and luggage self-storage was very helpful. Location was great right off the royal mile but not too noisy.
Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Scott
The loft was rather cramped and difficult to gain access to the bed.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Susan
Close to Royal Mile. Nice, clean place

Would stay again
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Timothy James
The location was beyond great. The unit was clean and well apportioned. Access was seamless.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Robin
This was an excellent place to stay. Very convenient walking distance to everything. Quiet side street. Plenty of room. washing machine and dryer combo was a blessing. plenty of room. Locker space in lobby to store bags after checkout or early checkin. (we did not need this trip). kitchenette was great. Would stay here again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Antje
Great location, cool condo
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Patricia
Wow! Just wow. Great location. Great space. I was traveling with my adult son and needed a place with separate rooms - without paying for two hotel rooms on the Royal Mile. The Blackfriars Lofts was perfect. Bedroom, cool loft, full kitchen and lovely living room. Liked it so much, immediately searched to see what other cities The Linton Collection operates. Highly recommend.
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2026
Grace
Pros: great location, good space, easy check in.

Cons: Towel full of lint, could do with bigger bowls, no cooking oil provided, smoke detector alarm went off so easily on using the oven (even if nothing was burnt), and heated towel rack could only be turned on when heating for the entire apartment was turned on (which made the entire place too warm, otherwise we had damp/ cold towels).
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Susan
Apartment is excellent but the directions to the property supplied were not for the property we booked so we wasted time trying to find it. Other than that the only thing is that there was only 6 coat hangers.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
James William
Great property in an old church right off High Street. It's close to everything in Old Town and has a clean modern rooms.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Paul W
Perfect location. Just 1/2 a block from the Royal Mile. Gorgeous historic building. Having a cozy apartment that is centrally located was great.
The apartment was wonderful and exactly what we hoped for. Highly recommend!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Jamal
We had a lovely stay at the Linton Collection Apartments over Christmas. This was our third year spending Christmas here and once again we loved it. The location is ideal, just off the Royal Mile, and the apartment had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay — it really was a perfect Christmas.

We were especially grateful that the team kindly allowed us to check in and access the apartment a little earlier, which made a big difference. The only very small disappointment this time, was that we didn’t get our usual apartment facing Arthur’s Seat — something we’ll be sure to request next time. I think the wreath on the door is a lovely touch, but it would have been nice to have a small little tree inside the apartment even if it is just on the table. Overall, another wonderful stay and we look forward to returning again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Tonya
The location is perfect for walking around. The apartment was clean & as advertised. We enjoyed our stay very much. We will stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Jennifer
Great stay only problem was I feel I wasn’t told that there was no left available. I had heavy bags and had to carry them all the way to the top level.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Timothy

Great base for an Edinburgh adventure

This apartment was an excellent base for our trip to Edinburgh. There was plenty of room, and the full kitchen allowed us to decide when to eat out versus making something for ourselves. The combo washer/dryer also allowed for a simple clothing refresh when needed. The bedroom/loft was not ideal to access for the over 60 crowd. I would love to stay at this property during my next visit!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Erin
Great location!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2025
Jordan
Great location very walkable. Loved the aesthetic.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Elmer
Location is in the middle of old Town. Rooms are in an old Church. Very unique in design. Roomy and comfortable. We were on third floor with stairs only, no elevator, so this may not be a good choice if you can not get your bags up stairs.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Angie

Fabulous location and ambience

Amazingly cute and quaint place in a PERFECT location right off of the Royal Mile. ONLY downside is there’s no lift (old building!), and the stairs are a killer with lots of luggage. But it was worth it!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Allison Gayle
This loft was exactly as the description. Lovely amenities and walkable to everywhere. The only suggestion would be to have a fan in the upstairs loft part as it can get warm up there.
Loved our stay and will definitely be back!
Thank you!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Cheryl
Don’t let the front entry fool you, this place is beautiful and perfectly located for discovering Edinburgh’s lively historic landmarks. There are several flights of stairs, but is to be expected in this repurposed church building. So worth the climb! There is a fabulous Scottish tour company within footsteps that we used for a day trip to see castles. Beds were comfortable and the 2-full bathrooms were appreciated. Super responsive host with questions regarding luggage storage before and after stay. Thanks for a lovely stay ;-)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Annie

Excellent apartment for a family stay in Edinburg!

Amazing spot right in the middle of Olde Town. Close to everything. Clean. Would absolutely return!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2025
stuart
Great location on The Royal Mile. The area was really busy because of the festival, but our apartment (no 4) was out the back and really peaceful. We are in the 3 Blind Mice pizza restaurant below which was good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Charles
Beautiful place in a great location. Food pubs and historical sites all within a short walk away. I would definitely recommend this place .
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2025
Vivian
Great location and beautiful apartment. Had everything we needed. Highly recommended.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
Drew
The Blackfriars lifts were exceptional! Convenient location, large space, and well suited for us as a group
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Emma
What a stunning place! Also loved the ease of having an entry code and the automated door. Beautiful clean room and amenities. Would love to come back.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2025
Jaclyn
This hotel is on a quiet street off the Royal Mile. It was clean, spacious, and had plenty of amenities. Access to the building was easy and it was nice they provided luggage storage after check out. I loved the property because it was and old converted church-the windows were beautiful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2025
Tommy
The people we met were incredibly helpful and friendly and the proximity of the restaurant next door was wonderful! Great place to visit Edinburgh from.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2025
Giancarlo
Excellent location, street at night was a bit noisy waking us, maybe due to hostel across the street? but the apartment was beautiful and worth it due to location.
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2025
Anna
Really nice and well kept. The only downside was the washer/dryer unit. Took forever to dry and was very loud. Otherwise, everything else was wonderful!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2025
Rebecca
We loved our suit! Very clean, comfortable beds and everything you would need to host a family comfortably. Great location too! We really enjoyed our stay!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Jeffrey
Great location for exploring the Royal Mile
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Mark
This was our favorite place we stayed in our entire 12 day trip. The location was perfect, the apartment was spacious and well designed, and the historic window was the cherry on top. We would definitely stay there again.
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2025
Lakota Ann
Lovely flat! The bed was very comfortable, which I find to be important when staying in a hotel. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware if you wanted to cook instead of eating out. There were only a few things to complain about. The sofa had a few spots that needed cleaning, it was also extremely uncomfortable, and the shower was very slippery so proceed with caution. I ended up stubbing my toe pretty bad on the drain. Over all though, great property.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Benjamin

Highly recommended, great location

Great stay! Perfect location right off the Royal Mile. Apartment was beautiful and had great personality. The restaurant next door (Larder) was a fantastic way to start the day. I loved how well the automated access actually worked.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Jeremy
We had a terrific time in Edinburgh and choosing this place to stay helped in that immensely. The location to central Royal Mile doesn't get much better. The apartment had everything that you could think of. A full kitchen, coffee/teas, lots of linens, etc. Artisan pizza right next door (3 Blind Mice) was suggested by property and was fantastic as well. They will suggest your parking options, but keep that in mind for really ANY property in the Old Town--just an FYI. They have a very polished system for emailing, alerting, info, etc. I reached out to them and was replied to very quickly. Very nice and clean place to stay in a memorable city worth visiting!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Joseph

Beautiful, spacious and well worth it!

The flat was beautiful! It had everything i needed. It was so spacious and I loved the way the sun would come in through the ornate windows in the morning. It was perfectly centrally located. Close to everything. I only wish i had been staying in Edinburgh longer to enjoy the flat even more.
Self
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2025
Shantelle
Property was very pretty but my suite was on the 3rd floor and my bedroom was on the 4th. The stairs were really too much for me to handle. There should have been some information about this. It was nice to have a full kitchen and the space was quite comfortable. Other than having WAY too many stairs and no elevator, it was an enjoyable stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2025
Amber
This property was fantastic!! Excellent location in old town with close access to several dining and shopping options. The views from our room were great. Felt safe throughout our stay. Great value. Highly recommend!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Emma
The linton collection was an excellent apartment block in a very good location just off the royal mile. There was a great speak easy type cocktail bar next door called the three blind mice and it was easy to walk to most actractions from the apartment. I would highly recomend the apartment as it had an excellent bathroom with a brilliant shower and free molton brown products to use. Great heating for winter stays and a fan provided if needed. The apartment had a Comfortable double bed and a lovely large lounge and kitchen area with a tv and washing machine. It is pricey to stay in Edinburgh but I think this apartment was worth every penny we paid for it and would deffinatly stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Jamal
Another fantastic stay at the Blackfriars lofts This was our second time spending Christmas here and it was just so perfect! Beautiful apartment with a kitchen and everything needed to make up a lovely Christmas lunch! So clean and literally just off the Royal Mile.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2024
David

Better then a hotel

Great loft in the middle of old town and easy walk to Princess st.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
Beth
Although I am not a fan of properties with no on site staff, this one worked out. Not having access to email, I was able to call and get the information needed to check in. The man I spoke with was professional, understanding and helpful.

The place itself is terrific-immaculately clean, spacious and very comfortable with an onsite kitchen (only for small meal preparation) with an espresso machine, dishwasher and, most importantly, a washer/dryer which took a little time to figure out.

Close to Waverly train station on a quiet block. Highly recommend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Jennifer
Very convenient for all tourist sites in Edinburgh
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
13 Dec 2024
Sri
It's nearly impossible to get any assistance by phone- no one answers regularly, we could only always email or send online msg.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Caio

Charming and full of character

The apartment was stunning. Charming, cozy, and very clean. Excellent location, a few steps from the Royal Mile and main attractions in Old town. Lovely stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Clark
Beautiful apartment. Excellent location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Gabriella
We absolutely loved our stay at the Blackfriars Lofts! The loft was lovely and perfect for my husband and I. Getting in and out of the loft building was smooth and easy. We will be back!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Leanda
PROS: Great location in Edinburgh. Within walking distance of everything. Lots of shelving & storage. Well equipped kitchen. Check-in & out instructions were clear and communication was excellent. Showers were nice and roomy and plenty of hot water.

CONS: We requested a week in advance (like instructions told us to) for the sofa bed to be made up. I was told it would be put in my reservation file. We arrived and it was not made up. Luckily, there were sheets in one of the closets so we were able to make up the sofa bed ourselves. However, the sofa bed mattress was quite stained as was the extra comforter. Kind of gross. Picture of sofa bed looks a lot more comfy than it was. They had air freshener reeds in each of the bathrooms that were overpowering. We wrapped them both in plastic bags and shoved them in a closet. Had to request extra toilet paper a few times which was annoying. The pumps on the hand soap in both bathrooms were broken and did not work so we had to keep it unscrewed and just pour a bit out when washing hands. There was large amount/ pile of dust on top of the wardrobes and on the bottom of nightstands. It wasn't just a little it was a lot! Exhaust fan in one bathroom did not work.

Not really a con but the clothes washer is a washer/dryer combination unit. It was okay but not very big and dries VERY SLOWLY. Was difficult to do a week's worth of laundry for 4 people. Took forever and a lot of patience.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Abbie
Fantastic location meant that all attractions were in easy walking distance. Property was very nicely appointed. Great communication before, during and after stay. Very handy to be able to leave our luggage secure on arrival and departure day too.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Barton
Great place to stay and ideal location. Close walking distance to Edinburgh castle, Old Town and lots of places to eat.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
Lana
This property exceeded all my expectations. It was the perfect size and had every amenity that you could ever need! A full kitchen equipped with a stovetop, dishwasher, microwave/oven, and best of all, a washer/dryer. The bathroom was beautiful. The security/enter/exit system was great. As we had come from Canada, we did not have a phone to call but could email. Emsils wete returned promptly. We asked last minute for a late checkout and they were kind enough to let us stay an extra hour fir a minimsl fee. As far as the location goes, it is about halfway up the Royal mile, just 20 steps down a side street. Shops, restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, are just a short walking distance away. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to be in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh. It was magical. If I was to return to Scotland, I would book this property again, no hesitation.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Sep 2024
Allyson
Great convenience and nice apartment. It was very noisy above us and also on the street
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Donna
Stunning apartment in a fantastic location, would definitely book again.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2024
Jane
First impressions are key and ours was terrible. We walked in the lobby area to find bags of dirty laundry and boxes of produce in the way. We could not even get by with our luggage. This area became more congested with more dirty laundry each day it was disgusting. It is unfortunate as the apartment was quite nice and clean.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2024
Robin

Lovely place to stay

Really lovely space & location. Even though the festival was in mid flow, the road is relatively quiet and we were not disturbed. No microwave & mezzanine bed a little warm in summer, but otherwise perfect!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Makayla
Very convenient, steps away from the royal mile. Perfect location, clean and modern
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Eduardo
Awesome location. Close to dozens of good restaurants and bars. Enjoyed the size of the room because everyone had their own space to relax and unwind. The area felt very secure and easy walking distance from most inner city attractions. I will use Linton again on our next Edinburgh vacation
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Aaron
Great location. Beautiful comfortable space. There is no lift, but it's not the end of the world.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Wonderful location! Beautiful, clean and relaxing!

We selected this place because it looked different/interesting compared to trying to get \"just another hotel\". It was more like a rented apartment, with all of those amenities (washer/dryer, kitchenette, etc), which was amazing! I don't think the unit we got was what was in the photos, but it makes sense as it's a building of ~10 units that you are assigned from. Getting into the unit couldn't have been easier - it was secure but completely self-serve. It was also amazing that there is secure storage for luggage if you arrive or stay later than check in/out times.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Andrew
Such a good find. You stay right off the royal mile and you have so much space. The property communicated up to the minute of our check in with the access information. So easy. Clean and we would definitely recommend this to everyone.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2024
Brenda
Convenient location for trains, sight seeing and shopping. Beautiful and clean. Everything we needed was there. Great restaurants very convenient with excellent food. I don’t recommend sleeping on the sofa bed.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2024
Lawrence
Great property. Super clean. Cool lofts and space. Great light. Great bathroom. Great communication and matched the listing. No lift, lots of stairs as an FYI.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
Theresa
The location was excellent, beds were comfortable. We would stay again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2024
Pamela
Beautiful stay with outstanding accommodation. Highly rated and recommended !
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2024
Krisy
Perfect central location to explore Edinburgh. The loft is charming and all needs/comforfa were met wonderfully. Will definitely stay for future visits! PS—-bring your teenagers to carry the luggage or be sure to pack light. Rookie American mistake🎉
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
Moira
This property was just awesome. The architecture was charming. It was clean and easy to access all of the local sites. Lots of space! Communication with management was absolutely outstanding. I would recommend this lodging and return in a heartbeat!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2024
Irene
Wow…couldn’t have been nicer. We stayed in apt 8 on the top floor & it looked just like it did in the pictures. Located steps from the Royal mile at about the mid point between Holyrod and Edinburgh castle. About a 10-12 minute walk from Waverly train station. Apartment had all of the amenities you could need including washer/dryer combo. Loved freedom of keyless entry. Be aware that there are many steps at this facility but you will find that steps are everywhere in Old town of Edinburgh. Bedroom is in loft up narrow staircase but there are handrails. We opted to leave suitcases in living area rather trying to bring upstairs. There are many places to eat in the area as well as Mini grocery & Pharmacy near by. Be sure to eat at least once at Maskar Gormet Mash. It’s about an 8 minute walk but so worth it!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2024
Hayley

Charming apartment oozing with character and style

We had a long weekend here in December and the apartment was beautiful, full of character, clean & comfy.
Close enough to be a minutes walk from the center, but far enough away to not have any noise from the main drag.
Would definitely stay again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2024
Joel
A perfect location, steps from the Mile and 5 min walk to the train station (clean, safe area).
Loved the ability to wash some clothes, but had to pick up detergent at the store. Also, the sound insulation between floors is lacking.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2024
Roy
Amazing. Brilliant loft apartment. Spacious and light. Def will be back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Trevor
Very nice property in an excellent location. Was just as the pictures showed. Communication for check-in and check-out was great. Be advised the loft windows do not all have blinds so it might stay pretty bright in the summer, but in January it wasn’t a problem.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2023
Wendy
The property was immaculate and beautifully maintained. The location was perfect, right off the Royal Mile! Highly recommend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2023
Wayne

Excellent apartment and well presented.

Ideal apartment, located centrally with all facilities provided. Very comfortable and would definitely recommend. Only consideration is for those who cannot manage stairs as there are a few if you are at top of building.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2023
Jody

Royal Mile Apt

Hidden gem in the middle of everything. Clean, quiet, well designed space with all the comforts of an apartment. We travelled with family and stayed in the 2 bed/2 bath. Lots of room for everyone and never felt crowded. Pubs, shops, groceries, christmas market and castle all within walking distance. The staff were professional, kind and responsive to any inquiry. All around a wonderful stay in Edinburg.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2023
Leah

Highly recommend

Excellent all around. The location was top notch. The property was both pet AND comfortable. And stocked with my favorite tea!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2023
Eleanor
Really the most lovely place for a family to settle down, have a kitchen, and be really close to the Royal Mile. Just remember, no lift. Highly recommend and would happily return.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2023
Roxana

Outstanding property

Everything was as presented: clean, well maintained, great location, easy access. Appliances are in great condition and instructions for use are very well put together. Recommendations provided were great, food at the 3 Bind Mice was outstanding (had to go twice). Rental unit was stunning and would re-book as well as recommend without hesitation. One suggestion for improvement, if there is some way to simplify the process for parking discount. The discount is a huge benefit and we were not able to take advantage of it every day because sometimes there is no attendant at the parking garage. This would in no way make us think twice about visiting again, just an opportunity to improve (a discount code to use on keypad when paying or a card to scan…?). Please book with no hesitation and definitely try the pizza at 3 Blind Mice while visiting. Oh and the toiletries and the beautiful scent throughout the apartment! Also the property management team checked in half way through our stay to ask if we needed anything.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
Lance

Great for Family Stay and Super Close to the Sites

Great stay in a really unique location. Large rooms in a converted church right in the center of the action, literally almost at the halfway point of the Royal Mile. Easy to get a cab or uber anywhere, but most of the main sites were within easy walking distance - Castle, Holyrood Palace, Victoria Street, Grassmarket, St. Giles, etc. all within steps of the hotel. Great restaurant options around. This place is not a hotel, it's an apartment, you won't have daily room service and as long as you are aware of that going in, the value per room can't be beat. It was beyond great having a washer/dryer in the room and it was super cozy to come home to after a long day out exploring. We stayed in room 4 and 8, one directly above the other. Take the extra steps to 8 and you can wake up to a magnificent view of Arthur's Seat every morning while sipping coffee or tea on the very comfortable couch.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
James
Check in and check out worked seamlessly even with no one on site. Location is fabulous; a half block from The Royal Mile and walking distance from the train station. The unit met all our expectations and provided us with a great environment to rest up between sightseeing and dining.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2023
Dennis James
Clean and spacious. Check in and check out very easy and good communication from the company Highly recommend and will stay here on future visits
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2023
umberto
Great and classy.
Internet very bad in room.
Other than that. Beautiful stay !
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2023
David
The bed could have been on the main floor .It was a bit hard climbing into the loft
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2023
Wayne
Great location, clean , good shower. Only downside was the sofa bed was uncomfortable . Would stay there again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2023
Christopher
We had a wonderful stay! Easy walking from royal mile and great food options near by.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2023
Carlos

good enough, very restricted place

a little bit tired, beds are queen for a smurf, for me was at most a double bed…good location
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2023
Staci

Great find!

Loved the location and ease of getting in & out. The loft bed was a little harder to navigate, but we got used to it. Only 3 hangers in the closet upon arrival, but more were brought quickly when requested. Would definitely return. Two requests though - please include luggage racks in the apartment and find a way for a hair dryer to be used either in the bathroom or in front of a mirror. Great overall stay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2023
Anne
unusual architecture was pleasant
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Sarah
Unique property!

Would have liked a microwave and a stainless sauté pan
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2023
Lisa
Safe, clean, well appointed accommodations, very centrally located in the Old Town. Our family enjoyed our stay here and how easy it was to see Edinburgh.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2023
Edgar Dunson Johnson
Really liked the vibe, overall. Studio apartment space in Old Town Edinburgh, close to a lot of cool stuff. Overall, very solid.

The only thing I'm going to call out is the bed. Tiny little double bed in a loft at the top of some narrow stairs. Little step up on the left side (but not the right because just at the top of the stairs). Really, really a pain to get in and out of bed.

Otherwise, solid.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2023
Jeremy
Perfectly centrally located just off the royal mile, one block from north bridge with easy access to bus routes. Well stocked, clean, and perfect for our needs. Our loft had a washer/dryer, so we were able to pack in just a carry-on. Serviced by housekeeping 2 times during our 10 day stay, which was perfect. Beautiful architecture, very comfortable bed, nicely updated and modern, huge walk-in shower, great view of Arthur's seat from our window, and easy to find. Highly recommend!!! The only possible downside was we were on the top floor (3rd floor) and there was no elevator, it didn't bother us but if someone has mobility issues it may cause a problem.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2023
Stephanie
Staying here, you are literally steps to the Royal Mile.

The apartment is well stocked with all the necessities, and is very well kept.

And the price point was great! For other hotels, you were paying more, and receiving less.

If I'm ever back in Edinburgh, this is the first place on my list I'll be wanting to stay at
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2023
Liane

Definite Recommendation

Cute spot and great size for 4 people. Amazing location. Upper loft space is a bit tight but still an overall lovely and comfortable stay. Washroom was large, bright and clean. Shower was easy to use (which can't be said for a lot of older Scotland stays). Communication was excellent.
Friends_and_family Friends

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Linton Collection - Blackfriars Lofts
17 Blackfriars Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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